Msn Nursing Online
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Credit Hours
Degree CCNE
Class Type
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
CCNE

Build up New Nurses with Our MSN – Nurse Educator Program

Do you want to take your nursing experience and teach nurses how to be better caregivers? If you have a passion for nursing and want to pass on your knowledge, then Liberty’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator degree can help you get the training you need. Liberty’s online MSN Ed degree is a flexible master of science in nursing education that can help you move forward to a rewarding role in raising up nurses who provide excellent care.

What is a nursing education program?

Liberty’s online nurse educator programs are designed to equip experienced nurses with the teaching and administrative skills needed to build and administer nursing training programs. Whether working in an academic setting or in a teaching hospital, you can build on your nursing experience to teach other nurses how to excel in the field.

Liberty University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator program can prepare you for a career that combines a passion for nursing and teaching. Through this nurse educator program, you will design nursing training, apply innovative teaching strategies, evaluate learning outcomes, and learn how to construct teaching and learning environments.

Licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.


Why Choose Liberty’s MSN in Nursing Education Program?

We know that you want a flexible, 100% online MSN in Nurse Education program to get you into the teaching field. Liberty’s online degree can give you the training you need. With innovative, world-class education technology paired with hands-on practice, you can enter the nurse education field with confidence.

Our master’s in nursing education is an industry leader in MSN online degree programs. Our graduate nursing courses are taught by nursing professionals with real-world experience, leading our program to be recognized by Grad School Hub as one of the best online master’s in nursing for 2020.

Graduates of Liberty University’s Nurse Educator program are equipped for careers in schools of nursing or other environments such as community education centers or hospital departments of education.

Accreditation and Awards

The MSN nursing education degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education.

CCNE Accredited

GradSchoolHub Online Master Of Science In Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

1-Year MSN Accelerated Track

Liberty’s School of Nursing offers an accelerated schedule that helps you reach your goal of earning your MSN online faster than ever. Call us today to find out how in 12 months, you can earn your Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator degree online.

Common Questions

Is getting an MSN worth it?

What can I do with a Master’s in Nursing Education?

What is a Nurse Educator role? What do Nurse Educators do?

How do you become a Nurse Educator?

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2018 (viewed online February 5, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.


What Will You Learn in our MSN Nursing Education Degree Program?

The online MSN – Nurse Educator program builds on your practical, hands-on nursing experience to teach you how to build up a new generation of nurses. You will show new nurses how to apply practical and evidenced care solutions to everyday situations in your practice. With practice hours or a practicum in a setting near you, you will have the chance to test your teaching methods in a real environment.

Liberty University’s MSN online degree program is based on the curriculum guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Through this program, you will apply research and scholarship into advanced nursing practice with innovative healthcare technologies. You will also demonstrate leadership in professional and educational settings and promote culturally competent population healthcare and clinical prevention in a variety of settings.

Featured Courses

  • NURS 504 – Advanced Pharmacology for the Nurse Educator
  • NURS 505 – Advanced Health/Physical Assessment
  • NURS 506 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
  • NURS 600 – Evaluation Strategies for Nurse Educators
  • NURS 617 – Nurse Educator I: Advanced Clinical Applications
  • NURS 619 – Nursing Education III: Curriculum Development

Course guides available upon request

Highlights
Degree Information
Military Benefits
Careers
Accreditation
Admission Requirements

Highlights of Our Online Master’s in Nursing Education

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your master’s in nursing education online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • Students can complete this master’s in nursing online degree program in less than 2 years.
  • The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Nursing Educator Degree Information

  • This program falls under the School of Nursing.
  • The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
  • Download and review the Degree Completion Plan for this program.
  • View the Graduate Nursing Course Guides (login required).
  • A background check is required in preparation for the practicums.
  • NURS 211 and MATH 201 are undergraduate prerequisites.

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Additional Program Information

Practicum Sites

RN Licensure

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bridge Courses for Non-BSN Students

Liberty University Online State Approval Disclosure

MSN Degree Military Benefits

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Potential Career Options

  • Curriculum coordinator
  • Professional workforce development
  • Staff/patient educator
  • Undergraduate university nurse professor

MSN Degree CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

CCNE Accredited


Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

For questions about the accreditation of Liberty University, please contact:

Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
(404) 679-4500

Inquiries about the institution itself, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

At this time, our MSN degree is limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing practice as a registered nurse
  • Recommender Contact Information
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Statement of essential attributes
  • Official college transcripts
  • Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.