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Designed for BSN-prepared nurses aspiring to be clinical or academic educators
Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Online1
Grand Canyon University’s online1 programs offer convenience, providing a quality education to help you navigate today’s complex world.
Earn Your MSN in Nursing Education
The Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education at Grand Canyon University is designed to help prepare registered nurses (RNs) to address the ever-changing and expanding educational needs of the nursing profession. This MSN: Nursing Education degree is designed for BSN-prepared RNs interested in pursuing a career in nursing education.
This nurse educator program includes clinical hours and a practicum course. This degree also follows the National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies and helps prepare graduates for NLN certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
You can examine five main focuses:
- Leadership, policy and advocacy
- Systems, safety and quality
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Analytic foundations for practice, ethics and professional role
- Nursing education
Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Online1
Most Online Classes Starting Weekly
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Δ MOU 10421: The New Master of Science in Nursing Student Scholarship is only valid for those admissible applicants who submit a complete application, meet all requirements for acceptance and start their program. If you enroll in a Master of Science in Nursing program (all emphases are eligible), we will award you 10% off the tuition per course for your program. This scholarship excludes Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Pathways. This scholarship will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
1 Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
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3 Gaines, K., MSN, RN, BA, CBC. (2023, Sept. 18). How to Become a Nurse Educator. Nurse.org. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
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“Having the remote, online ability to organize your schedule around your day is great. You don’t have to worry about being in the classroom on certain nights between certain hours.”
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Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all
Online courses offer convenience
for working professionals and students with busy schedules
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
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Online1 Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Position yourself to potentially advance your career with GCU’s online curriculum. Built on the foundation of our established campus, GCU is an accredited university offering dynamic, industry-informed programs designed around student learning outcomes.
As an online student at GCU, you can expect:
- Affordable tuition
- Knowledgeable faculty members
- Engaging, interactive courses
- Convenient course options
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Tuition
GCU offers competitive, affordable tuition rates so that furthering education is within reach for all.
Scholarships & Grants
GCU offers a variety of scholarship and grant offerings for those wishing to pursue their education as an online student.
FAFSA® & Student Loans
Complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for government grants and loans, which can help cover your college expenses.
Bridge Pathway:
MSN: Nursing Education
The bridge pathway is designed for aspiring nurse educators who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing. By completing the MSN bridge pathway coursework, you build the educational foundation you need to gain entry into an MSN program, where you will complete coursework geared toward a career as a nurse educator in clinical or academic settings.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Field Other Than Nursing?
Career Paths for Nurse Educators With an MSN
This MSN: Nursing Education emphasis program offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare you to become a capable, confident and mission-driven nurse educator. Nurse educators typically work in academia, although nontraditional teaching environments are also possible.
Some of the likely settings in which a nurse educator may pursue employment include:3
- Teaching hospital
- Nursing school
- Administrative department at a healthcare organization
- Continuing nursing education programs
- NCLEX® preparatory programs
New Online1 Master of Science in Nursing Student Scholarship
Save 10% off tuition, if you qualify, when you start this month.Δ
