The New Nurse Educator

This practical text guides novice nurse educators step-by-step through the process of becoming a confident nurse educator, and discusses how to transition from the service setting to the academic setting. It is the only text to comprehensively address not just the teaching and curriculum development [...]
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This practical text guides novice nurse educators step-by-step through the process of becoming a confident nurse educator, and discusses how to transition from the service setting to the academic setting. It is the only text to comprehensively address not just the teaching and curriculum development components of being an educator but also the many other skills and duties inherent in this role. Based on the author's personal journey from nursing practice to academe, the text covers ways in which to "test the waters" to see if the teaching role is right for you, educational preparation requirements, and how to utilize past nursing experiences in this new role. It discusses learning styles, curriculum development, legal issues, professional ethics, cultural diversity, and students with learning disabilities. Included are learning objectives and review questions in each chapter along with suggested assignments that are intended to assist the teacher and student in professional role development. Additionally, the text prepares students for the interview process and includes sample CVs, patient education hand-outs, course objectives, and additional resources. Key Features: Provides highly practical, step-by-step information on all components of being a nurse educator/faculty member Helps nurses transition from service role to educator/faculty role Written in a clear, easily accessible style Includes learning objectives and review questions in each chapter Provides samples of forms and documents for developing course content and sample CVs Includes reflections and advice from several nurse educators, nurse leaders, and a well known nursing theorist. Includes reflections from novice nurse educators