Online Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
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Nurse Educator Certificate Overview
It’s your time to get ahead in nursing. Meet the critical need for nurse educators with a graduate certificate at Purdue Global.
- Learn techniques to educate effectively in health care and academic settings
- Prepare for roles in clinical instruction, staff development, undergraduate teaching, and more
- Develop your teaching skills with an evidence-based curriculum designed to help you train the next generation of nurses
- Complete 100% of your coursework online and start when it’s convenient for you
- Choose the ExcelTrack option to earn your certificate sooner
Prepare for Certification
Earning this online graduate certificate can help prepare you for these certification exams:
- National League for Nursing's Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center's Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC)
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Note: At this time, residents of Tennessee may not enroll in this program. In addition, international students are not eligible to enroll in this program.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Get a Head Start on Your MSN
Interested in earning your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)? You can use the credits from your certificate toward the requirements of our MSN.
Accelerate Your Career With ExcelTrack®
ExcelTrack® is a personalized learning option that gives you more control over your education, helping you earn your certificate faster and for less money.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Build on your bachelor’s degree in nursing by completing four graduate-level courses focused on the development and evaluation of nursing education. Our evidence-based curriculum provides you with the strategies to design courses, teach patients, staff, and undergraduate nursing students, and evaluate program outcomes.
Core Courses
- Essentials of Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Teaching and Learning Theories and Strategies
- Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree with a major in nursing and an approved criminal background check is required. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Additional requirements apply. Refer to the program-specific policy page in the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time you developed or adapted an educational session to meet the diverse learning needs of students, staff members, or colleagues.
- Describe a situation where you had to give difficult feedback to a student, staff member, or colleague. How did you handle it?
- Can you share an example of how you stayed current with clinical practice or nursing education trends?
- Tell me about a time you had to manage a conflict in your teaching or mentoring role — with a student, colleague, or team member. What was the outcome?
- Describe how you evaluate learning and success — whether in students, staff members, or team education initiatives.
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Critical Thinking
- Teaching
- Nursing
- Writing
- Decision-Making
- Accountability
- Training And Development
- Communication
- Nursing Process
- Research
- Leadership
- Clinical Nursing
- Digital Literacy
- Professionalism
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.