Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online
Gain a deeper understanding of key concepts in nursing education that will enhance your career as a qualified nurse educator.
Program Overview
Read more about our online Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate
Help shape the future of nursing by completing the Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program. Gain the expertise and experience to create a learning environment that will promote the development of core competencies in nursing education.
Designed for those with an MSN, courses for this online post master's certificate will cover a variety of topics related to nursing education, including curriculum development, instructional methods, and basic principles and strategies for evaluation. The online certificate program will prepare you to work as an educator in academic and clinical settings.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs at Youngstown State University are accredited by both the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
For more information:
Contact CCNE at 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org/.
In this accredited Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate program, you will:
- Engage in nurse curriculum development, design and implementation
- Explore the development of frameworks and learning strategies to achieve desired outcomes and competencies in nursing education
- Expand your understanding of the methods, frameworks, principles and strategies for nursing education evaluation
- Explore the field experience and the real-world application of concepts, theories and strategies in the work setting
- Engage in nurse curriculum development, design and implementation
- Explore the development of frameworks and learning strategies to achieve desired outcomes and competencies in nursing education
- Expand your understanding of the methods, frameworks, principles and strategies for nursing education evaluation
- Explore the field experience and the real-world application of concepts, theories and strategies in the work setting
- Engage in nurse curriculum development, design and implementation
- Explore the development of frameworks and learning strategies to achieve desired outcomes and competencies in nursing education
- Expand your understanding of the methods, frameworks, principles and strategies for nursing education evaluation
- Explore the field experience and the real-world application of concepts, theories and strategies in the work setting
Graduate this Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program prepared to work in a variety of roles, including:
- Nursing Faculty (or Adjunct Instructor)
- Clinical Educator
- Hospital Educator
- Program Manager
- Patient Educator
In this accredited Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate program, you will:
- Engage in nurse curriculum development, design and implementation
- Explore the development of frameworks and learning strategies to achieve desired outcomes and competencies in nursing education
- Expand your understanding of the methods, frameworks, principles and strategies for nursing education evaluation
- Explore the field experience and the real-world application of concepts, theories and strategies in the work setting
- Engage in nurse curriculum development, design and implementation
- Explore the development of frameworks and learning strategies to achieve desired outcomes and competencies in nursing education
- Expand your understanding of the methods, frameworks, principles and strategies for nursing education evaluation
- Explore the field experience and the real-world application of concepts, theories and strategies in the work setting
- Nursing Faculty (or Adjunct Instructor)
- Clinical Educator
- Hospital Educator
- Program Manager
- Patient Educator
Tuition
Discover our budget-friendly tuition
YSU is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our in-state and out-of-state students the best value and flexibility.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate | $420 | $425 | $1,260 | $1,275 | $6,300 | $6,375 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Technology: $12 per course
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
Make sure you know these important dates
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
Get started on your application for the Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online certificate from Youngstown State University. Find out the admission requirements for the Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.
Online application
Official transcriptsfrom all institutions previously attended
MSN degreewith 3.0 GPA
1 yearof recent practice as a registered nurse
Online application
Official transcripts
from all institutions previously attended
MSN degree
with 3.0 GPA
1 year
of recent critical care experience
- Complete graduate admissions application and pay $45 non-refundable application fee
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program
- Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and verification of work experience
- Minimum of 1 year of recent* practice as a registered nurse by admission start date
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Verification of a current, unencumbered RN license and expiration date in the state in which the student is licensed and practices and will be completing practicum hours
Clinical Hours and Experience
Applicants will complete a Supplemental Employment Verification form as part of the application process. This is used to verify recent* clinical hours and experience.
* Recent clinical experience is defined as clinical RN work experience within 3 years of first practicum course.
- Current BLS certification, immunizations, drug screen and criminal background checks are maintained while in the program annually
- The YSU online nursing programs must meet the standards of the state(s) in which authority is approved to provide education and may only admit students from those states. Online nursing students must complete the program in the state of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Michigan.
Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts must come directly from the institution. These can be sent electronically via email [email protected] or mailed to the following address:
Youngstown State UniversityCollege of Graduate Studies
Coffelt Hall
1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, OH 44555
Transcripts issued directly to a student by an institution can only be accepted if they are in a sealed envelope from the college or university.
Courses
Get familiar with the courses in the Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program
To complete the Nurse Educator – Post Graduate Certificate online program, you must complete 15 credit hours of core courses.
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