taternurse

HI. I agree with all the responses above. I am staff development coordinator in the LTCF where I work and I love it. I was a staff nurse in LTC for 2 years and then was a CNA instructor for 5 until the position for staff development coordinator came open. I'm not sure if you're looking to work in a hospital or LTCF, but I have an Assoc. degree and feel I am just as adequately trained in my position as those with a BSN or Masters. I do all staff education, either by teaching it myself or scheduling outside speakers. I'm also the infection control nurse for the facility & I helped develop and continue to monitor the orientation of new nursing employees. I'm currently working on improving the preceptor/mentor program for our campus. If you love to teach, you're definitely going in the right direction! It is also important as the other members said to become respected by your fellow staff. Don't fall in to the gossip trap if that is a problem at your facility or be associated with certain "cliques" because then you have the staff that will feel they cannot come to you with their problems or concerns. I am told that is what happened to the previous "owner" of my SDC position and she just didn't feel she was effective in the role anymore. Good luck!!