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This is exactly how it is at my college. There are more members of the ADN team and so they rotate lecturing. They also only have "class" like to days a week and then one or two days of clinical. It iv recently found out they make less than we do in PN as long as degree and years of experience match. Because of their contract.

Thank you this was extremely helpful! Where I work there isn't really a pay difference. But I will say MSN pays more than a masters for say an English instructor. The way ours is set up, MSN and Doctorate pay the most out of everybody. So that is a huge plus. The major difference between rn and pn pay here is the contract. In my pn it is 12 month contact and most rn is 9 or 10 month. So technically I will make more when I get my msn staying here in pn. I love teaching my pns but IV never taught rn. I was a lpn before rn and so I feel like I can relate to them. I have def heard that rn instructors have more off time for planning and etc. currently I only have one full day off but of course it varies. It is just me and my co worker teaching a pn class of 30. So we stay busy. On another note, I would be happy to hear any of your willing ideas for interactive lectures. I have been doing a lot of research on this and have many ideas but am always looking for more. I have only been teaching for two years so I am new at this. Thank you for your reply!

I have been looking into some tele triage. I am curious if these jobs are an all day or if you only do certain hours since most are at home? Just basically looking for a layout of the day. Thanks!

I am currently a PN instructor and obtaining my MSN in education. I love my job and the location, but have been considering moving up to RN. As a PN instructor I lecture mostly every day. It is just me and another partner. From what I have heard with RN there are multiple instructors and so you do not have to teach as often. My question is.. is teaching RN better? Is there a pay difference? Are you usually required to be at the facility if you do not have to lecture that day? Any info will help really. Also, I am considering teaching a class online once I get my MSN. Any tips on which college or which courses? Also, what is the pay for this? The amount of work this requires?

I am also looking into this career path. I am currently a RN and obtaining my bachelors. I have been researching and trying to find a school around where I live, Mississippi, but it might be that I have to do it online. I personally do not want to work with this career in the hospital setting, I would like to work in the field with law enforcement. I have no idea where to start. Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!

I am a new RN with about 5 months experience, 2 years as LPN. I have been thinking about travel nursing and would like any info or personal experience yall are willing to share. Iv been trying to research some and I get the basics of it but that's all. I want to know how it is, would it be something a new nurse can handle? Most agencies say 1 year experience but is that enough? I am currently working in a small hospital so I wouldn't say my experience is as good as I would need. Is the money worth it? How difficult is it going to different places and not knowing anyone? Is it a hassle to get started in the agency? which agencies would you prefer? I would love any help you can offer. Thanks!

I have only been working as an RN since June, but was a CLPN for two years before that. So not a whole lot of floor experience. I am currently taking the RN-BSN program right now. Honestly, there is not a whole lot of applied nursing knowledge needed for this program so far. I am only in the first semester, but as of right now it has been busy work. Writing EBP papers, critiques, group work, etc. I am working full time as well.

:) I am new too and I'm sure I will be bugging everyone on here. Im full of questions!! Thanks again for all your advise.

Wow. Thank you so much! That was very inspirational and helpful! Iv often wondered what field would I rather work with, but I guess I won't know until I truly have experience there. I can not wait to graduate and get out there and see truly how amazing this profession is! A quick question Ms. Faye. You mentioned that you are bridging into RN. Do you think it wise to go ahead and do that right after graduation or wait like you did? This is my fourth year in school and I am VERY burnt out. I worry about going right into it and not being serious enough because I am so burnt out from school. So, Iv been considering waiting.

I have had a lot of people tell me it's best to try to work in a hospital at first if you can. But here in north Mississippi there aren't a lot of hospitals hiring LPNs. But I am going to apply everywhere I possibly can in hopes that I find a job quick.

I have not graduated yet, but I have been trying to research job opportunities. I am trying to decide where would be the best place to work: clinic, nursing home, hospital, etc. Any advice is helpful!

Thanks for the reply! Very helpful!

How about Mississippi or surrounding states for LPN?