The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse Educator track is delivered fully online with clinical practicum and internship hours completed in the student’s local community. It prepares nurse educators for teaching positions in colleges and universities, as well as practice settings.
Program Objectives
The program prepares students to:
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
- Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care quality and safety.
- Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
- Influence health and public policy in collaboration with other disciplines to improve systems of care and health of communities.
- Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and theory to support advanced nursing practice.
- Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skill in an advanced nursing role.
The Nurse Educator track in the Nursing MSN program requires 18 credit hours of nursing courses and 20 credit hours of education courses for a total of 38 credit hours of graduate coursework.
Total Credit Hours Required: 38 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Please note: Nursing (MSN)-Nurse Educator may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
Track Prerequisites
- BSN degree from an accredited institution.*
- Undergraduate Statistics course.
- Current Florida RN license
*Students who are licensed RNs who have completed an accredited AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and have a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing from an accredited institution will be required to take the following 3 courses prior to taking required program courses. Consistent with graduate nursing program policies, courses must be completed with a grade of 'B' or better:
- NUR 3805 - Dimensions of Professional Practice 3 Credit Hours
- NUR 4637 - Public Health Nursing 3 Credit Hours
- NUR 3165 - Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours
Degree Requirements
Required Nursing Courses
18 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- NGR5638 - Health Promotion (3)
- NGR5141 - Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
- NGR5800 - Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
- NGR5884 - Legal and Professional Behavior in Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
- NGR6801 - Research Methods (3)
- NGR6813 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (3)
Required Education Courses
20 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- NGR6713 - Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3)
- NGR6791 - Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3)
- NGR6718 - Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)
- NGR6942C - Internship in Nursing Education (4)
- NGR6945L - Clinical Specialty Practicum (1)
- NGR5190 - Core Clinical Concepts for Nurse Educators (3)
- NGR6717 - Introduction to Healthcare Simulation (3)
Grand Total Credits: 38
Application Requirements
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
College of Nursing Master's Program HandbookAll master's students are required to read the College of Nursing Master's Program Handbook regarding policies for each program and for academic progression. Information about each program, particularly clinical placements and forms for appeals to the Master's APG Committee, are located in the Nursing MSN Handbook.
Equipment FeeFull-time students in all Master of Science in Nursing programs pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled and part-time students pay $45 each semester.
Independent LearningAn independent scholarly work is a requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The scholarly project that is required in Evidence Based Practice, NGR 6813 is an evidence-based practice paper. The evidence-based project should reflect the latest evidence to answer a question related to nursing practice. This is a formal paper that must adhere to published guidelines in the syllabus.
