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Are you interested in influencing the field of nursing and taking the discipline even further? Nurses who are prepared with the Nursing - Nursing Education (Online) program from Liberty University Online are needed to steward the discipline and educate the next generation of nurses. Prepare to conduct original research, generate new ideas, design, implement, and communicate findings to lay audience programs for nurses — including formal academic programs that lead to a degree — with Liberty’s Ph.D. in Nursing – Nursing Education degree.
Our doctorate in nursing education is a great credential to have to advance or alter your career path. It can provide both the knowledge and research experience that is important to become a faculty member at a university or educator in a medical facility. You could become a professor of nursing or pursue other educational opportunities within healthcare — or go into hospital administration, health policy advocacy, or nursing research.
Why Choose Liberty’s Ph.D. in Nursing Education Online Degree?
By choosing Liberty to pursue your doctoral degree, you’re choosing a university that is accredited, Christ-centered, and flexible with course scheduling. When you choose any of our online degree programs, you’re choosing excellence that is grounded in integrity.
Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means that you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education that has met rigorous education standards.
We understand that you may have family, career, and community obligations — so our program is designed to work around your busy life and schedule. You can complete your doctorate in nursing 100% online, in a flexible 8-week course format. Optional synchronous online sessions are delivered most weeks of the semester to allow you to maximize engagement with faculty, classmates, and the program.
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Courses included:
- Learning Theories and Teaching Methods for Nurse Educators
- Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation for Nurse Educators
- Advanced Evaluation Strategies for Nurse Educators
- Assessment and Accreditation for Nursing Programs
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page
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General requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts showing successful completion of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
- Contact information for 1 recommender
- Statement of Purpose
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
- Registered Nurse licensure verification will be conducted annually until the curriculum for the online Ph.D. in Nursing – Nursing Education is completed. You, as the student, are responsible to notify the School of Nursing should any restrictions be placed on your license.
- One year minimum experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months.
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