Teaching in Nursing Graduate Certificate - Online

Lead the Next Generation of Nurses with a Graduate Certificate from St. Francis

If you’ve been hoping to teach in a nursing setting, this flexible certificate is for you! Designed for post-baccalaureate R.N.s seeking or currently in staff development, patient education or academic nursing faculty roles, this certificate educates students who are eligible to sit for NLN certification examination for nurse educators after two years in an academic setting. Learn from the best faculty in the world—our LCON instructors, who make all students feel like they are an essential part of our welcoming community of learners!

Delivery Format

Online

Program Cost

$420/credit hour

Program Length

12 Months

Certificate Overview

If you’ve been hoping to teach in a nursing setting, this flexible certificate is for you! Designed for post-baccalaureate R.N.s seeking or currently in staff development, patient education or academic nursing faculty roles, this certificate educates students who are eligible to sit for NLN certification examination for nurse educators after two years in an academic setting. Learn from the best faculty in the world—our LCON instructors, who make all students feel like they are an essential part of our welcoming community of learners!

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Curriculum

RELATED PROGRAMS

Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administrator
Nursing Educator
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Certificates:
Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Accredited

The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). Leach College of Nursing programs are further accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).

Respected

Our programs are top-ranked! U.S. News & World Report has placed the University of St. Francis on several of its annual listings, year after year, including its “Best National Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Programs” lists.

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The University of St. Francis offers more than 120 online courses and serves more than 1,500 student registrations per semester.

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Graduate Certificates

Our graduate certificates are a fantastic way to start your graduate degree, save money and earn a credential fast. They let you earn a valuable credential in one year while increasing your expertise.

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Continuing and adult students are eligible for some aid and scholarships. Review our scholarships page to see what’s available to make financing your education easier.

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Graduate students are invited to participate in student life, even if you’re an adult or studying from afar! Learn about the resources USF provides to all students to prepare them for success.