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Master's in Nursing Education Program

Become a nurse educator and teach the next generation of nurses.

Nursing is both an art and a science. So is teaching. Both disciplines require passion and compassion, but also careful research and best practices. Today, there is a growing need for experienced nurses who are trained to teach the next generation of health care professionals in an academic or clinical setting.

Program Length

37 credits

Complete the program part-time in as little as five semesters.

Program Format

Hybrid Online

Coursework is offered in-person or online in the evenings.

Application Deadline

Jan. 15 

For the Summer 2024 semester start

The Master's in Nursing Education program from the University of Rochester School of Nursing is designed for experienced working nurses who want to transition to a teaching role, either as a nurse educator or in patient safety and education.

By earning your master's degree in nursing education, you can change your career path without changing careers, which will broaden your opportunities for advancement and allow for a more regular work schedule.

Learn the proven methods and technologies of effective teaching through a series of hybrid courses (a blend of online and in-person) and then drive those lessons home through real-world interactions and observations.

Quotation Mark

"Throughout my education here, I have been lucky to learn from some amazing educators that really care about the students and patients we are caring for. The Master's in Nursing Education program also includes classes at the Warner School of Education, so to be able to learn from experts in the field of education was a priceless experience."

Lauren Lee, RN, MS

Senior Associate, School of Nursing

Graduate, Accelerated Bachelor's Program

Graduate, Master's in Nursing Education Program

Careers & Success Stories
Quotation Mark

"Throughout my education here, I have been lucky to learn from some amazing educators that really care about the students and patients we are caring for. The Master's in Nursing Education program also includes classes at the Warner School of Education, so to be able to learn from experts in the field of education was a priceless experience."

Lauren Lee, RN, MS

Senior Associate, School of Nursing

Graduate, Accelerated Bachelor's Program

Graduate, Master's in Nursing Education Program

Careers & Success Stories
Maria A. Marconi, EdD, RN, CNE

Maria A. Marconi, EdD, RN, CNE

Program Director, Master's in Nursing Education

Maria Marconi is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education leader with expertise in nursing education, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation. She has consulted and presented extensively in the area of academic program development and student learning assessments for pre-licensure programs, focusing on optimizing NCLEX-RN outcomes.

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This program prepares skilled, effective educators and gives them vital knowledge about the science of teaching, the variety of ways people learn, and the best practices in the field.

Maria A. Marconi, EdD, RN, CNE

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