Nurse Educator Online Degree Programs

Earn your Master of Science in Nursing Education online while maintaining your current career schedule from accredited nursing colleges with a commitment of just 8 to 12 hours a week.

Given the growing shortage of qualified instructors, the career outlook is strong for nurses interested in teaching careers. Nursing schools nationwide are struggling to find new faculty to accommodate the rising interest in nursing among new students.

The shortage of nurse educators may actually enhance career prospects since it affords a high level of job security and provides opportunities for nurses to maintain dual roles as educators and direct patient care providers. Plus, as a nurse educator, you will have the option of working part-time - a benefit often not available in health care institutions.

Explore theses accredited online nursing degree opportunities below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

We recommend getting information from several schools so you can compare the programs, costs, time commitments and financial aid options.

Campus Schools:

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Online Schools:

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Educator Track

Advance your career and earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing while you work. The pace is up to you - Attend class anytime, anywhere, 24/7 with flexible online classes and top-notch, degreed faculty. full degree description

University of Phoenix Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing/Health Care Education

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. prepares advanced practice nurses to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings. This course series is designed for nursing and health care professionals interested in pursuing or advancing in careers as faculty in higher educational settings.

Kaplan University Online

Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Educator

Kaplan University's online Master of Science in Nursing degree is designed to prepare you for nursing education programs. Nurses who can assume administrative, faculty, or staff development roles are much in demand.

Capella University Online

MSN - Nurse Educator

MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge

Position yourself to meet the growing need for nurse educators with this MSN Nurse Educator specialization. The curriculum incorporates the Essentials of Master‘s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, with a focus on nursing education.

South University Online

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator specialization is designed for those who want to develop and train nurses to meet the challenges of a rapidly developing and continually changing healthcare environment.

Grand Canyon University Online

MS in Nursing: Nursing Education

The Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Track concentration prepares advanced professional nurses in the nursing role specialty of nursing education. The Nursing Education Track addresses the expanding educational needs of the nursing profession.

Walden University Nursing

M.S. in Nursing - Education (MSN)

Graduates of the Walden M.S. in Nursing (MSN) have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world.

Herzing University Nursing

MS in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education (Online)

Graduates of the Herzing University Nursing Education concentration are qualified to work in classroom and practice settings to educate, prepare and mentor current and future nurses.

Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in strengthening the nursing workforce, serving as role models and providing the leadership needed to implement evidence-based practice.

Nurse educators are responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating and revising academic and continuing education programs for nurses. These include formal academic programs that lead to a degree or certificate, or more informal continuing education programs designed to meet individual learning needs.

Nurse Educator Salary

For those working in academic settings typically are on a nine-month appointment (e.g., September through May). Opportunities to teach in the summer often are available, and this is compensated separately. Salaries vary greatly depending on rank, education (e.g., master's or doctorate degree), and institution type (e.g., a large academic health center vs. a small liberal arts college).

Nursing educator salaries are expected to steadily increase as the career options for qualified nurses are becoming more competitive for employer recruitment.

For 2002-2003, doctorally prepared nursing instructors earned an average of $48,084, and their nondoctoral counterparts made $43,488, according to an AACN survey. Among assistant professors, those with doctorates earned $54,128, and those without doctorates earned $47,092. Associate professors with doctorates had an average salary of $63,172, and those without a doctorate averaged $51,195. More Info...

If you are interested in Undergraduate Online Nursing Degrees you can view more information on our RN to BSN online degree page.

One nurse educator can shape a mind. Her's shapes another and another. One mind can inspire 1,000 more. Maybe it will be yours. Shape the minds that save lives. Be a Nurse Educator.

Tip: Remember to check that the online nursing degree program you choose will be accepted by major employers.