MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

[HOPEforRNs]

Hi! I have been a RN for almost 2 years and I recently got an amazing job opportunity. My previous BSN instructor recommended me for a departmental opening - a faculty position in the skills and simulation lab at a ranked BSN program. So far I love the job. I love teaching. It is the first time I have ever had fun at work. I am still floored that I got this position with only my BSN. I have recently been accepted to a MSN in Nursing Education program at Walden University. What I'm trying to figure out - is it worth it? I know I need a masters degree to teach my own classroom based class (a long term goal) but is that the best route to go? I would eventually like to get my DNP as teaching + direct patient care / clinical based research is something that interests me. Am I making the best decision going this route? Or am I better off waiting to do a NP Program to then get the DNP to teach at the masters level? Any thoughts on my best route would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[MF1679]

I'm currently in Capella's MSN in Education program now ! I guess Regions and type of facilities makes a difference with pay etc . But I know after Covid . Nurse Educators got a boost in pay. I'm in NYC so I know that definitely made a difference. As well as one's tenor as a Nurse . 

[londonflo]

DaniDragon said:

I was also shocked by the low pay clinical nurse professors receive, I would make about the same as I do now as a school nurse but have more responsibilities around clinical times and curriculum. 

This is true of all professions.... if you don't produce publications, a university presence,  significant cntributions to accrediation requirements. "oh but I want to teach" has a lot of requirements/actions with it.