The University of Indianapolis online MSN-NE program prepares you to improve patients’ lives and influence nursing through service and innovation. You can help respond to the worldwide nursing shortage as a nurse educator, trained to prepare nursing students for an increasingly complex health care environment.
WHY CHOOSE UINDY'S ONLINE MSN-NE PROGRAM?
Earning your MSN-NE online from the University of Indianapolis will provide you with the opportunity to make an impact on the nursing profession for decades to come. With this online degree, you’ll be well-positioned to educate nurses, influence quality health care, and improve patient outcomes and the well-being of your community.
Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to the online MSN-NE program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.
The University of Indianapolis has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). In accordance with federal law, the University of Indianapolis is authorized to operate in Indiana by the State of Indiana (see Indiana Code 21-7-13-6).
The University of Indianapolis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). All nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*
* The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, doctorate in nursing, and post-master’s certificate programs at the University of Indianapolis are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
This online course will provide foundational knowledge of advanced practice nursing roles by analyzing the historical development, role components, and variations and alignment with national competencies and essentials of advanced practice nursing. The development of moral agency will be promoted by providing a foundation in ethical theories and decision-making processes, which students will use to illustrate and frame important issues in health care ethics. Prerequisite and/or corequisite: Graduate standing
(3 credits)
The course prepares the student to conduct comprehensive health assessments of patients throughout the life span. Comprehensive health parameters are applied to the assessment process. Students perform detailed health histories, family histories, physical examinations, and selected screening and prevention/wellness skills. Clinical reasoning development and differentiation between normal and abnormal findings are emphasized. Integrated throughout the course are principles of health promotions/wellness, illness prevention, and early detection.
(2 credits)
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The content of this course places emphasis on mechanisms of evaluating clinical learning at the basic level with progression to higher-level performance. Clinical performance will be addressed through immersion of evidence-based methods of evaluation. Students will explore methods of clinical teaching and related strategies that promote quality clinical learning experiences. Evaluation of nursing education in the clinical setting is included as part of the focus of the course.
(3 credits)
The practicum experience provides students with mentoring opportunities to facilitate professional growth in the nurse educator role. The experience begins with the development of appropriate student-generated nurse educator practicum goals. Specific practicum sites and mentors are next selected to provide the student with the experiences needed for goal attainment. The practicum experience consists of 240 hours of goal-directed and mentored nurse educator clinical practice involving direct and indirect care roles. Activities to enhance reflection and self-assessment include regular collaboration with faculty, documentation of practicum hours and activities, and active participation in final practicum presentations. Students must complete a total of 4 practicum credit hours. Practicum planning is completed during the first semester. Practicum experiences can be scheduled over 1-2 semesters. Prerequisites and/or corequisites: Completion of selected core and specialty courses and permission from the Nurse Educator graduate faculty
(4 credits)
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Next Start: January 16, 2024
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The online MSN-NE program can be completed in 8 consecutive semesters.
Our online MSN-NE program costs $516 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $20,124. Financial aid may be available to our online students.
You will learn from award-winning clinicians who are recognized for innovation and bring real-world experience into the online classroom.* As trusted UIndy faculty members, they are committed to your success as a nurse educator.
*Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award, 2021, AACN Academic Nursing Leadership Conference
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Our online MSN-NE prepares students to improve patient lives and influence nursing through service and innovation. Graduates from this program can expect to understand and demonstrate these principles:
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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