How many graduate nursing credits are required before one can work as a Clinical Teaching Assistant?
A clinical teaching assistant assists qualified, experienced faculty with clinical learning experiences. The minimum requirements for clinical teaching assistants are: • current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas • a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing (NO graduate nursing credits required) • clinical expertise to function effectively and safely in the designated area of teaching The clinical teaching assistant works under the supervision of a Master’s or Doctorally prepared nursing faculty member in the clinical area ONLY.
