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  1. Apr 25, '10 by
    Quote from nursie76
    I am currently finishing up my MSN. I live in PA and will be an advanced practice nurse (broad umbrella term) and a CNS once I take the certification exam. My specialty is Community Health. I am currently a part time clinical instructor of student LPN's and AD, RN students. I would be eligible for full time education position with the completion of my MSN.
    I do feel that the CNS track gives you a much broader range of employment possibilities than nurse educator track. However, as was pointed out by someone else, if you took some education courses (I took 2 as electives), you would be more than prepared for clinical nurse educator position.

    Good luck in whatever you choose!
    Hi!

    What are you planning on doing with your CNS in Community Health?
  2. Apr 28, '10 by
    Quote from nursie76
    I am currently finishing up my MSN. I live in PA and will be an advanced practice nurse (broad umbrella term) and a CNS once I take the certification exam. My specialty is Community Health. I am currently a part time clinical instructor of student LPN's and AD, RN students. I would be eligible for full time education position with the completion of my MSN.
    I do feel that the CNS track gives you a much broader range of employment possibilities than nurse educator track. However, as was pointed out by someone else, if you took some education courses (I took 2 as electives), you would be more than prepared for clinical nurse educator position.

    Good luck in whatever you choose!
    Hi, nursie76!

    Where did you go to complete your MSN/CNS in Community Health? Did you enjoy the program? What were the clinical experiences/hours like? How was the ANCC Public Health/Community Health CNS Certification Exam? What study materials did you use to prepare?

    Thanks!
  3. Jul 3, '10 by
    I agree going for the CNS with emphasis in education is the wisest choice. I am finishing a master's in nursing education and to my horror found halfway through a mere nurse educator is not considered an Advanced Practice Nurse. I felt like the proverbial red-headed stepchild. A CNS is an APN.
  4. Jul 6, '10 by
    I realize this is an old thread but I have a question that is a bit similar.

    I'm currently doing a master's in nursing education and will finish next spring. I'm not completely what is next: I feel the need for more education with a clinical focus, but I don't know quite what. I'm thinking of taking a one-semester online wound-ostomy-continence course because I am very interested and I have wondered if the DNP may be better for me since I do miss being in practice. Right now I am going to school full-time and it's kinda dry!

    I have considered a gero CNS track but want to be completely honest but not scare anyone. I have seen several hospital reorgranizaions and it seems that the CNSs are among the first folks laid off. Have I just been around weird settings or does this happen everywhere?

    This semester (summer session) I am taking all nurse ed courses. They're okay but a bit dry---not quite as much fun as theory or research classes (I'm doing my project on gero, so research was fun.) I think I'd like to do a bit of both----do you think a post-master's CNS program might be good for me?

    Thanks in advance for answers!
  5. Jan 23, '12 by
    Well now that I've graduated, I find teaching jobs that are FT/pay anywhere near a living wage are few and far between. I'm looking to network and have given up on getting a decent job in academia. Anyone have any leads in the private sector? I have an MSN, NE emphasis, will take the CNS certification exam soon and next year am thinking about taking the hospice and palliative care ANP exam. My area of expertise is OB.

    I'm teaching OB clinical right now but only making 6 to 10 thousand a term depending on the class load. Full time at this world renowned institution of learning is a splendid 54 K a year in one of the most expensive areas of the state.

    Any ideas? I have to find decent work soon!
  6. Jan 23, '12 by
    Quote from ans2680
    Where did you go to complete your MSN/CNS in Community Health? Did you enjoy the program? What were the clinical experiences/hours like? How was the ANCC Public Health/Community Health CNS Certification Exam? What study materials did you use to prepare?

    Jacksonville State University has an online MSN program in Community Health. Their program allows you to become ANCC certified.
  7. Admin
    Jan 24, '12 by
    Please be aware that the CNS in Public/Community health certification has been retired:

    Credential Awarded: PHCNS-BC This exam has been retired, but certifications can be renewed if professional development and practice hour requirements have been met. Testing is not an option for this certification renewal.

    Clinical Nurse Specialist in Public/Community Health - American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
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    Jan 24, '12 by
    Quote from TDub
    Well now that I've graduated, I find teaching jobs that are FT/pay anywhere near a living wage are few and far between. I'm looking to network and have given up on getting a decent job in academia. Anyone have any leads in the private sector? I have an MSN, NE emphasis, will take the CNS certification exam soon and next year am thinking about taking the hospice and palliative care ANP exam. My area of expertise is OB.

    I'm teaching OB clinical right now but only making 6 to 10 thousand a term depending on the class load. Full time at this world renowned institution of learning is a splendid 54 K a year in one of the most expensive areas of the state.

    Any ideas? I have to find decent work soon!
    I have given this advice before... "Look for jobs in Nursing Staff Development." Your educational background will be an asset, but the salary will be a lot higher. When people think of education, they think academia ... but there is a lot of education that goes on in hospitals. And those educators are paid competitive hospital salaries.
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