Part-time and full-time nurse faculty are in high demand. In this innovative three-course certificate program, you will gain the practical knowledge and leadership skills needed to begin teaching at a nursing school, college, or university—or in a clinical setting. Together with your new degree, this certificate program will qualify you for the Certified Nurse Educator Novice exam and CNE®n designation by the National League for Nursing. The certificate will be awarded upon graduation.*
How to Enroll
Matriculating students can enroll by registering for the courses and declaring the certificate concentration.
Declaring the concentration does not obligate you in any way to continue in the program. All regular SON academic policies, terms, and deadlines apply. When you graduate from your advanced degree program at School of Nursing, your Nursing Education Leadership Certificate qualifies you to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator Novice exam to earn CNE®n designation by the National League for Nursing.
Program Launch Date: Spring 2023 Semester
Program Highlights
- MSN, DNP, and PhD students are welcome.
- Participants must be currently enrolled in good standing at Rutgers SON.
- All courses are remote and asynchronous
- Courses are 8 weeks long and will be offered in sequence, 2 every semester, and may be taken in any order—so you can start the program during any term.
- No clinicals are required.
Required Courses*
| Course Code | Name of Course | Credits |
| NEDL 5010 | Teaching in Nursing | 3 |
| NEDL 5020 | Curriculum Development in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NEDL 5030 | Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 9** |
* Course content is guided by the NLN Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Educators.
** Students in some degree programs may take a nursing leadership elective that can be applied towards this program—allowing them to complete the program with only 6 credits.