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Nurse Educator School and Program Information



Nurse Educators are a vital part of any nurse's training and education as the prepare for and begin their careers, no mater their specialty or level of expertise.  These highly educated and knowledgeable nurses are a huge part of the hands-on clinical training all nurses must complete.  A nurse educator is a very specialized advanced practice nurse who helps to train, educate, and support nurses either in school or completing further training on the job.  They work in teaching hospitals, at universities, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, medical research facilities, military and government offices, nursing homes, and more.  
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Nurse Educator Qualifications, Education, & Training

Beyond the usual strong stuff nurses must be made of to practice their craft, Nurse Educators also need the strong communication skills, intellect, patience, and organizational skills any college professor would need.  All nurse educators start off as Registered Nurses (RN).  There are several paths to becoming an RN, but because of the advanced training you will need to be a nurse educator you will want to get a bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) degree at an accredited four-year college or university.  After completing your degree at an approved nursing program, you will need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed.  After this, you will also need to apply to a graduate nursing program to complete a Master of Science in Nursing degree with an emphasis on educational nursing.  Many hours of clinical experience will also be necessary, which may require that you work as a registered nurse for a specified period of time before beginning your Masters Degree, as well as many clinical hours during your graduate education.  Certification is also available by passing an exam and meeting strict eligibility requirements, as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League of Nurses.

Nurse Educator Job Outlook

More people are taking notice that nurses of all types are in very high demand in today's job market, and so there are more and more nursing students and more and more need for Nurse Educators.  According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), the average annual salary for a registered nurse was $62,450.  As advanced practice nurses with a high level of education and expertise, Nurse Educators stand to make more money that most registered nurses.  The top 10% were making over $92,000 annually.

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