Teach what you know to others
The Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate in Education at Union University prepares registered nurses with graduate nursing degrees to serve as educators in staff development, patient education, and academic settings. The program provides specialized knowledge in nursing education to equip graduates for teaching roles across the healthcare continuum.
Quick Facts
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (AACN, 2021).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
The Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate in Education prepares MSN-credentialed nurses to add formal qualification in nursing education — developing the curriculum, pedagogy, and academic leadership skills needed to teach effectively in nursing programs and staff development settings.
Turning Expertise Into Effective Teaching
At Union, nursing education is both a professional role and a form of service. Faculty equip you to educate with clinical authority and genuine investment in those you teach — preparing you to advance the knowledge of nursing professionals and improve the quality of patient care through excellent instruction.
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