Nursing Instructor United States

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What the job involves

  • Teach nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide feedback on their work.
  • Develop and update course materials and curriculum plans.
  • Maintain student records and complete required administrative reports.
  • Plan clinical experiences and supervise students during practice.
  • Participate in faculty meetings and college-wide committees.
  • Ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.

Summed up from 30 recent Nursing Instructor job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • RN License 6 in 10 postings
  • Registered Nurse 5 in 10 postings
  • Clinical Training 3 in 10 postings
  • Clinical Experience 3 in 10 postings
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate in Nursing 1 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse License 1 in 30 postings
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1 in 35 postings
  • Compact RN License 1 in 40 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 45 postings
  • State Nursing Licensure 1 in 45 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 5 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 235 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 40 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 4 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 5 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 60 postings

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Is this role in demand?

2,052 open Nursing Instructor jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $87,000 a year (most between $83k and $102k). See the full salary breakdown

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