What all can you do with an MSN in Education?

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I'm currently in the MSN program for education. I've been wanting to teach clinical, but I keep hearing about the big paycut...something I don't like. I've been looking around online seeing what doors the MSN in education can open up. I've thought about unit educator, but what else is there? Can this MSN possibly open up coordinator or middle management positions, someone shed some light on what exactly I can do besides teach. I've been doing my research, and asking various people I work it. So I'll let you know what I find out, but figured I'd ask too.

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Specializes in OB.

I am almost finished with my MSN - Education Specialty. I am teaching part time at a community college and will be continuing to do that while also working PRN at 2 nearby hospitals.

I have not found any full time positions which utilize my MSN.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I am in charge of staff development at a hospital. Some nurses are clinical education specialists who work in a specific nursing unit but when education is needed, they are the resource person (scheduling preceptors with new hires, working with students, coordinating with staff developer, etc).

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Specializes in OB.

I have been employed as a clinical educator in a specialty area for the past 8 years. I am full time, salaried, and make less $ per hour than i do as a staff nurse (second position). However, i do not have a MSN. my facility strongly encourages a MSN for my position, but there is no increase in pay. i do plan to continue my education, but it is a personal goal. also, once i complete my msn, i plan to teach online for extra $.

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