Nurse Educator Programs
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Nurse Educators are the key to the future success of the nursing field. It is no secret that our country suffers from a dire shortage of nurse educators, brought on by a number of factors, not least of which is the pay difference between Nurse Educators and most Advanced Practice Nurses, especially specialties like the CRNA. If your objective is not to maximize your paycheck, but instead to help shape the future of the nursing profession by teaching and guiding its next generation, you are in the right place.

There are a good number of Nurse Educator programs available. In case you want to do a more specific search (nursing schools by state, online programs, etc.), just use the search box in the upper right corner of this page.

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What Does A Nurse Educator Actually Do?

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the training and education of nurses, in a number of different settings (universities, hospitals, and others). You could have the opportunity to teach college freshmen in entry level programs, nurses returning to school for advanced degrees, or working nurses in a hospital/health care facility who are interested in expanding their skills.

The average salary of a Nurse Educator, in the $75,000 to $80,000 range (according to the AACN), is certainly a good living in most parts of the country, but not the kind of money that a Nurse Practitioner or CRNA might make. That aside, as a Nurse Educator you would be addressing one of the most pressing shortages in nursing, and can take advantage of a number of scholarships and loan forgiveness programs which were put into place to help address this shortage.

How Do I Become A Nurse Educator?

The first step in becoming a Nurse Educator is to pursue a Nurse Educator track as part of a nationally accredited Masters of Science in Nursing program. Nurse Educator programs are also offered in an online format more frequently than other specializations, so it may be a particularly attractive option for working nurses who don’t have the time for a campus based programs. As always, you should also make sure to check with the Board of Nursing in the state where you intend to practice, for any state specific requirements. For a more detailed analysis of the role, you also might want to read this description of the Nurse Educator role from www.nursesource.org.