Nursing Education

Prepare the next generation of nurses

As a Nurse Educator, you can play a vital role in developing the next generation of nurses. Our expert, nationally recognized faculty will teach you how to:

  • Design evidence-based nursing curriculum
  • Develop innovative, effective teaching strategies
  • Evaluate student learning
  • Utilize best practices in the field of nursing education

Our MSN in Nursing Education can be completed in as few as two years, part-time, with limited visits to campus. Upon completion, you will be prepared to launch your career as a nurse educator in a variety of healthcare contexts and settings:

  • Community colleges
  • Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Community health agencies
  • Privately supported educational institutions

Our graduates are in high demand. 86% of IU School of Nursing MSN graduates are employed in an advanced nursing role within 12 months of graduation. Many go on to work as faculty here at IU!

 

Opportunity for loan forgiveness

If you are pursuing a career as a nursing faculty member, IU School of Nursing participates in the federal Nurse Faculty Loan Program, which provides up to 85% loan forgiveness for service as a nursing faculty member at an accredited school of nursing.

For more information about the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, please contact nursaid@iu.edu.

Certification

Graduates are eligible for certification through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator.