Overview

Grounded in the values of compassion, service, respect, and integrity—hallmarks of the Sisters of Mercy who founded Mercyhurst nearly a century ago—the program cultivates mindful, compassionate, and merciful nurse educators.The growing national demand for nurse educators is well documented, with nearly one in five nursing faculty positions unfilled (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2023) and thousands of hospital-based nurse educator roles reported as vacant across the country. Mercyhurst’s MSN in Nursing Education directly addresses this critical need by equipping graduates with the expertise to bridge academic instruction, clinical practice, and professional development.

Graduates are prepared to lead, teach, and mentor nurses at all stages of their professional journey, strengthening the future of nursing education and practice.

Learning Outcomes

With the flexibility of Mercyhurst’s 100% online master’s in Nursing Education program, you can nurture your passion for lifelong learning, inspire the next generation of nurses, and continue serving with compassion — all while honoring your professional, family, and personal wellbeing.

You will:

Lead and mentor nursing students and professionals by applying clinical expertise and innovative teaching strategies to foster learning and competency development.
Build collaborative partnerships with healthcare and academic stakeholders to address the educational needs of diverse nursing populations.
Apply evidence-informed teaching methods and clear communication techniques to create engaging and effective learning experiences across various educational settings.
Implement valid and reliable assessment strategies to evaluate learner progress, measure program effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Make informed decisions in nursing education by integrating ethical principles, legal and regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Design and enhance nursing education programs through effective program planning and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and emerging trends in healthcare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Care
Creativity & Innovation
Nurse as Scholar: Evidence-Based Practice
Fostering Resilience
Quality, Safety, & Value in Healthcare
Leading & Learning with AI
Teaching & Learning Strategies in Healthcare
Strategies to Assess & Evaluate Learning
Integrative Health Assessment for Nurse Leaders & Educators
Emotional Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Erie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
Official transcripts (in English)
Certified credit evaluation of official transcripts using one of the following services:
World Education Services (WES)
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, which offers a discounted evaluation if you use Mercyhurst's link
Current resume
Statement of purpose outlining personal, professional, and educational goals
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6000 USD / year

≈ 6000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6000 USD / year

≈ 6000 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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