Allied Health Director-New Grad MSN

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Hello, everyone! I just graduated with my MSN-FNP and have stumbled upon the opportunity to become the director of the allied health department of my local community college. The department hosts an ADN, LPN, radiology tech, phlebotomy, CNA, and various emergency personnel programs. 

I do have an interest in higher education administration so the concern is not necessarily interest. My main 2 concerns are that I would be making a lot more taking a position as a FNP (for what it's worth-the job market in my area is terrible and I currently only have PRN employment as a NP), and that I don't have experience in nursing education. 

What are your thoughts? Would this be a good opportunity for a new grad FNP with an interest in college admin? 

Thank you!

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I've never worked in the role, but I think you're right to be concerned about the experience. I'm surprised they're not requiring teaching experience in allied health. I know a couple of people in similar roles; one was RT faculty for several years, and the other taught in an EMS program for a long time.

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Specializes in oncology.
On 5/27/2022 at 11:04 PM, The Good Nurse said:

I just graduated with my MSN-FNP and have stumbled upon the opportunity to become the director of the allied health department of my local community college. The department hosts an ADN, LPN, radiology tech, phlebotomy, CNA, and various emergency personnel programs. 

 Were you offered the position or just found out about the opportunity?  There will be a steep learning curve that you need to be aware of. Are the programs accredited? Will you know how to maintain the accreditation (writing reports, developing plans for program evaluation, budgeting, etc. for each program.) Also each program will have separate state licensure requirements and approval processes. 

Will you also be expected to teach and maintain contracts with clinical sites? Should you accept the job there are a lot of new job responsibilities to consider. 

 

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

I have my nursing administration degree and am board certified as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist with over 20 years of experience in management and acute care education.

Even so, I would be very hesitant about taking the position.

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Specializes in oncology.

Nurse Beth, 

I was not referring to you.. I was seeing the poster's name change.

BTW I think you would be excellent for the position. A level head, an in-depth knowledge of nursing education, students and adjustments to the hospital setting would get my Vote!

 

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.
londonflo said:

Nurse Beth, 

I was not referring to you.. I was seeing the poster's name change.

BTW I think you would be excellent for the position. A level head, an in-depth knowledge of nursing education, students and adjustments to the hospital setting would get my Vote!

You are kind and I love a challenge...but I would want more insider intel ?

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