Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1903 Nursing Education
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Nursing education officers prepare nurses through classroom teaching, clinical instruction, simulation, and competency assessment. They support professional development and maintain standards for safe patient care.
Core Skills
- nursing curriculum development
- clinical instruction
- learner assessment
- simulation based training
- staff preceptorship
- competency validation
- evidence based practice
- healthcare education program management
- educational documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
Career Growth
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Also Common
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
- Training and Development Managers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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