nursing instructor shortages

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Hi! I am one of those nurses who have 40 years of experience and decided to finish my career as a practical nursing instructor. When I applied for the position, I was asked if I would work on my Masters. At this time, that is what I am doing. Right now, I am researching for a paper about the need for a masters in the practical nursing program. If there is a shortage of instructors, would it not be better to have bachelor prepared instructors with a coordinator with a masters. Then the more prepared instructors could be utilized in the RN programs and then they would be able to increase the enrollment. Looking forward to your opinions.

Darlene

Specializes in Endocrine, Ambulatory.

Sally--

Thanks for your post! I was pretty frustrated the day I wrote that! Thank you for preparing your students well. My goal is to get into the classroom as soon as I can find a position. That way, I will know what the students are getting. I love teaching! I started out as a patient educator doing diabetes education and the move into nursing education is as natural for me as the breeze. I will be interviewing for a full time position on Wed afternoon. Keep your fingers crossed for me, please?! :-)

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tgb 1966, OH thats OK I get frustrated as well. I hope you get the job. Make sure you post it so I know and I hope we can share teaching advice in the future. Sally

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