Nursing - Nurse Educator

Overview

The overall goal of the Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator program at Carson-Newman University is to prepare the registered nurse for an advanced practice role in nursing within the context of Christian beliefs, values, and behaviors. All specialty tracks meet the necessary requirements of eligibility for the graduate of the MSN program to write the national certification examination as appropriate.

Learning outcomes

Opportunities in the health care field are almost unlimited in this challenging role. If you already hold a bachelor’s in nursing and are eager to move into an advanced practice role, Carson-Newman University may be what you are looking for. The programs meet the requirements of eligibility for the graduate of the MSN program to write the national certification examination as a family nurse practitioner.

Students learn from a highly motivated, caring faculty and stimulating clinical experiences. The overall goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program at Carson-Newman University is to prepare the registered nurse for an advanced practice role in nursing within the context of Christian beliefs, values, and behaviors.

A nurse prepared at the master's level has substantive knowledge, competence, and skill and is able to effectively provide and direct client services at an advanced level in the health care delivery system. The master's level nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for synthesis of knowledge for specialization and leadership in a select field of nursing practice. An integral part of graduate education in nursing is the ability to participate in scholarly investigation of questions that contribute to the discipline of nursing and health care.

Accreditation

The MSN Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.