Where do I go from here?

I love to precept, too! What does a staff development position entail? ? I thought about other routes besides academic, but I don't know what else is out there for MSN/ED!

you have great experience, I'm glad you found something that fit for you and a new challenging role!! thank you for your input 

On 1/19/2022 at 1:41 PM, yudenisr said:

Hi Yude, I have never made this transition, but recently created a list of really helpful career alternatives that might help. Check it out here https://www.findmyprofession.com/career-advice/alternative-jobs-for-nurses/ I hope that helps at least for brainstorming. 

I have 15 years of OR experience. I just graduated with my MSN ED. I have four interviews. 2 are educators for a hospital, one in the OR , another in ambulatory office. one is for a medical device clinical manger, and another for a manager of a dermatology dept. The MSN can open up a lot of opportunities for you. 

No offense is meant by this, but I see so many posts from people who aren't "100% happy" in their position or the service they work within. Also see a lot of nurses hankering after their 'dream' job. And the folks who want to 'advance' their positions up the ladder of their career.

 There's never any PERFECT job, facility, or work, so I doubt there are too many who can claim they are 100% satisfied. Some jobs have a built-in ceiling where there is no chance for advancement. It doesn't make them less necessary.

There are many jobs on the so-called 'lower' tier of personnel required to run a facility or service. If everyone wants to advance, where does that leave the supporting services? I guess I'm saying that ALL personnel are important regardless of their title, degree, position. Like, if you do not have a degree, that doesn't mean you don't contribute something important.

I remember when the changes favored were the ones that wanted all personnel to be all-RNs-all-the-time. Nuh-uh, not a good idea. One RN with 6 hats on, covering a lot of the tasks and chores usually taken care of by others, just means more responsibilities have a chance of falling through the cracks. 

I don't think everyone is suited for juggling numerous, important, crucially timely responsibilities on 12 hour shifts.  Someone said once, 'if everyone is supposed to become a college graduate, who will take care of the plumbing, building, repairs, cleaning, ordering and organizing supplies, etc.?" Those positions are not lavishly paid, but without them the rest of us will be helpless.

So, by all means, go for it, if you want to continue your education and rise as far as you want/can within your career/company/facility. Just don't expect it to solve all your concerns. 

Just my 2 cents.

I've been a nurse for over 20 years. I was an LPN then and RN. I've put my time in the "trenches". Nothing wrong with being a bedside nurse, we have all contributed. There comes a time when some might be ready for a change and a MSN can be an avenue for that. If that's what someone wants to do then we should all support each other.