Prepare to lead the next generation of nursing professionals and make an impact on the health care industry with a master's degree focused on nursing education.
In our nursing education master’s program, you’ll take the inside track to a future in an advanced nursing practice role as a nurse educator. You’ll receive a broad foundation through core nursing courses as well as clinical and teaching practicums that will equip you to emerge as a nurse educator in clinical and academic environments.
You’ll join a nationally recognized program led by expert faculty whose research and expertise are guiding the field of nursing education.
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination offered by the National League for Nursing.
The master's degree program in nursing at Widener University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The program uses a hybrid of online and in-person coursework to create a foundation in advanced nursing practice with core and specialty courses. including two practicums
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Students can enroll for the program at either our Main Campus in Chester or Central Pennsylvania campus in Harrisburg.
The program can be completed in 18–24 months of full-time study or at the student’s pace for part-time study within the five-year time limit post matriculation.
Students who hold an MSN and are interested in pursuing nursing education should consider a post-master's certificate. The School of Nursing offers a number of post-master's and post-doctoral certificates in different areas of study.
An accelerated MSN to PhD option is available. Visit the Loading... to view program requirements and admissions information.
Many area health care systems offer their employees discounted tuition rates for Widener's graduate nursing programs.
Applicants must submit the following:
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The School of Nursing requires a passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Examination. The CGFNS Qualifying Examination is a prerequisite for taking the Registered Nurse Licensing Examination in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
Students participating in the MSN-to-PhD pathway who aim to become full-time nurse educators are eligible to apply for the nurse faculty loan program, made possible by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program is an exceptional way to make affording a graduate education within reach for nursing professionals who wish to become educators.
If accepted into the loan program, 85% of the monies borrowed over the course of the loan will be forgiven after 4 years of full-time academic nursing employment (or 2 half-time positions). Students are eligible to borrow up to $35,000 per academic year for up to 5 years. A small stipend may also be awarded to assist with the cost of books.
Students who participate in the program agree that they will secure a full-time (or two half-time) positions in academic nursing. Students may be eligible to take up to two years to find employment in your designated field.
How and When to Apply
If you have been accepted and choose to attend Widener University, you will receive information about the application program directly from the School of Nursing. Students apply to the program once a year.
Leverage classroom and clinical experiences to prepare for your role as an advance nursing practitioner.
Our program makes you the priority. A flexible hybrid course delivery system offers in-person and online classes at both the Main Campus in Chester and Harrisburg Campus to ensure that you can still meet the demands of your career and personal life. Minimal on-campus courses are required as part of this program.
Thrive in a nursing community that is guided by expert faculty with close mentorship and one-on-one support. As you complete courses led by nursing leaders, you'll build a network that will follow you long after graduation.
You’ll gain clinical experience tailored to your course of study with practicum experiences in higher education. On campus, you’ll have access to practice your skills in real-world scenarios in our state-of-the-art simulation and testing center.
Through collaboration with schools and departments across campus, you’ll enhance your understanding of the curriculum and how the science of nursing can be applied to other disciplines.
Nursing majors have the opportunity to join multiple clubs and organizations across campus to expand their network, including the International Council of Nurses, Sigma—International Honor Society of Nursing, and many more.
Widener’s nursing program prepares students for fruitful and fulfilling careers working across the patient lifespan.
You will graduate with the expertise you need to lead as nurse educator.
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