Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Program

The Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Program is tailored for nurses aspiring to or currently in teaching roles within nursing education. This six-week course aligns with essential competencies outlined by the National League for Nursing (NLN), offering interactive modules, self-reflection, and practical scenarios. Facilitated by seasoned clinical faculty, it fosters community through weekly check-ins and live learning sessions for flexible online engagement.

Why the Academic Nurse Educator Program?

The academic clinical nurse educator role is multifaceted, and this course addresses the unique professional intersection of educator and clinician. In addition to introducing the competencies necessary to excel in this critical role, this course provides preparation for NLN's CNEcl certification exam, making it a vital stepping stone in your professional journey.

Each week you will learn about a different facet of the academic clinical nurse educator role: Teacher/Coach, Facilitator, Protector, Socialization Agent, Leader/Influencer, Role Model, and Evaluator. You will engage in interactive learning activities, self-reflection, and real-life scenarios while connecting with fellow participants and receiving personalized guidance from experienced clinical faculty. Join us and unlock your potential to shape the future of nursing education.

Who is this for?

This course includes examples and activities designed for academic clinical nurse educators of pre-licensure nursing students, and also provides valuable training and insight for those who desire to improve their practice as preceptors of new graduate nurses, or preceptors of graduate level nursing students.

This program meets the revised CCNE Standards (2024) requiring clinical adjunct faculty to complete additional education or certification.

Clinical Faculty/Instructor- Typically an employee of an academic institution who teaches and evaluates students or a group of students in the clinical environment or simulated clinical environment (skills labs/simulation). 
Preceptor- Typically an employee of a healthcare institution who partners with an academic program to teach and evaluate students in the clinical setting using an apprenticeship model.

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What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this program, a learner will be able to:

Apply evidence-based and theory-guided best practices in contemporary teaching, learning, and evaluation necessary to effectively prepare the next generation of nurses for practice. 
Develop requisite knowledge and skills for future National League for Nursing Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl) certification. 
Earn 18 hours of CEU credit*

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A Unique Online Experience

Online and Asynchronous: Our program is designed with flexibility in mind. Courses are available online to learn on your schedule.

1:1 support from your professors: You will have the opportunity to meet virtually with your professor to ask questions and get support you need. 

Learn from academic clinical experts: Our faculty not only have an academic pedigree but also real-world experience. Professors don't just teach theory, they give students practical experience they will use day to day in their careers.

Want to Learn More?

Info Session September 10 at noon CT
Email Emily Oldham to Register emily.oldham@belmont.edu

Learn more about the Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Program at an upcoming info session. Led by course instructors and members of the Inman College of Nursing, this session offers an opportunity to learn more about the program's curriculum, objectives, and unique features. Reserve your spot today!

Program Details

Program Fee	$500
Course Length	6 Weeks (Students will need to allocate approximately 3 hours per week to finish the course)
Program Format	Online, Asynchronous, Highly Facilitated
Registration Opens	Enrollment will open December 1, 2024 for the Spring cohort which begins March 17
Registration Deadline	Coming Soon
Target Audience	This course, tailored for educators and preceptors in pre-licensure undergraduate nursing programs, offers valuable insights applicable to various facets of nursing education, with a particular emphasis on clinical teaching methods.
Continuing Education Credits	18 Hours*

*Inman College of Nursing at Belmont University is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This course will provide 18 CNE contact hours to nurses who complete 100% of the activity and complete the attestation at the end of the module.