Master in Scienze Infermieristiche, Educatore Infermieristico

Take the next step in your nursing career with Southwest Minnesota State University's online Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator program. This two-year degree is designed for registered nurses ready for professional advancement through continued study.

Flexibility is a cornerstone of SMSU's online MSN program, and individualized plans of study ensure that you can continue to work while earning your next degree. Full- and part-time options are also available so you can learn in a format that fits your life.

We've designed this future-focused program to prepare skilled, innovative educators to play an essential role as leaders training the next generation of nurses. Courses emphasize teaching in clinical and community settings, educational theory, instructional technology, assessment, and culturally responsive teaching. All students complete 225 practicum hours to apply their skills in real-world contexts, connecting the theory and practice of nurse education.

SMSU's online MSN is currently seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Graduates are prepared for both higher education and clinical education positions.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and support from fellow Mustangs in a close-knit environment mean you will get the education of a lifetime at a price that won’t take a lifetime to pay for. We invite you to visit SMSU and to see for yourself all that we have to offer.