Nurse academics
Nurse academics are primarily involved in teaching and researching the theory and practice of nursing. The teaching role may be undertaken in classroom or clinical settings, and may be for undergraduate or postgraduate students of nursing. The research role involves the development and implementation of research programs to advance our knowledge base for nursing, and to evaluate and improve nursing practice.
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What does an academic nurse do?
Nurse academics are normally employed in universities, but usually have close links with professional organisations and practice settings for teaching, research and professional practice.
What are the career options for an academic nurse?
Nurses would normally commence and advance in an academic career according to their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise in teaching and research.
Nurses may undertake part-time or casual employment as lecturers/tutors or clinical teachers.
Nurses who wish to pursue a research career may also gain employment as research assistants or research fellows.
How do I become an academic nurse?
Employment as an academic nurse normally requires an appropriate level of clinical experience, demonstrated ability to teach and research in the required academic programs as well as relevant postgraduate qualifications. Employment to more senior academic position requires doctoral level qualifications.
Where do I go for more information on academic nursing?
More information can be obtained from the schools of nursing at local universities.
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