Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate

Applicants shall:

• Hold a Master degree in nursing from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.
• Provide evidence of current licensure(s) as a registered nurse and eligibility for licensure in Georgia. If the student expects to complete any clinical learning in the state, a Georgia RN license is required.
• Have graduated from their MSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0.

An application is complete when all of the following have been submitted:

• Application form and non-refundable application fee: $35 online, $40 paper
• Two letters of reference from professionals who can speak to the applicant's experience and potential for success in master's studies using the SON Form Letter located on the web site.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended.
• Current résumé or curriculum vitae
• Statement of Professional Goals
• Onsite or monitored writing exercise.
• Copy of RN license and APRN license, if applicable.

For applicants with an APRN degree seeking additional certifications, in addition to the above requirements, a copy of all APRN course syllabi will be needed and a meeting with the FNP Coordinator scheduled. The course syllabi will be used to develop an individualized program of study for each APRN student.

Students will apply for a certificate (similar to applying for graduation). The certificate will appear on a student’s transcripts but the student will not receive a diploma or participate in commencement.

Certificate Requirements

Supporting and Course Courses (14-23 semester hours)

NRSG 6125	Curriculum Design & Evaluation	3
NRSG 6120	Implement Edu Prog for Nursing	5
NRSG 6120L	Implement Edu Prog for Nursing	0
NRSG 6115	Role Pers Master's Prep Nurse	3
NRSG 6121	Integrating Techno in Hlth Edu	5
NRSG 6121L	Integ Tech Hlthcare Role Lab	0
NRSG 6500	Grad Nursing Practicum Develop	1
NRSG 6551	Graduate Nursing Practicum	6

Optional / If applying to DNP program

NRSG 6900

Graduate Internship

2 - 5

Total Credit Hours for Certificate Completion: 31 semester hours / 630 clinical hours

Residency requirement:  Minimum 11 semester hours of approved certificate coursework must be earned in residence at Georgia College.