CERTIFICATE IN NURSING EDUCATION

The post-graduate 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 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 accomodate budy 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
  • Hold a post-baccalaureate and higher degree 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

Select one of the following courses (3 credits each)

NUR 8954


NUR 9004


NUR 8920


NUR 8980



Practicum in Teaching Nursing


Advanced Study in Nursing


Clinical Simulation in Healthcare Education

Creative Teaching Strategies in Nursing: Using the Humanities

 

 

 



DIRECTOR,
NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACKS

Dr. Elizabeth Blunt, Director Nurse Practitioner Programs

 

 

Mary Terhaar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Associate Dean, Graduate Program

mary.terhaar@villanova.edu 

Elizabeth Blunt, PhD, RN, APRN, BC, FAANP
Director, Nurse Practitioner Programs
elizabeth.blunt@villanova.edu

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

 

DOCTORAL TRACKS

MaryAnn Cantrell, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Director, PhD Program
mary.ann.cantrell@villanova.edu

Jodie Szlachta, PhD, CRNA
Program Director, Post-baccalaureate Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice
jodie.szlachta@crozer.org

Debra Shearer, EdD, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Director, Post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice

debra.shearer@villanova.edu

Sandi Schultz
Assistant Director, Doctoral Programs

sandra.schultz@villanova.edu

Villanova Graduate Nursing Program