The Nurse Educator on my unit is graduating with his NP in a year and a half and is leaving the hospital. I want to know what I can do in that time to increase my chances of being able to take his place when he leaves.
This is a rather new idea of mine because I only just found out that he is leaving. So I'm beginning my research journey here.
It is a burn unit in a level 1 trauma center/teaching hospital. It's a step down with ICU capabilities and all RNs are ICU competent. It's also important to note that my educator does not have his Masters, just a BSN. The burn unit is specialized and I assume he was accepted for the position due to being a skilled burn nurse for many years, trumping the masters degree requirement.
I have my BSN (and would like to skip the masters degree for now since it appears to not be required), and have been working on the unit for 2 years. Due to a mass exit, there are only two RNs with more burn experience than me, so even though I'm still rather new, I think I have good enough odds to get my hopes up and start aiming for this position.
I have my ACLS, ABLS (advanced burn life support), and currently in the process of getting my CCRN.
Is there anything else that I can do to really make my resume stand out and increase my chances of taking the unit educator job in 1.5 years?
Specializes in Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC.
I am looking for a similar position and am doing all of what people are saying here (including the master in nursing education) to get the job in a few years. Though , I’ve been a nurse for 10 years.
I’m doing CN3 , primary precepting , increasing my educational roll outs , on a committee , telling key people that I want to go into education, and will get a PCCN. I’m honestly not a super big overachiever usually but am just passionate about education. As nurse Sms said, I’m a super aggressive checker- offer for competencies too - (after I make sure they are competent of course .) I think the CNE job at my department may be a bit competitive though. It’s possible since the burn unit is so specific there won’t be as many people trying to get it.
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I am looking for a similar position and am doing all of what people are saying here (including the master in nursing education) to get the job in a few years. Though , I’ve been a nurse for 10 years.
I’m doing CN3 , primary precepting , increasing my educational roll outs , on a committee , telling key people that I want to go into education, and will get a PCCN. I’m honestly not a super big overachiever usually but am just passionate about education. As nurse Sms said, I’m a super aggressive checker- offer for competencies too - (after I make sure they are competent of course .) I think the CNE job at my department may be a bit competitive though. It’s possible since the burn unit is so specific there won’t be as many people trying to get it.