Mississippi University for Women has recently announced a new certificate program in nursing education to support nurses who are interested in transitioning into teaching positions.
The post-graduate nurse educator certificate (PG-NEC) program is designed for nurses with a master’s degree or doctoral degree who want to transition their careers from clinical settings to the classroom. The program consists of 12 graduate credit hours and a one-hour practicum requiring 45 contact hours. The curriculum is offered in an online format, allowing working nurses to complete the certificate while maintaining their professional careers. Upon completing the program, students will be prepared to sit for the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Novice Nurse Educator exams.
“This new certificate offering speaks to the W’s commitment to the future of Mississippi healthcare, a future that depends on the quality of nursing education,” said Brandy Larmon, dean of the university’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Nurse educators are a bridge between knowledge and practice, and they shape the next generation of caregivers. Investing in that relationship is a priority for our college.”