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 Massachusetts colleges that offer nursing education degrees.

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University of Massachusetts – Lowell

136 Central St, Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts - Lowell provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lowell, MA and publically funded. Enrollment at UMass exceeds 15,000 yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score within the range of 1000 - 1210, or an ACT score between 21 - 26. 64% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uml.edu.

The tuition at UMass varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $26,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,000 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UMass "River Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.uml.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).