The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, values, and skills for becoming a professional nurse educator. The course explores the role of the nurse educator in academic, clinical, and community settings. Current trends in nursing education are examined, including the evolving role of technology, the influence of demographics, and educational policies that impact the learner, the teacher, and the learning environment. Students will analyze and address the expectede competencies of nurse educators throughout this course.
Prerequisites: BSN from an accredited program. Current professional nurse (RN) license. Co-requisites: NUR 501