Overview

In the Nursing Education program at Widener University, you’ll experience an education-focused curriculum that prepares you for an advanced nursing practice role as a nurse educator. All nursing education program options can be completed in a hybrid format—combining online coursework with an on-campus health assessment course on our Chester or Harrisburg, Pennsylvania campuses.

Key Features

You'll be prepared to educate in both nursing clinical and academic environments by completing a broad foundation of core advanced clinical nursing practice courses as well as focused nursing education topics such as advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment; and teaching strategies, evaluation methods, and curriculum design.

You’ll also join a nationally recognized program led by expert faculty whose research and expertise are guiding the field of nursing education. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination offered by the National League for Nursing.

Potential Careers

Clinical educator
Clinical instructor
Clinical professor
Nurse educator
Nurse leader
Staff development educator

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Nursing Science I: Epistemology
Psychology of Learning
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
Evidence-Based Teaching Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.
Valid U.S. license as a registered nurse.
Transcripts from previously attended higher education institutions, including your nursing doctoral degree program (DNP, PhD, DNS, etc.), and master's degree program, if in a major other than nursing.
A minimum of 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in your doctoral program.
Two references–one from an educator and one from an employer with a graduate degree. One of these must have a research doctoral degree.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement explaining goals for advanced work in nursing with emphasis on proposed area of specialization.
Interview with a School of Nursing faculty member (this is arranged after a preliminary review of application materials).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

10300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15450 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

10300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15450 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
In-State

10300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15450 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Chester

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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