Nursing Education, Graduate Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is a part-time, 15 credit certificate program designed to be completed in two years (4 semesters). It offers working professional nurses and graduate nursing students the opportunity to advance their careers and further their education. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education will enable the RN to obtain national nursing certification as a nurse educator. In addition, the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education will enable RNs to use this certification towards earning continuing education credits to meet the Hawaiʻi State Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements for RN licensure renewal.

The program is for RNs with either a BS or higher, or an ADN plus a BS or higher in another field. It is also for currently enrolled graduate nursing students.

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education closely aligns with the MS in Nursing Education and Leadership Program for those who would like to continue their education.

Admission and Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate Division and the Department of Nursing for admission to the program. For detailed admission and application information, please visit the SONDH website at nursing.hawaii.edu/graduate-certificate-in-nursing-education/.