Nurse Educator
Program Benefits This online graduate program focuses on processes of teaching-learning theory and modalities, program development and outcome evaluation and research/data utilization. Clinical experiences allow for application of theoretical knowledge in the student’s selected specialty area. Career Opportunities Graduates of this program have the opportunity to be employed in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, public health departments, and schools of nursing. Admission Options
Registered nurses (RN) with a BSN degree are admitted to the Masters Program and graduate with a MSN.
For registered nurses (RN) with a MSN degree seeking a second area of specialty - a certificate is awarded, not a second master's degree. Sample Plans of Study |
| Post BSN (Prior to Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan | | Post BSN Full Time (Starting Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan | | Post BSN Part Time (Starting Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan | | RN/MSN (Prior to Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan | | Post MSN Certificate (Prior to Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan | | Post MSN Certifate PT (Starting Fall 2009) | NE | Fall | view plan |
Clinical Experiences Nurse educator students complete a minimum of 225 hours with an assigned preceptor in a teaching environment. With assistance from faculty, students obtain clinical sites and preceptors in their local area. | |
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About the College
Effective November 1, Teresa Kelechi will assume the role of Department Chair. Employed at MUSC for 22 years, Teresa joined the College of Nursing faculty in 2001. She is a board certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist and a certified wound care nurse. Teresa takes over the reins of Department Chair from Elizabeth Erkel who will retire at the end of the year.
