Nurse Educator

How long is the Nurse Educator program?

Students have the option to go fulltime for a total of 4 semesters, which is approximately 14-15 months. Or for those who choose we do have a part-time option that is 6 semesters, approximately 21 months.

How many credits are required for the Nurse Educator program?

The Nurse Educator Program requires 35 credits.

If I am enrolled in another graduate program can I get credit for any of the classes I have completed?

Yes, you may be able to transfer up to 25% of the total required credits needed to graduate from the nursing program to which you are applying.

How many clinical hours are required?

Over 128 clinical hours are required and integrated throughout the curriculum.

What is the average amount of experience of admitted applicants?

There is a minimum requirement of 1 year of full-time RN clinical experience. The average previous experience varies, in years and types of clinical settings. While there is no “preferred” length of experience, when applying the applicant should feel confident in their RN skills and abilities, and should have a strong understanding of the scope of the educator role.

Will you find my clinical placements for me?

Georgetown University individually selects preceptors and clinical sites based upon each student’s needs and location. Placements will include settings that mirror where graduates pursue educator positions, including higher education and staff development. Georgetown faculty members will make a concerted effort to identify a highly skilled preceptor in a clinical facility that is convenient to your current location. If you have a facility or preceptor that you are interested in working with please let us know so the program faculty can determine if there is an appropriate fit for the program.

What are the course descriptions and will the classes be in sequential order?

Please refer to the course description section of the website.

Are there any campus visit requirements?

Yes. You are required to campus at least once. The visit will occur over a long weekend. This gives you enough time to complete the patient simulation requirements, meet your faculty, visit with classmates, and enjoy Washington, DC. Please refer here for a list of links that may be helpful in planning your visit.

Is it possible to work during the program?

It may be possible to work during the program; however, the ability to work and complete your coursework successfully is based on individual student’s ability to balance work schedules with clinical work and the academic course load.

• Clinical hours: range from 0-25 hours per week
• Seminar instruction/Discussion groups: 3-4 hours per week
• Studying and reviewing: based on individual study habits

Where do graduates work after completing the program?

Graduates of the program will pursue opportunities as nurse educators in a variety of settings including higher education, vocational education, staff development, and patient education.