Salary

55K for a 12 month contract or 9 month contract?

Really depends on your geographic area and experience. In my state the vocational/technical schools pay differently than the colleges. And the community college pays differently than the 4-year schools.

In my area of the country, that is high if it is only a 9-month contract ... but about right if it is a 12-month contract.

It's hard to say, given the amount of variation by geographic area and type of school. I teach at the only academic university hospital in our state, and my salary is higher than those of the other private universities with 4-year nursing schools as well as the 2-year programs.

My suggestion is that you interview at multiple places to see what they offer you.

All I know, is that I am making less than i did at the bedside and working waaaaaay more hours for less pay.

Wow....if that's a 9-month contract that would be considered high (for starting) in my area.

Apparantly, I'm doing mission work; I am in Appalachia, after all. I have an MSN in nursing education and I'm a CNE teaching in an ADN program. I make 40 K (with benefits, of course) on a 9-month contract. I have >14 years teaching experience. I do love the flexibility of my job, and the time off (Christmas and summers)!

Where I am from a 9-month contract starts at 37,500/year in a BSN program for an MSN. Years of experience mean nothing.

Yup, BIG BUCKS

I do enjoy grading in my jammies and working on lectures on my weekends!!!! Those students that pass are such an boost!!

I teach at a 4 year university and with a MSN teaching undergraduate I make 40,500. I thought that was really low, however, for the actual time I teach, I make more per hour than bedside nursing with less headaches!! Plus summers and Christmas off!!

Brandie