Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator Track is an intensive master’s track, designed for completion in one year. The curriculum is built on theory and skills of a baccalaureate nursing program. The purpose is to prepare nurses to become nurse educators and accomplish their career goals in academic, practice and service settings. The program utilizes adult learning theory: course content is presented in relation to nursing and education theory, curriculum development, critical thinking, leadership and nurse educator roles, and traditional and online teaching strategies in nursing. There is discussion of evaluation tools and processes to use in programs for nursing students or in staff development settings. In addition, there are interactive activities integrated throughout the courses, designed to enhance learning through application of relevant concepts. The graduate will acquire knowledge of the theories, strategies and practical skills necessary for effective leadership in nursing education! 

Applications for part time enrollment are accepted for the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants who wish to apply for full time enrollment and plan to complete the program in one year must begin the program in the summer semester to graduate the following spring. Please follow the application deadlines designated on the application packet.

Contact:
The Office of Student Affairs at 568-4200
and / or
Jennifer Couvillon, PhD
Program Director
jcouvi@lsuhsc.edu