College of Nursing and Allied Health
Teaching in Nursing Certificate
The University of St. Francis, College of Nursing and Allied Health Teaching in Nursing Certificate Program is designed to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of nurse educators. There is a growing need for nurse educators in clinical agencies and in nursing schools. This education program is designed for:
- baccalaureate prepared nurses wo are clinical educators for patients, nurses, and members of the health care team and
- master's prepared nurses who wish to pursue an academic position in a nursing school or enhance their expertise as nurses educators.
The Nursing Education program consists of nine semester hours of course work including a teaching practicum. It may be applied toward the completion of your MSN.
Courses include:
- Teaching Strategies (NURS 643)
- Focuses on teaching/learning theory, strategies and use of technology
- Nursing Education Seminar (NURS 644)
- Focuses on faculty role and responsibilities in instructional delivery, didactic and clinical teaching, and test construction and evaluation.
- Nursing Education Practicum (NURS 645)
- Explores various aspects of the faculty roles including advising, curriculum development, research, and professional development. Includes teaching experiences in a chosen area of nursing education.
For more information, e-mail admissions@stfrancis.edu.