Saturday 15 July 2017

Demand for nurse educators is on the rise

With the nation's healthcare sector facing major nurse shortages, nurse educators – nurses who teach nurses – are in more demand than ever before.

As growing numbers of nurses gain university qualifications to join the workforce and practising nurses seek further study to advance their nursing career, nurse education is a burgeoning area of employment that shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the latest Australian Government employment outlook forecasts future growth for nurse educators is set to surge over the next five years.

Job advantages
Nurse educators assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing education and training. They also coordinate student placements and support, and use a range of innovative technological solutions, such as telehealth communications and online tools, to deliver learning.

While working in nurse education is a move away from direct patient care, nurse educators are crucial to shaping and strengthening the future of the nursing workforce. At the cornerstone of nurse learning, nurse educators have the power to guide and equip large numbers of nurses with the skills and expertise to achieve best practice in nursing – to improve patient outcomes.

For the full story see https://online.jcu.edu.au/blog/demand-for-nurse-educators-on-the-rise

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