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oncnursemsn

243 Posts

Specializes in Education and oncology.

I have a question for those who are going on for further education. I have an MSN and am looking for a doctoral program. I'm finding the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) more clinically oriented and the PhD more research. As I can't see myself devoting months/years to research- I'm more clinically oriented with hand-on onc patients my passion, I'm leaning toward the DNP. Anyone with experience or opinion? Any feedback would be appreciated!

Also, anyone going to school while teaching full or part time? Thanks!

SueG XRing94

2 Posts

Specializes in Emergency/Critical Care.

Hello Everyone,

Today I accepted a new position as the ER Nurse Educator, where I have worked for over 7 years. I am so excited, we are in such need of this position and I can't wait to start. I actually get to develop the program. I am lucky to have found this site and am looking forward to all the advice I can get. Thank you all. Susan

nursesail

80 Posts

Specializes in Med-surg, tele, hospice, rehab.

Hi! I am in my second year as adjunct at a local community college. I love it. I am working on my MSN generic so I can go in any direction in the future.:smilecoffeecup: Also, I love my coffee1

juliav

8 Posts

Specializes in Trauma ICU, Critical Care, Adult Health.

Hi,

Let me introduce myself:

I have been working in trauma ICU for about 8 years, adult and pediatric. Before that I worked in med-surg, ortho, tele, etc, with a brief stint in mother baby. I taught CNA's one semester in a clinical rotation. Previous to that I worked in a LTC facility as weekend night RN supervisor. I have been an LPN in LTC and in med-surg. I started out as a CNA for 8 years before all of the above!

I just completed a BSN in nursing (took 8 years) something about the # 8!!! and hope to start the MSN tract in education in spring of 09.

I am about to embark on a new journey. I will be doing clinical adjunct faculty at a community college for sem 1&2 ADN students in the fall. This will be a new experience for me. Any ideas or advice would be welcome for a new clinical educator. I am very excited and enthusiastic about this. I am brushing up on adult learning theories, Benner's stages, education theories etc, as well as clinical ideas and ice breakers. I have done precepting in the ICU with one student at a time, and this will be very different !!

Advice on running the clinical, dealing with difficult students would be welcome.

Thanks!

gramkram

5 Posts

Specializes in cardiac, OB, supervisor, instructor.

Hello,

I am new to the site. Been teaching in community college for 5 years, have an MSN with education track. Worked at the local hospital for 27 years fulltime, mostly night shift, cardiac, postpartum, administrative supervisor. Started as an adjunct clinical instructor, now am the facilitator for the Evening/Weekend nursing program. I teach nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, beginning med-surg and the LPN exit course, and I arrange the clinicals throughout the 2 years and hire teachers for the second year courses.

Looking for someone who has experience with a "just-in-time" type of clinical prep- right now our students spend hours and stay up into the wee hours doing prep for clinicals. They come in tired and do 2 back to back 12 hour shifts. I want to change it- heard Linda Caputi speak on the topic. Wonder how anybody feels about it? It will be a hard sell at my school!

Look forward to hearing from anyone!

Thanks!

opusx

2 Posts

Hello Fellow Educators!

I just completed my MS(N) in May 2008 and have been full-time faculty for a local community college's PN program for the past 3 years. I have th honor of now teaching in the program where I began my nursing career over 26 years ago! I have experience in long term care, med-surg, critical care and home health. I currently do both theory and clincal instruction for the PN student. I am interested in obtaining CNE certification, does anyone know of workshops/courses to prepare for this exam?

Thanks!

Horselover44

13 Posts

Specializes in PEDS ICU, ED, Management, Home Health.

I am starting my 2nd year of being a nursing educator in an ADN nursing program in west central IL. It is both challenging and rewarding, but that is the field of nursing. :twocents:

Horselover44

13 Posts

Specializes in PEDS ICU, ED, Management, Home Health.

in response to oncnursemsn:

i have a question for those who are going on for further education. i have an msn and am looking for a doctoral program. i'm finding the dnp (doctor of nursing practice) more clinically oriented and the phd more research. as i can't see myself devoting months/years to research- i'm more clinically oriented with hand-on onc patients my passion, i'm leaning toward the dnp. anyone with experience or opinion? any feedback would be appreciated!

also, anyone going to school while teaching full or part time? thanks!

i am looking into a dns or dnp program because like you i am more clinically based. i plan on attending school when i can find a program online that i think will work with my schedule. i am working fulltime as as an nursing educator and prn in a local hospital ed to keep skills updated. please let me know if you find a program, the few i am waiting on responses from are rush and univ of il-chicago and univ of kansas city-mo. thanks and good luck, julie

Meow's Mom

7 Posts

Specializes in ICU, Cath Lab, Instructor.

Hi,

This is my first sesmester as full time faculty in an ADN program at a community college. I have been working as a part-time clinical instructor for the program. My background is in ICU and cath lab. I have been the charge nurse in the cath lab for about 3 years. I plan to stay there PRN while teaching. I am working on my MSN in nursing education. I am very excited about new role. I enjoyed my role as clinical instructor but am thrilled to transition to the classroom as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, to all of the seasoned faculty out there, never forget how important of a role you play in the future of nursing!:up:

pojned

8 Posts

Specializes in ER, Med-Surg.

Hi everyone, this is my first post to allnurse.com. I have been an RN for 10 years and am currently enrolled in an MSN program for Nurse Educators. I will graduate this December :) My question is, what is the average starting salary for nurse educators in your areas - I am from Mississippi.

pojned

8 Posts

Specializes in ER, Med-Surg.
Hello Everyone,

I am so glad to have stumbled onto this site. I am completing a MSN/ED program in 28 days!!! I am quite nervous about entering the field of education. This seems to be a very resourceful site!!!! I am finishing a paper on clinical assessment instruments and this site has proven to be a great resource. I am looking forward to learning more from you more seasoned educators within this site:yeah:

I will be graduating with my MSN in Nursing Education December '08. I too am very excited to find this site and hope to learn from my colleagues. Good luck in your new career! Let us know how the new job goes - I will be interesed in hearing from a rookie educator like myself.

Specializes in L&D.

:nurse: I am a BSN nurse with 30+ years bedside experience in Labor & Delivery and ICU/CCU, who has started a second job teaching clinical rotation students for the first time. I was very unsure if I would be of value to them the first day I worked. Since then, I am becoming more comfortable in my new role. It is still hard to not just "do it myself", but it is great to see their faces when they succeed! We are midway through the first semester. I look forward to the students' critique at the end of the semester.

I certainly need all the help and hints I can get from you experienced folks!

I'm trying to get brave enough to go back for my MSN this winter...

petrified of statistics! :eek: hehehe

Haze

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