: : About the program
The Nurse Educator track in the MSN program provides the foundation for educator roles in hospital or primary care settings and in academic or other types of nursing education programs.
: : Skills for Success
The curriculum is based on the Southern Regional Education Board: Nurse Educator Competencies and provides the graduate learner with knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this advanced practice specialty role in nursing. The Nurse Educator curriculum also provides a solid foundation to pursue doctoral education.
: : A Flexible Schedule
The Nurse Educator track is an on-line program. Classes meet face-to-face three to four times a semester. This is accomplished through distant learning technology from the Desoto Campus and Jackson campus.
For more information about a career as a nurse educator, visit: http://www.nlnfoundation.org |
| 2009 Faculty Loan Repayment Program |
The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants for the 2009 Faculty Loan Repayment Program.
The Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides a financial incentive for degree-trained health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue academic careers.
Individuals selected agree to serve on the faculty of an accredited health professions college or university for a minimum of two years.
In return, the Federal government agrees to pay, for each year of faculty service, up to $20,000 of the outstanding principal and interest on the participant's educational loans.
To learn more about the Faculty Loan Repayment Program and for application information, please visit http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/flrp/ or contact the HRSA Call Center at 1-800-221-9393.
| Curriculum |
All courses on line or web enhanced.
| Fall 1 Semester | Semester Hours |
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|---|---|---|
| N613 | Teaching & Learning Strategies | 3 |
| N637-1 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology I | 2 |
| N677 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2 |
| N632 | Discipline of Nursing | 3 |
N666-1 |
Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics I |
2 |
| Total | 12 |
|
| Spring 1 Semester | Semester Hours |
|
|---|---|---|
| N607 | Health Policy, Ethics & Legal Issues | 2 |
| N614 | Nurse Educator Practicum I (90 clock hours) | 2 |
| N637-2 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology II | 2 |
| N633 | Research Design and Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| N666-2 | Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics II | 2 |
Total |
11 |
|
| Summer 1 Semester | Semester Hours |
|
|---|---|---|
| N615 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| N616 | Curriculum & Program Development | 2 |
| N620 | Nurse Educator Practicum II | 2 |
Total |
6 |
|
| Fall 2 Semester | Semester Hours |
|
|---|---|---|
| N621 | Role of Health Care/Nursing Educator | 1 |
| N623 | Curriculum and Program Evaluation | 2 |
| N625 | Nurse Educator Practicum III | 4 |
Total |
7 |
|
Total Hours |
36 |
|
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Q. Do nurse educator graduates only teach in schools of nursing?
A. The nurse educator graduate may teach in a school of nursing or may work in an education department of a health care agency.
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Q. Do I have to attend full time?
A. No. The Full-time plan of study is for one year. It is four semesters that are fall, spring, summer and fall. (It is recommended that full-time students do NOT work full-time due to intensity of study).
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Q. Do I have to be techno-savvy to do the on-line program?
A. Your technology skills should include a working knowledge of word-processing, browsing and the Internet, file upload and download. The school will provide you with an email account on our campus system.
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Q. Do I have to buy new computer equipment?
A. You will need a computer that is fairly up to date. Internet access should be no less than DSL or Cable. You will need a webcam for your computer. A printer with scanning capability is highly recommended. You will also be required to purchase a PDA, A letter detailing the specifications for a computer and PDA will be sent to you when your are accepted into the program.
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Q. How often do classes meet?
A. Classes meet face-to-face three to four times a semester. Dates for class meeting are published well in advance. Class meetings are accomplished through distant learning technology from the Desoto Campus and Jackson campus of the University of Mississippi. The on-line courses are administered through the Blackboard system.
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Q. What if I want to do a post-master’s in another specialty area?
A. The core courses are the same for Nurse Educators and for Nurse Practitioners, so only courses for the Nurse Practioner specialty would be required for a post-master’s program.
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Q. What tuition support or monies are available for NEDS?
A. IHL – 2 scholarships/stipends for full time students – deadlines usually are in March of each year. For more information, visit: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/nels-msn.html
Mississippi Nurses Foundation offers an RN stipend for full time students. The deadlines for application are in June of each year and you must have a Nursing License Plate on a personal vehicle at the time of application. (Attached WEB link) foundations@msnurses.org
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Q. Where will teaching practice occur?
A. Schools of nursing, hospitals, and health care agencies are utilized close to student’s home. Students will be assigned to work one-on- one with a nurse educator preceptor for each of the three practicum’s. These three practicum’s help the student build on teaching and student evaluations and provide a firm foundation for employment.
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Q. Will I only meet educator students while in the program?
A. No. There are several core courses such as Scholarly Inquiry I & II that all graduate students take together regardless of track.
Please call 1-866-842-7575 or email nsrecruiter@son.umsmed.edu with any additional questions.