Nursing Education, Online

Post-Master’s Certificate

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.

 
 

Courses

Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.

Detailed Major Requirements

Careers

Work as a nursing educator in a variety of settings, including:

  • Academia
  • Hospitals
  • State and federal agencies
  • Home healthcare

100%

Online

Part-Time Program

No GRE Required

Our Leadership:

“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.”

Tanae Traister PhD, RN Assistant Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences

Scholarships

As a student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 121 scholarships.

15 Program-related scholarships

106 Additional scholarships

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Penn College News: Real World Ready

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Murphy receives DAISY Award for students

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Pennsylvania College of Technology presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students to student John P. Murphy, of Williamsport.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students promoted community health through a series of Donate Life events, designed to educate the community about…

Industry Partners: Work with experts to become an expert

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.

Student Life: Lead and put your skills to the test

Student Nurses’ Association (SNA)

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.

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Sigma Nursing Honor Society

Sigma Nursing Honor Society

Connect with other nurse leaders through the Sigma Nursing Honor Society.

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Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Clinical Practicums: Your knowledge in practice

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.

Online Degrees: Learning that fits your lifestyle

Convenience

  • Accessible online anywhere in the world
  • Part-time program for working professionals
  • Continue to work and be at home with your family

Value

  • In-state tuition rate for all students, regardless of residency
  • Same rigor as on-campus programs
  • Many employers offer tuition reimbursement - check with yours to see if you qualify

Service

  • One-on-one interaction with faculty
  • 24/7 online tutoring
  • Textbooks and course materials available for purchase online through The College Store
  • Graduates can participate in Commencement

Class Delivery

  • Classes delivered asynchronously through P.L.A.T.O., Penn College's Platform for Learning And Teaching Online
  • 100% online - no required campus visits

Accreditation

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