Luvmyscrubs82

Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. I do not have any experience as faculty, however usually the requirements are having a MSN/BSN and 3-5 years of non-teaching hospital experience. Several online programs seek instructors that have additional certifications in a specialty area or as an APRN . I have been a RN for over 11 years and have held a MSN/APRN for the past 3 years. I do not want to solely teach, but rather something to do in addition to working as a FNP. I am enrolled in a CNE program at UTA this upcoming fall. Most of my colleagues have said that certification is not necessary to teach in the capacity that I am seeking, being that I am only seeking to teach LVN or RN to BSN students.

Have any NPs tried branching out into working as an online nursing educator? I have tried applying for part time online nursing faculty positions, but have not received any call backs regarding my applications. I have worked successfully as a nurse practitioner for a few years, and have never had difficulty securing a NP position. I considering obtaining nurse educator certification in hopes that that will give me a better chance at breaking into this field. Thoughts?

I'm very interested in this. Can you please message me?