Union University
Union University School of Nursing

Post Masters Certificate


MSN > Post Masters Education Track

As the acuity level of the patient in the hospital continues to increase, professional nurses in leadership roles are being encouraged to establish avenues to enhance the knowledge of the nursing support staff and provide avenues of nursing care in promoting the optimum wellness of the patient For this reason, Union University offers a post-master's certificate in nursing education for professional nurses to gain the valuable knowledge of serving as an educator in a variety of settings, including staff development, patient education, and in schools and colleges. Deadline for applying for the educational opportunity is March 1 of each year.

Contact Information

  • Admissions:
    nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-6545
  • Enrolled Students:
    Jo Anna Tacker, jtacker@uu.edu, 901-312-1949

Curriculum Model


Demonstrate evidence in earned MSN degree or complete the following MSN courses:
NUR 511 Nursing Informatics/Statistics for the Health Sciences 3
NUR 526 Advanced Theoretical & Ethical Concepts in Nursing 2
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 542 Advanced Health Promotion and Intercultural Concepts in Nursing 2
NUR 555 Advanced Role Development 2
NUR 641 Advanced Health Care Policy and Economic Concepts in Nursing 2
Nursing Education specialty courses:
Fall I
BIO 500 Advanced Pathophysiology 2
NUR 507 Curriculum Design 3
NUR 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3
Spring I
NUR 517 Educational Strategies in Advanced Practice Nursing 3
NUR 537 Nursing Education Practicum I (60 Clinical Hours) 2
NUR 622 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Summer I
NUR 539 Clinical Strategies for Nurse Educators (160 Clinical Hours) 5
Fall II
NUR 637 Nursing Education Residency (160 Clinical Hours) 3
NUR 607 Educational Assessment & Evaluation Processes 3
Total Credit Hours 27
Clinical Hours 380
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2012-2013 Tuition Rates

Admission Criteria

  • Previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degree
  • Last 60 hours GPA 3.0
  • Union University School of Nursing application with application fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of Professional recommendation
  • Proof of current RN Licensure
  • Case study during the interview process

Delivery of the Academic Program

Intensive online format with no on-campus sessions after orientation

Requirements After Admission

  • Current immunizations status
  • CPR Health Care Provider Certification
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Clear urine drug screen

Disclosure Statement Regarding Gainful Employment for Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education

On-time graduation: Our post master's certificate in Nursing Education is cohort based. There is no other option for curriculum completion. Therefore; all students will graduate at the end of the four semester program, typically in December of the year following their enrollment date.

Tuition and fees: Tuition for the post-master's certificate in Nursing Education is $495 per credit hour. The program is 27 credit hours for a total tuition cost of $13,365. Fees are approximately $200 for the program bringing the total cost of tuition and fees to approximately $13,565.

Books and supplies: The cost of books and supplies for the program is approximately $700.

Room and board: Students typically live off campus in their own homes.

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