Nurse Educators

Nurse Educators design, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing education and staff development programs, and manage educational resources.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Researches, plans, develops and implements nursing curriculum
  • Facilitates practical experience for general and specialist nurses
  • Evaluates ongoing and changing educational needs and monitors course outcomes
  • Participates in developing and implementing policies affecting nursing, nurse education and health

Key values of workers in Nurse Educators

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Nurse Educators

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.