Nurse Educators are in demand today. If you enjoy learning, precepting, teaching and are oriented towards evidence-based practice, then being a Nurse Educator may be for you. As a Nurse Educator you will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing as you teach the next generation. As an Educator you may conduct research, write grant proposals, manage grants, and assure high standards are maintained in the nursing profession. You will design, evaluate and revise curriculum in an effort to meet the current standards of practice.
Becoming a Nurse Educator requires you to have a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctorate degree.
Visit the websites below to learn more about the field of Nursing Education and join the rewarding field of education where you will see your students grow, mature and become professionals right before your eyes.
Resources
A Day in the Life of a Nurse Educator
Education for Nurse Educators
- Master’s of Science in Nursing Education, DNP and PhD Programs in Florida (2 are listed)
- National League for Nursing – Nurse Educator Competencies
- Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE)
- Transitioning from Nursing Practice to a Teaching Role
Faculty Jobs in Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee, Sarasota Counties
Job Outlook for Nurse Educators
- Occupational Outlook Handbook:
- Occupational Information Network (O*Net Online)
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing: