Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration (MSN)

Who should apply?

The nurse educator concentration is designed for registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees and clinical nursing experience who desire to teach in schools of nursing, hospitals, and community health care agencies. You can begin the MSN program courses as a non-degree student before being accepted to the program. Please note this program can only be completed on a part-time basis.

Financial Aid

A competitive announcement is circulated to enrolled students once a year requesting applications for the Virginia Nurse Educator, Dominion Guild, and CareFirst scholarships. Contact Vicki Hough ([email protected]) for more information.

Additionally, many employers provide tuition reimbursement for graduate study. For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department.

Why choose George Mason?

• This MSN concentration was designed in direct response to the market shortage of nursing faculty.
• Mason’s School of Nursing at Mason has obtained a national and international reputation since its founding more than 40 years ago.
• Educators in the School of Nursing are dedicated to the development of the next generation of nursing leaders, empowering students to find innovative solutions in the rapidly changing and culturally diverse health care environment.
• Mason maintains partnerships with dynamic clinical hospitals, providing staff development and patient education.
• The practicum component in this program will provide you with a unique opportunity to refine and expand upon your clinical skills under the supervision of an expert preceptor in your selected area of concentration.
• Classes are offered in a blended format of both online and classroom opportunities that allow collaboration with nurse colleagues.
• This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).