Working as a nursing school clinical instructor

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Has anyone ever done this? Do you like it? What's the pay like compared to hospital nursing?

I'm thinking about applying to my nursing school alma mater to be a part-time clinical instructor in my speciality (Maternity).

I like it when nursing students are on the floor - it's fun to teach them and I think I would like being an instructor.

I also teach childbirth education to expecting moms and dads which is a fairly new part-time job for me and I like that too.

I think I just get bored doing the same thing every day and after almost 2 years at my job, I'm seeking some variety.

In my ideal world I'd have 3 different part-time or per diem jobs as opposed to just 1 full-time job.

I love being a clinical instructor but it is way different from being a nurse. We are responsible for the behavior, safety and education of the students we have in our care. For the most part it is for-filling to see the great nurses you have had a part in creating but on the down side is the world in which we live there is a lot of bad behavior from attendance issues to disrespect towards the teacher that cause instructors to quit.

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Specializes in School Nurse, professor, OBGYN.

In Texas I get paid 38/hr as an adjunct professor. I am adjunct at three different colleges and absolutely love it! Ive done it 3.5 years. I love academia.

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I just got hired as clinical instructor for an LPN school. I am excited!!

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Specializes in med/surg, oncology, home health, icu.

I disagree. I teach practical nurses and every class is different. I love my job!

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I disagree. I teach practical nurses and every class is different. I love my job!

Glad to hear this.

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