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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Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Corpus Christi, TX and publically funded. Over 10,000 students enroll at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi yearly.

Areas of study available at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 1260 - 1580 on the SAT. An estimated 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,300, while out-of-state residents pay $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,200 per year. Students attending Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Islanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can visit the school's http://www.tamucc.edu to view additional information.

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).