Without the experience that I received from Robert Morris in the M.S.N. program I feel that I would not have been adequately prepared to perform in my job. Robert Morris was one of the best decisions I have ever made! — Ashlee Shields M.S.N. '10, RN, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
If you already hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing, RMU offers a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with a concentration in nursing education to prepare you for a career as an educator in health care and academic settings.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and others emphasize the important role of the nurse educator in preparing nurses for practice in today’s complex health care systems. RMU’s online Nursing Education program will provide you with knowledge of the educational process and practical experiences that will prepare you to be an effective educator and leader. The curriculum combines strong interdisciplinary support courses in education and information science with focused nursing courses to develop expertise in teaching and learning methods that incorporate the use of technology.
Convenient online coursework gives you the flexibility you need while providing the same rigor and personal, individualized attention you've come to expect from RMU. And, tuition is among the lowest for programs of its type, at $460/credit hour.
The CCNE-accredited, online Nursing Education degree program, which was designed for nurses by nurses, doesn't make you relearn what you already know. It helps you be something more.
For more information, contact Sherri Aufman, Graduage Enrollment Manager, at aufman@rmu.edu or 412-397-5229.
SuperScholar, an online education and career information website, selected Robert Morris University for its first annual “Smart Choice” ranking of the top 25 schools for online nursing degrees.
In addition to the nursing shortage, a national shortage of nursing faculty exists. In a recent survey of nursing programs, more than one-third of the schools cited faculty shortages as the reason for turning away qualified students. There is a tremendous need to develop strong nursing educators to resolve this faculty shortage and to provide educational programs in hospitals and communities. This rewarding and exciting career provides the opportunity to shape the future of nursing.
| Information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers: | ||||||
| By type of employer Average Salary | By job function Average Salary | |||||
| Educational Services | $45,000 | Medical Technology | $39,540 | |||
| Government (Federal) | $50,600 | Military | $50,467 | |||
| Healthcare Services (Nonprofit) | $53,861 | Registered Nurse | $46,771 | |||
| Healthcare Services (Profit) | $48,694 | Other Health Related | $53,667 | |||
| Hospitals | $45,151 | |||||
| 2009 RMU Survey Salary | BSN | Range$30,000 - $45,000 | Mean $40,000 | |||
| MSN | Range$45,000 - $70,000 | Mean $59,500 | ||||
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