Program offered is a Bachelor.

If you already hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing, RMU offers a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with a concentration in nursing education to prepare you for a career as an educator in health care and academic settings.

This CCNE-accredited program is offered exclusively at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township and is designed to provide maximum flexibility and support for individuals with busy professional lives. Courses are taught using a combination of online and classroom study, with only 50% of course work completed in the classroom.

Strong interdisciplinary courses and individual educationalized practicum experiences make this program attractive to the busy professional nurse.

The M.S.N. in Nursing Education will provide you with knowledge of the educational process and practical experiences that will prepare you to be an effective educator and leader. The curriculum combines strong interdisciplinary support courses in education and information science with focused nursing courses to develop expertise in teaching and presentation methods that incorporate the use of technology. 

The M.S.N degree program prepares students to:

1.  Demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized role.
2. Critically evaluate knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines for their contribution to nursing practice and education.
3. Demonstrate leadership activities to advance the profession of nursing.
4. Critically evaluate issues relative to nursing practice and health care in light of scientific knowledge and personal and societal values.
5. Analyze how health care delivery systems are organized and financed, and the effect on patient care.
6. Communicate clearly and succinctly in speech and writing.