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Online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

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10 Credits

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$608/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

The online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is designed for experienced nurses who want to gain advanced nursing knowledge and prepare to teach and evaluate learning in academic or clinical settings. Graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities in the role of nurse educator.
  • Facilitate adult learning through curriculum design, teaching, evaluation, and advisement responsibilities inherent in nursing faculty roles.
  • Function as a nurse educator and apply evidence-based educational methods.
  • Integrate technology in nursing education.

For more information, visit the School of Nursing website.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Julie Roach

UMaineOnline Advisor

207.573.0417
julie.a.roach@maine.edu

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Student Experiences

The graduate nursing faculty at UM are fantastic. They are so invested in their students’ learning and clinical opportunities.
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Curriculum

The following courses are required (10 credits):

  • NUR 512: Curriculum and Course Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credits)
  • NUR 515: Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credits)
  • NUR 516: Field Experience in Nursing Education (4 credits)

Admissions

We have rolling admissions so you can apply and be accepted into the program at any time. However, the following priority deadlines are recommended:

  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: March 1

Applications will still be reviewed after these dates, but acceptance may be deferred for the next semester.

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from a CCNE– or NLN-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • A college-level statistics course with at least a B
  • A college-level research methods course with at least a B
  • Experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine or multi-state compact license (by date of admission)
  • A pre-admission meeting with nursing faculty to discuss goals and program of study

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • An essay using the guidelines set by the Graduate School of Nursing
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Careers

This is a career that is highly in demand. The United States is currently experiencing a serious nursing shortage and one of the reasons is that many universities must turn away applicants due to a lack of nurse educators to train these future nurses.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for nursing instructors and teachers was $82,040 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950.

Notable Companies Employing Alumni

  • Maine Community College System
  • University of Maine System
  • Northern Light Healthcare