Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
2. 02Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
3. 03Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
4. 04Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
5. 05Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
6. 06Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
7. 07Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
8. 08Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
9. 09Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
10. 10Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
11. 11Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
12. 12Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading