Study Post-Master’s in Nursing Education at Lewis University in the USA, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Post-Master’s in Nursing Education

USA

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What will I learn?

The Nursing Education non-degree program is designed for MSN degree prepared nurses currently practicing in nursing education, or interested in a future career change to this specialty. The curriculum is designed to enhance nurse educator skills in a variety of settings including academic nursing education programs, clinical staff development, continuing education, and community education. Designed for MSN nurses looking to become professional nursing educators.

Which department am I in?

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
US$7,470.00 per year
International Student Insurance (Fall/Spring semester) - $1,025

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Romeoville Campus

One University Parkway,

Romeoville,

Illinois,

60446, Midwest, United States

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
US$7,470.00 per year
International Student Insurance (Fall/Spring semester) - $1,025

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Romeoville Campus

One University Parkway,

Romeoville,

Illinois,

60446, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  1. Submission of a completed application.
  2. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois or state of practice.
  3. Graduation from an accredited MSN program Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) in graduate coursework.
  5. Official transcripts from all previous academic programs are required.
  6. Two Letters of Recommendation:
    1. One from a nurse with a masters or doctoral degree in the specialty for which you are applying AND
    2. One from your current supervisor or manager.
    3. Letters from persons deemed to have a conflict of interest will not be accepted (e.g. relatives or persons in a reporting position to the applicant).
  7. Current résumé or curriculum vita.
  8. Essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the following:
    1. How your work experiences prepared you for graduate studies;
    2. How graduate study will facilitate achievement of your short and long terms goals;
    3. How the Lewis University Mission integrates with your personal and professional identity.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lewis University

Lewis University places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes and a personalized teaching approach.

  • Excellent value college with focus on real life learning
  • Over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Diverse student body with large international presence
  • High regional ranking and highly reviewed by students

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