random_nurse12

random_nurse12 has 16 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Wisdom for a future educator?

   random_nurse12 replied to Aitris's topic in Educators

   I have an MSN and I teach in a community college. I am also a Department Chair. We do not require a doctorate. I will however obtain a doctorate at some point. It will be either an EdD or DNP, it will not be a PhD. I would encourage you to look a...

2. New-ish Faculty

   random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Educators

   I feel like I am very lucky when I read things here. I have taught the same two classes for 4 years. The faculty I work with do the same. However I have friends at other colleges who constantly get moved around. I would not be happy that way at a...

3. PhD in nursing education vs NP

   random_nurse12 replied to wayemika's topic in Educators

   I think you have to consider many factors. Your personality, your age, who is funding the education, the job market where you live, etc. A PhD has a vastly different role than an NP. I make 85K as an educator, but I work 12 months a year. I have ex...

4. New-ish Faculty

   random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Educators

   The first time you teach a class is the worst. My school tries to keep instructors in their same courses. Each instructor has 1-2 main courses they teach and they repeat this each semester or year (some of our courses only run once a year). Clinica...

5. Is Capella University a good choice for masters in nursing education?

   random_nurse12 replied to LaborRN3's topic in Educators

   I would not recommend a for-profit for anyone. Don't think of only the short-term. Think long-term. If you want to teach you may not be able to in certain institutions. If you pursue a doctorate you may be locking yourself into attending another ...

6. Experienced NPs

   random_nurse12 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   Academia has its own stress, it's different stress, but really there are no stress free jobs. It's about what you are willing to deal with it and what fits your personality. Some people go into teaching thinking it will be one thing and it is quite...

7. Experienced NPs

   random_nurse12 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   I have been a nurse for 16 years. I have an MSN, I am not an NP, and I teach FT. I still work in acute care. I would not say it in a group of nurse friends, but I am extremely cautious with seeing an NP. I know far too many that were barely compet...

8. Clinical without Instructor

   random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Educators

   Every school is different. There are three ways I have seen clinicals handled. 1. Traditional. One instructor to 7-10 students. Students only do meds and skills with instructor. 2. Same as above, except students are allowed to be under RN supervisi...

9. interested in nurse educator

   random_nurse12 replied to RoseRyan's topic in Educators

   I have absolutely considered being a hospital educator. I think both of the two previous posters repsonded when I asked about it in the summer. Full disclosure I make 85K as a professor in a LCOL area. From my research I would initially take about a...

10. interested in nurse educator

    random_nurse12 replied to RoseRyan's topic in Educators

    I teach FT and have for about 4 years. I adjuncted for several years before that. Number one: do not go into teaching to make money. You will be very disappointed. Where I am at faculty start at about 55K for 9 months of work. Summers are optiona...

11. Lecturing in Nursing

    random_nurse12 replied to PG2018's topic in Educators

    I teach and hire in a community college. I have also taught in BSN programs. The schools I have taught at prefer the FT faculty in lecture and the adjuncts in clinical. It is rare to see an adjunct in lecture. This is obviously very location depen...

12. If you're burned out at the bedside...

    random_nurse12 replied to quazar's topic in Educators

    I have no desire to ever be a FT bedside nurse ever again. I do not dislike clinical with students though. They are different in my mind. It is difficult for me to explain....I like the relationship between instructor and student at the bedside.

13. Review of nursing exams with students

    random_nurse12 replied to Educator1988's topic in Educators

    Exams need to be reviewed. If you allow students to write things down I hope you are writing completely unique exams every semester. Which is very tough to do because you are not able to validate your questions. I personally review every exam. Ther...

14. Teaching distance learning

    random_nurse12 replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in Educators

    I have found it very difficult to find an online position. I would be happy with adjunct/part-time. There are so many people that want to teach online. WGU would be the number one place for a position that is entirely online. My understanding is ...

15. Clinical educator (hospital) vs. Professor

    random_nurse12 replied to random_nurse12's topic in Educators

    I will be honest and say money is my primary concern because I am the main income for my family. I also should add I work 4 days a week as a professor. Flexible hours. Im having a difficult time nailing down what hospital educators make. I'm seeing...