Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education Online

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 7

Credit Hours: 39

Course Length: 8 and 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 24 months

Gain expertise in research- and evidence-based practices, advanced technologies and informatics to meet the increasing need for educating the next generation of nurses with the UWF Earl and Nancy Hutto Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — Nursing Education online program.

Why Study Nursing Education at UWF?

Prepare for a career in an academic, community, hospital or agency environment with the online Earl and Nancy Hutto MSN in Nursing Education from the University of West Florida. Discover how to use your real-world experience to train other nurses in modern healthcare best practices and provide patient and community healthcare education. You’ll learn advanced nursing skills in clinical care alongside instructional strategies and curriculum design to help you gain a competitive advantage when you seek high-demand teaching opportunities in nursing.

With a curriculum tailored for working nurses, the program’s asynchronous, online format allows you to fit your coursework into your busy schedule. Dedicated to your success, highly qualified nurse educators will provide you with individualized attention throughout the duration of your program.

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What You Will Learn

The online MSN in Nursing Education program covers key topics, such as:

Curriculum development using learning theories, resources, instructional strategies and technology that’s appropriate for all learning styles
Developing a curriculum that reflects trends in nursing education, modern standards and regulations and conforms to an organization’s mission, vision and values
Programmatic assessment, accreditation of nursing education and nurse educator scholarship
Examining, diagnosing and managing a patient’s health issues in a quality, safe and cost-effective approach
Theoretical and clinical principles for health assessment in advanced nursing practice
Disordered physiology and the process of the production of the symptoms and signs of various disease states

Designed for nurses who want to educate others in a university, hospital or healthcare setting, working RNs who seek better employment opportunities or nurses who are looking to increase their salary potential, the online MSN in Nursing Education program includes three practicum courses in which you will gain practical experience through applying complex theories and concepts in classroom and clinical settings.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

Promote positive health outcomes by encouraging safe and efficient nursing practices within your classroom or organization
Implement research- and evidence-based practice, advanced healthcare technologies and informatics
Comprehend the role of a nurse educator as a whole in clinical and classroom environments

Courses

Accreditation

The master’s degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Courses & Requirements

UWF’s online master’s in nursing education includes a total of 39 credit hours. Through a combination of common core and specialization courses, you’ll gain a well-rounded education in advanced nursing topics and nursing education.

MSN Common Core (12 credit hours)

NGR 6111 - Foundations of Nursing Science
NGR 6803 - Integration of Evidence in Advanced Nursing
NGR 6893 - Health Systems Leadership and Policy Strategies
NGR 6638 - Population Health Promotion and Management

Nursing Education Specialization ( 27 credit hours)

NGR 6172 - Advanced Pharmacology
NGR 6002 - Advanced Health Assessment
NGR 6140 - Advanced Pathophysiology
NGR 6710 - Advanced Nursing Practice for the Nurse Educator
NGR 6715 - Nursing Education Seminar
NGR 6715L - Nursing Education Practicum
NGR 6718 - Nursing Education Seminar II
NGR 6718L - Nursing Education Practicum II
NGR 6710L - Advanced Nursing Practice for the Nurse Educator

Some UWF academic programs prepare students to sit for licensure in Florida. In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations for professional licensure, UWF is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of Florida. UWF cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure outside of the State of Florida. Please contact applicable licensure board(s) in any state you may want to pursue licensure prior to beginning the academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm program eligibility for licensure in any state outside Florida.

To be considered for admission into UWF’s master’s of Nursing Education online, you must:

Have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of coursework on the BSN
Successfully complete an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
Possess a current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse license (express admission students are required to become licensed as a registered nurse to practice in a state or territory of the United States by the end of the first semester of enrollment to progress in the program)

How to Apply

To apply for admission to this program, you first need to submit an application for graduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission into University of West Florida. In addition, you must:

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
Submit a copy of your curriculum vitae that includes your work history, educational background and community service involvement

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

After earning your master’s of nursing education online, you can pursue a variety of careers within the field.

Job Titles

Nurse Educators
Undergraduate Nurse Instructors
Clinical Educators

Career Outlook

The average annual wage for nurse instructors is $79,640.
Employment for postsecondary teachers is expected to grow 12 percent through 2031.

Source: BLS, 2025

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Online Nursing Education MSN Tuition
Component	Cost*	Total*
Tuition	$425.00 per credit hour	$16,575.00
Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 9)	$425.00 per credit hour	$12,750.00

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to six semesters to complete, depending on transfer credits.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Military & Financial Aid

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.