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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is offered to professional registered nurses who possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field, Masters in Nursing (MSN) or related field or doctorate. Courses provide nurses with foundational knowledge and essential skills to fulfill various roles in nursing education, including pre-licensure and staff development. Credits earned are eligible to be applied to the Alvernia MSN Program, Nursing Education track (36 total credits). MSN students pursuing concentrations in Leadership have the opportunity to earn the Nursing Education Certificate as an addition to their studies.
Specific knowledge, skills and attributes of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education are organized into four areas:
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment and Evaluation in Teaching
- Advanced Nursing Practice Skills & Knowledge/ Educator Role
- Evidence-based Teaching Strategies
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, the nurse will be able to:
- Apply oral, written and technological communication skills in an effective manner.
- Apply evidenced-based and outcome-measurement knowledge to the nurse educator role while exemplifying moral and ethical leadership.
- Attain effective utilization of teaching strategies in the achievement of educational goals.
- Integrate advanced nursing practice skills/knowledge into an educational environment.
Getting Started
Along with your completed application accompanied by $50 non-refundable application fee, you’ll need to provide a few supporting materials. Because there’s lead time required for some items, here’s a step-by-step process that seems to work best for candidates:
- Complete your online application. While you wait for your transcripts to be processed, you can begin your online application, which lets you build, edit and save sections of your application along the way.
- Official transcript(s). Official transcript(s) indicating that the applicant has earned an appropriate baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Transcripts from all institutions are required.
- Proof of Valid Registered Nurse License. Applicants must submit a photocopy of their current RN license.
You’ll find there are several ways Alvernia can help make your education more affordable. Alvernia offers a competitive tuition rate in conjunction with financial aid options, employer reimbursement and a tuition deferment plan. Additionally, Alvernia has preferred pricing options with all area hospitals. Contact your HR supervisor or an enrollment coordinator today for more information.
Alvernia continually reviews and accepts applications, making it easy to become part of our learning community. This process helps you start classes according to your schedule.
Contact Us
Linda Roy, PhD, APRN, CNE
Chief Nursing Officer, John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing
484-254-2146 or linda.roy@alvernia.edu
or
Noreaga Goff
Graduate Admissions Advisor
Noreaga.goff@alvernia.edu