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Master of Science – Nurse Educator Option

About the Program
The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing and the Division of Outreach Credit Programs offer a master of science degree with a nurse educator option in the online format, which does not require any on-campus time.

The graduate prepared nurse educator is able to teach in undergraduate nursing education programs and in health care continuing education settings. In this advanced practice role, the nurse educator demonstrates leadership in the implementation and evaluation of educational programs in rural settings. This includes assessment of learning needs of students, planning educational curricula, implementing educational methodologies, and evaluating both student learning and program outcomes.

This program consists of an interdisciplinary core of theoretical, research, and practice principles in nursing and educational theory. The nurse educator option consists of 30 credit hours. A post master’s certificate is also available to students who have already earned a master’s degree in nursing.

As part of the admission to the nurse educator option, students are asked to declare and follow one of three designated plans of study: two years, three years, or four years for completing required courses (a Nurse Educator Plans of Study form is available online or through the inquiry materials contact). Candidates for this graduate option have six calendar years to complete the degree. Students have the option of completing their research projects as thesis papers, non-thesis papers, or non-thesis portfolio seminars.

Prior to enrolling in courses, students need to contact the adviser (see below) to discuss enrollment, course sequencing, and eligibility requirements. Candidates for admission to this program should complete the application process prior to our priority admission deadline of February 1. Please contact the appropriate person identified below for answers to your questions and/or to request information about the program.

All programs offered by the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

All information is subject to change, so please visit the nursing Web site or contact the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

To ensure you the availability of required courses in this program, enrollment into courses is managed and approved by the College of Business Academic Advising Office. (More information on Controlled Enrollment) 

Delivery Method:
Web-based courses

Tuition & Fees:
Graduate tuition per credit hour + fees, textbooks, and packets

General program information
Claire Hitchcock
 MS Nurse Educator Online Option (EDUC)
Dept. 3065
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-4291 or 1-800-448-7801
Fax: (307) 766-4294
e-mail: nurs.inq@uwyo.edu

Academic advising
Norma Wilkerson, R.N., Ph.D.
Associate dean, coordinator, and adviser
(307) 766-6576 or 1-800-448-7801
e-mail: normaw@uwyo.edu
Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing