Master of Science in Nursing
Shape the Future of Nursing: Become a Nurse Educator
The Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Educator at the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing prepares registered nurses to lead, teach and transform nursing education across clinical, academic and community settings. This M.S.N. is not a nurse practitioner program; it’s focused entirely on developing skilled nurse educators who can design innovative curricula, apply evidence-based teaching strategies and mentor the next generation of nurses.
We accept applications only between November and January, with classes starting each summer.
Student Learning Outcomes
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Educator program is to provide specialized preparation for registered nurses seeking roles in nursing education. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based teaching and learning practices that can be applied across academic, clinical and professional development settings. Graduates of the M.S.N. program will be able to:
- Promote evidence-based practice through problem identification and the critical appraisal of research to inform nursing education and practice
- Collaborate in policy development, resource management and cost-effective approaches related to nursing education and professional development
- Apply legal and ethical principles to support values-based professional practice in educational and clinical learning environments
- Influence health care and educational outcomes through advanced roles as nurse educators, leaders, mentors and consultants
- Integrate theories from nursing and related disciplines to support instructional design, teaching strategies and decision-making
- Advocate for access to quality health care and inclusive learning environments for varied populations
- Collaborate with interprofessional partners to design, deliver, and evaluate educational initiatives and health care services for diverse populations
- Provide leadership in nursing education across a variety of clinical, academic and professional practice settings
Expenses
Currently, graduate nursing students are charged $583.11 per credit hour in-state tuition, according to the Fee and General Information section of the Graduate Catalog of Courses. Also helpful is the Tuition Estimator from the Treasurer's Office.
Questions about the program? Please contact Assistant Professor Michele Kilmer, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC, assistant director of EMSON Graduate Programs at michelek@uark.edu.