Nurse Educator - Graduate Certificate

The Nurse Educator graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge and experience for the nurse educator role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for national certification examination.

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Program Information for Nurse Educator - Graduate Certificate

Coursework

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
NURS 60601CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN NURSING EDUCATION 3
NURS 60602ROLES AND EVALUATION FOR NURSING EDUCATION CURRICULA 3
NURS 60605NURSING EDUCATION WITH TECHNOLOGY 2
NURS 60607CLINICAL NURSING AND EDUCATION ISSUES IN A SPECIALTY AREA 1
NURS 60592NURSING EDUCATION PRACTICUM 3
NURS 67092CLINICAL NURSING AND EDUCATION ISSUES IN A SPECIALTY AREA PRACTICUM 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Admissions for Nurse Educator - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from an accredited nursing program
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework1
  • Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement (no more than 250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate in the identified specialty and professional goals.
  • Syllabi of all courses to considered for transfer in the gap analysis
  • Three letters of reference from health care professionals or faculty members
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Transcript(s) must indicate completion of graduate-level courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced health assessment, with a minimum B grade earned in each course. Applicants who do not meet the grade requirement for advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced health assessment may be considered for a conditional admission.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: March 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: November 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: March 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

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With Carson Bauer and Design Innovation, it was love at first sight. “I took orientation and seeing all these things, I said, ‘There’s so much I want to do here,’” Bauer said. However, as a computer science major, she wasn’t sure how she could use the space for her work. So, she decided to become a DI Crew Member and help others with their projects. Down in the Reactor, Bauer often spends her days tinkering with the 3D printers. But her favorite machine is the button maker, which she used to make hand-drawn buttons for her first art market. Since joining the crew, she has also ...

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  • Expert faculty. Students receive mentorship and advising from faculty who bring unique perspectives grounded in clinical and management experience, and bring excitement and interest to their teaching and research.
  • Excellent online courses. Classes are held 100% online and delivered by expert nurses and business professionals via leading edge instructional technology.
  • Maximum flexibility. Start in the fall or spring semester and complete the program full or part-time
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Inesh Fulton is discovering exactly what it means to work as a digital marketer.  Last month, the Career and Community Studies (CCS) junior began working part-time as a digital marketing intern in the EHHS Marketing and Communications office in White Hall, where he supports the college on a variety of promotional activities.  “I like how the [CCS] program helps you learn and get prepared for things,” he said.   Two days per week, Inesh fulfills his love for social media by boosting engagement on the EHHS Instagram account, perusing the app to find accounts to f...

Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership - Graduate Certificate

The Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the nursing administration and health systems leadership.

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Program Information for Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership - Graduate Certificate

Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
NURS 60014LEADERSHIP IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT 3
NURS 60020LEGAL AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT FOR NURSE ADMINISTRATORS 3
NURS 60024HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND BEHAVIOR 3
NURS 60315BUDGETARY AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT FOR NURSES 3
NURS 64002PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION FOR NURSE ADMINISTRATORS 3
NURS 64202NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP I SEMINAR 2
NURS 64292NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP I PRACTICUM 2
NURS 64302NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP II SEMINAR 2
NURS 64392NURSING ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP II PRACTICUM 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Admissions for Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from an accredited nursing program
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework
  • Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement (no more than 250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate in the identified specialty and professional goals
  • Syllabi of all courses to considered for transfer in the gap analysis
  • Three letters of reference from health care professionals or faculty members
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: March 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: November 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: March 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Prof. Stephanie Smith at the third annual read-in, open-mic event

“‘If Monday was a color, she’d be red...’” Kent State University senior communication studies major Jaelyn Brown’s voice echoed across the room as she read from her selected banned book, “Monday’s Not Coming” by Tiffany D. Jackson.     With the anticipation of each reader that followed, the room fell silent, eager to soak in the challenged works specifically chosen for this evening.     The third annual Read-In @ Kent State was held on Sept. 27, in Taylor Hall. This open-mic event gave students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to read excerp...

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