Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration

This course explores the advanced concepts of pathophysiology, focusing on the underlying mechanisms that cause alterations in biological processes and affect homeostasis. Nursing professionals gain a deep understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment options for a wide range of diseases and conditions.

This course provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, emphasizing the principles and applications of drug therapy in clinical practice. Building on a foundational knowledge of pharmacology, the course explores advanced concepts related to drug classification, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and therapeutic uses.

This course provides nurses with the theoretical and clinical principles needed to conduct comprehensive health assessments across the lifespan. It focuses on developing advanced physical assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making abilities.

This course equips nurses with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and apply research evidence in their clinical practice. Students study the theoretical frameworks that underpin nursing research, explore the principles and methodologies of evidence-based practice and develop an understanding of statistical analysis techniques.

This course provides nurses with the skills to effectively navigate and lead interprofessional healthcare teams. It explores the complexities of teamwork, communication and collaboration within diverse healthcare settings. Students study theoretical frameworks, practical strategies and real-world case studies to develop the competencies to foster high-performing, patient-centered teams.

This course equips nurses with the knowledge and skills to utilize healthcare informatics in their clinical practice. Students explore the intersection of nursing, technology and information systems to improve patient care, enhance efficiency and support evidence-based decision-making.

This course equips nurses with the foundational theoretical principles and practical strategies to deliver effective and engaging instruction through role development progression. By exploring a range of teaching methodologies, students develop the skills to create innovative learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving and clinical competence in nursing students.

This course provides nurses with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and evaluate effective nursing curricula. Students explore the theoretical foundations of curriculum development, including educational philosophies, learning theories and instructional design principles. They also study the curriculum design process — from needs assessment to outcome development and evaluation.

This course prepares nurses with the knowledge, skills and tools to integrate simulation into their teaching practices effectively. Students explore the theoretical underpinnings of simulation-based learning, learn practical strategies for designing and implementing effective simulation scenarios and develop skills in facilitating debriefing sessions to maximize learning outcomes.

This foundational practicum provides nurses with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the role of nurse educator. The course offers a supervised and guided experience in various educational settings, allowing students to develop and refine their teaching abilities (165 hours of experiential learning application and 85 hours of indirect care application are required).

This clinical experience allows nurses to continue to apply their knowledge in a teaching and learning environment. Building on the foundational knowledge acquired in Nurse Educator Practicum I, this course emphasizes further development of advanced teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation techniques and curriculum development principles (165 hours of experiential learning application and 85 hours of indirect care application are required).