Training Plan for Nursing Instructor

The Hallmark University School of Nursing Nurse Educator Fellowship is a structured 12-week (480-hour) Department of Defense SkillBridge training program designed for transitioning service members with nursing experience who are interested in pursuing a career in higher education. Participants receive comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced nursing faculty while developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become successful nursing instructors.Throughout the fellowship, participants gain hands-on experience in classroom instruction, clinical education, simulation-based learning, laboratory instruction, curriculum development, student assessment, educational technology, academic advising, accreditation, and faculty leadership. The program follows a progressive learning model that transitions participants from observation to supervised teaching and culminates in an independent teaching practicum and capstone experience.Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion documenting 480 hours of supervised Nurse Educator Fellowship training and will be well prepared for consideration for future nursing faculty opportunities, subject to institutional hiring needs and qualifications.

The Nurse Educator Fellow participates in a comprehensive faculty development program designed to prepare experienced registered nurses for careers in academic nursing. Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, participants progressively develop instructional, clinical, leadership, and professional competencies necessary to serve as effective nursing educators.Primary training experiences include:Participate in a structured 12-week competency-based Nurse Educator Fellowship.Observe and assist experienced nursing faculty in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.Develop lesson plans, learning objectives, instructional materials, and classroom presentations.Deliver supervised classroom instruction using evidence-based teaching strategies.Facilitate active learning activities that promote clinical judgment and critical thinking.Assist with laboratory instruction and evaluate psychomotor skill performance.Participate in simulation planning, facilitation, pre-briefing, debriefing, and competency evaluation.Supervise nursing students during clinical learning experiences under faculty supervision.Develop and administer student assessments, examinations, grading rubrics, and remediation plans.Utilize educational technology, including Canvas, ATI, Microsoft Teams, and other instructional platforms.Participate in academic advising, mentoring, and student success initiatives.Observe and participate in curriculum planning, faculty meetings, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement processes.Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, clinical partners, and university staff.Complete reflective learning activities, professional development assignments, and competency evaluations.Develop a professional teaching portfolio and complete a capstone teaching demonstration.Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, effective communication, and leadership consistent with Hallmark University's mission and values.Preferred QualificationsActive Duty Service Member approved for participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure.Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred or currently pursuing.Recent clinical nursing experience.Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.Interest in nursing education, mentoring, and professional development.Ability to work collaboratively in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning environments.Training DetailsProgram Length: 12 Weeks (60 Training Days)Training Hours: 480 HoursSchedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Hallmark University School of Nursing – San Antonio, TexasTraining Type: In-person with supervised classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiencesMentorship: One-on-one faculty mentor assigned throughout the fellowship

This opportunity is available exclusively to transitioning Active Duty Service Members who have received approval from their chain of command to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. Applicants should be within their authorized SkillBridge participation window and must complete all required military and Hallmark University approval processes before beginning the fellowship.The Nurse Educator Fellowship is an unpaid, work-based training opportunity. Participating service members continue to receive their military pay and benefits during the approved SkillBridge period. Participation in or successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment with Hallmark University. Fellows may be considered for available nursing faculty positions upon completion based on institutional needs, minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and successful completion of the University’s standard hiring process.Applicants may be required to provide a current résumé, proof of an active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license, unofficial or official academic transcripts, command approval documentation, and any additional records required for clinical placement. Participation in clinical training activities may also require completion of a background check, drug screening, immunization verification, CPR certification, or other clinical-site requirements.Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. Hallmark University is an equal opportunity employer and training provider.

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