When you pursue a career in nursing, you can make a positive impact every day. But, when you teach a nurse, the potential is even greater than you could imagine. Thinking of expanding your career possibilities to teaching future nurses or your peers on the latest innovative technology? The Master of Science in Nursing program specializing in Nursing Education at Penn College opens new opportunities to advance your career. Part-time and 100% online, this specialized master’s program is flexible and designed to accommodate your busy schedule. From teaching best practices to curriculum development and outcome measurement, you’ll learn how to share your passion for nursing through education and inspire the next generation of nurses.
The Nursing Education, Online program will welcome its last cohort in May of 2026.This program in no longer open for application.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
Work as a nursing educator in a variety of settings, including:
100%
Online
Part-Time Program
No GRE Required
Thinking of becoming a nurse educator? Hear from Pam Baker, a nurse for 35+ years. She’s sharing her passion with the next generation of healthcare heroes. The best part? It’s incredibly rewarding. The feedback you'll hear from her students is proof.
“If you have a passion for teaching and a desire to impact the future of nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing program is for you! The Nursing Education curriculum will prepare you with the skills and competencies necessary to shape the nurses of tomorrow, so that we can ensure they are real-world ready to safely care for patients in an ever-changing health care system.”
As a student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 124 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)
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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/.
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