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What is a vocational nursing instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average vocational nursing instructor salary is $74,598. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an nursing major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a vocational nursing instructor. Vocational nursing instructors with a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 159,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreVocational Nursing InstructorUS Average
Salary
5.8

Avg. Salary $74,598

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 11.28%

Black or African American 7.14%

Hispanic or Latino 10.18%

Unknown 4.93%

White 66.19%

Gender

female 83.48%

male 16.52%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.9

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Vocational nursing instructor career paths

Key steps to become a vocational nursing instructor

  1. Explore vocational nursing instructor education requirements

    Most common vocational nursing instructor degrees

    Bachelor's

    37.7 %

    Associate

    27.7 %

    Certificate

    11.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific vocational nursing instructor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Patients38.51%
    Direct Patient Care8.79%
    Course Objectives8.43%
    Vital Signs5.75%
    Clinical Facilities5.37%
  3. Complete relevant vocational nursing instructor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vocational nursing instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a vocational nursing instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vocational nursing instructor resumes.
  4. Research vocational nursing instructor duties and responsibilities

    • Spearhead successful initial ACEN accreditation for DNP program.
    • Instruct and mentore students on psych rotations in clinical settings utilizing extensive knowledge of psychology, pharmacology and medical-surgical assessment skills.
    • Educate participants on diabetes, including overview information, insulin pumps, and carbohydrate counting.
    • Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
  5. Prepare your vocational nursing instructor resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your vocational nursing instructor resume.

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  6. Apply for vocational nursing instructor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a vocational nursing instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average vocational nursing instructor salary

The average vocational nursing instructor salary in the United States is $74,598 per year or $36 per hour. Vocational nursing instructor salaries range between $43,000 and $128,000 per year.

Average vocational nursing instructor salary
$74,598 Yearly
$35.86 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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