Main ContentRN-MSN Tracks Overview
Whether you are seeking a successful nursing career in practice, education, or administration, the RN-MSN program at the University of Mississippi School of Nursing is the right choice for you. Offering schedule flexibility, high pass rates on national certification exams, low tuition costs and a reputation for quality graduate education, the School of Nursing RN-MSN program is the program with you in mind.
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Nursing Education and Instruction Concentration
The UMMC School of Nursing offers a concentration in Nursing Education and Instruction (NEI) for graduate level programs/tracks, with the exception of the Nurse Educator track. The NEI concentration is a pathway that combines learning theory and evaluation with teaching strategies. This concentration could be used for those who work in nursing staff development or who may want to enable preparation for a faculty role in the future. You will be introduced to concepts in nursing curriculum and evaluation, education, simulation, informatics and scholarship. The RN-MSN with a concentration in Nursing Education and Instruction plans of study comprise these additional courses.
Nursing Education and Instruction Concentration| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| N 613 | Foundations of Nurse Educator Role and Teaching Methods | 3 |
| N 616-1 | Curriculum and Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| N 613-1 | Simulation in Nursing Education | 1 |
| N 615-1 | Educational Technology and Health Care Informatics | 3 |
| Total | 10 |
Those pursuing a degree with a concentration in NEI may qualify for NFLP funds.