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A nursing class: Pursue the master’s in nursing education online program (MSN) at Regent University, Virginia Beach.

MSN – Nurse Educator

Bring Healing Through Education. Pursue Your MSN in Nursing Education Online.

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Educator program prepares nurses who have already obtained RN licensure and an accredited bachelor’s degree for highly sought roles in clinical and academic education. You can develop strong critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as expand your knowledge with advanced coursework in physiology, pathophysiology, comprehensive health assessment, nursing education, instruction and learning, and clinical practicum. Discover how an MSN Nursing Education degree will benefit you.

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SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

Work with preceptors as a nurse educator while fulfilling required clinical hours and completing a scholarly research project suitable for publication.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Regent University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

On completing the fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator program, you can:

  • Explore effective ways to educate nurses in the area of health promotion.
  • Design, develop, implement and evaluate nursing education-focused curricula.
  • Sit for the National League of Nursing’s (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

Career Opportunities

  • Nursing Instructor
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Continuing Education Specialist
  • Patient Educator/Consultant
$82Thousand
Mean annual wage of Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021
Featured Courses
NURS 540Advanced Pathophysiology3
System-focused content addresses the normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease that serve as the foundation for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and management. Developmental physiology, normal etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of commonly found/observed altered health states and responses to illness and treatment modalities.
NURS 541Advanced Pharmacology3
Expands the advanced practice student’s knowledge of the evidenced-based practice of Pharmacotherapeutic management. A practical advanced practice approach in applying pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic principles across the lifespan for both acute and outpatient client-centered care.
NURS 550Advanced Health Assessment3
Comprehensive physical assessment and the obtainment of an in-depth health history across the lifespan; risk reduction, health promotion and prevention, early detection of physical and common emotional illnesses, and clinical decision making. Culturally competent patient education, health promotion and clinical prevention considerations will be integrated.
NURS 642Curriculum Development in Nursing Education3
Effectively design, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education focused curricula. Current trends in nursing education and accreditation.
NURS 650Instruction & Learning in Nursing Education3
Develop effective teaching and learning strategies. Selected teaching and learning theories. Adult learning theory, educational needs assessments, and instructional techniques for the classroom, clinical, simulation/lab, and online instruction.
NURS 684MSN Assessment Strategies Practicum I3
Designed to utilize student knowledge and skill set obtained from prior MSN coursework. Students are guided by established preceptors to fulfill learning objectives specific to the student’s chosen MSN concentration. Clinical hours required. The length of this course is 15 weeks (full semester).
NURS 685MSN Evaluation Strategies Practicum II3
Continue to fulfill practicum hours by working with preceptors that meet requirements for the student’s chosen MSN concentration; scholarly research project suitable for publication is required. Clinical hours required. Prerequisite: NURS 684. The length of this course is 15 weeks (full semester).

2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 9Monday, August 19
Session BFriday, October 11Monday, October 21
Session CWednesday, January 8Monday, January 13
Session DFriday, March 7Monday, March 17
Session EFriday, May 2Monday, May 12
Session FFriday, June 13Monday, June 23

Prerequisites

MSN program applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Report no more than two previous documented failures in MSN courses.

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Complete an Admissions Questionnaire

Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an admissions counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.

Step 4: Submit Your Resume

All graduate nurse candidates are required to submit a resume demonstrating one year of full time clinical RN experience prior to entering the degree program. Please submit to regent.edu/items.

Step 5: Submit Your Nursing License

To be admitted to the MSN program, you must submit an active unencumbered/unrestricted Registered Nurse license from your state of practice to regent.edu/items.

Step 6: Submit a Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

PART-TIME STUDENTS

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
DNP$5803$1,740
MSN$5806$3,480

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
DNP$5806$3,480
MSN$5809$5,220

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Part-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
DNP$5803$1,740
MSN$5806$3,480

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
DNP$5806$3,480
MSN$5809$5,220

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

What is an MSN Nursing Education?

An MSN – Nurse Educator degree can help develop your analytical reasoning and teaching techniques. In addition to learning lesson theory, you can learn various health subjects, providing you with an expanse of knowledge.

What can You do with an MSN Nursing Education?

Upon completing the master’s in nurse education, you can be able to pursue a career as a nurse educator. Nurse educators teach at colleges and universities or oversee internship hours for those becoming registered or specialized nurses.

An MSN in nursing education can teach you various skills that can help you transition into other educational fields like instructional design.

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“I chose to go back to school to help advance my career. I’ve used the knowledge, skills and abilities I’ve learned at Regent extensively. When I saw Regent’s motto, Christian Leadership to Change the World, I knew this was for me.”

Julia DuBree, RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2018 School Nurse

“Regent provided a very hands-on experience that I could implement in my life right away. You can’t come out of this program without becoming a better leader. It proves itself of worth and value time and again.”

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