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Advance your nursing knowledge base and leadership competencies in our Nurse Educator degree program!

How can you influence the next generation of nurses?  Do you feel called to share your nursing experiences and expertise with other nurses and nursing students?  Perhaps you are suited for a career as a nurse educator!

In the practice setting, health care systems employ nurse educators in various capacities where healthcare is delivered and in simulation/technology centers to expand practice experiences and competencies of the nursing workforce.  In the academic setting, nurse educators are needed for all levels of nursing education: PN, ADN, BSN, RN to BSN, MS/MSN and DNP/PhD programs.

In pre-licensure nursing education programs, the demand continues for nursing faculty and teaching assistants. According to the Ohio Board of Nursing, Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Programs Summary of Annual Reports 2018 (2017), compelling data demonstrates the need for nursing educators:

  • 706 (771) faculty and teaching assistants anticipate leaving their current positions in pre-licensure registered nursing programs in the next five years
  • 301 (280) faculty and teaching assistants anticipate leaving their current positions in pre-licensure practical nursing programs in the next five years
Nurse Educator Role:
  • The scope of practice for nurse educators
  • Diverse learner needs & creating supportive learning environments
  • Leading change & quality improvement measures and legal/ethical considerations in education
Nursing Curriculum Development and Design:
  • Educational principles
  • Theory and research of curriculum development
  • Philosophical framework and external governing agencies standards
Facilitating the Teaching and Learning Process:
  • Learning theories and evidence-based teaching strategies
  • Professional advising and mentoring
  • Relationship-building required for successful clinical experiences and service learning
Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation:
  • Evidence-based assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes
  • Assessment tools for laboratory and clinical experiences
  • Individualized 48-hour practicum/project directed by program faculty
Click here to Meet the Faculty!
"I chose to return to school as an adult learner to pursue my RN to BSN degree at Ashland. It had been many years since I received my associate’s degree in nursing and I was really nervous about going back to school, especially online. I was amazed at the support of the staff and professors, who really understood the needs of a non-traditional student. The online classes were much more convenient, and easier to navigate than I would have thought. It was still a challenge, but with the flexibility of the online program, I was able to continue working full time and keep up with my family's activities. I would highly recommend this program to anyone considering returning to school."
Melissa Compton
“The connections you make here at Ashland are truly invaluable. I feel confident in being able to find a job after graduation not only because my classes prepared me completely, but also because of the experience I gained from professionals in the field.”
Emily Sparks

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"I chose to return to school as an adult learner to pursue my RN to BSN degree at Ashland. It had been many years since I received my associate’s degree in nursing and I was really nervous about going back to school, especially online. I was amazed at the support of the staff and professors, who really understood the needs of a non-traditional student. The online classes were much more convenient, and easier to navigate than I would have thought. It was still a challenge, but with the flexibility of the online program, I was able to continue working full time and keep up with my family's activities. I would highly recommend this program to anyone considering returning to school."
Melissa Compton
“The connections you make here at Ashland are truly invaluable. I feel confident in being able to find a job after graduation not only because my classes prepared me completely, but also because of the experience I gained from professionals in the field.”
Emily Sparks

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