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"The online format allows for flexible learning, interaction with students from afar, the understanding of on-line learning and its benefits (as this is certainly the wave of the future), the knowledge and compassion of the teachers and the institution as a whole."

- Tamara C. Johnson, Student
Saint Xavier University
Online Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

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Nurse Educator Certification

Pass On Your Nursing Knowledge

Nurse Educator CertificateAre you a nurse who is passionate about teaching and learning? Do you love to impart knowledge to your colleagues and help improve patient care through your love of learning? Saint Xavier’s innovative online Nurse Educator certificate program provides you with the opportunity to work toward becoming a Nurse Educator through experiential learning as well as rigorous classroom practice. Adding this component to your registered nurse education can offer you greater career flexibility and the chance to pass on your hard-won knowledge.

The Nurse Educator certificate program covers teaching techniques specific to the nursing context and how to adapt them to different settings—such as public health classes, hospitals, and schools of nursing. You’ll hone your teaching skills by preparing, presenting and evaluating actual classes during a guided practicum, giving you valuable hands-on experience. The curriculum also includes:

  • Educational theory for adult learners
  • Curriculum design
  • How to create course objectives
  • Lesson planning
  • Student evaluation techniques.
  • Curriculum evaluation

In the past, many nurses wishing to enter the field of nurse education had to learn teaching techniques on the job. SXU’s online Nurse Educator program provides you with a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience to give you the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective instructor from day one.

Does the Online Nurse Educator Certificate Program Fit Your Needs?

The online Nurse Educator certificate program is a valuable opportunity for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing or are currently earning one in SXU’s online MSN program. Nurse practitioners, nurse administrators, and clinical specialists who want to impart their knowledge and expertise will find the program an excellent fit.

The nine-semester-hour program can be completed as part of your MSN studies at Saint Xavier University, or if you already hold an MSN, you can complete it as a stand-alone program.

A Tradition of Excellence

In 2010 the National League for Nursing (NLN) re-designated the School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, currently one of only 17 schools in the U.S. to receive this distinction. In addition, Saint Xavier’s school of nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)1.

Other features of the online Nurse Educator certificate program at Saint Xavier University include a highly selective admissions process, an online format to help you balance your study and work schedule, and a diverse student body.

Learn more about the online Nurse Educator certificate program by calling us at (866) 319-8966 to speak with a Program Manager, or fill out our Information Request Form.

1 The online Nurse Educator certificate program at Saint Xavier University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

About Saint Xavier University

Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts.

Chicago's oldest Catholic University now adds its online, global Saint Xavier campus to the existing campuses in Chicago and Orland Park.

As one of 16 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University educates approximately 5,100 students each year.

Saint Xavier’s Catholic tradition promotes ethical development, service to the community, and a search for truth via observation, analysis, and debate. We have a long history of educating students to prepare them for professional success and lay the foundation for personal fulfillment with values such as to explore and respect different viewpoints, work for the betterment of the community, and engage students in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Saint Xavier continues this tradition throughout our online curriculum with support from experienced faculty, stimulating discussions among a diverse student body, and rigorous coursework.

SXU holds regional accreditation (the highest level of accreditation for institutions of higher education) from the Higher Learning Commission, which is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition: