I am curious of there are any nurse educators who have gone the non-traditional route--other than the BSN MSN. Is it possible to teach nursing students as a diploma RN with a BA and MA in other subjects? For example a BA in psychology, MA in management? OR??
I am close to a BA and wondering if it will open any doors for me. Guess I'm too lazy to pursue my BSN as my 20 some year old maths and sciences will not transfer.
I do enjoy furthering my education and would like to teach nursing students so any info or advice will be appreciated!
The minimum now for an assistant professorship at most university BSN programs is a masters in nursing and an earned
doctorate. The same for a lecturer position.
There are postions in schools for nursing lab coordinators which usually have less rigorous academic requirements in nursing.
If you do not have plans to do a doctorate degree, there is no hope of promotion without one. Oh, even if you get one...then you have to have publications, quality publications.
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Previous posts have given you sound advice.
The minimum now for an assistant professorship at most university BSN programs is a masters in nursing and an earned
doctorate. The same for a lecturer position.
There are postions in schools for nursing lab coordinators which usually have less rigorous academic requirements in nursing.
If you do not have plans to do a doctorate degree, there is no hope of promotion without one. Oh, even if you get one...then you have to have publications, quality publications.
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