Nursing Education Area of Concentration

The Nursing Education area of concentration prepares nurses to teach in schools of nursing, hospitals and health agency staff development and continuing education programs, and patient education initiatives. The curriculum also prepares graduates to assume training and development roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

This concentration was developed in response to interest from nurses who want to make a positive contribution to patient outcomes and service delivery other than through direct patient care. The curriculum emphasizes the development of expertise in teaching clinical nursing, didactic instruction, online courses, and evidence-based teaching. Through a variety of experiences in the classroom and in practice, students have an opportunity to apply theories of instruction and to teach content to nursing students, to practicing nurses and to patients. This concentration also stresses the development of leadership in nursing. Faculty expertise and research include patient education, curriculum, management and evaluation of nursing education programs, psychometrics, and educational research.

The School of Nursing is not currently accepting applications for the MSN in this area of concentration.

The minor is Nursing Education is available and details can be accessed at Nursing Education minor .