MSN and happy where I am.

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I have just completed my MSN-Education focus.

People are surprised I'm not applying for a new position (teaching nursing in a college or university).

Already working in education in my current position in a healthcare system.

I'm happy where I am ! ( at least most days:))

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Specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.

Congratulations Otessa!!! Do what makes YOU happy-not others. Be blessed!!!:clpty:

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I am right there with you!!! My MSN was Critical Care with an Education focus - a couple of decades ago.

It is not uncommon for us (educators) to obtain advanced degrees and remain in our education roles... after all, we believe in our product and encourage others to continue their education so why wouldn't we do the same? At various times, I have had PhD nurses working for me as staff educators & they loved their roles also. I have never seen Academia as a career advancement.

I am also employed by a large health care provider - and LOVE my work. I have many colleagues in academia (academentia?) that have tried to recruit me to the 'dark side' LOL. I had to do an academic internship as part of my EdD program, but it did not suit me at all... too slow moving, heirarchical & rule-bound. I love the variety of service-based education. I love the variety of issues and situations we deal with. I love the opportunity to explore new education technology. AND - I continue to have a higher salery than I would have in academia.

It's going to get even more exciting as we move ahead with ARRA requirements & the changes mandated by Health Care Reform. Staff & physician education is going to be critical to any organization's successful transition.

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Congratulations Otessa!!! Do what makes YOU happy-not others. Be blessed!!!:clpty:

Thank you! sometimes I feel like I "should" want to apply for a different education position, KWIM?

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I am right there with you!!! My MSN was Critical Care with an Education focus - a couple of decades ago.

It is not uncommon for us (educators) to obtain advanced degrees and remain in our education roles... after all, we believe in our product and encourage others to continue their education so why wouldn't we do the same? At various times, I have had PhD nurses working for me as staff educators & they loved their roles also. I have never seen Academia as a career advancement.

I am also employed by a large health care provider - and LOVE my work. I have many colleagues in academia (academentia?) that have tried to recruit me to the 'dark side' LOL. I had to do an academic internship as part of my EdD program, but it did not suit me at all... too slow moving, heirarchical & rule-bound. I love the variety of service-based education. I love the variety of issues and situations we deal with. I love the opportunity to explore new education technology. AND - I continue to have a higher salery than I would have in academia.

It's going to get even more exciting as we move ahead with ARRA requirements & the changes mandated by Health Care Reform. Staff & physician education is going to be critical to any organization's successful transition.

Thank you for verifying that it is OK to stay where I am. I do update my CV/resume every 6 months to reflect what I am doing currently. It doesn't hurt to prepared is some other dream job would occur.:)

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Count me in. I have a PhD, but work in a hospital education department and am certified in Nursing Professional Development. While I do get an "academic itch" now and then I can scratch it by teaching an ocassional course for a local university. I find myself caught in between the worlds of practice and academia -- a position which is sometimes uncomfortable, but that probably suits me best.

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Count me in. I have a PhD, but work in a hospital education department and am certified in Nursing Professional Development. While I do get an "academic itch" now and then I can scratch it by teaching an ocassional course for a local university. I find myself caught in between the worlds of practice and academia -- a position which is sometimes uncomfortable, but that probably suits me best.

Plan to study this summer and take the NPD certification test sometime in 2011.

otessa

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.
Plan to study this summer and take the NPD certification test sometime in 2011.

otessa

I got my Master's in 1981 (not in education, but took a couple of nursing education as electives). My PhD (1997) was not focused on education. I studied for the NPD test for about a week -- just using the review book and the "Core Curriculum" book. Those 2 books combined with several years of "on the job experience" and an ocassional conference over the years was sufficient. The test was only moderately difficult.

Yes, do some studying. I would also recommend going to a review course. But there is no need to freek out over it -- especially if your MSN program included the content found in the review books and review course.

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