The Post-Master's Certificate – Nursing Education (NE) major is designed for the master's-prepared registered nurse (RN) who has a passion for education, mentoring, and a desire to become a change agent. Students will learn educational theory, assessment and evaluation techniques, and curriculum development. Designed for the working RN, this major offers asynchronous courses that are 100% online, with no on-campus visits required. The curriculum is designed to be completed on a part-time basis within 12 months.
Effective Fall 2024
- School of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Post Masters Certificate
Available Online via Distance Learning
- More Information about Nursing Education
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this major will be prepared to work in a variety of areas, including postsecondary education, healthcare education, staff development, home healthcare, hospitals, and state/federal agencies.
Special Admissions Requirements
Applicants are required to have the following:
- Earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- MSN graduation or cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and
- Current, active, unencumbered U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
This major has limited seating. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling admission basis. New cohorts begin each May.
Special Equipment Needs
Students must have access to a computer with consistent Internet access. Technical requirements are as follows:
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop/computer must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop/computer must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Transfer Procedures
The transfer of graduate level nursing credits is not accepted into this post master's certificate program.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- function effectively in a caring, civil, and equitable manner with all populations within the education and practice environments while following the legal, ethical, and regulatory framework within the nursing profession. (Professional Identity)
- deliver care and education using the comprehensive knowledge needed for an advanced practice nurse that includes and reflects the unique diverse needs of the individual and their support system. (Comprehensive Person-Centered Care)
- provide a learning environment that promotes respectful exchange of information for all persons to enhance their professional growth and development as a master's prepared nurse. (Teaching and Learning)
- utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment to deliver person-centered care and nursing education that reflects current contemporary practice standards. (Nursing Process)
- integrate the most current technology to ensure the integrity of the information that is utilized for communication, error mitigation and to support decision-making within the educational and practice environment. (Information Literacy)
- enhance the delivery of nursing education and care through effective communication and dynamic collaboration between persons and interprofessional team members. (Collaboration)
- utilize current peer-reviewed research with evidence-based practice to facilitate the professional growth of the master's prepared nurse and the advancement of nursing practice. (Evidence-Based Practice)
Performance Standards
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
Notice of Conviction
Child abuse clearances and criminal background checks are required by some agencies involved in clinical practice experiences. Agencies can prohibit students from participating in clinical experiences at their sites if a criminal record exists or a positive drug test is noted. By virtue of contract for Pennsylvania College of Technology, when students are at a clinical site, agencies have the right to ask for random drug testing. Inability to complete clinical, fieldwork, or intern educational experiences will result in the inability to meet course and program outcomes. For additional clarification, students can speak with their program director.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing advises that a drug-related conviction and/or conviction of a felonious act or two misdemeanors might result in denial and/or revocation of a license to practice nursing. In accordance with the professional Nurse Law, Act of 1951, P.L. 317, No. 69, as amended, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing shall not issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felonious act prohibited by the Act known as “The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act” or convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other state, territory or country unless a least 10 years have elapsed from the date of the conviction.
Penn College complies with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. Pursuant to this Act, all forms of marijuana, including medical marijuana, are classified as prohibited controlled substances. Additionally, alcohol, illegal drugs, and legal drugs obtained without a prescription or which may impair a student's ability to perform his/her educational responsibilities are strictly prohibited. Students are subject to drug screening at various phases of the program. Please note that a positive drug screening for marijuana will be deemed a positive test and will result in a student being dismissed from the program, even if the student has been lawfully certified to use medical marijuana and/or possesses a valid medical marijuana identification card issued in accordance with applicable state law.
Curriculum
First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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NUR605 | Educational Theory & Teaching Strategies | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 3 | ||||||
Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
NUR615 | Assessment & Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
NUR625 | Clinical Practicum in Nursing Education | 3 | 1 | M | REQ | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 6 | ||||||
Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
NUR635 | Curriculum Development in Nursing Education | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
NUR630 | Didactic Practicum in Nursing Education | 3 | 1 | M | REQ | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |