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Master of Science
Nursing—Education
(for nurses who already hold an RN)
With the current shortage of faculty available to teach a new generation of nurses, expert nurses are in high demand. Never has there been a more opportune time to become a Nurse Educator. WGU's master's degree in nursing education will equip you with the high-level knowledge and skills to become a Nurse Educator in diverse settings.

An Added Advantage: The curriculum of the Master of Science in Nursing incorporates mastery of competencies mastery of competencies established by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Competencies. The hallmarks of the program include: (a) research-evidence based course preparation and (b) application to clinical practice in the student's area of interest.

A Program Overview
The online degree in nursing education consists of five domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
The domains of study are:
Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
Policy, Organization, and Financing
Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
Research
Nurse Educator Specialization

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Tuition That's Affordable
WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $3,250 per 6-month term, or just $6,500 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.) Click here for details about tuition.
Time Required to Complete the Program
While it is expected that most students will complete this online nursing degree in 2 and a half years, program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student. Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
Basic Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a bachelor of science in nursing degree and have a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license. Applicants must also be actively working as an RN at the time of application and enrollment. Applicants will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. More info about admission requirements for this degree.
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Other Recommended Online Health Care Degree Programs at WGU:
M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management - This online degree in nursing management will equip you with the high-level knowledge and skills to become a manager and administrator in diverse healthcare settings.
M.S. in Health Education - This online health education degree will enable you to become a much-in-demand health educator in a variety of healthcare settings.

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