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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
 
Description

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary - Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

O*NET code 25-1072.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $66,010 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is -.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$66,010
National Hourly-
Statewide Annual$46,734$60,507$67,393
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+ Regions
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Eastern Annual$43,325$59,511$67,603
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Northern Annual$47,182$57,511$62,676
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 410 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 40 percent and an estmated 570 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing faster than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 16 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico4105703.39%16
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque3003902.65%9
Farmington----
Las Cruces----
Santa Fe----
+ Regions
Central3003902.65%9
Eastern40501.92%1
Northern60802.51%2
Southwestern----

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary usually need Master's Degree.

Education LevelPercentage
Master's Degree50%
Doctoral Degree36%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.9%
Post-Doctoral Training3%
Bachelor's Degree2%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
+ Clovis Community College
Website:http://www.clovis.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Computer Career Center
Website:http://www.vistacollege.edu/campuses/las-cruces-nm/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing, Other
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Website:http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ Luna Community College Main Campus
Website:http://luna.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ Luna Community College, Mora
Website:http://luna.edu/mora/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ Luna Community College, Santa Rosa
Website:http://luna.edu/santa_rosa/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ Luna Community College, Springer
Website:http://luna.edu/springer/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ Mesalands Community College
Website:http://www.mesalands.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ National College of Midwifery, Inc
Website:http://www.midwiferycollege.org/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Bachelor's DegreeNurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
+ New Mexico Junior College
Website:http://nmjc.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Website:http://nmsua.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Pre-Nursing Studies (NEW)
+ New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
Website:http://cavern2.nmsu.edu/~nmsuc/nmsucmain/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ New Mexico State University- Albuquerque
Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU)
Website:http://www.nmsu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Master's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Doctor's DegreesNursing Science (MS, PhD)
+ NMSU - Dona Ana Community College
Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Northern New Mexico College
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Northern New Mexico College - El Rito
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup
Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM
Website:http://www.unm.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Master's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Post-Master's CertificatesNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Doctor's DegreesNursing Science (MS, PhD)
+ University of New Mexico Taos Education
Website:http://taos.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of Phoenix - Albuquerque
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/new-mexico-campus.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of Phoenix - Kirtland AFB Lea
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/kirtland-afb-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of Phoenix - Santa Fe
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-fe-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of Phoenix - Santa Teresa
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-teresa-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ University of Saint Francis
Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
+ Western New Mexico University
Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
Registered NurseNew Mexico Board of Nursing
6301 Indian School NE Suite 710,
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 584-8340
www.bon.state.nm.us/
201019,840

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

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Industires that Hire Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Educational Services99.7%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • CPR Instructor (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor)
  • Clinical Nursing Instructor
  • Clinical Nursing Professor
  • Dean
  • Faculty Member
  • Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Nurse Anesthesia Program Director
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse, Instructor
  • Nursing Department Chairperson
  • Nursing Instructor
  • Nursing Professor
  • Professor
  • Teacher, Nurse's Aides
  • Teacher, Nursing Assistants
  • Teacher, Practical Nursing
  • Teacher, Registered Nurse

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