2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 22, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Post Masters Nursing Educator Certificate


  

Program Information
The Post Master Nursing Educator certificate program prepares graduates to utilize theories of teaching and learning in a variety of settings with emphasis on nursing education. Graduates demonstrates the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing education programs. Individuals who have earned a Master’s in Nursing degree from SDSU or any other CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program are eligible to apply for the Nurse Educator Post-Master’s Certificate program. Additionally, graduates may be eligible to earn National Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator.*

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The post-graduate APRN certificate at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.

Requirements for Post Master Nursing Educator Certificate


 Total Credits: 23

Notes


*Individuals must meet eligibility requirements before they can take the CNE examination. An active registered nurse license is necessary. Students must also have a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing and full-time experience in a nurse faculty role within the past 5 years. If the college degree emphasized non nursing instruction, individuals will need 2 years of experience in a nurse faculty role. Four years of experience is required if the graduate nursing degree did not emphasize on education.

** A graduate level Pathophysiology (Lifespan) course is a required prerequisite course for admission to the Certificate Program.

For additional information, refer to the Graduate Nursing Department webpage.

Additional Admission Requirements


Please refer to the following for additional information

Graduate School Admissions

College of Nursing

General Requirements


Graduate students must consult with the Graduate Nursing Student Services Advisor prior to registration for graduate work.  Registration is completed by the Graduate Nursing Department.  Items 3-6 in the list below are required prior to initial registration and all subsequent registrations.

  1. FBI background check
  2. Drug screening
  3. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  4. Professional liability insurance
  5. Influenza vaccine
  6. TB test

Additional Information


Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.