http://allnurses.com Nurse educators are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitate student learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. Recognizing their responsibility for helping students develop as nurses, Nurse Educators integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role by utilizing a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning. Nurse educators also formulate program outcomes, design curricula that reflect contemporary health care trends, prepare graduates to function effectively in the health care environment as well as create a preferred future for nursing education and nursing practice all the while staying knowledgeable about the educational environment within which they practice and recognize how political, institutional, social and economic forces impact their role. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/thesis-439715-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:55:08 GMT I am graduating in May with my Masters in Nursing Education. As I decide on a topic for my thesis I... I am graduating in May with my Masters in Nursing Education. As I decide on a topic for my thesis I would love some input from fellow nursing faculty. I have thought of something relating to testing and evaluation methods.
Thanks in advance! ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators ashleyjean3 http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/thesis-439715.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/can-you-help-439296-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:35:57 GMT I am going to shadow a nurse educator and I need to come up with 2 objectives for this experience. ... I am going to shadow a nurse educator and I need to come up with 2 objectives for this experience. The reason that I want to shadow her are:

To find out what it is like to prepare for clinicals.

To find out what it is like to prepare lectures for the classrrom

To find out how much work is put into grading papers while off the clock

To find out how many hours she really works every week

I am considering becoming a nurse educator and I want to know all the ins and outs of it. I am doing my research on the role of the educator and I can't believe what you guys make. That is very sad. I still want to become an educator, though, and if I do, I plan on joining the INA and ANA and make my voice heard.... NE's need more pay. My gosh, college is so expensice...and the hours you put in to get that MSN is incredible. And to get paid the same as a ADN. NOT RIGHT. NOT RIGHT.

Do any of you know of a legit website where I can find out more info about MSN educators and their role? can any of you help me formulate two objectives that I need to share with the educator that I am going to shadow. I want to knock her socks off, especially since she is a professor at my college. I have a hard time with wording the objectives. I have never done this, and I just need a little insight. The reasons that I want to shadow her are listed above, but how can I word those into objectives?? ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators raindrop http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/can-you-help-439296.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/online-teaching-439272-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:07:47 GMT Hello all, I am trying to find out information about online teaching! Does anybody work with an... Hello all,

I am trying to find out information about online teaching! Does anybody work with an online school? How is the pay? How many hours are glued to a computer screen?

Thanks,

Brandie ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators nursebrandie28 http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/online-teaching-439272.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/peri-care-439220-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:12:11 GMT I have a student that is protesting a test item from a recent exam. Basically, the question asked... I have a student that is protesting a test item from a recent exam. Basically, the question asked the student to select all parts of the body would be involved in performing "perineal care." The students got the question "correct" if they chose genitals, rectum, and buttocks. This particular student, however, is arguing that according to the book, the definition of perineal care does not include the buttocks. If my patient had been incontinent of stool, I would hope that the peri care would involve the buttocks.

Am I wrong to expect my students to think past the knowledge level of definitions? I don't think it was a difficult question and it was certainly not meant to trick anyone. Any thoughts? ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators PleasantlyConfusedRN http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/peri-care-439220.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/i-cant-believe-439217-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:52:09 GMT I am trying to figure out what to do with my life. I love teaching, so I have been thinking of... I am trying to figure out what to do with my life. I love teaching, so I have been thinking of getting a MSN in Ed as soon as I am done with my ADN to BSN program in a few months. I have 5 years of bedside nursing, and the one thing that I love about bedside nursing is being a preceptor and helping the students. But I am a very discouraged. It will cost me another 25k-ish in tuition to get my MSN, and I doubt if I will be able to work full-time during the entire 20 month program. So, when I estimate, it will cost me in total, around 38k to graduate from this program. I am OK with that because I want to teach. But, I am not happy with what educators make. Seriously. Nursing is probably the only profession where a higher education doesn't matter on the pay scale. In fact, it looks like a new grad with a ADN makes close to the same as a MSN in Ed. It is absolute nonsense. For this reason, I am thinking of getting out of nursing, and pursuing a MS in Speech Pathology. I can still teach as a SLP, make a differnece in lives, and get paid fairly for it. ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators raindrop http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/i-cant-believe-439217.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/job-security-job-439154-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:11:03 GMT So apparently there is a dire need for nurse educators...but from reading this forum it seems like... So apparently there is a dire need for nurse educators...but from reading this forum it seems like the jobs are difficult to come by and the job security is not there. I absolutly love teaching and this is where my :heartbeat is! I just want to make sure that before my hard earn money is spent on an MSN in nurse education I want to know that I can have strong career in nurse education. After I receive my MSN will I be able to find a full time instructor position? What is the typical salary?? I know it is not much but do you atleast make over $45,000? What is a 9 month vs. 12 month salary in nurse education? ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators caitiecait http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/job-security-job-439154.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/post-conference-games-438704-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:43:19 GMT Hello all, I was wondering if you all would share your ideas for any interactive games or... Hello all,

I was wondering if you all would share your ideas for any interactive games or interactive ideas for post-conference!! My specialty is psych/critical care, but any subject game would do!

Thank you,

Brandie ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators nursebrandie28 http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/post-conference-games-438704.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/teach-me-how-438520-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:25 GMT I have tried to do searches and have not come up with much. Teach me about the world of being a... I have tried to do searches and have not come up with much.
Teach me about the world of being a teacher, please. So there are 9 month and 12 month contracts, correct? How often do you get paid? Does it depend on the school?
I have worked as a clinical instructor and was paid hourly and was shocked at how low the pay was. I know I will be underpaid as a theory instructor also, so eventually when I interview for a fulltime teaching position, I want to be able to compare apples to apples and know how much of a paycut I will be taking when quitting my fulltime beside care job for teaching. When they interview, do they tell you a yearly wage?
Hope my question makes sense :)
Thanks ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators TooterIA http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/teach-me-how-438520.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/what-education-level-438448-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:46 GMT I was reading through some posts and saw that some of you said you worked as a clinical instructor... I was reading through some posts and saw that some of you said you worked as a clinical instructor while attending online school for your MSN. I thought you had to already have a MSN to be any type of instructor. Can someone fill me in? Is it different for community college vs. university? Thanks. ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/what-education-level-438448.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/whats-difference-between-438444-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:55:42 GMT I just started back to school in an online RN to MSN program. I am interested in nursing education,... I just started back to school in an online RN to MSN program. I am interested in nursing education, and chose the MSN in nursing education degree path. But I was wondering... what is the advantage to getting a MSN CNS in nursing education? I don't understand the difference. What jobs would I be qualified for with either? Thanks. ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/whats-difference-between-438444.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/goverment-grants-nurse-438437-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:24:39 GMT I am curious about goverment grants for nurse education. I have been hearing alot of information... I am curious about goverment grants for nurse education. I have been hearing alot of information about how there will be alot of money towards nurses whom want to get their MSN in nurse education. What website or where can I find information out regarding grants for school. ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators caitiecait http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/goverment-grants-nurse-438437.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/does-matter-nursing-438367-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:46:05 GMT As of right now I am looking at Walden University and Drexel University. Both offer MSN with a... As of right now I am looking at Walden University and Drexel University. Both offer MSN with a focus in nurse education. Both offer great education, (I have some friends in both programs and each of them like the programs,) each give you a practicum to do student teaching, and both are online and allow you to work full time and go to school. The only difference is the price tag that comes with each program. Walden costs $18,000 and that includes your books. You take one class every 8 weeks and the school mails your books to you. In 18 months you receive your MSN. To me this seems about as low stress as it can get in receiving your MSN. Drexel costs $30,000, and that does not include your books, you take 2 classes a quarter and it may take 2-3 years depending upon how many classes you take. I read over the curriculum very carefully and it sounds like a great curriculum but $30,000?! I am just curious if working in the nurse education field, if where you receive your MSN holds a heavy weight? Or is nurse education in such a high demand for nursing instructors that as long as you hold a MSN it does not matter where you graduated. I also know that it matters what you do as a nurse. I work in critical care and am currently studying to pass my CCRN exam. I am also apart of the safety comittee at the hospital and am taking many classes to spruce up my education level. I also precept on my unit and am beginning to do charge nurse.I try to stay involve so I will become a well rounded knowledgable educator. I guess I just want to make sure I receive the best education in grad school that will benefit me and my students after I graduate. ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators caitiecait http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/does-matter-nursing-438367.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/question-nurse-educators-437705-new.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:51:58 GMT Hi I am currently going to school online for my BSN,I have an interest in teaching eventually.I am... Hi I am currently going to school online for my BSN,I have an interest in teaching eventually.I am currently taking a communication class and I am researching the career of nursing instructors.This week I am supposed to find out about the technology used in this career,what type of computer programs used,are blogs,podcasts and vodcasts used in this career and are you encouraged to use social networking sites such as this? any info would be very helpful.thank you! ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators Ellen Ball http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/question-nurse-educators-437705.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/ad-nurse-applying-437702-new.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:41:50 GMT Greetings, I was hoping that I could get some information/suggestions. I am an Associate Degree... Greetings,
I was hoping that I could get some information/suggestions.
I am an Associate Degree prepared RN who has 11 years experience in Med/Surg, Labor and Delivery, and for the past 4 years ER experience. There was a job posting at my facility for Clinical Nurse Educator with the caveat that they would hire someone with less that a MSN or BSN if you would contract and continue your college education. A fellow nurse knew of the position and recommended me. I applied.
So, my questions are: what makes a good Clinical Nurse Eductor? What skill set should you have? What kinds of things should I consider in looking at this position? Are there particular personalities that should not go into Nurse Educator role? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your responces,
alwayslearnin ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators alwayslearnin http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/ad-nurse-applying-437702.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/how-secure-your-435726-new.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:00:01 GMT I had a question for NE out there in the academic setting. As an RN in the hospital we are a part... I had a question for NE out there in the academic setting. As an RN in the hospital we are a part of a union and have some job security, someone to back us/defend us. But from what I can tell as a NE in the academic setting, unless you are a tenure faculty, there is no real security. So say if you get one bad set of reviews from students are you ousted? ]]> Nursing Faculty - Nursing Educators goingback http://allnurses.com/nursing-faculty-nursing/how-secure-your-435726.html