The University of Toledo

Nurse Educator MSN

ATTENTION GRADUATE NURSING APPLICANTS: Graduate application materials are submitted through the Nursing Centralized Application Service(NursingCAS) https://portal.nursingcas.org. A supplemental application is also required and can be found at http://apply.utoledo.edu. Program admission cycle information posted at http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/grad_checklist.html.

The Nurse Educator major is targeted for baccalaureate graduates with clinical nursing experience who want to become nursing faculty or staff educators. Graduates are envisioned as teachers of undergraduate nursing students in the classroom and clinical setting. This major focuses on:  curriculum development, teaching-learning processes, classroom and clinical teaching strategies, and evaluation principles. The Nurse Educator major offers full-time and part-time options. Students who are seeking full time study should matriculate in the spring semester.

Curriculum

Semester I - Spring
NURS6720	Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Nursing	4
NURS5400	Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing	3
NURS5680	Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology	3
INDI6000	Introduction to Biostatistical Methods	3
NURS5530	Public Policy & Health Care	3
Semester II - Summer
NURS6710	Developing Instructional Programs in Nursing	3
NURS5910	Advanced Nursing Research	3
NURS5330	Health Assessment	3
Semester III - Fall
NURS5510	Advanced Clinical Seminar in Nursing (4 lab hours/week)	4
NURS5690	Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (4 lab hours/week)	3
NURS6730	Practicum and Seminar in Teaching (9 practicum hours/week)	4
CAPSTONE	Field experience, thesis or comprehensive exam.	3
Total Semester Credits 39

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Admission Requirements:

Tobe eligible for admission, applicants must have:

1. Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university. Degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing accreditation.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
3. Active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license in the state in which the applicant practices.
4. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
5. Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
6. Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study.
7. Current resume or CV, listing state and/or territory RN license number.
8. Two College of Nursing recommendation froms completed by professional sources (Master's in Nursing preferred).
9. The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
   *Minimum required test scores:  http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
10. An interview, if requested. 
11. Admission is competitive.
12. Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII and FBI) and are responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 4723-7 convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.

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