Teaching & Research Nursing Career Resources

A teaching or research nurse assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. A teaching or research health nurse typically works in a hospital or laboratory or classroom setting.

A nurse educator is a registered nurse who has advanced education, including advanced clinical training in a health care specialty. Nurse educators serve in a variety of roles that range from adjunct (part-time) clinical faculty to dean of a college of nursing. Professional titles include Instructional or Administrative Nurse Faculty, Clinical Nurse Educator, Staff Development Officer and Continuing Education Specialist among others.

May advise patients, students or other healthcare professionals on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Teaching or Research nursing is practiced by nurses who have specialized formal, post-secondary education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.