Collaboration Cafe: Teaching in a Clinical Environment (graded) During Week Four, content centers on teaching and learning in the clinical environment and the impact of cultural humility. Strategies for effective teaching and learning in the clinical environment are essential for nursing education in both academic and professional development roles. Reflect upon learning from this week's lesson and respond to the following: Develop a short case scenario involving a nurse educator who is te...

Collaboration Cafe: Teaching in a Didactic Environment (graded) Our topic during Week Three focused on teaching and learning in the didactic environment. Whether you serve as an educator in a professional development role or in an academic role, the didactic environment is pivotal for learning. Reflect upon your learning from this week's lesson and respond to the following: Create a short case scenario involving a nurse educator who is teaching in a didactic environment as part of their ac...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for learners to: (a) articulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning, and (b) present the content in a formal and professional manner using power-point with voice over. Engaging in self-reflection is useful to facilitate awareness and professional growth. MSN-prepared nurse educators benefit from introspection to clarify the philosophical perspectives that serve as underpinnings for teaching and learning practices. Co...

As you start the Education Track, NR 535 is the first course to assist in your transition to the role and responsibilities of a nurse educator. As you begin this important course, it is useful to pause and consider your philosophy concerning teaching and learning as well as the roles of the educator and learner. Don't be fearful about developing one's philosophy. One way to explain the word philosophy is to see it as a search for general understanding. For the career of the nurse educator, this ...

Purpose The Self-reflection of NLN Core Competencies and NR 535 Course Outcomes is a two-part assignment that is completed during Weeks One and Eight of the course. During Week One, it provides the learner with the opportunity to compare current knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding nursing education to NLN Competencies. In addition, the learner can identify learning goals and actions that will assist in satisfactory achievement of course outcomes. During Week Eight, the repeated self-refl...

Collaboration Cafe: Role of the Nurse Educator (graded) During Week One, our lesson focused on the role of the nurse educator and related requirements for practice. Based upon this week's learning activities, readings, and Dr. Billings' webinar, respond to the following: Share your goals for future practice in either nursing professional development or academic nursing education. As you consider this future role, what supports and resources are necessary to position you for success? ...

Week 7: Alternative Writing Assignment for Week 6 Purpose  The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role.  Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are rele...

Introduction and Pre-brief Daniel "Danny" Rivera is an 8-year-old boy brought to the clinic by a family member for a cough. It is important for you to determine whether or not Danny is in distress, explore the underlying cause of his cough, and look for related symptoms in other body systems. Ask about a variety of psychosocial factors related to home life, such as second-hand smoke exposure. Be sure to observe non-verbal cues as Danny presents with intermittent coughing and visible breathing d...

Purpose  The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role.  Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a focused body system (CO 1) Differentiate normal ...

Introduction and Pre-brief Mrs. Esther Park is a 78-year-old woman who comes to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. She reports that the pain isn't severe, but that her daughter was concerned and brought her in. It is very important to determine whether or not the situation is an emergency and the underlying cause of Esther's discomfort. Be sure to inquire about a variety of psychosocial factors related to the GI system, including her diet, toilet habits, immunizations, recent travel, etc...