Certificate in Nursing Education
The Certificate in Nursing Education program consists of four theory courses (total of 10 credits) that prepare students for careers in nursing education. These courses are delivered via distance and open to all current graduate nursing students seeking to augment their graduate nursing education for future roles as a nurse educator. The program is also available to interested BSN prepared Registered Nurses for personal enrichment or professional advancement.
Nursing educators work in a variety of settings, the most common being schools/colleges of nursing or larger health care agencies. If you are planning a career with an educational focus, or if you just want to expand your options for later in your career, these electives will get you started.
Students completing the Nursing Education Certificate program are eligible to sit for Certified Nurse Educator national certification exam through the National League of Nursing. National League of Nursing, CNE eligibility
Distance Delivered Format
All graduate courses are offered via distance delivery with video conference used to supplement content. Seeteaching methodsbelow for more information. Travel to Bozeman may be required for some coursework. Applications are limited to students from states: MT, UT, WY, ID, CO, or AK.
How to apply
All graduate nursing program applications are conducted through MSU's application portal. Please create an account to initiate the application process.
The following elements are required for a complete application:
- Official transcripts from all institutions where you completed coursework, even if a degree was not conferred.
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- Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for coursework completed at MSU-Bozeman
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- Ordered transcripts can be sent directly to Graduate Program Manager graduatenursing@montana.edu or the Graduate School.
More Details Below:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be physically located in MT, UT, WY, ID, CO, or AK.
- Undergraduate and graduate minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited upper division program which included supervised clinical practice in a variety of nursing settings, including nursing leadership/management.
- Successful completion of undergraduate courses in research and statistics.
- Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse or APRN.
- If clinical education experiences are to be completed in Montana, RN licensure in Montana is required.
- If applicable, English proficiency scores as outlined by the Graduate School.
- Maximum number of transferable credits from prior nursing graduate work is limited to 9 credits from a non-conferred degree, and 30 credits from a conferred degree. Read more in our Graduate Program policy.
Full details on Montana State University's graduate cost of attendance and estimated fees can be found on the MSU catalog.
Computer proficiency and reliable Internet access is required for graduate students who are admitted to the program: refer to Technical Requirements.
All Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing graduate courses are offered via 'Distance Delivery' which is defined as a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities.
Synchronous Intensive Classes: At the discretion of course faculty each semester, classes meet synchronously via video conference monthly. Dates and times are announced at the beginning of each academic year. Some exams/quizzes may also be held synchronously, and students will be given dates/times months in advance.
Asynchronous: During a semester individual students log on to the digital learning management system (at their convenience) to participate in class discussions, submit assignments, take quizzes or exams, complete content modules, or other similar activities. Courses will have published due dates for assignments and activities.
Travel: Travel to Bozeman is typically not expected more than once per year, though this may vary across graduate program options. Travel to Bozeman may include in-person orientation for first year students, clinical skills weeks, and graduation. Travel to other campuses (Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, or Missoula) may be required once or twice per year for simulation, exams, or skills checkoffs.
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