Career switch, measured
From Instructional Designer to Nursing Instructor
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 35% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Curriculum development, Teaching, Research, Leadership; the main skills to add are RN license, BLS/CPR, Mental health, ACLS.
35%
skill overlap
40
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillInstructional DesignerNursing Instructor
- Curriculum development41%45%
- Teaching32%63%
- Research17%30%
- Leadership23%38%
- Training and coaching43%18%
- Communication16%28%
- Problem solving10%15%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Nursing Instructor postings, rarely in Instructional Designer ones.
SkillInstructional DesignerNursing Instructor
- RN license–85%
- BLS/CPR–65%
- Mental health–30%
- ACLS–30%
- Patient care–28%
- Regulatory compliance–20%
Plan your move to Nursing Instructor
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