I m graduating with my BSN. Now what?

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1 I m graduating with my BSN. Now what? Exploring the role of the Master of Science in Nursing: education specialty. Beth Ellen Kalkman BSN, RNC-OB

2 Objectives: 1. Briefly discuss historical evolution of the nurse educator role. 2. Describe the focus of the nurse educator role. 3. Explore the nurse educator s scope of practice. 4. Discuss the competencies of the nurse educator. 5. Take a look at the practice environment of the nurse educator. 6. Determine the practice outcomes.

3 Historical evolution of Nursing education. Homefront Hospital-based programs Colleges and universities Early 1900 s: advanced degrees in nursing education. (American Nurses Association, 2010)

4 Today Nursing is seen as having the potential to solve the dilemma of providing quality, affordable healthcare in the United States. Institute of Medicine recommendations: By 2020, BSN prepared nurses account for 80% of workforce. Double the number of doctoral prepared nurses by (The future of nursing, 2010)

5 Focus of the Nurse Educator Role Definition: A registered nurse with advanced education, including advanced clinical training in a healthcare specialty. (Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow, 2011)

6 Nurse Educator Master of Science in Nursing Staff Development Continuing education Assessment of staff learning needs orientation Academic setting Community colleges Clinical sites Doctorate in Nursing Academic setting Universities colleges Research building the science of nursing education research, or how best to teach students. (The future of Nursing, 2010, p.194)

7 Nurse educator s scope of practice How application of nursing standards Who staff, students, or lay people What clinical expertise, theory, skills Why promotion of health When ongoing and adapting Where hospitals, colleges, universities

8 Competencies of the Nurse Educator 1. Facilitate learning 2. Facilitate learner development and socialization 3. Use assessment and evaluation strategies 4. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes 5. Function as a change agent and leader 6. Pursue continuous quality improvement in the nurse educator role 7. Engage in scholarship 8. Function within the education environment (National League for Nursing, 2005, p.13-14)

9 Traits of the nurse educator Excellent communication Critical thinking skills Expertise in their area of practice (OB, Medsurg., ER, etc.) Flexibility Creativity Passion for teaching.

10 Practice Settings Senior colleges and universities Junior or community colleges Hospital-based schools of nursing Technical colleges Hospitals Community health agencies Home care agencies Long-term care facilities Online-using distance learning technology (Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow, 2011)

11 Practice Outcomes of the Nurse Educator Role Promotion of health. Creation of a strong nursing workforce. Implementation of evidence-based practice. Engagement of nurses in life-long learning.

12 In Summary: Nurse educators are nurses trained at the master s or doctoral level. Nurse educators focus on the educational development of current and future nurses. Nurse educators have their own scope and standards of practice and in addition, must meet and then exceed the scope and standards of registered nurses. Nurse educators enjoy developing the skills of peers and have a desire to teach. Nurse educators practice in a variety of settings depending upon their area of expertise. Nurse educators measure their success in the on-going growth and development of the nursing profession.

13 Conclusion Teaching is not a natural byproduct of clinical expertise, but requires a skill set of its own...the desire to learn to teach, born of a love of both clinical nursing and teaching cannot be achieved alone. (Cangelosi, Crocker, &Sorrell, 2009, p.371)

14 References American Nurses Association. (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd, ). Silver Spring, MD: Nursebooks.org. Cangelosi, P. R., Crocker, S., & Sorrell, J. M. (2009). Expert to novice: Clinicians learning new roles as clinical nurse educators. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(6), Institute of Medicine. (2010). The future of nursing: leading change, advancing health (Report). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. National League for Nursing. (2005). The scope and practice for academic nurse educators. New York, NY: National League for Nursing. Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow. (2011, September 1). Nurse Educator. Retrieved from