Post-Master's Certificate in
Nursing Education Option

Dr. Virginia W. Adams, Dean

Dr. Bettie J. Glenn, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Ruth Anne Kuiper, Academic Advisor

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education Options

Purpose

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares advanced practice nurses who possess the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and values to meet the challenges of the 21st Century Health Care Delivery System in the following areas (1) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and (2) Nurse Educator (NE).  The two-year full-time MSN Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The purpose of the UNCW master’s program in nursing is to prepare an advanced practice generalist who possesses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide community focused primary care for culturally diverse families in rural or medically underserved areas. The graduate of the UNCW School of Nursing master’s program in nursing will be able to practice in the role for which prepared (see objectives for FNP and NE options).

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education Option

Purpose                                   

The purpose of the post-master’s certification program is nursing education is to prepare qualified nurse educators in the proper use of nursing education theory. The curriculum allows for a balance between the theoretical, evaluative and information technology advances in nursing education with practical aspects of a nurse educator practicum to enhance the advanced practice role.

The post-master’s certificate program is designed for:

• Advanced practice nurses who have limited training and knowledge about nursing education principles and theories but deal with educational issues on a regular basis.

• Nursing educators in associate and baccalaureate degree programs who have a master’s degree in nursing or other health related areas critical to nursing but no specialized training in nursing education and perceive the need for additional skills.

• Nurses who have earned graduate degrees and perceive the need for nursing education knowledge in their future careers or are simply interested in a deeper understanding of nursing education theory as it relates to their field.

The program of study will include the core competencies of the nurse educator: facilitating learning, facilitating learner development and socialization, use of assessment and evaluation strategies, techniques in curriculum design, change agent and educational leadership functions, pursuit of quality improvement, engagement in scholarship, and essential skills and knowledge to function in the educational environment.

Link to Program of Study / Requirements for Post-Master's NE Option

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Post Master’s Certificate Program requires:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution. strong overall academic record as evidenced on official transcripts,
• current unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or registered nurse license from one of the affiliated compact states,  and
• computer competency.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the program must submit to the

UNCW Graduate School:

1. An online application for graduate admission  http://www.uncw.edu/grad_info/application-download.htm

2. All official transcripts (graduate)

3. GRE or MAT is not required if graduate GPA is 3.0 or greater

4. Three letters of recommendation (one each from a former nurse faculty member and

    current or former employer, preferred) http://www.uncw.edu/grad_info/pdf/nursing.PDF

5. Application fee

Applicants who wish to be considered for the program must also submit to the UNCW School of Nursing:

1. Demographic form  http://www.uncw.edu/son/documents/demographic_form_for_the_masterfnp.htm

2. Writing sample as defined in section  http://www.uncw.edu/son/documents/writingsamplene.pdf

3. Current CV or Resume

Admission Deadline for Fall 2007 is April 15, 2007

For questions and/or additional information, please contact:

Dr. Ruth Anne Kuiper
Academic Advisor
Friday Annex 132
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5995
Phone: (910) 962 - 3343
Email: kuiperr@uncw.edu

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