What do you like most about being a nurse educator?

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I figured since it's always easy to point out the negatives about things (everything has a negative to it no matter what it is), example for nurse educators being pay as the primary factor, let's point out one positive thing that you like most about being a nurse educator, staff developer, unit educator, assistant professor, adjunct faculty, etc. And if you don't mind, please share what your role is called.

I'll start:

I am currently in school getting my MSNed, but I do know that I already enjoy when students come on our unit and the feeling of being able to give back and educate the next generation and seeing the look of excitement on their faces as you explain a disease process to them or rationale and they "get it."

My role: Currently a student in a RN-MSNed program and bedside nurse

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I am a MSN Ed and currently work part-time as a staff RN / preceptor in PICU, and part-time as an adjunct with an online school. I grade papers at home 15-20 hours/ week. I also conduct research as part of my hospital job.

I would LOVE to be in Professional Development- my dream job would be Outreach Educator for our children's hospital. My job in academia is OK, but I really thrive on meeting and teaching my fellow nurses. If I could get paid a decent, full-time salary for my research - Nerdvana!

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Awesome marycarney! You seem to be very active in your roles!

As far as your dream job goes, an Outreach Educator position sounds like something that is much needed in our communities all around for multiple areas! I'd go out on a limb to say that if it isn't available now then it will be in the very near future, you sound passionate and like you would be a great fit for that role! :up:

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I do staff development -- and also teach 1 class in a BSN completion program. I like seeing experienced nurses learn -- when the "light goes on" and they realize that they didn't know it all when they started my class. I actully taught them something valuable.

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Specializes in Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP.

Have been teaching for almost 7 months and I can truly say I love it. I am learning the basics all over again making me feel even stronger nurse. Most students are greatful, and less stress.

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Specializes in Occ. Hlth, Education, ICU, Med-Surg.

I get 2 months off in the Summer, 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week at Spring break, plus federal holidays :up:

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Specializes in Peds, education.

I've been working in a community college nursing program full time for 3 years. The best part by far is the time off (although I can't take it when I want to). I also enjoy knowing I will be off every weekend.

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

I am adjunct, part time. I love seeing them grow from the beginning when they don't know how to hold the stethoscope properly, to doing a head to toe with confidence.

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Specializes in nursing education.

I have been teaching for 8 years. I started out as an LVN instructor. Then I got my MSN in nursing ed and transferred to the ADN program. I love it. I love when the students "get it". I love when they tell me thanks because I helped them understand the concept. I have found my calling. I also make my theory classes interactive - not just straight lecture. It really makes a difference. My only real issue is with other faculty. They want to keep doing things the same- because " we gave always done it thus way". Drives me nuts! Lol. Stick with it! It's an awesome job!

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