Nursing Education - Post-Master's Certificate

Help Shape the Future of Healthcare

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching and a drive to elevate the next generation of healthcare professionals? Our Nursing Education Certificate program at Framingham State University is designed for RNs who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree and are ready to take the next step in their careers. This program provides the essential knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to excel as a nursing educator. Graduates may be eligible for the Certified Nurse Education (CNE) Exam offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN), a credential that can significantly enhance your professional standing and career opportunities At Framingham State, we are committed to your success. Our curriculum is aligned with the highest standards in nursing education.

Program & Admissions Requirements

Classes are offered in the hybrid/blended learning format, meeting face-to-face on campus or Zoom seven to eight times a semester on Tuesdays 5-9pm for students entering in odd years or Wednesdays 5-9pm for students entering in even years.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses (4)

Submit a completed Graduate Certificate Application form
Applicants must have earned a MSN from a regionally accredited college or university and whose nursing program was nationally accredited.
Applicants must have an unrestricted RN license;
Provide two letters of recommendation from Master’s prepared nurses;
Personal statement of professional goals

Fall I Semester

NURE 941 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Spring I Semester

NURE 951 Course Development and Implementation

Fall II Semester

NURE 981 Advanced Teaching Methods (Practicum I)

Spring II Semester

NURE 991 Application of Technology to Education (Practicum II)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the post-masters certificate, students will be able to:

Analyze the issues and trends in healthcare and higher education and their impact on nursing education.
Apply theories of education and related sciences and evidence-based practice as a basis for nursing education.
Participate knowledgeably in the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of nursing curricula and nursing programs.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods, technology strategies, and educational resources to facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas and to enhance student and staff development.