To become a nurse educator in the UK, you need to first train as a registered nurse. After that, you should register with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and secure employment as a nurse. It is important to gain experience in educating, training, or supervising others. Specializing your practice and maintaining contacts in the academic world will also be beneficial. Additionally, gaining research experience and achieving publication, as well as obtaining postgraduate qualifications, will help you in becoming a nurse educator.

A professional nurse educator in the UK develops and delivers strategies to support the educational needs of nurses and other multi-professional students. They ensure that best practice and evidence-based care is followed at all times. They may work in a university or college setting or a healthcare setting.

To be a nurse teacher in the UK, you would typically need a first degree in nursing or a related discipline for university positions. For teaching roles in further education, a minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification would be necessary, although having a nursing degree would be highly preferred.