Interview for educator position

Understanding of adult learning principles. Organized (there are a ton of records to keep track of and maintain). Tech-savvy to navigate new technology and learning platforms. Experience precepting / super-user role and the like) Indication that you are always learning- certification, participate in local critical care group, member of AACN.

At my last educator interview, I was given a scenario in which a manager requested staff receive training in infection control. I had to explain how I would handle it. I covered learning styles (auditory, hands-on, visual etc.), what I would ask the nurse manager about the knowledge deficits of the staff (bad survey? increase in nosocomial infections?), consider the education of the audience (RNs? CNAs? Housekeeping staff?). I would have to review policy & procedure, look at CDC guidelines, etc etc etc. I said that I would try to make the in-service fun (games?), and not just a boring lecture.

Great info so far. I was asked about educating across all the hospital shifts.

That is great! Because asking nights to come in on 2-3 hours sleep and learn something goes against biology. Flexing your schedule to meet their needs is crucial.

Well, yes and no. In my last job I flexed to meet the needs of night shift based on their complaining that nothing was done on their schedule. This resulted in me being there late at night with few to none of them showing up for class. I am no longer willing to do that and state so openly.

This happened to me too. Very frustrating.