MSN-Nursing Education
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education track prepares graduates to apply principles of education in the role of educator in various patient care settings and institutions of higher education through completion of a 36-semester credit hour curriculum. The course instruction is delivered primarily online.
Students are asked to come to Bryan-College Station for a limited number of class activities. On-campus clinical hours are required to meet the clinical objectives as set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for any MSN degree. Students are expected to attend on-campus clinical experiences for NURS 653 Advanced Health Assessment to complete the required 45 clinical hours in two separate on-campus visits.
Students are responsible for obtaining their own preceptors for two courses taken in the later semesters. Further information on preceptors will be provided at new student orientation.
Relocation to another state during the course of enrollment may result in discontinuation of particpation due to the regulations many state boards of nursing impose regarding use of preceptors.
Upon completion of course requirements, graduates are eligible to take the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) Examination offered by the National League for Nursing.
Admissions
Minimum requirements for admission:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and RN license
- Completion of elementary statistics with a minimum grade of "C" by the first class day
- 1,500 BSN practice hours before first clinical course
Additional considerations:
- Recommended 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Timed verbal responses and written assessments (through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent)
- Community service
- Leadership and involvement in extracurricular and/or professional activities
- Military service
- History of withdrawals, repeats or failures
To apply, submit your:
- NursingCAS application, including:
- Official college transcripts from each institution (including Texas A&M University, if applicable)
- Admission essay(s)
- Professional resume
- Three academic and/or professional references
- Verification of BSN practice hours
- Online verbal and written assessments through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent (eligible applicants will be sent invitations to complete this portion following review of their NursingCAS application)
- International applicant credentials (if applicable)
Application Deadlines
| Application Open | Oct. 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 1 | ||||
| Mandatory Orientation | TBD | ||||
| First Class Day | August (fall term) | ||||
| Admission decisions are rolling until July 1 and delivered through NursingCAS. Email nursingadmissions@tamu.edu if you're unsure of your application status. | |||||
Curriculum and Student Learning Outcomes
| Semester | Curriculum | Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall |
NURS 617: Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 651: Health Care Quality Improvement & Informatics |
3 3 |
|
Spring |
NURS 652: Scholarship: Integration and Application NURS 653: Advanced Health Assessment (45 CLH*) |
3 3 |
|
Summer |
NURS 630: Teaching and Learning Theory NURS 654: Prevention & Population Health |
1 3 |
|
Fall |
NURS 631: Curriculum Foundations NURS 618: Advanced Pharmacology |
3 3 |
|
Spring |
NURS 656: Leadership and Health Policy NURS 638: Advanced Clinical Practicum & Project (90 Clinical Learning Hours)* |
3 3 |
|
Summer |
NURS 632: Assessment & Evaluation for Health Care Professionals NURS 633: Teaching Strategies for Health Care Professionals |
3
|
|
Fall |
NURS 634: Teaching Practicum (90 Clinical Learning Hours)* |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
36 |
*This course requires a preceptor, which should be secured at least six months prior to the first day of the semester.
At the completion of the MSN-Nursing Education degree program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Integrate scientific findings from nursing, biophysical science, genetics, public health, quality improvement and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
- Utilize organizational and systems leadership in developing working relationships and making ethical and critical decisions to promote quality and safe care.
- Apply principles, methods and tools of quality improvement within an organization to promote quality care.
- Work as a change agent to apply and disseminate research outcomes within the practice setting.
- Use patient care and communication technologies to enhance patient care.
- Intervene at the system level to develop and implement policies that influence health care.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to manage and coordinate care.
- Integrate organizational, client centered and culturally centered approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate health care for individuals, families and populations.
- Influence health care outcomes by integrating advanced knowledge into direct and indirect care.
- Apply educational theory, techniques, and strategies to facilitate and assess learner development in diverse environments.
- Develop curriculum utilizing pedagogical strategies to advance nursing practice in educational and clinical environments.
Cost of Attendance
For cost of attendance, including estimated cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and more, visit Aggie One Stop.
Information Sessions
Interested students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our programs of study. These sessions provide details on admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, student life, clinical experiences and other opportunities. Students are required to attend an information sessions prior to requesting an individual appointment.
- Reservations are required to attend a session.
- Guests of registered attendees are welcome.
- Sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes.