Indiana State Distance Learning

Description:

Indiana State University offers the Nursing Education Graduate Certificate for registered nurses holding a master's degree in nursing who desire to continue their education and expand their educator certification.

• The Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate is a 14-credit-hour program that can be that can be completed entirely via distance education.
• The program can be completed in one calendar year.
• Clinical placement can be arranged in the student's community.
• All courses are developed and taught by ISU's nursing faculty.
• Upon successful completion of program requirements, a certificate is awarded and students are eligible to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Certification Examination.

Required Courses:

All courses are offered on-line. On-campus visits are not required. High-speed Internet access is required.

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Admission Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• Hold a master degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing (or equivalent accreditation association) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Hold a current registered nurse licensure or equivalent in the geographic location where the student does his/her preceptorship or clinical practicum
• Provide three (3) letters of reference including at least one academic and one professional reference
• Provide a personal statement of professional goals that describe the student's leadership and community service as a registered nurse
• Provide a current passport photo
• The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required

Accreditation:

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Graduate Nursing Program (renamed the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing in 2008) at Indiana State University admitted its first students in 1986. It has maintained continuous accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. since 1989.

Application Instructions:

For application instructions and deadlines, visit Post-Master's Nurse Educator.

Fees & Expenses:

Nursing students pay the same University fees as other students, including distance education delivery fees. Other expenses specific to the program include books, supplies/equipment, name pin, special test fees, and a clinical/program fee attached to designated courses. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical and practicum experiences.

Financial Aid & Assistance:

Graduate students may be eligible for federal student loans if they are admitted into graduate degrees (or first-time teacher certification programs) and meet other eligibility requirements. Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Private alternative loans can help students pay college expenses that may not be covered by federal loan programs or other financial aid. For more information, visit financial aid.

In addition, students may be eligible for payment plans and veterans benefits.

Further Information:

Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services
Indiana State University
1-888-293-4842, option 3
812-237-8501
ISU-APN@mail.indstate.edu


Distance Education Students Residing Outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all ISU distance education programs may not be available in all states.

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.