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Nursing Graduate Post Master’s Certificates

Nursing Education Specialist

Next Start Date: January 12

Advance your career as a nurse educator with Wheeling University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education. This flexible online program is designed for MSN-prepared nurses ready to move into academic or clinical teaching roles, empowering the next generation of nursing professionals.

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Flexible Online Format for Working Nurses

Earn your Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education in just 12 months, with a program built around your professional schedule. Coursework is 100% online, allowing you to balance your current role while preparing for new opportunities in education.

Accredited and Respected Nationwide

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), this program upholds the highest standards in graduate nursing education.

Hands-On Teaching Experience

Complete a 168-hour practicum that provides real-world experience in classroom and clinical instruction. Gain the tools, methods, and confidence to teach effectively in academic and healthcare settings.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared to:

Transition into nursing faculty roles at colleges or universities
Serve as clinical nurse educators in hospitals and health systems
Develop and implement nursing training programs
Contribute to curriculum design and academic leadership

Program Details

Total Cost:

$5,225

Admissions Requirements

Application
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – official transcripts
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – official transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Current RN license
Resume
Two letters of reference

Clinical and Practicum Requirements

168 practicum hours in nursing education
Not for Nurse Practitioner licensure (state board verification recommended)

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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Why Choose Wheeling University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education?

Complete your graduate certificate in 12 months

Learn 100% online while continuing to work

Build on your MSN foundation for educator or leadership roles

Gain practicum experience that strengthens your teaching skills

Accredited, affordable, and nationally respected

Inspire. Teach. Lead.

Empower your career and shape the future of healthcare through education.
Become the mentor every nurse remembers.

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