Nurse Educator

• Bachelor’s in Nursing from a regionally accredited university and a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the final 60 baccalaureate-level course credits in the B.S.N. program.
• Prerequisites: Basic Statistics course and Baccalaureate level Nursing Research course.
• A copy of your CV/resume.
• 1 letter of recommendation (letter must have signature).
• A copy of a Registered Nurse license (Florida or Compact).
• Philosophy of Nursing Essay.
• A copy of your final conferred official academic transcript.

*A satisfactory state / federal criminal background check will be required ONLY for admitted students.

• We admit twice a year during the Spring and Fall semesters. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is November 15th and the deadline to apply for Fall admission is July 1st.
• Admissions decisions are made based upon the quality of the application and the number of available slots in the program desired. Please read the following instructions carefully.
• Complete the Florida Atlantic University GradCAS Application. Due to a high volume of applications and the time needed to receive and process transcripts and application fees, the application may take up to 2 weeks to complete. Costs of the application are the responsibility of the applicant.
• GradCAS is the centralized application service for students applying to the nurse practitioner concentrations. You will submit your application, supplemental materials listed under admissions requirements, and request a letter of reference through GradCAS. All documents must be received in GradCAS by the published application deadline. Please note: You will request the letter of reference electronically in GradCAS. Be prepared with a reference name and current e-mail address. GradCAS requires their own set of official transcripts.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications with missing documents/transcripts are considered incomplete.
• All admission requirements must be completed before the application deadline.
• If you are unable to complete the requirements and submit all necessary supporting materials by the program application deadline, you are encouraged to apply for the next admission cycle for your program of interest.
• Regulations governing admission to the graduate study in Nursing at FAU include those established by both the University and College of Nursing.

"All materials submitted in support of your application become the property of Florida Atlantic University. We cannot return materials or copies to applicants. Thank you for considering Florida Atlantic University for your graduate school needs."

Incomplete GradCAS applications (with all admission documents) are not considered for admission.

Information Sessions   

Please click the appropriate link to sign up for the graduate program information session that you would like to attend:

• Tuesday,  September 17, 2024   4:00PM- 5:00PM       Click this  LINK
• Thursday, October 10, 2024        4:00PM- 5:00PM      Click this  LINK
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024         4:00PM- 5:00PM       Click this  LINK
• Thursday, November 14, 2024   4:00PM-5:00PM       Click this  LINK
• Tuesday, December 3, 2024       4:00PM- 5:00PM       Click this  LINK
• Thursday, January 09, 2025        4:00PM -5:00PM      Click this  LINK

Click Here to Sign Up for An Information Session

Nurse Educator Curriculum

Please see below the suggested course of study:

• Full-Time Fall Entry
• Part-Time Fall Entry
• Full-Time Spring Entry
• Part-Time Spring Entry

*Cost per credit and total cost are calculated using tuition per credit and associated fees for the current academic year. It does not include course materials, textbook expenses, and other potential expenses related to individual courses.

• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nursing Instructor
• Nursing Curriculum Coordinator
• Simulation Nurse Educator
• Director of Nursing Professional Development
• Continuing Education Coordinator
• Clinical Practice and Education Specialist
• Nursing Consultant
• Education Specialist
• Nursing Professional Development Specialist
• Patient Education Coordinator

• Applicants that have a Master’s degree in concentrations such as Education, or Administration requiring 30 credits or more to complete required courses in a NP concentration should consider applying for a second Master’s degree. Second MSN degree applicants should complete the application process (via GradCAS) by the Feb 15th annual deadline to be considered as part of the Fall NP entry admission cohort. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required to earn a second MSN degree from FAU.
• Once accepted, a gap analysis will be completed to determine each student’s plan of study. Based upon the gap analysis Second MSN applicants may be considered for a fall or spring admission and are accepted on a space-available basis based on a space available bases and gap analysis and the entry date will be determined. Students must provide syllabi and/or course descriptions from other institutions for all transfer courses. Fall or spring admission may be considered.

Does the MSN program require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT)?
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) are not required. Effective 2023, the GRE and MAT are not accepted for applicants who do not have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Is clinical experience required prior to applying to the program?
No, clinical experience is not a minimum admission requirement.

Is there a full-time option for the MSN program NEDU concentration?
Yes, this concentration can be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Is there a fully on-line option for the MSN program NEDU concentration?
No, the curriculum is hybrid, a mixture of on-line and in person courses.

Are students responsible for securing their own clinical sites / preceptors?
No, we will find a clinical site and preceptor for you, however please note that all of our clinical sites are located in South Florida only (Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties).

Can MSN students work full time while enrolled in this concentration?
Many of our students work full-time or part-time while matriculating through the program, however, sometimes students may make adjustments to their work schedules once they are enrolled in practicum courses.

How can I improve my application?
In general, Graduate Program Applications can be improved by paying close attention to:

• Writing ability
• Resume
• Experience in nursing relevant to the desired concentration
• Evidence of contributions to the profession, leadership experiences, and/or participation in professional organizations
• National Certification
• Community service activities/Leadership