Specialty Highlights
Completed in 3 or 4 Part-time Semesters
Online Learning Format
Online classes with no on-campus requirements
For nurses with a master’s or doctoral degree
Can be completed as part of VUSN’s MSN, PMC, DNP or PhD programs
Two Entry Choices
Choose either a fall or spring program start
I know how needed nurse faculty are, so one of my goals is to pay it forward and teach people who want to be nurses.
Prestigious Program with Exceptional Outcomes
- VUSN is a National League for Nursing Center of Nursing Excellence Excellence for Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty
- Students gain core competencies specific to the nurse educator role as outlined by the National League for Nursing
- Classes are small and collaborative, with low faculty-to-student ratios and personalized attention
- Currently enrolled VUSN students who are exiting with a DNP are eligible to participate in the Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment program, which provides financial support for individuals interested in pursuing a faculty role upon graduation. Master of Nursing students planning to continue with a DNP + PMC plan of study are eligible after completion of the MN.
- Nationally recognized faculty with expertise in all aspects of nursing education provide mentorship, model excellence and encourage innovation
Curriculum & Objectives
The NE-PMC curriculum has been completely revised and updated. Guided by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Competency framework, all courses have been designed to prepare innovative leaders in nursing education. Students will build a strong foundation for nursing education by exploring learning theory, curriculum design, evidence-based teaching and emerging technology to create engaging, competency-based learning experiences. They explore measurement of student learning effectively through competency-driven assessment strategies, and discover how simulation, virtual reality, AI and clinical coaching can enhance hands-on learning. The program's capstone experience focuses on leadership, scholarship and professional growth, culminating in a teaching-focused scholarly project that supports students' transition into the nurse educator role.
- Explore the sample Post-Master's Certificate curriculum
- Explore the Nurse Educator Electives at VUSN
Time Commitment
The curriculum is implemented part time over three or four semesters. Learners may enter the program in the spring with completion in three semesters (12 months) or the fall with completion in four semesters (16 months). There is no on-campus requirement for the NE-PMC.
Outcomes
Nearly 80,000 qualified nursing applicants were turned away from nursing programs in 2024, in part due to lack of nursing faculty. Graduates with the Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate are equipped to ease that shortage. Roles for graduates of the NE-PMC include academic faculty, preceptor, staff developer and clinical educator. At the conclusion of the certificate program, learners are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator examination.
This program’s thought-provoking and practical curriculum prepares academic nurse scholars to meet current and future challenges in nursing education.
Take the Next Step
Request information about the program or contact your admissions counselor.