Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator Track
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GMercyU’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator Track will prepare you for teaching and leadership roles in nursing education in academic, clinical, or professional settings.
It’s the perfect degree for:
- BSN-prepared nurses ready to step into a new role
- Those already teaching in nursing programs seeking advanced credentials and leadership positions
- Healthcare professionals interested in instructional roles in healthcare organizations or research and policy analysis related to nursing education, here in the U.S. or abroad
Already earned your MSN degree? Check out our online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education.
Program begins
Spring 2026
Program length
5 semesters (2-3 years)
Full-time or part-time
options
Format
Online, asynchronous coursework with select in-person experiences
31 credits
Fewer than other area MSN-Nurse Educator degrees
Alumni savings
10% tuition grant for GMercyU BSN grads
The GMercyU Difference
In GMercyU’s MSN – Nurse Educator program, you’ll benefit from:
- The flexibility of asynchronous, online coursework for the majority of the program, complemented by select in-person components to ensure essential hands-on learning
- Small cohorts and a mission-centered, personalized approach
- Faculty who bring clinical expertise, academic rigor, and a passion for the nursing profession
- Full- or part-time options
Here, you’ll learn from the best. GMercyU’s Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions has been a regional leader in nursing education for more than two generations, with a reputation for helping students advance their careers, improve healthcare delivery, and achieve better patient outcomes.
Personalized Teaching Practicum Placement
You’ll partner with our Clinical Coordinator Kimberly Kelly, MSN, ANP-BC who will arrange a teaching practicum placement that best suits your own unique needs and goals if you are interested in academic teaching. Prefer a staff development path instead? The Clinical Coordinator will assist in that placement, too.
In the program, you’ll learn to design nursing curriculum, create program improvement strategies, effectively evaluate student learning, and more. Graduates of our MSN – Nurse Educator track are prepared to:
- Begin a career as a clinical instructor
- Expand your understanding of learning theories and motivation theories
- Understand the connection between students’ clinical experiences and classroom learning
In the program, you will complete 31 credits. Courses are online, with in-person components for NUR 570, NUR 650, and NUR 606.
Master of Science in Nursing Core Courses (15 credits)
| NUR 500 | Nursing Education Seminar I | 3 credits |
| NUR 510 | Nursing Education Seminar II | 3 credits |
| NUR 570 | Clinical Seminar | 3 credits |
| NUR 610 | Teaching Practicum | 3 credits |
| NUR 535 | Leadership and Health Policy | 3 credits |
Nurse Educator Specialization Courses (16 credits)
| NUR 660 | Nursing Education Seminar I | 3 credits |
| NUR 661 | Nursing Education Seminar II | 3 credits |
| NUR 650 | Clinical Seminar | 3 credits |
| NUR 606 | Teaching Practicum | 6 credits |
Dona Molyneaux, PhD
Position: Professor, Program Director
Did You Know? In 2025, Dr. Molyneaux was nominated for a Nightingale Award for the second time.
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There is no better time to become a nurse educator.
According to a 2024 survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nearly 2,000 full-time faculty vacancies exist among 922 nursing schools, with additional positions needed to accommodate student demand.
In response, the federal government introduced several initiatives, including the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, the Faculty Loan Repayment Program, and the Nurse Corps Repayment Program, all aimed at incentivizing careers in nursing education. The bipartisan Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act, introduced in 2024, seeks to further support wage increases for nurse educators.
Take the Next Step
Advance your career and help shape the next generation of nurses! Email accelerate@gmercyu.edu to contact an admissions counselor.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://ww.ccneaccreditation.org).