Program Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) program prepares expert nursing educators in teaching-learning, evidence-based practice, and innovation. It offers two specialization tracks: Academic Nursing Education and Nursing Professional Development. The program culminates in a capstone project demonstrating students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Graduates are equipped to address the national shortage of nursing faculty and advance nursing education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) is an innovative professional nursing doctoral degree program created to train expert nursing educators in teaching-learning, evidence-based practice, innovation, health, wellness, and resilience.
Objectives:
- Prepare doctoral-level nursing educators capable of teaching didactic and clinical skills to the next generation of nurses.
- Address the national shortage of nursing faculty by providing specialized academic preparation for nursing educators.
- Foster the development of expert nursing educators dedicated to advancing nursing education.
Program Description:
The DNE program includes two specialization tracks:
- Academic Nursing Education: Focuses on preparing educators for academic settings.
- Nursing Professional Development: Prepares educators for non-academic settings, such as hospitals and healthcare organizations. The core curriculum for both tracks includes coursework in:
- Teaching-Learning Theories and Practices
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Research Methods in Nursing Education
- Leadership and Management in Nursing Education
- Health Policy and Advocacy
