Capella University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Education): a Nursing Education concentration
A lack of nursing educators is the main reason tens of thousands of qualified applicants are turned away from nursing schools every year. Capella's PhD program in Nursing Education specialization is structured to equip the graduate-level nurse with the tools necessary to meet the growing challenges in the field through doctoral research. This PhD program in Nursing Education focuses on skills and knowledge critical to the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE) exam in line with the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators© as defined by the National League for Nursing. The coursework consists of subjects like advanced nursing concepts, course design and testing, teaching methods, and classroom analyzing. Likely candidates for this program are people currently working in health care and nursing faculty members who wish to share and/or advance their knowledge, skills and abilities in the nursing field.
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Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
Tuition per:
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945
Program Credits: 120 Credits, Tuition: $4,485 for each Quarter, Comps/Diss: $3,945 MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Prepare yourself to qualify for the increasing need for nursing teachers with this MSN Nurse Educator specialty. The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is incorporated in the curriculum, with emphasis on education related to nursing. Instructed by staff that have academic as well as professional nursing skills, the classes are intended to offer a higher knowledge about nursing concepts and work, including the design, delivery, assessing, and judging nurse instruction courses. Your newly gained knowledge and abilities are enhanced and supplemented as you complete course work that is offered in a prescribed sequence. Some flexible and convenient options offered in this curriculum include automated registration of classes and electronic textbooks. Some individuals who may benefit from this specialized training include registered nurses advancing their careers in nursing education, as well as clinical nurses in leadership positions.
Total Program Credits: 56 Credits
Credit: $355
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Nurse Education Bridge specialization:
The Master of Science in Nursing Education Bridge specialization affords licensed registered nurses who hold Bachelor's Degrees (in a field other than nursing) the ability to move forward to a graduate degree in nursing. The bridge curriculum combines the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice with the Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing. These standards have been established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. You will broaden your knowledge of the health care system and laws, patient instruction, promotion of health, and utilization of technology. The courses concentrate on the design, delivery, and examination of nurse education curriculum. Classes are instructed in a prescribed order that adds to your recently acquired knowledge and skills. This special method is convenient with e-textbooks and automatic registration for all of your coursework.
Total Program Credits: 84 Credits
Tuition per Credit: $355
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