Picture this: A seasoned nurse standing before a classroom of eager nursing students, demonstrating proper patient care techniques while sharing real-world experiences that bring theoretical concepts to life.
Think about the nurse who guided you through your first clinical rotation or taught you how to properly insert an IV. These educators shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, combining deep clinical knowledge with educational expertise to prepare students for the demanding nursing profession.
They work in various educational settings, from community colleges to universities, preparing students for nursing careers while maintaining current knowledge of healthcare advances and teaching methodologies.
Total employment: 89,900 (2023)
Common Names for Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Faculty Member
- Instructor
- Lecturer
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Instructor
- Nursing Professor
- Professor
What Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary Do
Nursing instructors at the postsecondary level play a vital role in educating and training future healthcare professionals. Primary responsibilities include:
- Classroom Instruction: Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and facilitate learning activities to teach nursing theory, practices, and procedures. This forms the foundation of students’ nursing education.
- Clinical Supervision: Oversee and guide students during clinical rotations, ensuring they apply classroom knowledge to real-world patient care scenarios safely and effectively.
- Curriculum Development: Design and update course content, syllabi, and learning materials to reflect current nursing practices and healthcare trends, ensuring students receive relevant education.
- Student Assessment: Evaluate student performance through exams, assignments, and clinical observations to gauge comprehension and readiness for nursing practice.
- Research and Scholarship: Conduct and publish research in nursing education or clinical practice to contribute to the field’s body of knowledge and inform teaching methods.
- Academic Advising: Provide guidance to students on academic progress, career paths, and professional development opportunities to support their success in the nursing profession.
- Laboratory Instruction: Demonstrate and supervise hands-on nursing skills in simulation labs, preparing students for clinical practice and enhancing their technical proficiency.
- Professional Development: Participate in continuing education and stay current with nursing practices and educational methodologies to maintain teaching effectiveness and relevance.
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