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
- Should we state that Dr. Vance is writing the mentoring chapter?
;Part I: Introduction to the World of Nursing Educator Roles
Chapter 1. Educator Roles and Responsibilities: Teaching, Service and Scholarship
Chapter 2. Is the World of Education 'Right' for you?: Opportunities to Test the Waters
Chapter 3. Role Preparation
Chapter 4. The Interview Process
Part II: The Teaching Role
Chapter 5. Identifying your Area of Expertise
Chapter 6. Teaching and Learning Theories.
Chapter 7. Learning Styles
Chapter 8. Course Development
Chapter 9 Technology and Course Management Systems
Chapter 11. Legal Issues for Nursing Faculty
Chapter 12. Curriculum and Student Advisement
Part III: The Faculty Role in the College/University Setting
Chapter 13. Rank, Tenure, and Promotion
Chapter 14. Collegiality and Service to the College
Chapter 15. The Mentoring Role
Part IV: The Scholar Role
Chapter 16. Writing for publications and Research
Chapter 17. Scholarly Activities
Part V: The Role of Advocate in Special Situations
Chapter 18. Cultural Diversity
Chapter 19. Students with Disabilities
Chapter 20. Reflective Journaling
Appendixes References
