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Post-Master鈥檚 Nursing Education Certificate

Shape the future of nursing with UNC Pembroke鈥檚 Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate in Nursing Education. Designed for experienced RNs with a master鈥檚 degree, this flexible program empowers you to become a leader in the classroom and beyond. Gain advanced teaching strategies and specialized knowledge to mentor and prepare the next generation of nursing professionals.

Degrees

100% Online

CCertificate

College of Health Sciences

McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing

Application Deadline

Aug. 10, 2026

Classes Start

Aug. 17, 2026

Gain the confidence and credentials to lead in clinical, academic or staff development settings. In just nine credit hours, you'll explore curriculum design, technology integration and student evaluation. Classes are delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance your education with work and life.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate in Nursing Education, you must:

Submit a completed application.
Hold a Master of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited NLN or CCNE program.
Have a valid North Carolina nursing license or multistate privileges under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Possess a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae detailing your educational and work history.

Program Curriculum

Don鈥檛 have your MSN degree yet? Consider 51吃瓜网鈥檚 MSN program. With flexible course delivery, small class sizes and faculty who know you by name, our MSN program is designed for working nurses ready to make a bigger impact in healthcare. Continue on to earn your Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate in Nursing Education.

MSN Specialties

Clinical Prevention & Population Health
Nurse Educator
Clinical Nurse Leader

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Beyond Graduation

I had so many great professors who were influential and passionate about nursing. Seeing how they cared about their students showed me how I need to care for my patients that way. The faculty is there for their students.

Keely Jones Aliseo

Nursing