A shortage of nurse educators is a contributing factor to the overall nursing shortage. Some estimates suggest that there will be shortage of 400,000 nurses by 2012, partly due to the lack of educators.

Have you considered a career as a nurse educator or clinical instructor? Are you in an educator role but haven't had the academic preparation? If so, Jefferson's Nurse Education Track can help you attain your educational goal so that more nursing students can attain theirs.

Jefferson offers two options for students interested in nurse education. Those with an MSN can earn a post-master's certificate. Nurses who are pursuing an MSN can minor in nursing education.

1. If you have an MSN
Pursue a post-master's certificate in nursing education. Expand your practice as a nurse educator with just four 3-credit classes .

Admission requirements to the post-master's certificate program:

• Completed application
• Transcript from MSN program
• A minimum GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) earned in the MSN program
• An essay stating professional goals
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• A personal interview, when requested

2. If you are pursuing or considering an MSN
Minor in nursing education. Take four 3-credit classes in addition to and concurrently with the 36-credit MSN curriculum. Talk to your advisor about incorporating the required classes into your course schedule. See the MSN page for admission requirements.

Whether you pursue a minor along with your MSN or a post-master's certificate, the nursing education program requires four 3-credit courses:

• Curriculum in nursing education
• Teaching strategies
• Evaluation measures
• Role of the nurse educator

• Over 100 years of experience in educating nurses
• Dedicated faculty doctorally prepared in nursing education
• Flexible scheduling with full time and part time plan of study
• Innovative learning opportunities using hybrid distance education

Questions about this program? Contact ElizabethSpeakman@jefferson.edu or 215-503-7551.

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