How much does a nursing school teacher make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, advanced degrees or nursing credentials, location, and whether someone works at a hospital, college, or technical school. Research or leadership duties and full-time versus part-time work can also affect earnings.

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.

What's a typical day like?

A nursing school teacher may explain medicines or mental health, then watch students practice skills in a lab or hospital and give feedback. They also prepare lessons, grade work, answer questions, and may do research or serve on committees.

In the U.S., earn a nursing bachelor’s degree and RN license, then gain clinical experience and usually a master’s degree; some universities expect a doctorate. Keep the RN license active, and check state and school rules because requirements differ.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out.

Some U.S. nursing teachers use a newborn mannequin that breathes, cries, and reacts to students’ care, letting them rehearse emergencies without putting a real baby at risk.