Nurse Educator Schools in Louisiana

What Are the Online Nursing Education Prerequisites in Louisiana?

Nurse educators in Louisiana must have a relevant nursing undergraduate degree- this can be either an ADN or BSN. In any case, an RN license is mandatory. From there, you must also complete a graduate degree-this can be either a dedicated nursing education MSN or a nursing MSN with an education concentration. Doctorates are also acceptable.

Online BSN to MSN Nurse Educator Programs

Louisiana has several BSN to MSN Nurse Educator options, both standard nursing with an educator path, and dedicated MSN in nursing education, including a fantastic program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Students study practice and theory, teaching techniques, policy, ethics, and medical applications. Admission typically follows this:

• An accredited bachelor's degree in nursing
• A GPA of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. Some in the state have a lower minimum – down to 2.5
• Minimum grade C in some specified courses
• Current RN license (unencumbered)
• The application form and fees

Online Doctorate Nurse Educator Programs: DNP, Ph.D., or Ed.D.

There are three doctorate programs for nursing education to choose from. A Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) for practicing doctors, a Doctorate of Nursing Philosophy (PhD) for doctors of research, and a Doctorate of Education (EdD) for those who wish to teach in the nursing field.

The admission requirements for applying to a doctorate program in nursing education are similar to the requirements for other nursing education programs, except that you will need to possess a master's degree before you begin.

Louisiana State University has a well-known PhD program in nursing worth looking into, as well as the University of Louisiana DNP program.

Nurse Educator Licensing and Certification in Louisiana

Nursing educators in the state of Louisiana need to follow a series of mandatory steps. You will need an RN license – this will need to be maintained just as you would if you were practicing full-time.

Also, consider nursing education certification. It is not mandatory, but it is advantageous to do so. There are three types:

• For an academic teaching career, you need a CNE
• For a professional training career, you need a CNEcl
• If you are a novice in either of those two fields, you need a CNEn

Once you have the certificate, much like your registered nursing license, you need to adhere to all required measures to maintain that eligibility.

RN licensing in Louisiana costs $100 for the application, $200 for the exam, and $39.25 for the background check fee. License by endorsement is $139.25 (application plus background check). CNE costs the same across the US:$400 for NLN members and $500 for non-members.

Who Hires Nurse Educators in Louisiana?

Now that you've fulfilled all those steps, it's time to consider where you might apply your new skills. Here are your career options:

• Academia: Working in our colleges and universities training new nursing undergraduates and graduate students
• Professional education: Working at hospitals, clinics, and other training facilities, you will train existing medical professionals in ongoing education and new skills training
• Private training: You will teach medical professionals, support workers, and sales employees for a private employer typically outside of a frontline medical context
• Charity work: As well as training medical professionals and support staff, you could work to lobby the government, advocate for the public, or educate for a public health setting

List of Nurse Educator Degree Programs in Louisiana

Ready to find an online or campus-based nurse educator degree program in Louisiana? Explore our listings to find the perfect program that matches your academic goals and career aspirations.

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