By: BLS.gov

Job Description
Nurse Educators are responsible for preparing nursing students enrolled in various nursing vocational, Associate’s, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs for careers in nursing. They are responsible for developing lesson plans rooted in nursing theory and adequately preparing students for licensing and certification programs.

Median Salary
$66,000

Education Requirements
Nurse educators need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher as well as an RN license. The level of education needed will depend upon the facility and program. Nurse educators may also want to invest in acquiring teaching credentials.

Job Outlook
Nurse educators are one of the most in-demand nursing occupations. While the nursing shortage affects hospitals and clinics, is also has a drastic impact on nursing programs. As nurse educators retire, there is an increased need for teachers in these programs. Without nurse educators, fewer nurses are able to complete nursing programs and go on to their careers as nurses. Job prospects should be very good, especially in the places hardest hit by the nursing shortage.