Nurse educator position

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Hi everyone, my name is Moly and have been a nurse for 3 years. My first year and a half was med surg & med tele and my last 1 and a half has been in the OR. Shortly after starting in the OR I was offered a nurse coordinator position which I took and really enjoy. Now I have been recommened by my bosses to apply to the nurse educator position. I trully feel like I am not experienced enough but they insist its not about experience but personality. Other than that, I feel like I wouldn't be respected by nurses that have been there forever because of my lack of OR experience. The previous educator told me that she would support me in anything however this position would burn me out especially because I'm going back to school (online-part time for MSN). I told my bosses I did not want the position but they insist everytime they have a chance. The pay would be pretty much the same I am making now but I would get holidays and no call.

I guess I just need oponion and reassurance thay I am not crazy??

thanks!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Well, you don't sound crazy to me. If you don't want it and don't feel confident in taking it and you are content with where you are at this time, then there is no reason to make the switch.

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Agree. If you're happy, then don't switch.

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

Hmmmmmm... I disagree. Both experience and personality are very much needed. And I don't mean just experience in your area, but also with teaching. I would wait until after your MSN program. I doubled my teaching knowledge from my program, and I had a lot of teaching experience prior. You don't have to be the best expert in your area, but you need to have a depth of experience. You must understand the culture and experience of your "students, clients", whatever you want to call them. You are right that the old boys/girls network will doubt you. If you have the confidence and the knowledge to stand you up, you can win them over. Don't ever pretend that you "know more" than them. But if you present your material in an effective manner, chock full of effective adult learning theory techniques and appropriate approaches, they will appreciate your efforts. Good luck.

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