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I would never go back for nursing education. I completed my MSN in nursing education7 years ago and the colleges only want to hire doctorate prepared nurses for full time nursing positions. I currently work in an ambulatory surgical unit and as a clinical instructor that I love. I just wish the college I went to would have been more up front about the job opportunities. I have applied at several colleges but no one wants an MSN in nursing education unless you want to work as a clinical teacher but there are no full time clinical nursing teaching positions you would have to work at several different colleges to make full time hours and then there are no benefits. I should have gone for NP because you can work as an NP and still teach.

I don't think it is worth getting an MSN in nursing education, me and my friend graduated last year and still are working on the floor as med surg nurses. The colleges only want to hire you if you have a PhD. You can work per diem as a clinical instructor but I don't think you will find any full time job as an educator unless you get your PhD. Go for your NP there is a lot more potential for jobs.