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  1. Clinical educator (hospital) vs. Professor

    random_nurse12 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have been teaching FT for 3 years. I make a decent wage. My base (9 month salary) is 60K. Summer is an additional 20K, so I make 80K/year. Like most teachers, I am questioning whether the job...

  2. Wisdom for a future educator?

    random_nurse12 replied to Aitris's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have an MSN and I teach in a community college. I am also a Department Chair. We do not require a doctorate. I will however obtain a doctorate at some point. It will be either an EdD or DNP, it...

  3. New-ish Faculty

    random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I feel like I am very lucky when I read things here. I have taught the same two classes for 4 years. The faculty I work with do the same. However I have friends at other colleges who constantly get...

  4. PhD in nursing education vs NP

    random_nurse12 replied to wayemika's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think you have to consider many factors. Your personality, your age, who is funding the education, the job market where you live, etc. A PhD has a vastly different role than an NP. I make 85K as an...

  5. New-ish Faculty

    random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The first time you teach a class is the worst. My school tries to keep instructors in their same courses. Each instructor has 1-2 main courses they teach and they repeat this each semester or year...

  6. Is Capella University a good choice for masters in nursing education?

    random_nurse12 replied to LaborRN3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would not recommend a for-profit for anyone. Don't think of only the short-term. Think long-term. If you want to teach you may not be able to in certain institutions. If you pursue a doctorate...

  7. Experienced NPs

    random_nurse12 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Academia has its own stress, it's different stress, but really there are no stress free jobs. It's about what you are willing to deal with it and what fits your personality. Some people go into...

  8. Experienced NPs

    random_nurse12 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been a nurse for 16 years. I have an MSN, I am not an NP, and I teach FT. I still work in acute care. I would not say it in a group of nurse friends, but I am extremely cautious with seeing...

  9. Clinical without Instructor

    random_nurse12 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Every school is different. There are three ways I have seen clinicals handled. 1. Traditional. One instructor to 7-10 students. Students only do meds and skills with instructor. 2. Same as above,...

  10. interested in nurse educator

    random_nurse12 replied to RoseRyan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have absolutely considered being a hospital educator. I think both of the two previous posters repsonded when I asked about it in the summer. Full disclosure I make 85K as a professor in a LCOL...

  11. interested in nurse educator

    random_nurse12 replied to RoseRyan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach FT and have for about 4 years. I adjuncted for several years before that. Number one: do not go into teaching to make money. You will be very disappointed. Where I am at faculty start at...

  12. Lecturing in Nursing

    random_nurse12 replied to PG2018's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach and hire in a community college. I have also taught in BSN programs. The schools I have taught at prefer the FT faculty in lecture and the adjuncts in clinical. It is rare to see an adjunct...

  13. If you're burned out at the bedside...

    random_nurse12 replied to quazar's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have no desire to ever be a FT bedside nurse ever again. I do not dislike clinical with students though. They are different in my mind. It is difficult for me to explain....I like the...

  14. Review of nursing exams with students

    random_nurse12 replied to Educator1988's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Exams need to be reviewed. If you allow students to write things down I hope you are writing completely unique exams every semester. Which is very tough to do because you are not able to validate...

  15. Teaching distance learning

    random_nurse12 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have found it very difficult to find an online position. I would be happy with adjunct/part-time. There are so many people that want to teach online. WGU would be the number one place for a...

  16. DNP for professor

    random_nurse12 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a nursing professor. I have an MSN. I will eventually need a doctorate if I want to have mobility. I am not particularly interested in research and quite honestly do not know that I can commit...

  17. Clinical educator (hospital) vs. Professor

    random_nurse12 replied to random_nurse12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will be honest and say money is my primary concern because I am the main income for my family. I also should add I work 4 days a week as a professor. Flexible hours. Im having a difficult time...

  18. Students and Facebook

    random_nurse12 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    While I agree it is inappropriate, if there is not a policy against it, then there's nothing you can do. I will not friend students on FB until after they

  19. How is it to be an online educator?

    random_nurse12 replied to RNNMT's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Always research your local job market too. I make significantly more at a community college than I would at WGU. My benefits are also better. But that can be very regional. Also the work from home may...

  20. Recruiting Students for ADN program

    random_nurse12 replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I work in a 5 semester ASN program (so 2.5 years) in a community college. We do not have recruitment issues at all. More applicants than spots every time. The biggest draw is the affordability....

  21. DNP for professor

    random_nurse12 replied to random_nurse12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I recognize that DNP is just jumping through another hoop, quite honestly. I am looking at a state university in my state. My question now is timing. With a middle schooler and high schooler and I...

  22. Asked to Teach Clinical but Won't Train Me First

    random_nurse12 replied to heartsgal's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My first clinical teaching job, I literally got a tour of the unit and that was it. I had to hit the ground running. Where I am currently working, we have two different methods depending on the...

  23. MSN--overwhelmed with options

    random_nurse12 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a nursing professor and I am in a position in which I hire instructors and professors. I would recommend a respected university in your state. I will warn you that at least one large university...

  24. How is it to be an online educator?

    random_nurse12 replied to RNNMT's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is really difficult to find a FT online position that pays well. WGU comes to mind, and please someone correct me if I am wrong, they do not pay well and they do not hire PT. They also require...

  25. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

    random_nurse12 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but if you have an MSN in Education, it may be difficult to find a program to complete a DNP as a practitioner. The DNP should expand on your original...