Nurse Educator Schools in Nevada

What Are the Online Nursing Education Prerequisites in Nevada?

To change your career from practice to nursing education in Nevada, you will need to follow a series of steps. you will need to fulfill some educational and licensing steps. An undergraduate degree is essential – this can be either an ADN or BSN, followed by an RN license. Finally, you need a nursing master's either dedicated to education or with an education path.

Online RN to MSN Nurse Educator Programs

Nevada has a small number of Nurse Educator programs, and all are available online. Students will learn diagnostics and treatment, procedure, law and ethics, and assessment.

Entry requirements are:

• Accredited Associate's Degree
• Unencumbered RN license which is in date
• Criminal background check
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate relevant language proficiency

Online BSN to MSN Nurse Educator Programs

Nevada also offers BSN to MSN Nurse Educator programs; many are available online, such as the University of Nevada, Reno. Students cover a whole range of subjects relevant to teaching, including curriculum development, grading, scheduling, assessment, and study skills.

Entry requirements are:

• A regionally accredited BSN
• Unencumbered in-date RN license
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Resume / CV
• A personal statement of intent
• Those who don't speak English as their first language will need to prove proficiency

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

There are three doctorate programs for nursing education–a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Doctor of Nursing Philosophy (PhD), and a Doctor of Education (EdD).

The DNP is typically for those who want to become practicing doctors, while the PhD is typically for research. The EdD is for those students who want to go on to teach, but these degrees are less common.

In Nevada, there are plenty of options for acquiring a nursing doctorate. One such option is the PhD program at the University of Nevada. Another is the DNP program at the University of Nevada at Reno.

The admission requirements for entering a doctorate program in nursing education are similar to the requirements for other nursing education programs, but you will be required to hold a higher degree (MSN).

Nurse Educator Licensing and Certification in Nevada

Nursing educators in Nevada are required to continue to adhere to the RN standards required at the time of application, even if they do not intend to work in practice in any meaningful way.

Consider certification to benefit your career. However, it is not mandatory. There are three types of certifications from CNE:

• CNE type one is for academic staff. This may include other typical responsibilities of college and university professors
• CNEcl is the second type. It is for educators of medical professionals
• CNEn is the third type. It is for novices of both the other types – for those with less than three years of experience

Much like licensure, certification requires holders to adhere to and maintain a list of eligibility criteria.

RN licensing in Nevada costs $100 for the application and $200 for the examination. There is also a $40 fingerprint fee. Endorsement costs $105 plus the $40 fingerprint fee. CNE is one cost in all states: $400 for NLN members and $500 for non-members.

Who Hires Nurse Educators in Nevada?

You have multiple career options with these qualifications and certifications, some of which include:

• Academic teaching: Lecturing undergraduate and graduate students in colleges and universities
• Professional teaching: You will work in medical facilities providing on-the-job training to clinical professionals and support workers
• Private trainer: You may be involved in training medical professionals, but you could also train non-medical personnel such as sales, legal, and logistics
• Charity trainer: Charity work can include upskilling aid workers, teaching support staff technical skills, and advocating decision-makers
• Public health: You can work in a public-facing education role, formal (training of non-professionals) or informal teaching (public awareness)

List of Nurse Educator Degree Programs in Nevada

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

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