Nurse Educators: Transforming Nurses, Transforming Healthcare
Nurse educators play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare by preparing and inspiring the next generation of nurses. If you have a passion for nursing and a desire to share your knowledge, a career as a nurse educator might be for you.
Becoming a Nurse Educator
Nurse Educator Career Path
We take the guesswork out of starting your nurse educator career with our step-by-step breakdown.
Step 1: Clinical or Academic Nurse Educator?
Find out more about clinical and academic nurse educators - what they do, where they work, and how they differ.
Step 2: Find a Nurse Educator Degree Program
Looking for an online or campus-based nurse educator program? Learn more about degree levels and find a school near you.
Step 3: Find Out How to Get Licensed & Certified
Did you know you have multiple certification options? Learn more in our nurse educator licensing and certification guide.
Step 4: Get a Job as a Nurse Educator
Learn more about the nurse educator jobs and craft an outstanding resume to land the job of your dreams.
Find Nursing Schools By State & City
Each state may have different requirements for becoming a Registered Nurse. To find out specific requirements, click on your state.
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- DE Delaware
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- GA Georgia
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- MT Montana
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- NH New Hampshire
- NJ New Jersey
- NM New Mexico
- NY New York
- NC North Carolina
- ND North Dakota
- OH Ohio
- OK Oklahoma
- OR Oregon
- PA Pennsylvania
- RI Rhode Island
- SC South Carolina
- SD South Dakota
- TN Tennessee
- TX Texas
- UT Utah
- VT Vermont
- VA Virginia
- WA Washington
- WV West Virginia
- WI Wisconsin
- WY Wyoming
Discover Online Nurse Educator Programs
From graduate programs like the MSN and Post-Master's Certificate to doctorate degrees such as the DNP, Ph.D., and Ed.D., there's an online nurse educator degree program to fit into your busy life.
