Nurse Educator Graduate Nursing Certificate

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Dean
Carrie Keib, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
J. Kimberly Higginbotham, PhD, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

Nurse Educator Coordinator
Theda (Jody) Hostetler, DNP, MEd, RN

Nurse Educator (NE) Graduate Nursing Certificate

The Nurse Educator (NE) Graduate Nursing Certificate prepares students for a role and as a nurse educator in an academic setting. The NE Graduate Nursing certificate is designed for students to develop essential competencies including knowledge of teaching and learning principles, curriculum, and evaluation.

Licensure Disclosure

The Ashland University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, Health Systems Leadership Graduate Nursing Certificate and Nurse Educator Graduate Nursing Certificate meet the requirements to apply for licensure and are authorized in the following states and U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

 The Ashland University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, Health Systems Leadership Graduate Nursing Certificate and Nurse Educator Graduate Nursing Certificate do NOT meet the requirements to apply for licensure and are NOT authorized in the following states and U.S. territories: Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Delaware, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, the Virgin Islands, Washington and Wyoming.

 If a student’s permanent residence is in a state or territory that is not authorized and does NOT meet the requirements to apply for licensure, they can only enroll in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Master of Science in Nursing Program, Post-Graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificates, and Graduate Nursing Certificates if they agree that, upon graduation, they intend to seek employment in a state that meets the requirements to apply for licensure. Students must sign a formal attestation form.

 If a student’s state of residence changes during the enrollment in the graduate nursing program the student may be at risk for residing in a state that does NOT meet the requirements to apply for licensure. Students must sign a formal attestation form

Admission Requirements

1.      Earned a Master of Science/Master of Science in Nursing, or a Doctoral Degree in nursing with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale); or earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and currently enrolled in a Master of Science/Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Applicants with a GPA <3.0 (>2.50) may apply and be considered for admission) with evidence for academic success.

2.      Submission of official transcript from an accredited institutions of higher education documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded.

3.      Submission of active, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in the United States.

4.      Completion of essay questions to be evaluated on overall content and writing competence.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online at https://www.ashland.edu/apply.

1. Completed Ashland University Application

2. Submit a $30 application fee

3. Submit official academic transcript(s) from accredited institutions of higher education documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded.

4. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above

5. Submit a copy of active RN Licensure

Ashland University
Attn: Enrollment Services
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805

Official Electronic transcripts should be submitted to: enroll-grad@ashland.edu

For further information, contact a Graduate Admission Representative at 419.521.6849 or 419.289.5738 or email: grad-admissions@ashland.edu.

Completion Timelines

The student must complete all requirements for the graduate nursing certificates within four years after matriculation in the certificate.  Special consideration will be given for leaves of absence for adequate cause. The student who fails to take courses or otherwise continue to pursue the certificate for a period of three consecutive semesters will be terminated from the active file and will be required to reapply for readmission. Upon readmission, there is no loss of credit, though the four-year limit will be observed. The NE Coordinator will reevaluate the student’s courses. recommend any course work for audit and approve registration.  Upon readmission, there is no loss of credit, though the four-year limit will be observed..

Nurse Educator Graduate Nursing Certificate Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the NE Graduate Nursing Certificate, the student will be able to:

1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as a framework for evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, curriculum, and assessment.

2. Cultivate professionalism, personal well-being, and leadership growth to promote innovative learning environments.

3. Integrate entry-level competencies expected of a nurse educator.