Nurse Educator Schools in Utah

What Are the Online Nursing Education Prerequisites in Utah?

Nursing educators based in Utah are required to hold an accredited relevant undergraduate degree in nursing. This may be either an ADN or BSN so long as you also hold a current RN license. You also require a graduate degree – this can be either a master's (MSN) or a doctorate (PhD, DNP, EdD)so long as it has an education path or a major.

Online BSN to MSN Nurse Educator Programs

There are two BSN to MSN Nurse Educator programs in Utah (the University of Utah, being one of them), however, neither offers online education. If you decide to go with an on-campus option, here are a few of the admission requirements:

• A regionally accredited BSN
• Unencumbered in-date RN license
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• There may be specified courses required for entry with stipulated minimum grades
• Non-native English speakers must submit relevant language proficiency test scores

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.

Unfortunately, there are no doctoral programs in Utah that offer online classes, but there are a few on-campus options, such as the University of Utah’s PhD program.

Nurse Educator Licensing and Certification in Utah

Nursing educators working in Utah are required to maintain all licensing standards even if they will not work in practice nursing beyond those minimum hours required to maintain their license.

It is advisable to consider– the certificate for nursing educators. It is not mandatory to hold this although potential employers may prefer to hire those who do. There are currently three types:

• CNE is for nursing educators who work in an academic teaching setting
• CNEcl is for nursing educators who train clinicians
• CNEn is for nursing educators of both areas who have less than three years of experience – this is the novice certification

Like licensure, applicants of certification must uphold the standards required throughout eligibility.

Registered Nursing application in Utah is $95 and a further $200 for the exam. CNE is the same cost regardless of the state of residence: $400 for NLN members and $500 for non-members.

Who Hires Nurse Educators in Utah?

Your career options once you've fully qualified include the following:

• Academic teaching: Working from education establishment, typically colleges and universities teaching nursing undergraduates and graduate students
• Professional training: Working from hospitals and clinics, teaching medical professionals in new technology and skills
• Private trainer: You will mostly train admin, sales staff, and other clinical support or medical-aligned employees
• Non-profit: Here, you may be involved in training both clinical staff and aid workers, but also those whose job petitions public decision-makers
• Public health nursing: You will typically work in public-facing roles – either a general audience or interest groups with common medical issues

List of Nurse Educator Degree Programs in Utah

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

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