Have a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of nurses? ECPI University's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Nursing Education can transform your passion into a rewarding career in just 15 months.
TThis accelerated program, offered year-round, equips you with the advanced knowledge and pedagogical skills to excel as a nursing educator in diverse settings.
You'll learn to develop and deliver effective nursing curriculums based on the latest evidence-based practices. The program also focuses on mentorship, allowing you to guide and inspire future nurses in clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional development.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates should grow in the following areas:
Teaching and Mentorship Skills: Hone your skills in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and providing constructive feedback to guide and inspire future nurses.
Integration of Research into Teaching: Gain the ability to critically analyze nursing research and integrate findings into your teaching strategies to promote evidence-based practice.
Leadership and Advocacy: Develop leadership skills to potentially manage nursing education programs and advocate for high standards and best practices within the nursing profession.
University Benefits
Advanced Nursing Education
Earning an MSN degree builds on the foundational education of a BSN, offering advanced knowledge, skills, and preparation for specialized and leadership roles in nursing.
Time-Efficient Education
The MSN in Nursing Education can be completed in just 15 months. Our streamlined program delivers a focused curriculum, helping you achieve your goals more efficiently.
Flexible Learning
With both on-campus and online/campus-hybrid options available, this program caters to your location, needs, and preferences.
Nursing Education (MSN) Curriculum
The Nursing Education concentration will be prepared to educate nursing students and practicing nurses in academic and clinical settings.
Education in Nursing
Graduates with a concentration in nursing education will be eligible for positions teaching patients, healthcare employees, and nursing students at the practical, associate and bachelor degree levels.
Leadership in Nursing
Nursing Education students develop leadership skills to educate healthcare teams and improve patient care.
Program Requirements
To receive the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Education, students must earn 33 semester credit hours and 135 hours of practicum. The program requires a minimum of 4 semesters, which is equivalent to15 months or 60 weeks of instruction.
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Programmatic Accreditation
The master’s degree program in nursing at ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.)
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
The master’s degree program in nursing at ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
