Changing Career to Nursing..And want to teach

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I am in my 20s and I have a BBA in Business Mgmt & IT. I am going to apply for a RN program and my main career goal is to become a nursing educator.

I am wanting to teach at a community college or tech school. Can anyone give me some insight on what I need to do

Where I am located I think I may have a better chance of getting into a Associate RN program.

I think I will need a MSN to teach right? I looked at some schools websites and I see nursing faculty positions open. Why are there alot of these positions open?

THANKS ALL NURSES USERS FOR YOUR ADVICE

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Specializes in icu, neuro icu, nursing ed.

nurseguy, an MSN is required to enter the teaching field. you must then go on for a Doctorate to teach in an ADN or BSN professional nursing program. But first, you really need a good , sound grounding in clinical practice.

i would suggest that you begin working as a nursing assistant while going to nursing school -- and then work as an RN while working on your Master's. Get all the CLINICAL experience you can before you launch into teaching.

SHORTAGE of Faculty? there is a shortage of nurses in general -- so there is also a shortage of faculty. also, the average age of faculty is at or near retirement. there are other reasons, such as the sacrifices required of family-oriented nurses to complete the educational process. remember, a majority of our profession are mothers, single mothers, and wives.

GRANTS & LOAN FORGIVENESS, and many other incentives are available -- so PLEASE pursue (and persevere)!

I myself have been teaching in a school of nursing for 12 years -- this, following about 25 years of clinical practice. also, at least half of our faculty (including me) will be retiring within the next 10 years!

All the best in your future in nursing!

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Thank you for your help. I been trying to find a Nursing Asst course but I am unable to locate one in the area I live in.

I'm praying I will be able to get into a nursing program no later than 2007. (I wanan experience college life all over )

It looks like I may have to be in a school for a while. I already have a bachelors and half of a MBA finished. But it seems that I will have a better chance to get into a Associate RN progran rather than a BSN b/c of the competitive nature of these programs.

Is ther a way to look up any CNA programs

WAY TO GO FOR YOUR WONDERFUL TEACHING EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello, nurseguy 2005,

Have you checked your local Community Colleges? It might be helpful to me know what state you are located.

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Specializes in icu, neuro icu, nursing ed.

nurseguy, in our area nursing assistant (Certified Nursing Assistant = CNA) classes are held in nursing homes and at the vo-tech school. But there are many hospitals that will hire you in and provide training -- (and maybe even tuition assistance -- if they know you want to be an RN). even part-time weekends in the clinical setting would be of benefit.

sounds like you're well on your way to an MBA! that's GREAT! you may find an interest in nursing management. also, your BA / MBA will probably give you and edge in the admission process in many colleges/universities. your gender may also play a role in moving things forward b/c of the current emphasis upon "diversity" in nursing.

the 2 year ADN program will be a much quicker route to becoming an RN -- and that is ok b/c you can build upon your clinical experience as an RN. and return to a BSN program in the future.

one of the exciting things about nursing is that there are so many paths to choose. who knows? you may get your ADN and decide to go into nursing management for awhile with your MBA? or, you may choose a completely different path in nursing altogether. (but i hope that it is in nursing education).

best wishes in all that you do. and in your future in nursing.

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