Career switch, measured
From Registered Nurse to Nursing Instructor
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 82% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include RN license, BLS/CPR, ACLS, Patient care; the main skills to add are Curriculum development, Communication, Training and coaching, Problem solving.
82%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillRegistered NurseNursing Instructor
- RN license96%85%
- BLS/CPR57%65%
- ACLS25%30%
- Patient care56%28%
- Leadership29%38%
- Mental health14%30%
- Teaching15%63%
- Research12%30%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Nursing Instructor postings, rarely in Registered Nurse ones.
SkillRegistered NurseNursing Instructor
- Curriculum development–45%
- Communication9%28%
- Training and coaching6%18%
- Problem solving7%15%
Plan your move to Nursing Instructor
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