Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I become certified?

  Graduates of the Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate are eligible to sit for the NLN Certified Nurse Educator examination once they have met the eligibility requirements:

  Option A

  • Licensure as an active registered nurse in the U.S. or its territories
  • Master's or doctoral degree with a major emphasis in nursing education
  • Nine or more credit hours of graduate-level education courses
  • Two years or more of full-time employment in the academic faculty role within the past five years

  Option B

  • Licensure as a active registered nurse in the U.S. or its territories
  • Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a major emphasis in a role other than nursing education
  • Four years or more of full-time employment in the academic faculty role within the past five years.

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• How do I apply?

  Applicants are required to complete the online application for admission.  If you meet the criteria for admission to the program, you will receive a letter of acceptance once the application has been processed and reviewed.  Apply to become a Nurse Educator

  Adding the Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate for Master’s Specialty Track and Doctoral Students:
  Students who are currently enrolled in a Master’s Specialty Track or Doctoral degree program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and wish to add the Post Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate must submit a written request to the Office of Admissions. A second program application is not required.

  Note: Financial aid recipients must notify the Financial Aid office when changing or adding a degree or certificate program. Those in F-1 status must notify the International Services office for a new I-20 to reflect the change in program. Students using VA benefits must notify the VA Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office when changing or adding a degree or certificate.

• Can the program be completed in one year?

  The program can be completed in four semesters if the student takes one course each semester.

• How do I create my program of study?

  You will meet with your assigned advisor to determine which courses you wish to include in your program of study. It is preferable that you choose courses which build on your past experience, prior coursework and career goals. You must earn a total of 12 credits in order to attain the certificate.

  You may choose to enroll in a single course or fewer than four of the courses without earning a certificate. You can return to the School at a later time and complete the additional courses required for the certificate. Coursework must be completed within three years.
  
  The teaching practicum can be designed with a master teacher in the classroom, in the clinical area, or in a combination of the two settings. The practicum can be one to three credits.

• Is financial aid available?

  Students enrolled solely in this certificate program are not eligible for federal student aid. Students typically fund this certificate via private loans, employer benefits, or out of pocket. However, additional funding, such as federal student aid, may be available if this certificate is in conjunction with a degree seeking program such as a DNP or PhD. There may also be other forms of aid available for students completing this program in conjunction with another degree. 

• Who should I ask to complete my letters of recommendation?
  • At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)
  • At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.
  • The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.
  • Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
  • If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.
    
     
• What information should I include in my resume/CV?
  Please include the following information in your resume or CV:

  • Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)
  • Education Background
  • Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)
  • Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)
  • Community Service/Volunteerism