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2016-17 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-17 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing Education Certificate (TN eCampus)


Jenny Sauls, Director
(615) 904-8488
MSNadvisor@mtsul.edu
Academic Advisor for MSN Program
(615) 898-5252
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu

The Nursing Education Certificate program provides a formal program of study for master’s-prepared nurses interested in obtaining a credential allowing them to teach in schools of nursing. Content necessary to teach nursing students in specific areas of nursing is provided. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. This certificate is the optimal way for those already holding a master’s degree and desiring this specialization to gain marketability without having to complete an entire second master’s degree.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the program is based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements from the designated home school.

Additional admission requirements for the Nursing Education Certificate Program include

  1. a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program (NLNAC or CCNE);
  2. satisfactory completion of the following courses at the master’s level: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Health Assessment, and Advanced Health Assessment-Clinical;
  3. residence in Tennessee;
  4. an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee;
  5. an MSN degree with an overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (conditional admission will be considered with a 2.9 overall MSN GPA);
  6. TOEFL score of 600 if native language is not English;
  7. a written document prepared by the applicant that includes a resume, a discussion of prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing the certificate program;
  8. letters of recommendation from at least three persons (a minimum of one academic) familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice.

Application Procedures


Students are advised to contact the graduate program advisor in the School of Nursing before beginning the application procedure. Applications are due by October 1 for spring admission, February 1 for summer admission, and April 1 for fall admission.

Applicant must

  1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  2. submit official copies of transcripts;
  3. submit three signed letters of recommendation;
  4. submit an updated vita or resume;
  5. submit a copy of RN license.

NOTE: All students must first apply to the TN eCampus program at www.tnecampus.org. Students approved and assigned to MTSU will then apply to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies.

Degree Requirements


Candidate must

  1. complete 21 hours of graduate nursing courses with a B or better in all courses,
  2. maintain current documentation within the School of Nursing document storage account, and
  3. complete a practicum in accordance with TN eCampus requirements for this degree.

Curriculum: Nursing Education Certificate


Candidate must complete 15 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes


  • Please contact your advisor in the School of Nursing for information about required clinical hours.