The Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate Program is sponsored by an Advanced Nursing Education Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration.  The program is  approved by the New York State Education Department and is congruent with the National League for Nursing core competencies for nurse educators.

Admission Requirements

Individuals applying for the Nurse Educator Certificate Program must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of Master Degree in Nursing, or Health related area with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current registered nurse license with one year of recent professional nursing practice
• Eligible to practice as a registered nurse in New York State Completion of application with fee, reference and official college transcript
• Interview with the Director of the Post-Masters Degree Nurse Educator Certificate Program

Courses & Program Requirements

Courses	Credits
NURS 661- Theories of Learning	2
NURS 662-The Teaching Learning Process	3
NURS 663- Use of Technology to Enhance Learning	1
NURS 664- Curriculum and Course Development	2
NURS 720-Teaching Practicum for the Nurse Educator	2

Total Program Credits: 10 and 60 hours teaching practicum