Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator concentration is an intensive Master of Science in Nursing degree designed for completion in one year. The curriculum is built on theory and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. 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.

Applications are accepted for the fall and summer semesters. The MSN program, Nurse Educator concentration, is offered at two locations, LSU Health Science Center, School of Nursing main campus is in New Orleans with an Off-Campus Instructional Site at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. Please follow the application deadlines designated on the application packet.

Alison Davis, PhD, RN, CHSE Director of Nurse Educator Concentration

For further information about this program of study, please contact the Office of Student Services/Affairs:

Phone Numbers: 504-568-4113
Email Address: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu