Nursing Education Degree

Success within the Nursing Education field requires a high level of attention to detail, problem solving skills, and strong management skills to resolve many issues that arise in a complex healthcare environment. Professional nurse administrators need to delicately balance technical skills, organizational know-how, and academic excellence with a professional, approachable demeanor. A Nursing Education can qualify for a number of roles that may include: professor, Department Director, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Executive, Quality Improvement Manager, Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager, Director of Nursing, Hospital CEO, or Chief Nursing Officer. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing education degrees.

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Wayland Baptist University

800 Fern Avenue, McAllen, TX

Wayland Baptist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Plainview, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. WBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 6,400.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1160 - 1450 on the SAT, or 16 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $12,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $1,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for WBU is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the WBU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).