Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) vs Nurse Educator. Differences and What Should You Pursue?

[@TiffanyRNnicunursetiff]

Hope this video was helpful! Which would you pick? CNS or educator? 🤗

[@ChickMangione92]

Oh my gosh! It's SO crazy you posted this today. Yesterday I began researching the CNS role a bit more and something about being in the research side of things is super interesting to me. I just did my first policy review for my clinical ladder and actually kind of enjoyed it! I'm still super new, I have only been in NICU for about 2 years. My plan is to take advance core and RNC-NIC this Fall and then begin looking at beginning a ADN to BSN program, so I have a while to think about it and if that's maybe where I want to go. Clinical Educator is also an interest of mine because I do enjoy teaching as well! So both roles are DEFINITELY on my radar for where I may be headed in 5 or so years! Thanks for posting this, Tiffany!

[@TiffanyRNnicunursetiff]

Rebecca Maxwell I am soo glad this video was helpful! Good luck on your journey 🤗

[@its_Sika]

@@TiffanyRNnicunursetiff so do Nurse Educators teach nursing students?. As a newly Graduated RN, If i want to teach Nursing students in the academic setting(not only at the skills lab but in subjects like anatomy, physiology, etc, what course or what MSN program should I go for?

[@aawrnnc]

I’m torn. I have been leaning more towards the Clinical Nurse Educator. However, I got accepted to the Clinical Nurse Specislist program last Friday. I am going to shadow a couple of Clinical Nurse Specialists one day this week and ask a bunch of questions to help me decide.

[@bailarinencantado]

Nice video Tiffany. Many people are confused about the CNS and educator role. CNS’s can choose how they practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse. So some are research focused, some are clinical focused, etc. As a CNS my priority is to improve patient outcomes through the three spheres of influence (patient & family, nurses and nursing practice, and the health system)

[@TiffanyRNnicunursetiff]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Crashley]

Hey Tiffany, FYI a CNS is an APRN and does require a masters degree. Their scope varies according to state. Some states they have full practice authority and others they do not.

[@trangnguyenvan8844]

Hi. Are you vietnamese? Can you let me know about clinical Nursing Education model. I want to setting up it in Vietnam

[@katiek2391]

I never knew a main component of being a CNS is research! Thanks for the video🧡

[@TiffanyRNnicunursetiff]

Yes I didn’t know that either until I did research on the differences 🤗

[@vaberbook4734]

I am a clinical nurse specialist - but today I am hating my job because here at this place CNS=education secretary and I the nurses were hating on me because a closet on the unit is messy and somehow that was my responsibility.

[@alextroy9202]

that's weird

[@gretel8528]

Is it easy to find a job as a CNS? Is there a higher demand

[@alybe2812]

Where do you read these researches?

[@honggao539]

Hi Tiffany, is it easy to find a job as a CNS?

[@aawrnnc]

Thank you for researching the differences and sharing this information with us! This has been very helpful.

[@KimMajesty_]

Have my msn In nursing education no money I use it for leadership

[@TheKagedd]

That’s upsetting. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m thinking of going for an education MSN.

[@KimMajesty_]

@@TheKagedd go for it! I just use my MSN in education in other specialties just not solely education so it works out

[@hellogoodbye3596]

what is your family background? are they educated? do they understand what you do? where are you right now? do you live with them or alone? should i live with them or alone for my career?