In this nursing education master’s concentration, you’ll explore a variety of nursing and education topics, including curriculum design, writing exam questions and more. Led by experienced nursing faculty, courses are designed to foster scholarship, creativity and innovation as a foundation for leadership roles in teaching in academic and practice settings.
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make an impact in the field and educate the future nurses and nursing leaders of tomorrow. You’ll also be prepared to advance your nursing career with a variety of applicable roles, such as administrator, educator, supervisor and more.
Depending on your career goals, you can choose to work with a hospital educator or an academic educator during the program. Additionally, the advanced-level courses can provide a transition to doctoral-level study if you choose to further your education.
Who’s a good candidate for this nursing education MSN concentration?
An ideal candidate for this program is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing-prepared nurse with a current RN license and an interest in educating other nurses. Upon completing this nursing education master’s concentration, you’ll be eligible to take the National League for Nursing's Certified Nurse Educator certification examination. Graduates are encouraged to take the exam, especially those interested in teaching after earning this degree.
Are you interested in earning a master’s in nursing that’s more focused on patient quality and safety? Explore ASU's online Master of Science in nursing program. Additionally, If you’re an RN with an associate degree, you may apply to the RN to Master of Science in nursing bridge program.
You can also register for an upcoming live, virtual information session to learn more about this program and other graduate nursing programs offered by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
The demand for nurses and highly-skilled nurse educators continues to grow. Arizona State University’s Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in nursing education equips you with the skills and strategies needed to teach the nurses of tomorrow.
The courses in this master’s in nursing with a concentration in nursing education teach you how to advance your nursing practice and educate future nurses. Concentration-specific curriculum emphasizes scholarship, creativity and innovation as a foundation for teaching in an academic or practice setting.
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:
- Fulbright Senior Scholar.
- National faculty nursing awards.
- Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
- Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. We distinguish ourselves by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they've earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Resume.
- Proof of English proficiency.
To be eligible for this program, applicants must:
- Be able to verify U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status.
- Hold a valid, unencumbered U.S. RN license or be able to obtain one within their first semester. Applicants who’ve recently graduated from a BSN program must provide proof of a valid U.S. RN license before they begin courses in the second semester of the master’s program.
- Live in or be able to come to an authorized state in the U.S. for any required clinical or practicum experiences.
Note: If an applicant is living in a restricted state at the time of application, but plans to move to an authorized state, they must:
- Update their address on file with ASU to an authorized state.
- Provide proof of a valid, unencumbered U.S. RN license from an authorized state.
- An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
- Health and safety requirements – Students recommended for admission must meet health and safety requirements by established deadlines, including a passing disposition on a background clearance, satisfactory completion of a substance screen and other requirements, as a condition of admission.
State authorization:
We strongly recommend you visit our state authorization page to learn how ASU is authorized to operate in your state, policies for out-of-state students and program exceptions.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”