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Century sounds about the same as most programs out there. It is extremely competetive. Whether they tell you or not, they all have criteria for deciding who gets in like grades and CNA. There are so many applicants they do not have to bother with the incomplete applications so if you do not turn in everything your application is not considered. This goes for most of the schools in MN. As far as counselors, be careful to talk to someone who knows nursing, or someone in the nursing department. There are so many special things to know about nursing, and a large turn over in academic counselors that it can be tough to get accurate information. Sometimes you can call the nursing program director directly and get your questions answered. Also, look for colleges that offer information sessions for their program, they will have nursing people there that can answer questions. Best of luck in your application, and turn in several to different schools. Be very complete in putting together your information packet, and keep asking questions until you get the answers! Also see: http://www.national.edu/Programs/Nursing/Pages/Programs.aspx

No, this is for a traditional BSN four year degree. 2 years of generals and 2 years of nursing and then you take the NCLEX-RN to get licensed. It's brand new, the very first class. they have an information session tomorrow (Monday). It is so new it is not on the website yet!

I see that National American University in Bloomington just started offering a BSN program. They are accepting applications January through June, hurry, all 24 spots are still open!

Not sure where you are from, but NAU just started a BSN program in Bloomington, MN. It is mostly on campus, a few online courses. They will start accepting apps in January, there are only 24 spots so hurry. Application deadline for nursing core is june.

"By the hour" is a confusing term in academia. If I take my annual salary and divide by a 40 hour week I make about $26.50 per hour. However, I rarely work only 40 hours if I count all the teaching, prep, committee work, community service and research that I do in a week.

I disagree that we should focus on the physical abilities/limitations in nursing or nursing education. Nursing is first and foremost knowledge work. As a person with some physical disability I would apply for the position you want to do (we desperately need educators) and ask for accomodations. Do not let employers discriminate, you have what matters most: nursing knowledge. At our college the science lab manager is in a wheelchair and he does very well at his job.

Nursing faculty are paid by the contact hour at our community college. Classroom teaching is 1 credit for 1 hour, lab instruction is 2 hours for 1 credit, and clinical teaching is 3 hours for 1 credit. We are assigned 20 contact hours per week that only includes direct time with students. Prep time, office hours (5 per week) and committee work is not included, but expected.

Nursing faculty positions will start to be posted in March for the next academic year. In MN a Masters degree in nursing is needed for a FT position at most colleges, some non-accredited technical schools only require a BSN. Check the websites of the colleges near you, they should start to post openings soon. Nationwide there is a nurse faculty shortage, although like the nursing shortage it is not evenly distributed. I am not sure what things are like in Iowa. Good luck!

Try this web link: https://www.capella.edu/default.aspx The courses were challenging but do-able. They are all online, anywhere, anytime. When I applied they gave me credit for 48 credits from my Masters program. also: http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/education/phd/postsecondary_adult_education.aspx

Hello, I am interested in teaching online as well. I have tried UOP, but they really want you to have a PhD. I do teach some online courses for the community college I am at, mainly because many of the long-time faculty do not want to do it. This may be a better opportunity because online universities are hard to get into without experience and a PhD. If you have not had formal training in developing and facilitating online courses, I highly recommend the online certificate program through Indian State University. It is a great addition to your resume as well. http://nursing.iupui.edu/LifelongLearning/default.asp?/LifelongLearning/CertificatePrograms/TeachInNsg/TeachInNursWebCert.htm

Congratulations on the decision to pursue a career in nursing education, we all know how needed you are. I have served on many search committees for nursing faculty, and have been through many interviews myself. In a techinical program, they may be interested in how well you can teach technical skills. Hopefully if a demonstration is required they let you know ahead of time. It is not uncommon to demonstrate something simple like teaching a skill such as BP taking or NG insertion. The committee will look at your ability to develop a lesson plan with specific measurable goals as well as your presentation. I have designed interview questions, and they are often very specific to the mission of the nursing program. Do your research about the school ahead of time to know their mission and philosophy so you can focus your answers. If the position is for clinical teaching, you may get questions such as how would you be fair when students present exceptions (like missing more than the allowed clinicals due to personal reasons, or concerns about safety in the patient care setting). Giving students feedback and fair evaluation is an important aspect of clinical teaching. If it is a lecture postion in a college, you may be asked about your experience as well as your education and nursing philosophy. I have additional resources if you are interested, it would help to know more about the position requirements. :welcome:

I have been teaching fulltime at a community college with my MSN for 6 years, and I have been working on my PhD in education for the last two years. I love the variety of teaching opportunities. Clinical teaching requires a great deal of energy, but has its own rewards. I am currently very interested in online teaching, and I have developed some online nursing courses at the college. I am really glad I am pursuing my PhD. I am already done with my coursework and starting my dissertation. Although my PhD is in education and not nursing, I feel it will serve me well. A PhD in nursing is like gold, however, and for those that have the opportunity it is the best way to go. I chose the education degree because it is accessible. It is the only way I could get a degree while working and raising a family. I am going through Capella University and I highly recommend it.

I have a provacative related question. One of the objectives of the CNE is: "Distinguish academic nursing education as a specialty area of practice and an advanced practice role within professional nursing." Currently, nursing does not recognize nursing education as advanced practice. Many state nurse practice acts do not include educators in their definition of advanced practice. Should we as educators lobby to change our nurse practice acts? I know NLN's position on this, but ANA is not discussing it. We do not want to divide nursing over this, but how can we raise nursing education to the value, recognition, and pay that we need to recruit/retain qualified, talented faculty??

I am a full-time ADN educator with a MSN in nursing education currently taking classes in a PhD program. Is anyone else out there submitting themselves to this kind of torture? How are you managing?

Many LPN programs hire BSNs for clinical and classroom. Also, the ADN programs that are not nationally accredited will hire BSN as well. It is really just the NLNAC accredited schools that must hire MSNs, unless your state bon has additional rules.