CERTIFICATE IN NURSING EDUCATION

The Certificate in Nursing Education is flexible and designed for experienced nurses to add teaching expertise to their clinical experience. It is also designed for nurses seeking academic teaching positions or have clinical roles that include teaching and faculty responsibilities.

The certificate can be completed synchronously and asynchronously online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes. The program of study is built based on the student's needs and designed to accommodate busy schedules and career aspirations. The courses focus on curriculum theory, instructional design and technology, testing and evaluation strategies.

The Certificate in Nursing Education is awarded upon the completion of 12 credits and may be completed in one year. Students have five years to complete requirements for the certificate from first enrollment.  

Admission Requirements

  • Completion of online application
  • Holds at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
  • Licensure as an active registered nurse in the U.S.
  • Official transcripts from BSN and all post baccalaureate schools
  • Two professional reference letters from individuals who can comment on academic and professional abilities
  • Personal Statement describing professional goals as a nurse educator
  • Current Resume

Required Courses

Course Number

NUR 8950


NUR 8951


NUR 8952

 

Course Name

Curriculum in Nursing Education

Principles in Assessment, Measurement & Evaluation in Nursing

Teaching Strategies in Nursing

 

Credits

3 credits


3 credits


3 credits

 

Elective Courses (one 3-4 credit elective)

Select one of the following courses

NUR 8954


NUR 8953


NUR 8919



NUR 9004

 

Practicum in Teaching Nursing


Nurse Educator Practicum


Simulation in Higher Education and Healthcare


Advanced Study in Nursing

 

3 credits


4 credits


4 credits



3 credits

 

Additional electives available upon approval of the track coordinator

Mary Terhaar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Professor & Associate Dean for the Graduate Nursing Programs
mary.terhaar@villanova.edu

Jan Campbell, BA, MS
Assistant Director, Graduate Nursing Programs
jan.campbell@villanova.edu

Linda Copel  PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC, CNE, ANEF, NCC, CGP, FAPA
Director, PhD Program
linda.copel@villanova.edu

Debra Shearer, EdD, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Director, Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Track
debra.shearer@villanova.edu

Patti Kostelnak, DNAP, CRNA, APRN
Nurse Anesthesia Program Director, Associate Clinical Professor
patricia.kostelnak@villanova.edu

Inquiries:

PhD Program Inquires & Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Inquires:
Recruitment and Enrollment Department
nursing.recruitment@villanova.edu

DNP Nurse Anesthesia Inquires:
Recruitment and Enrollment Department
nursing.recruitment@villanova.edu

MSN Inquires (Nurse Practitioner Tracks & Nurse Education Tracks):
Recruitment and Enrollment Department
nursing.recruitment@villanova.edu

Transcripts:

PhD and Post-Master’s DNP Transcripts:
phddnptranscripts@villanova.edu

DNP Nurse Anesthesia Transcripts
dnpnatranscripts@villanova.edu

MSN Transcripts:
msntranscripts@villanova.edu
 

 

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