- College of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- PhD in Nursing
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Dual Degree - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
This certificate program prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Students who complete this certificate program have the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals and groups needing health-related education.
Note on Licensure
The post-master's certificate program in Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, or Nursing Informatics is not a licensure-leading program and will not prepare students as nurse practitioners.
Note on CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Certificate Requirements
- 23 total quarter credits
- Foundation course (3 credits)
- Specialization courses (20 credits)
Curriculum
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Course Sequence
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
Term | Course | Credits |
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Quarter 1 |
NURS 6002 - Perspectives on Graduate Study for Advanced Nursing Practice ORNURS 6003 - Perspectives on Graduate Study for Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 credits |
NURS 6370 - Foundational Skills for Nurse Educators in Academic and Healthcare Environments |
5 credits | |
Quarter 2 |
NURS 6321 - Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation |
5 credits |
NURS 6331 - Teaching Learning Strategies: Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education |
5 credits | |
Quarter 3 |
NURS 6351 - Role of the Nurse Educator (Includes Practicum Experience) |
5 credits |
Note on Field Experience and Relocating
Students who are considering relocating are advised to contact their student success advisor or Tempo coach prior to any decision to relocate in order to determine how relocation may impact progress in their program. They can provide information and guidance on how relocating may result in possible changes, restrictions, and/or additional requirements affecting field experience. Each Board of Nursing and Higher Education Authority governs the field experience rules and regulations in their respective states, and students may be unable to complete field experience in the state in which they plan to relocate. While Walden is committed to working collaboratively with students to secure field sites across the United States, it is imperative that students contact their student success advisor or Tempo coach immediately when considering relocating.