Nurse educator needing professionalism advice. Please help!

[JaxJax5423]

Background: I accepted my first job as a clinical adjunct instructor. I studied a book prior to starting on how to be a good instructor. I've read and dissected the syllabus. I've made daily spreadsheets I use for my notes and grades. I review lab material and the skills checklists prior to clinical. In other words, I really put a lot into this job and take it very seriously.

The course is taught WITH (50/50) another NEW instructor who is completely lost. Sweet lady and we get a long, but she heavily relies on me for EVERYTHING. We are a team, so I always offer help, but I truly go above and beyond for her to just take my (self taught) knowledge and ideas.

We are being reviewed this week by the director and the other instructor wants to get together to share ideas and be on the same page. She sounds genuine, like it's for the benefit of the students....BUT I'm scared to share my hard work and her get all the credit in her review! I know it's childish but I truly prepare for each clinical. She texts me all day during her day asking me what and how to do things.

How do I collaborate with her to benefit the students and be on the same page, but still keep my personal work and ideas ....well, my own? For example, I spent time refreshing myself on care plans. I spent 2 hours teaching the class how to do them...now she wants to get with me and have me teach her!? So...should I just hand her a book?? Is that not a team player?? As u all know I don't get paid for non contact hours....so I'd have to spend my free time teaching her how to do them.

Am I being unprofessional?

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

Well I wouldn't agree to meet with her for hours, especially if it is off the clock. Have her ask the director for help. If she won't do that, tell the director she is asking you for help. Offer to help, but ask to be paid for it. Don't answer her desperate texts, answer one text when you have a moment but don't feel obligated to be at her beck and call. In your meeting with your director have all the materials you have developed prepared in a binder or something, and show your boss what you have done. She/he will recognize the material if they see it also in your friends' presentation. Just say you have prepared these job aids, and shared them with her. You will get the credit and not look petty. It is about the students, but you can't backfill her lack of preparation or ability. Don't complain about her, but be honest and as tactful as possible if asked directly. Good luck.