Nurse Educator (Certificate)

Marieb College of Health & Human ServicesSchool of Nursing

Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/nursing/nurseeducatorcertificate.aspx

(239) 590-7505

The Post Master's Nurse Educator Certificate is for nurses who hold a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Nursing and will prepare them for an academic nursing role. 

Program Admission Requirements

  1. Complete an application including all required supporting documents  and submit the fee through NursingCAS.
  2. Master's degree or Doctoral degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale documented by official transcripts.
  3. Submission of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
  4. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
  5. Current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN Licensure.
  6. Completion of the following courses (or equivalent) taken within the past five years:
    • Graduate level Pathophysiology
    • Graduate level Health Assessment
    • Graduate level Pharmacology
    • Graduate level Nursing Research/Evidence-based Practice

Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements

  • Students must complete 17 credits specified by the certificate program.
  • A grade of B or higher must be earned in all required courses.
  • Satisfactory completion of Professional Portfolio.