Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate

Teach nurses and make an impact on the future of healthcare

Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate (28 credits)

Prepare to become a highly sought-after nurse educator equipped to teach nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings with Davenport University's Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate.

Continue to work while you study by earning your online nurse educator post-graduate certificate through our Global Campus. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our nurse practitioner certificate will prepare you to assume faculty or clinical instructor positions in schools of nursing or staff development positions in health care institutions.

Be qualified to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam from the National League for Nursing (NLN). Achieving this credential positions you to earn a higher nurse educator salary. You'll also benefit from a rise in nurse educator jobs, which is being driven by a high number of baby boomer nurses retiring, the increase in the senior citizen population and the increase of chronic disease.

What is a nurse educator post-graduate certificate?

Students who have a master of science in nursing can take their education to the next level and develop teaching strategies to teach future generations of nursing students. With this post-graduate certificate, you'll be prepared to teach as a faculty or clinical instructor in schools of nursing or in staff development positions in health care institutions. Nursing MSN graduates who choose the nurse educator post-graduate certificate can earn a higher nursing educator salary by qualifying for more in-demand roles that require a graduate degree.

Explore classes for Davenport’s nursing master’s programs

The nurse educator post-master's certificate includes a broad array of classes to help you develop into an exceptional nurse educator. Classes include core masters-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations (assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology) and education-focused courses. Students develop teaching strategies in the didactic and clinical setting, synthesize teaching/learning theories, and acquire skills in curriculum development. Upon discussion with MSN Advisor, Student will elect to conduct either a Special Research Project (NURS795) or do the traditional thesis (NURS799).

All Davenport nursing MSN classes align with Quality Matters (QM) and undergo Instructional Design evaluation so you can be assured our nursing post-master’s certificate meets the highest standards for quality and real-world relevance.

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Advanced Nursing Core		9 Credits
NURS601	MSN Orientation Seminar This seminar is required in the first semester of acceptance to the College of Health Professions MSN program. The program expectations and the MSN Student Handbook will be reviewed. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS). Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. If the CBC/DS portion of the class is not completed in the specified time frame, a failing grade will be given for the course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	0
NURS735	Advanced Pathophysiology Alterations of various physiological systems, etiology and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring health problems across the life span are discussed. In-depth case analysis of risk factors, pathophysiological changes, and associated signs and symptoms, relevant theories, research, and evidence-based findings are discussed as a basis for advanced practice nursing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program	3
NURS738	Advanced Pharmacology The course focuses on the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents to manage health problems. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug categories, as well as evidence-based findings, are discussed as a basis for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program	3
NURS740	Advanced Health Assessment This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program	2
NURS740V	Advanced Health Assessment Lab This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Note: The lab portion designated with a ‘V’ will be taught in a virtual format. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program	1

Nursing Educator Concentration		18 Credits
HINT730	Legal Aspects and Compliance This course will provide an overview of the legal processes and compliance issues related to health data. Students will review HIPAA compliance requirements as well as review risk management strategies and policies. Students will develop a training program related to legal issues and compliance and incorporate project management methodologies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
NURS765	Concepts of Adv Nurs Practice This course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V	2
NURS765C	Concepts of Adv Nurs Prac Clin This course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. NURS765C requires a clinical practicum component of 90 hours in an identified clinical specialty area. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V	2
NURS780	Theoretical Fndns Teach/Learn This course prepares educators to identify and apply appropriate teaching methods and evaluate student learning, teacher, and program effectiveness. Topics include teaching, evaluation, integration of new and emerging technology, and assessment methods. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C	3
NURS784	Curriculum Devel/Program Eval This course is designed to introduce curriculum, curriculum development and design, and program evaluation. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to review, revise, and evaluate nursing curriculum. Student will learn how to complete a needs assessment for developing and reviewing curriculum. The student will examine the components of the curriculum. The course will include how to plan for program and curriculum evaluations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS780	3
NURS785	Teaching Strat/Assess/Eval This course focuses on current and emerging teaching strategies, methods of assessment, and evaluation methods by nurse educators in a variety of settings (classroom, lab, clinical). Students will learn how to integrate diverse teaching and evaluation methods with diverse learning styles in a variety of settings. Student will discuss, plan and implement classroom assessment techniques (CATs) appropriate to course objectives. Strategies for assessing and evaluating learning outcomes will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS784	3
NURS787	Role of the Nurse Educator In this course, students will focus on the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator. Current literature and research related to the science of nursing education will be examined and analyzed. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care in a variety of direct and indirect care settings will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment of direct care patients’ educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS787 and NURS787C Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C	1
NURS787C	Role Nurse Educator Clinical In this clinical course, students will focus on the application of the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator built upon the foundation of current literature and research related to the science of nursing education. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care will be explored in the direct and indirect care setting. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment and evaluation of direct care in advanced nursing. The course will also include consideration of patients’ educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. To provide focused and sustained clinica	1

Thesis/Capstone**		1 Credits
NURS795 or NURS799	MSN Special Project or MSN Thesis NURS795 - Offered in Year Two. Student identifies a salient health care topic of interest to investigate using the principles and methodologies inherent in the conduct of evidence-based research and practice to design and implement a special clinical research project. Student will obtain approval of proposed special project from the MSN faculty Research Advisor before initiating research project. After implementing the special project, the student will use evaluation research methodology to assess project outcomes. Student’s special project will entail all components of an evidence-based research project including: determining clinical foreground (PICO) and background research questions; hypotheses (if applicable); research design; implementation of the project; data collection and data analysis procedures; discussion of the results and implications for advanced nursing practice, theory, and education; and recommendations for future research. Student will disseminate research results by presenting research findings at a professional conference and/or other appropriate public venue. Note: This special project is graded as Pass/Fail Prerequisite(s): NURS640 and data collection NURS799 - Offered in Year Two. Student identifies a salient health care topic of interest to investigate using the application of evidence-based systematic, scientific research principles and methodologies to complete a research thesis. Student will obtain approval of proposed research topic from the MSN faculty Research Advisor before initiating research thesis. Student’s research thesis will entail all stages of a scientifically conducted study including: determining research questions; hypotheses (if applicable); research design; data collection and data analysis procedures; discussion of the results and implications for advanced nursing practice, theory, and education; and recommendations for future research. Student will disseminate research results by developing a manuscript suitable to be submitted for publication and/or presentation at professional conferences. Note: The MSN Thesis is graded as Pass/Fail Prerequisite(s): NURS640 and data collection	1

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$100,330

Earn the average nurse educator salary (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

20%

Lower your tuition by 20% as a member of MHA

100%

Fit classes into your busy life with our 100% online post-master's certificate

Why pursue an online nurse educator post-graduate certificate at Davenport?

In addition to expanding theoretical knowledge, Davenport’s nurse educator post-graduate certificate offers you hands-on practical experience in a health care setting, including a clinical practicum and high-fidelity virtual simulations in Davenport’s Health Assessment Lab. Davenport’s College of Health Professions will give you ample opportunities to network and get to know your nursing peers and faculty through the Davenport Global Campus, which is specially designed to foster valuable connections.

You’ll be fully prepared in the art and science of nursing instruction and well-positioned to join other Davenport nursing graduates who have passed their nursing certification exams at rates above the national average. In fact, many of our graduates have found nurse educator jobs right here on the Davenport nursing team as faculty members.

To help relieve some of the financial barriers of going back to school, Davenport will extend a 20% tuition discount if you’re a member of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA).

Experience the Davenport difference:

Convenience of an online nursing post-master’s certificate

Choose a nursing post-master’s certificate that’s 100% online to better accommodate the busy schedules of working nurses like you.

High certification pass rates

Gain exceptional CNE exam preparation from a nursing program with CNE pass rates that exceed the national average.

Highly credentialed faculty-mentors

Learn skills for nurse educator jobs with nursing MSN faculty that are respected nurse educators in the community.

Hands-on experiences

Prove your online nursing master’s degree skills and knowledge with hands-on nurse educator practice, both clinical and academic.

Get started on your post-graduate nurse educator certificate

Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your online post-graduate nurse educator certificate at Davenport.

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Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.

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Start on the road to a post-graduate nursing certificate and a higher salary as a nurse educator. Request more information or begin your application now.

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Emily (Veneklase) Plachta, Davenport alumna

Nursing educator success story: Emily Plachta, MSN ’15

When it comes to nurse educator jobs, Davenport alumna Emily (Veneklase) Plachta excels in her role as a nurse educator at Metro Health Hospital. “I found my niche,” she says.

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CCNE Accreditation

The master's degree program in nursing at Davenport University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Admission requirements

Applicants are eligible for admission to the Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate at Davenport University if they meet the following minimum requirements:

A Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale).
Official transcripts indicating completion of a master’s degree will be required upon admission.
Current, unrestricted, registered nursing license, in a U.S. jurisdiction. You must have a current RN license from any state in which you perform clinical coursework

Students must apply through NursingCAS.org. Frequently asked questions and instructions for using the NursingCAS system are available at https://www.nursingcas.org/ need-help/.

Faculty and Staff

Associate Dean: Amy Stahley PhD, MSN, RN

Department Chair for Nursing: Tracy Alberta, MSN, RN

Nursing Administrative Assistant: TBD

MSN/FNP Online Faculty

Clinical Coordinator: Marlo Schepers, MSN, RN, FNP-C

Online Graduate Faculty: Jessica Abernathy, DNP, WHNP-BC, CNM, FNP-BC, Annette Mannion MSN, CRNP, IBLC

Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses