Ready to make an impact as a nursing educator? Here’s your chance. This part-time, online program is designed to prepare you for advanced roles in healthcare and academia. More and more registered nurses with master’s degrees in other specialty tracks are attracted to rewarding careers in nursing education. This program answers the call with specialized coursework covering educational theories, delivery strategies, assessment methods, evaluation techniques, and curriculum development.
The Nursing Education, Online program will welcome its last cohort in May of 2026.If you are interested in leveling up your career as a nursing educator, apply today.
Have questions?
Meet with Kelly Bidlespacher, Director of Nursing, Bachelor and Graduate Degrees, to discuss the ins and outs of the Nursing Education program.
Special Admissions Requirements
A limited number of seats are available in this program. That’s why we rely on selective admission criteria to select applicants with the highest potential for success. Entry into the program is competitive.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
3
Semesters
5
Courses
15
Credits
Fall 2026
1 courses 3 credits
100% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
2 courses 6 credits
100% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
2 courses 6 credits
100% program-specific courses
Work as a nursing educator in a variety of settings, including:
100%
Online
Part-Time Program
No GRE Required
“If you are already a master’s-prepared nurse and have an interest in nursing education, this certificate program will set you on the right path! In one year, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to teach our future nurses and foster growth within the nursing profession.”
As a Nursing student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 123 scholarships.
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Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
The SNA’s mission is to explore professional growth, promote mutual respect in collaboration between the different levels of nursing, and serve as a channel for the exchange of ideas to promote holistic health and provide for both patient and student education.
Connect with other nurse leaders through the Sigma Nursing Honor Society.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Gain real-world experience through two hands-on practicums. Working alongside master’s prepared nurse preceptors, you’ll benefit from expert insight and have an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in previous courses in professional settings.
The master’s nursing program at Pennsylvania College of Technology located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.
View Associate Nursing Program Accreditation & Outcomes Information
All students must earn a ‘B’ (3.0) or higher in all NUR courses within the post-master's certificate program; if a lower grade is earned in any NUR course, the course must be repeated.
The following grading system is applied to all nursing courses in this major. There is no rounding of grades:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89.99
C = 75-79.99
F = 74.99 and below
Applicants are required to have the following:
Applicants must submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office from all postsecondary institutions previously attended.
This major has limited seating. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling admission basis. New cohorts begin each May.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
The transfer of graduate level nursing credits is not accepted into this post master's certificate program.
Students must meet the Essential Functions for Nursing as established by the Nursing Program, as well as health and safety requirements including, but not limited to, immunizations (MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, annual influenza vaccination, PPD), medical examination, 10 panel drug screen, CPR certification, and background clearances as established by clinical affiliation agreements. Some clinical sites may have additional health and immunization requirements that are not part of the current program requirements, for example, COVID-19 vaccination.
Contact the Program Director:
Amber Morgan; Kelly Bidlespacher
nursingadministration@pct.edu
570 320 2400 ext. 4525
Nursing Advisory Committee Members
Ms. Sharon Adams, RN, BSN
Manager, Patient Care ED & M/S Unit
UPMC Susquehanna
Ms. Wendy Batschelet
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Geisinger
Johnette K Bennage, DNP,RN,NEA_BC,CEN,CPEN
Director of Nursing Excellence, Education, and Innovation
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
Ms. Cinde L Bower-Stout, RN
Level 1 Heart Attack Nurse Coordinator
Geisinger Medical Center
Mr. David Brundage
Pediatric Clinical Educator
Bayada Pediatrics Home Health Care
Danielle Forker, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, PHRN
Director of Nursing
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy
Ms. Kathy Harris, RN, BSN, MHA
Manager of Compliance/Quality Outcomes
UPMC Susquehanna
Ms. Jill Meredith
RN Infection Preventionist and Wound Care Certified Nurse
The Williamsport Home
Mr. Jonah Milliken
Associate Director
Bayada Pediatrics
Ms. Laura Rausch, MSN, RN
Instructor
Neumann University
Chelsea Reichard
Director of Nursing/Campus Administrator
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Ms. Dawn Shaffer
Health Careers Instructor
Lycoming Career and Technology Center
Ms. Kelly Stiner
Senior Campus Relations Specialist
Geisinger
Ms. Katherine Vastine
CARES Leadership Coordinator
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
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Nursing
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Nursing Education, Online
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Nursing, Part-time, Evening & Weekend
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)