Graduate Catalog 2018-2019

Nurse Educator Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Admission is limited to the most qualified applicants.

Applicants shall:

  • Hold a master's degree in nursing from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.
  • Provide evidence of current licensure(s) as a registered nurse and eligibility for licensure in Georgia. If the student expects to complete any clinical learning in the state, a Georgia RN license is required.
  • Have graduated from their MSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

An application is complete when all of the following have been submitted:
  • Application form and non-refundable application fee: $35 online, $40 paper
  • Two letters of reference from professionals who can speak to the applicant's experience and potential for success in master's studies using the SON Form Letter located on the web site.
  • Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended.
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of Professional Goals
  • Onsite or monitored writing exercise.
  • Copy of RN license and APRN license, if applicable.
Students will apply for a certificate (similar to applying for graduation). The certificate will appear on a student’s transcripts but the student will not receive a diploma or participate in commencement.

Certificate Requirements

Supporting and Course Courses (14-23 semester hours)

NRSG 6125Curriculum Design & Evaluation

3

NRSG 6120Implement Edu Prog for Nursing

5

NRSG 6120LImplement Edu Prog for Nursing

0

NRSG 6115Role Pers Master's Prep Nurse

3

NRSG 6121Integrating Techno in Hlth Edu

5

NRSG 6121LInteg Tech Hlthcare Role Lab

0

NRSG 6500Grad Nursing Practicum Develop

1

NRSG 6551Graduate Nursing Practicum

6

Optional / If applying to DNP program

NRSG 6900Graduate Internship

2 - 5

Total Credit Hours for Certificate Completion: 31 semester hours / 630 clinical hours

Certificate requirement: Minimum 11 semester hours of approved coursework must be earned from Georgia College.