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Nurse Educator Career Development Pathway (NECDP)

Nurse Educators are responsible for teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses. Working in the classroom and in the practice setting, these nurses are responsible for preparing, inspiring, instructing and encouraging nursing students, and fostering in them an appreciation of the nursing profession.

Nurse Educators indicate they enjoy the interaction with students as they gain confidence and skill. Other benefits include access to knowledge and research opportunities to collaborate with other health professionals, a stimulating workplace, and flexible work schedules.

Novice Nurse Educator Institute

Winter quarter and August and September of each year
29NURS800, 2 Gr. Cr. Hrs. or 20 CEUs*

Focus

• Clinical/laboratory instruction
• Introduction to faculty role in higher education
• Basic principles of teaching and learning (working with nontraditional learners; creating meaningful learning experiences; course design and evaluation)
• Student socialization
• Clinical assessment and evaluation strategies
• Evidence-based practice
• Orientation to employing institution’s curriculum and clinical setting

PhD Program Nurse Educator Focus

Area of Concentration in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Three of 5 post-MSN courses count toward the area of concentration. Two additional courses external to College of Nursing are required.

Required Courses

• Teaching & Learning in Graduate Nursing Education (Practicum & Seminar), 29NURS965, 5 Graduate Credit Hours
• Educational & Professional Leadership Strategies in Nursing, 29NURS966, 3 Graduate Credit Hours
• The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: Research Methods, 29NURS967, 3 Graduate Credit Hours

MSN Certificate

Five required courses lead to certification as a nurse educator in addition to an MSN APN specialty or a post-MSN.

• Novice Nurse Educator Institute (waived for students with prior clinical teaching experience)
• The Shifting Instructional Paradigm: Teaching to Learning, 29NURS834, 3 Graduate Credit Hours
• Transforming Curricula & Student Evaluation in Nursing, 29NURS835, 4 Graduate Credit Hours
• Role Practicum: The Competent Nurse Educator, 29NURS836, 4 Graduate Credit Hours
• Role Seminar: The Competent Nurse Educator, 29NURS837, 3 Graduate Credit Hours

*CEU - Continuing Education Hours