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 Oregon colleges that offer nursing education degrees.

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR

Oregon Health & Science University is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Portland, OR, in a predominantly urban area. OHSU has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $18,000, while nonresidents pay $29,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OHSU offers a master's degree program in nursing education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).