Those who complete the certificate are recognized for their specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities in the nurse educator role. The certification of nurse educators provides a means for faculty members to demonstrate their expertise in the science of nursing education. Obtaining the certificate signifies a commitment to professional development and to continuously improve the methods of teaching needed in the field of nursing.
Student who complete the certificate are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator Examination. NLN recognizes the nurse educator role as a specialty area of practice.
This program offers two pathways:
- Nurse Educator Certificate Programfor students currently enrolled in a nursing doctoral program (DNP or Ph.D.)
- Nurse Educator Capstone Certificate Programfor master's- or doctoral-prepared nurses who are not currently enrolled in a nursing doctoral program

