Offered a full-time gig...now what?

[ParkerBC,MSN,RN, PhD, RN]

How many educators continue to work the floor PRN or part-time while teaching? I know some teach clinical course which affords an opportunity to stay abreast upon skills. However, for those of you who do not work the floor, are there any concerns with losing skills? I have recently been offered a full-time instructor position. However, I continue to work week-end option. I was also accepted into a BSN to PhD program online, but declined the offer after further consideration. I plan to attend a local university to begin working towards my BSN to PhD (teach two undergraduate courses and my tuition is covered along with a monthly stipend).

My ultimate goal is to teach and conduct research. The other thing is I have been an RN for only a year now. I came out of orientation early, hit the ground running, and have received good reviews. I am happy to say that I don't know everything. But, I know where to look to find the answers. For the first time in my life, I feel stimulated. I enjoy having conversations with experts in my field. I have this continuous hunger for information and thoroughly enjoy having intellectual conversations with peers and students. I don't get that same satisfaction on the floor.

Should I continue working part-time/PRN or should I focus more on developing teaching strategies and planning great courses?

[JSBoston]

Why don't you keep a per diem position and see if you can work the required number of shifts (many times it's 2 weekend shifts/month or something like that)... if you can't find yourself able to do that then quit, but at least you won't have to apply for another job. It might be a good idea if it's where you work right now, so you're familiar with it.

[ParkerBC,MSN,RN, PhD, RN]

I like the suggestion, JSBoston. I suppose I will look into that when I go back in this week-end. Thanks for the suggestion.