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Nursing Instructor / Professor

Healthcare
Nursing Management and Training
Nursing Instructor / Professor

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

At a Glance

Nursing Instructor / Professor earns an average of $52,719/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Teaching, Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN).

Avg Annual Salary

$52,719/yr

Typical Education

Master's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

12

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$79,940/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+16.8%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

Nursing

5.0

Medical Surgical Nursing

4.9

Academic Advising

4.9

Nursing Practices

4.9

Home Health Care

4.9

Chronic Diseases

4.8

Academic Affairs

4.8

Adult Education

4.8

Clinical Experience

4.7

Nurse Education

4.7

Course Development

4.7

Curriculum Development

4.6

Student Learning Outcomes

4.6

Lesson Planning

4.6

Clinical Nursing

4.5

Disabilities

4.5

Psychiatry

4.5

Data Analysis

4.5

Cultural Diversity

4.4

Train The Trainer

4.4

Common Skills (7)

Teaching

5.0

Communication

4.9

Planning

4.8

Leadership

4.7

Microsoft Office

4.5

Advising

4.5

Certifications (3)

Registered Nurse (RN)

5.0

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

4.8

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

4.6

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