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Nursing Education or Administration (Post-Master's)

Continue your nursing education with a graduate certificate in education or administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Available as
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Degree
Description

Add Worthwhile Skills and Knowledge to Your Resume

The program is designed for registered nurses who have completed a master’s degree in nursing and wish to obtain additional role preparation in education or nursing administration.

Upon completion of the program, you will will bring advanced skills and knowledge in nursing education or healthcare administration into your career. You will be equipped to step into leadership roles in the nursing field and make significant contributions for advancing the nursing profession.

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Program Details

Degree Types
Certificate
Degree Level graduate
Available asGraduate Certificate or Graduate Degree
Department
Campus
Eau Claire
Offered
On Campus
Requires a minor No
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Flexible Scheduling

We understand that you may have other things to juggle in addition to your education, such as working full time or family obligations. This program is intentionally structured so that you can further your education while continuing to work with a schedule that makes sense for you.

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Build on Your Education and Shape Your Career

This certificate will increase your nursing knowledge and skills that you've already gained an expertise in, while also allowing you to further specialize in education or administration. Students who complete this graduate certificate will be ready to take the next step in their careers, either via teaching future nurses or through taking on a leadership role in administration. Whichever path you choose, you will be prepared to seamlessly transition into high-demand roles and responsibilities in the nursing field.

Facts List

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99% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
The Blugold nursing program is known for its excellent preparation — both for passing the NCLEX and succeeding in the medical field.
WI Board of Nursing, 2023
Mayo Clinic Health System A Top UWEC Employer
The renowned health organization was the #1 employer of all Blugold grads in 2022-2023.
Courses information
SampleCourses

Our curriculum is designed to expand your knowledge of the science of nursing, specifically through educational or administrative concepts. You can choose to explore managerial theories and learn nurse administrator role functions, or dig in to teaching/learning theory, curriculum development and education issues concerning personal values, research, and societal and healthcare trends.

Here are a few courses in Nursing Education or Administration (Post-Master's) at UW-Eau Claire.

NRSG 750

Nursing Administration I

Exploration of administration and managerial theories and the nurse administrator role functions as applied to the organization and delivery of nursing care services.

NRSG 730

Nursing Education I

Examination of education, the educator role, and teaching/learning theory. Curriculum development and education issues explored, considering personal values, research, and societal and healthcare trends.

NRSG 731

Nursing Education II

Role of nurse educator as a learning facilitator, evaluator, and faculty member is examined. Research, theoretical foundations, and strategies are explored with application to class and clinical teaching.

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