1. Nurse Educator
Nurse educators instruct aspiring nurses in classroom and clinical settings alike. They work in teaching hospitals as well as nursing schools. Most nurse educators work in nursing departments at four-year colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical schools. They create curricula with their colleagues and deans.
Other job duties include
- Giving lectures to undergraduate and graduate students
- Assigning homework and projects
- Grading assignments
Many nurse educators pursue the career because it provides an opportunity to work closely with students and advise them about their career paths.
People who want to become nurse educators should earn at least a BSN. They should also gain experience working as a registered nurse, which will help them prepare students for what to expect on the job.
Nurse educators earn a median annual salary of $74,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job outlook is promising, as the BLS projects the employment of these professionals to grow by 13% between 2019 and 2029 — faster than the average for all careers (4%).
