What is a Diabetes Nurse Educator?
A graduate of a campus or online BSN program who chooses to work as a diabetes nurse educator teaches patients with diabetes about medical and lifestyle factors that are essential to the proper management of the condition. In hospital settings, a diabetes nurse educator visits newly diagnosed diabetic patients to demonstrate how to operate a glucometer for measuring blood glucose levels. He or she may also teach patients how to administer insulin shots and take medications at the appropriate time in relation to meals. Diabetes nurse educators who have attended a campus or online BSN program often work in outpatient settings as well.
