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I'm a 2nd year PhD student. A nurse for 20+ years. I have lots of clinical and leadership experience. I keep hearing about the need for nurse faculty, but the barriers put in place my academic institutions are also a reason. I applied for roles that are 30% lower than my current salary. No experience, no job. Very disappointing. Anyone have ideas on getting that 1st teaching job?

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Specializes in Gerontology, Education.

As an MSN I also had hoped to become a nurse educator though I had no teaching experience. I found an LPN program that hired me with no teaching experience. I emphasized all the informal experiences I had - conducting in-services, mentoring/precepting, etc. Acquiring teaching experience in an LPN program can help you move up later.

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Thank you for your advice. I've resolved to finish the PhD and then look for an academic role. 

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Specializes in oncology.

What is your Master's degree in? 

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londonflo said:

What is your Master's degree in? 

I have a MSN and a Masters in Healthcare Administration 

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