Certification requirements for teaching practical nursing
People who would like to teach nursing (endorsement 108) at a vocational-technical school in Connecticut must meet these work experience and education requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Three years of work experience as a nurse
- A letter from your current and/or previous employers verifying your experience in this career
- Valid RN license
- Six credits in teaching vocational and industrial education from a regionally accredited college or university
- At least 36 clock hours in special education studies, including understanding the growth and development of exceptional children (children who are handicapped, gifted, talented, or require special education) and methods for identifying, planning for, and working effectively with them in the regular classroom.