Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate

Teach nurses and make an impact on the future of healthcare 

Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate (28 credits)

Prepare to become a highly sought-after nurse educator equipped to teach nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings with Davenport University's Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate. 

Continue to work while you study by earning your online nurse educator post-graduate certificate through our Global Campus. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our nurse practitioner certificate will prepare you to assume faculty or clinical instructor positions in schools of nursing or staff development positions in health care institutions.

Be qualified to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam from the National League for Nursing (NLN). Achieving this credential positions you to earn a higher nurse educator salary. You'll also benefit from a rise in nurse educator jobs, which is being driven by a high number of baby boomer nurses retiring, the increase in the senior citizen population and the increase of chronic disease. 

What is a nurse educator post-graduate certificate?

Students who have a master of science in nursing can take their education to the next level and develop teaching strategies to teach future generations of nursing students. With this post-graduate certificate, you'll be prepared to teach as a faculty or clinical instructor in schools of nursing or in staff development positions in health care institutions. Nursing MSN graduates who choose the nurse educator post-graduate certificate can earn a higher nursing educator salary by qualifying for more in-demand roles that require a graduate degree.

Explore classes for Davenport’s nursing master’s programs

The nurse educator post-master's certificate includes a broad array of classes to help you develop into an exceptional nurse educator. Classes include core masters-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations (assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology) and education-focused courses. Students develop teaching strategies in the didactic and clinical setting, synthesize teaching/learning theories, and acquire skills in curriculum development. Upon discussion with MSN Advisor, Student will elect to conduct either a Special Research Project (NURS795) or do the traditional thesis (NURS799).

All Davenport nursing MSN classes align with Quality Matters (QM) and undergo Instructional Design evaluation so you can be assured our nursing post-master’s certificate meets the highest standards for quality and real-world relevance.