work in related field or pursue master right after graduate from bachelor degree?

[julieteh85]

i m graduating this august with a bachelor degree in nursing from public university. i am very interested in pursuing a master degree is nursing education (as i enjoy teaching so much). my dream job is to teach nursing students in private college or public university. my country government is giving out 10k (study fee)to those who pursue master course this year.due to this, my parents strongly suggest me to take up the offer instead of working as a nurse in hospital. i am in great dilemma now..i know either way will lead me to my dream , the difference is just the matter of time. anyone outhere to give me some advice?

talking about working, i have already preapred my resume and cover letter but havent send to the institution for the post of nursing tutor. actually i have no idea what is it about as during my undergraduate years, my faculty just have clinical teachers (who teach students about the skills and procedures and accompany students to clinical field) and lecturers. Does a tutor need to go to clinical field? what is the difference between tutor, clinical instructor and educator in the field of nursing?anyone can explain to me? i need help!!!

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

I would suggest working in the field for a year at the minimum prior to pursuing a Masters.

In my area (US) they require a minimum of 5 years experience and a MSN or Phd to be an instructor-every area is different.

otessa

[julieteh85]

thank you so much otessa. u meantioned about working in the field..meaning working as a staff nurse or u suggest me to give nursing tutor post a try?

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

In my area the colleges and universities require clinical experience. Times vary.

Tutor: Short, 1:1 interaction to teach few, maybe even one, concept (like how to do algebra, but not necessarily how to do medication calculations)

Clinical Instructor: May only teach during clinical rotations, like in a hospital. Usually is employed by the school 1-2 days a week, and may work elsewhere as staff nurse.

Lecturer: Instructor who teaches only at the school. They sometimes do clinicals too, but usually do not have time

Educator: Nurse who teaches in a facility like a hospital, Nursing home, for an industry - lots of places.

I imagine the definitions vary across the country.

[bluesnurse]

I'm confused. You want to teach nursing without ever having practiced nursing? How is that even possible?

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

Classicdame-thank you for the definitions. I was unsure how to answer.

otessa

[RNperdiem, RN]

My hospital has tuition reimbursement. The hospital pays for a certain number of credit hours per semester for employees.

Working as a nurse is part of your education. Why not let the hospital pay for some classes too?

[julieteh85]

thanx to all the advice...i know my direction now.. :)