Smooth Sailing MSN, RN

Smooth Sailing has 9 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg/Trauma/Nursing Education.

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1. Aspiring Educator

   Smooth Sailing replied to LeChien's topic in Educators

   I decided to pursue my MSN with a specialization in education and it was the best decision ever! I recently graduated in September 2020, and by November of last year I was hired for a clinical instructor position at a local community college. I reall...

2. Interview with College President

   Smooth Sailing posted a topic in Educators

   I have been selected to move forward for an interview with the president of the college for a FT nurse faculty position. I'm so nervous and don't want to mess this up. What can I expect in this final interview? What questions might be asked? Any help...

3. Should I go FT or stay PT in academia?

   Smooth Sailing replied to Smooth Sailing's topic in Educators

   Thanks for the advice! I can definitely relate to being comfortable and finding change hard. I am so hard on myself at times even though I know I can do it. I should find out soon if I'm selected for the position.

4. Should I go FT or stay PT in academia?

   Smooth Sailing replied to Smooth Sailing's topic in Educators

   I appreciate your response. The nursing faculty are great and teaching my specialty is definitely a pro. I'm just feeling nervous about a new transition or the possibility that a more experienced nurse educator gets the job over me. I intend on submi...

5. Clinical instructor interview

   Smooth Sailing replied to nursiee's topic in Job Hunt

   You might have already interviewed but for someone who may find this thread... I was recently interviewed for an adjunct clinical instructor and the questions asked were straightforward. I was asked what teaching methods I would utilize in the ...

6. Should I go FT or stay PT in academia?

   Smooth Sailing posted a topic in Educators

   Novice Nurse Educator with about 6 months of teaching experience in an adjunct clinical instructor role. I was recently informed that a FT faculty position has opened up at the community college and the director personally asked me to consider applyi...

7. Clinical Instructor in need of suggestions

   Smooth Sailing replied to Smooth Sailing's topic in Educators

   We had a PPH (postpartum hemorrhage) simulation scenario today and the students really enjoyed it. The role reversal scenario is a good idea and I'm sure they'd get a kick out of it! I found a ppt for online jeopardy but we'll probably do that on the...

8. Clinical Instructor in need of suggestions

   Smooth Sailing replied to Smooth Sailing's topic in Educators

   While I prefer group activities, COVID-19 has placed limitations on that. Several students worry about getting too close to one another. I'm searching for some online nurse games now. That may keep them engaged and they wouldn't need get to close to...

9. Clinical Instructor in need of suggestions

   Smooth Sailing posted a topic in Educators

   I'm a recent graduate and newly hired clinical instructor at a community college. Looking for advice or recommendations on group activities related to maternal nursing to help keep my students engaged and to help them use critical thinking. I have ar...