Nursing

Overview

The Nursing program of College of Saint Elizabeth offers two tracks – Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership. The program provides nurses with the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge necessary to practice as:

• Faculty in schools and colleges of nursing.

• Educators in health care organizations.

• Patient educators or community educators.

• Nurse leaders in health care organizations.

• Foundation for further educational advancement through nurse practitioner certification or doctoral education.

Unique Elements of This Program

• The program features a core with advanced study in nursing education and nursing leadership and one clinical practicum course.

• The cohort model facilitates learning and interaction with classmates and highly experienced faculty.

• The program can be completed in three years of part-time study.

• The Nurse Educator track prepares nurses for the NLN Nurse Educator National Certification Exam and both tracks provide the foundation for doctoral study.

• Courses are offered in a blended format that combines face-to-face instruction with online, independent and group assignments.

• Course content in the nursing education track includes: educational tests and measurements; educational learning theories; pedagogical strategies, curriculum development and evaluation.

• Course content in the nursing leadership track includes leadership in health care; human factors and the healthcare environment; health informatics and financial management for nurses; and health policy and advocacy.

• Practical knowledge development of 90 hours is facilitated through the educational teaching practicum in a variety of settings through the implementation of diverse delivery models inclusive of technological pedagogies.

Why Choose CSE

• CSE has a highly regarded reputation in nursing education at the baccalaureate level.

• Small classes, individual attention, experienced caring faculty.

• Flexible hours for advisement, registration, and career counseling.