suztaylor

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1. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

   suztaylor replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

   I've been a nurse for 20 years and I still love every minute of it. The great thing about being a nurse is that there are so many facets to it; if you find you don't like one area, there are hundreds of other areas to choose from. I've been at the ...

2. Continuing professional development opportunities for nursing staff

   suztaylor posted a topic in Educators

   We all know that continuing professional development (CPD) is a professional responsibility that all nurses need to partake in. As an educator, I frequently hear comments that the times of our classes don't fit with staffs' schedules, they won't dri...

3. degree and job outlook of staff development

   suztaylor replied to flowerpottop22's topic in Educators

   I feel that if you really have a passion to teach you will also want to be able to develop curriculum for courses that will be effective for the transfer of learning. To do that, you need a Master's in Nursing Education so at least you can get theor...

4. Do New Graduate Nurses Need a Formal Residency Program?

   suztaylor replied to JPCummings's topic in Career Support

   I'm so sorry that you had a bad experience with a nurse residency program but please know, there are some excellent programs out there. I hope that other nursing students reading your post and my reply, will take some great effort to research hospit...

5. What to do after a BSN?

   suztaylor replied to JJRN10's topic in ADN/BSN

   JJRN10, good for you that you want to continue learning. It will be something you will never regret. I agree with all the post responses you received to your inquiry. Good comments filled with lots of wisdom. I have many nurse friends who have pu...

6. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

   suztaylor replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School Programs

   I'm in my last year of a 3-year program at Walden for a Doctor of Education degree. I have enjoyed the entire experience so far. Now that I have less than a year to graduation, I've started on my dissertation and find the process very satisfying. ...

7. What are the qualities of a nurse educator?

   suztaylor replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Educators

   One more comment I would like to add is that every educator should have a current copy of the ANA's and ANPD's Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice. It is an excellent resource and thoroughly outlines 16 standards of wh...

8. What are the qualities of a nurse educator?

   suztaylor replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Educators

   HouTx, I whole-heartedly agree with you. You are so right when you stated, "Educators need to be 'educated' and competent in the discipline of education". Many nurse educators are focused on content expertise rather than teaching/learning expertise...