BikerRN

I have been an Adjunct Inst in EMS at a local comm college for 7 years. I have been a BSN for 2 years and would love to earn a tenured teaching position in the Nursing Dept. Many of the Nursing instructors have their NP in various specialties. However, there are some who have MBA, MS, etc. Would a NP be advisable to secure a tenured teaching position or just get a Master's to meet the general requirements? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Anyone know if having your Master's (I'm thinking FNP) along with the RN First Assist cert will enhance your chances of getting hired with select surgeons? I would think surgeons would have the NP do the pt education, pre-op evals and post-op evals too. Most of the websites regarding RNFA state you must have CNOR and 2 years of OR exp, but if you have your NP the CNOR and 2 years are waived. Anyone know for sure? Thanks.

Thanks to all who replied.

No offense taken. However, the conflicting info novice RN's receive on the units from "experienced" RN's tend to lead to questions such as this. As far as my academic instituion of choice...I am so tired of hearing RN's putting down the "other schools" (i.e. not theirs). As I and all of my classmates did very well on the NCLEX, I quess they prepared us to be granted the same license as all other RN's from the "other schools".

Thanks for your input! Makes sense to me. Maybe I'll see you out there---I am transferring from Navy Reserves to USAR. "Going Green"

Stupid question, but no one ever addressed this in nursing school... I have a BSN only. How do I document after signing my name?...would it be "RN, BSN" or just "BSN". Some "experienced" RN's have told me (in no uncertain terms) that "RN, BSN" must always be used. However, AAS-prepared RN's have stated that "RN, BSN" is used by them after they receive their 4-year degree. What's the proper way???