How to make the transition from nurse to lecturer
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How to make the transition from nurse to lecturer

Paul John Alegado Senior lecturer in adult nursing, University of Worcester

Becoming a nurse lecturer is a significant career change. Find out about the skills and support you will need

As a registered nurse and educator with 14 years’ experience, I recently made the transition from the NHS to academia. Making the change from clinical educator to nursing lecturer was a significant shift; although I had teaching experience and transferable skills from the clinical role, it did not fully prepare me for the challenges of teaching in an academic setting.

Nursing Management. 31, 3, 12-13. doi: 10.7748/nm.31.3.12.s5

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