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Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing Education (MSN)

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Program Highlights

Shape the next generation of nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing Education.

Working directly with patients is just one way to use your nursing skills. Healthcare is one of today’s fastest-growing industries and, with demand for nurses on the rise, there’s also a need for nursing professionals who are able to use their skills to train students. Our online MSN education program is designed to help you develop the wide range of skills needed to effectively prepare the next generation of nurses.

You’ll take classes focusing on important skills educators need, such as curriculum development and instructional strategies. Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to a brand-new chapter in your career.

  • Through classes in healthcare technologies, leadership and advanced health assessment techniques, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of the challenges and demands of today’s healthcare industry.
  • With our flexible scheduling options, this program is ideal for working professionals who want to change the direction of their career without putting their lives on hold to get an education.
  • The Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) program at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • Want to complete your degree as soon as possible? This program is eligible for our accelerated path option, which allows you to earn your master's degree in significantly less time.
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At a glance
36

Credit Hours

2

Years (Avg.)

86%

Students who receive scholarships, grants or financial aid

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Why Study Nursing Education?

The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing Education program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in administration (administrative track) or education (education track). Both tracks build upon the knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student.

The online MSN education program provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Career Facts

$99,730

Median Yearly Income

18%

Outlook 2018–2028

$182,600

Median Salary for Executives

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Curriculum

The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing Education program is a two-year, CCNE-accredited program consisting of 36 credit hours (15 hours of core courses and 18 hours of nursing education). Our curriculum includes leadership and advanced nursing practice roles, information and healthcare technologies and a 90-hour nursing education practicum experience.

Sample Courses
NUR 5110
Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
Description
Provides an overview of advanced roles of graduate nursing practice, with a focus on specialty roles in nursing. Issues involving ethics, scope of practice and credentialing will be addressed as students transition into their selected specialty roles.
NUR 5410
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Description
Provides an in-depth study of information technology as it is utilized in healthcare organizations. Students will compare and contrast the tools, processes and strategies available to manage information, data, and software and hardware in healthcare organizations. Practical applications will be emphasized, and students will analyze the impact of information systems and technology to work more efficiently, allocate resources and improve patient care.
NUR 6810
Practicum in Nursing Education
Description
Requires students to work directly with a preceptor to examine and deepen knowledge and skills in nursing education. The major focus of the practicum experience is to synthesize knowledge and demonstrate skills to assure program outcomes. Note: Students are responsible for identifying preceptors in consultation with course faculty.
90 clinical hours are required.
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Additional Requirements

This program requires students to hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, District of Columbia or U.S. territories or an unencumbered license as an RN in Canada. Must be a graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited BSN program and meet our additional graduate school requirements.

Accreditation

The masters program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791. Web address: www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.

Nursing Education (MSN) Accreditation

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Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.

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