Possible future educator--need advice!

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Hi all,

I'm just seeking some advice from those more experienced than myself! I have been a RN for about two years, and I am about halfway through a part-time MSN-FNP program, although I have not started any clinical courses yet.

I am mostly interested in teaching as an instructor, rather than working in a full-time clinical capacity once I finish my degree.

So, I find myself asking whether I should switch to a MS in Nursing Education program to specifically focus on what I am interested in (hopefully many of my credits would transfer and it wouldn't be a huge loss)? Or continue with my FNP and all the clinical courses required, eventually obtain my DNP and teach with that? Either way, I hope to teach in some capacity, it's just a matter of deciding the most effective and efficient way to get to that point.

Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

If you don't want to be an NP, don't become one.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

I agree with Pixie, but to be honest, the FNP could be very useful to you in the case of an economic downturn or supplementary income. I have zero desire to work as a nurse practitioner but have still toyed around with the idea of getting a postgraduate certificate to become one. I like having open options.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, Psych.

Bumping for more advice! I love to teach/educate my patients and other nurses...but I'm hesitant to get a MSN in education because I don't want to lose opportunities.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics.

Some schools offer a post-grad nursing education certificate, if that path interests you.

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