Purdue University Northwest

What you'll study

The curriculum blends core advanced practice nursing courses, advanced clinical coursework, and education-focused classes. Select courses listed in the program include:

• Core: NUR 50101 Foundations of Advanced Practice in Nursing; NUR 51000 Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice; NUR 53101 Theoretical and Ethical Reasoning in Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Advanced clinical: NUR 50710 Pathophysiologic Concepts and Pharmacologic Interventions for Nurse Educators; NUR 50310 Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Educators.
• Education-focused: NUR 66000 Curriculum Development in Nursing; NUR 66100 Theories and Principles of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education; NUR 66200 Teaching Strategies for Nursing; NUR 66300 Assessment and Measurement in Nursing Education.

The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, curriculum design, teaching strategies, assessment, mentorship, and leadership in both academic and clinical education settings.

Entry requirements

• Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent B average).
• Current U.S. RN licensure.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must meet Purdue University graduate school English requirements.

Up to 9 semester hours of graduate transfer credit may be accepted if the courses meet curriculum requirements, come from a nationally accredited nursing program, and have grades of 3.0/4.0 or higher. All specialty and advanced core courses, including NUR 51001 (Research and Evidence-Based Nursing), must be taken at PNW.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as certified nurse educators or clinical nurse educators, teach undergraduate nursing students, design and update nursing curricula, and provide staff development programs. The program positions graduates to support nursing education and lead care teams to improve patient-centered care for diverse populations, addressing projected growth in nursing employment.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should consult Purdue University Northwest and the College of Nursing for current scholarship and financial aid options. The published cost-per-credit for the program is $512.16 and the program lists an example total tuition figure of $17,925.60 when transfer credits and scholarships are applied; contact the graduate admissions or financial aid office for personalized cost estimates and guidance. For transcript submission and admissions questions, the College of Nursing provides specific contact details.