Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate Online
Built for nurses who are pursuing or have earned an MSN, this certificate adds specialized and valuable teaching credentials to your practice.
Program Overview
What our online nurse educator certificate program offers you
Inject your passion for teaching into your professional nursing practice with this Graduate Certificate – Nurse Educator online program. The curriculum is 100% online and nurtures your educational skills, preparing you to develop dynamic, engaging techniques for presenting information to classrooms—online or in person—and in clinical settings.
Whether you are an MSN-educated nurse, or are currently enrolled in an MSN program, this affordable, advanced certificate adds valuable credentials to your practice. You will utilize curriculum-development technology and incorporate clinical skills, informatics and evaluation and assessment methods to bring compelling educational content to diverse learners, including expert and novice nurses, patients, and families.
The supportive and interactive A-State nursing faculty are involved in both urban and rural health practices and look forward to guiding you to the next phase of your career. We incorporate clinical experiences, evidence-based practice and advanced teaching pedagogy into this certificate program, so you’re equipped to thrive as a leader in healthcare education.
For state approvals, please consult the Program Map.
In this online nurse educator certificate program, you will learn how to:
- Promote patient health through the development and delivery of education
- Design and deliver healthcare-related training and education in a variety of settings
- Utilize technology effectively in training curriculum design
- Promote patient health through the development and delivery of education
- Design and deliver healthcare-related training and education in a variety of settings
- Utilize technology effectively in training curriculum design
Prepare for leadership roles across a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Nursing faculty in an academic setting
- Patient Educator
- Clinical Educator
- Program Manager
- Military Nursing Educator
- Hospital Educator
- Nursing faculty in an academic setting
- Patient Educator
- Clinical Educator
- Program Manager
- Military Nursing Educator
- Hospital Educator
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A-State offers a variety of certificate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online certificate programs.
Accreditation
Accredited by ACEN
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with our pay-by-the-course tuition
Our online nurse educator certificate program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Please note, certificate programs are not financial aid eligible.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
A-State Online's dates and deadlines
Ideal for working nurses, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/8/25 | 12/8/25 | 12/18/25 | 1/9/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/2/26 | 2/2/26 | 2/16/26 | 3/6/26 | 5/1/26 |
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Admissions
Qualifications for our online nurse educator certificate program
We know you’re busy, so we’ve streamlined the A-State admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in the online Graduate Certificate – Nurse Educator program must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- MSN degree
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Complete online application and submit application fee
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CCNEA-accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university OR are currently enrolled in an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited MSN program from a regionally accredited college or university
- Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcript(s) submitted by the registrar of any college/university you have attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Satisfactory background check completed through Verified Credentials
Request all official transcripts be sent directly to A-State from all colleges or universities attended. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
English Proficiency Requirements
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. Students will be admitted based on space availability.
International Students
Students from non-English speaking countries or for whom English is not a native language must take one of the following tests:
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
A look at the online nurse educator certificate curriculum
To finish the Graduate Certificate – Nurse Educator online program, you must complete a total of 12 credit hours. Required coursework includes four advanced practice courses.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this certificate.
What is curriculum development in health professions?
Curriculum development in health professions applies instructional design to healthcare education programs. It includes curriculum models, learning theories, competency-based frameworks, and assessment design. This process creates coherent educational experiences meeting accreditation standards and producing practice-ready healthcare professionals through continuous improvement.
This course examines the principles and processes of curriculum development within health professions education. Emphasis is placed on the connection between educational content and competency-based practice, preparing learners to design curricula that reflect both academic standards and professional expectations.
Students will:
Delineate the relationship between curricular components and teaching/learning strategies
Examine issues and policies that influence health professions education
Formulate curricular components aligned with program mission and philosophy
Analyze accreditation criteria and outcome assessment as they relate to curriculum development and evaluation
Evaluate social, educational and professional forces shaping curriculum design in health disciplines
By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to contribute to the development of effective, mission-driven curricula in health education settings.
What is teaching in advanced nursing roles?
Teaching in advanced nursing roles develops educator competencies for clinical and academic instruction. It applies pedagogical theories, instructional strategies, and assessment methods to nursing education. This practice includes clinical supervision, technology integration, simulation-based learning, and fostering clinical reasoning in nursing students.
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach clinical content in advanced nursing roles. It supports nurses engaged in both formal and informal education of peers and patients, with a focus on transitioning from clinician to educator.
Learners will:
Analyze the role of the nurse educator across diverse settings and identify core teaching competencies
Examine the transition process from clinical practice to education, including strategies to support this shift
Apply learning theories and learner characteristics — such as culture and learning styles — to teaching practices
Compare teaching methods and technologies for engaging learners across cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains
Explore best practices for instruction in classrooms, online environments, simulations, labs and clinical settings
Describe strategies for Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Analyze evidence-based educational practices and their connection to the scholarship of teaching in nursing
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to deliver effective, learner-centered education in a variety of clinical and academic contexts.