Nurse Educators

[amixon22]

Does anyone have any suggestions on landing an online nurse educator job with no teaching experience. I graduated with my Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in nursing education this past January. All of the nurse educator jobs available require previous teaching experience. Doesn't really seem fair.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

Maybe you can start out with getting experience teaching at an oncampus college first.

[amixon22]

Thanks for your reply. Yes I am currently applying for on campus colleges as well. Unfortunately, in Mobile AL these colleges are requiring previous teaching experience and a doctorate degree. My question is how can I get experience if I'm never given a chance to teach. I am in the process of applying for DNP programs. However, I don't want to get another degree and still not get hired.

[Atl-Murse]

It's not fair that you were not hired for a job you are not qualified for ! I should go apply for a dermatologist job,med school is optional .

[Psychcns]

Teach anything to get started. CPR. CNA classes, LPN classes. It may be one class at a time to start. Sounds like you should figure out how to get teaching experience before getting your DNP. Best wishes.