Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1903
Nursing Education
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Nursing education focuses on preparing nurses through classroom teaching, clinical instruction, simulation, and competency assessment. The specialty supports professional development and maintains 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
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl)
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
- Instructional Design Foundations Course
Career Growth
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl)
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
- Master of Science in Nursing Education
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.