LVN teacher

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Jan 22, 2015

Cool! So meaning to say only few schools or places that LVNs can teach? I'm really interested in teaching but don't know how to start or where to start or what to do? Should I contact the BON?

1. Call some of the schools or programs where you'd like to teach and ask them what their minimum credentials for faculty are.

2. After you find out, then you start acquiring the education you must have-- RN seems like the minimum for most positions, with many requiring a BSN. Note that even if you find one that will accept an RN with a diploma or ASN does NOT mean that they wouldn't prefer to hire someone with the BSN or MN. They would.

I can't really tell, but I don't think you understand that there isn't a "teaching credential" that supersedes the requirements for higher NURSING education to teach in the nursing continuum, including HHA/CNA. If that's where you want to teach, an LVN license is not going to cut it (and two years of experience isn't probably going to be enough either).

If you want to teach something else, like the Scouting First Aid merit badge, or the like, you might be able to do that. But you won't get paid.

dishes, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2015

Check with local schools to see if they hire LVNs to teach CNAs. As a LVN, you may know what to teach CNAs but you may not know how to teach. You can learn how to teach, by completing a 'teaching adult learners certificate program' through an accredited college. A RN designation will not make a better teacher than a LVN who knows how to teach.

anewdawnLVN2015 · Jan 23, 2015

Hello nursefromcali, LVN I too, had LVN instructors when I took my NA course at ROP.

I believe if you wish to teach at the college level, you must be a RN, with additional credentials. My VN instructors from the junior college I attended, held BSNs, MSNs, and one instructor has her PhD.

But you my teach with your LVN licensure at ROP and the American Red Cross, just to list a few. I found the following job posting below on Indeed.com along with others. I hope this helps and good luck! :-)

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Teacher's Assistant (Nursing)

North-West College - Riverside, CA

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North-West College is part of a stable and growing system of nine campuses in California and Nevada. Which is a leader in Medical Career Training since 1966.

Our everyday mission is to train students in short term programs for gainful employment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Works with the clinical instructor to assist students at the clinical site or in the nursing skills lab. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of an instructor:

Helps to plan student activities in the skills lab and/or clinical settings.
Is instrumental in helping to identify individual and collective learning needs of assigned students.
Assists with the maintenance of records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades.
Helps to proctor written and practical examinations.
Participates in regularly scheduled conference sessions with team teacher.
Attends periodic faculty meetings as scheduled by the Director of Nursing Education.
Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.
Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.
Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in so doing serves as a professional role model for students.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated skills in facilitating and modeling a strong customer service orientation.
Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word and Outlook.
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Holds a current valid California license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Possess a diploma in nursing
SAT./SUN. DAY SHIFT 6:45 AM-3:00 PM

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JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 23, 2015

Hello nursefromcali, LVN :) - I too, had LVN instructors when I took my NA course at ROP.

I believe if you wish to teach at the college level, you must be a RN, with additional credentials. My VN instructors from the junior college I attended, held BSNs, MSNs, and one instructor has her PhD.
But you my teach with your LVN licensure at ROP and the American Red Cross, just to list a few. I found the following job posting below on Indeed.com along with others. I hope this helps and good luck! :-)
*************
Teacher's Assistant (Nursing)
North-West College - Riverside, CA
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[TD=class: snip]Become an Education Leader and join our team of dedicated Professionals.
North-West College is part of a stable and growing system of nine campuses in California and Nevada. Which is a leader in Medical Career Training since 1966.
Our everyday mission is to train students in short term programs for gainful employment.
POSITION SUMMARY
Works with the clinical instructor to assist students at the clinical site or in the nursing skills lab. Reports to the Director of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction and supervision of an instructor:
Helps to plan student activities in the skills lab and/or clinical settings.
Is instrumental in helping to identify individual and collective learning needs of assigned students.
Assists with the maintenance of records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades.
Helps to proctor written and practical examinations.
Participates in regularly scheduled conference sessions with team teacher.
Attends periodic faculty meetings as scheduled by the Director of Nursing Education.
Assists in promoting efficient and economic use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.
Contributes to the development of new and better ways for performing job functions.
Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in so doing serves as a professional role model for students.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrated skills in facilitating and modeling a strong customer service orientation.
Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word and Outlook.
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Holds a current valid California license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Possess a diploma in nursing
SAT./SUN. DAY SHIFT 6:45 AM-3:00 PM
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That job sounds like a instructional assistant or clinical assistant which makes sense.

I know that most state departments of education offer a credential in vocational or adult education. Usually a bachelor's degree in a related field is required. For apprenticeship instructors (electrical, construction trades, the requirements are different using documented experience instead of collegiate education and the credentialing classes are instructional methods and basic educational theory. MA education often falls under vocational education and not nursing. In some states anyone can teach a MA class just like "anyone" can teach CPR after taking/passing a train the instructor class

applewhitern, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2015

All of my instructors held advanced degrees. Just saying.

mom_e_bizcut, LPN · Feb 2, 2015

When I was in the practical nursing program one of the assistant instructors was an LPN 2-para professional.

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · Feb 3, 2015

I know some programs hire LPNLVN staff to teach in the various (medical assitant, medical billing, etc) programs. Call around and see what they tell you. For-profit institutions are your best bet.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 3, 2015

For-profit institutions are your best bet.

I agree. Schools such as Everest, American Career College, Concorde Career Institute, Fortis, Sanford Brown and Brown Mackie tend to be more carefree and less stringent when recruiting instructors for their various allied health professions programs.

To the OP: look into the schools that advertise on TV.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Feb 4, 2015

I agree. Schools such as Everest, American Career College, Concorde Career Institute, Fortis, Sanford Brown and Brown Mackie tend to be more carefree and less stringent when recruiting instructors for their various allied health professions programs.
To the OP: look into the schools that advertise on TV.

Kinda sounds like wherever the OP finds employment as an instructor, students ought to be wary of the very same school! :-/

Get2theChoppa · Feb 15, 2016

When I started out as a CNA in CA, my CNA instructor was an LVN. Would you consider teaching nurse assistant classes?

lindseylpn · Feb 16, 2016

My local Goodwill hires LPNs to teach CNA classes, maybe check into that.

dream'n, BSN, RN · Feb 16, 2016

Most nursing or medical assistant schools are looking for a Masters of Nursing Education for their instructors. Not saying that as a LPN you won't find a CNA or MA school that won't hire you, but the pickings will be quite slim.