Nursing Educator Courses

This course provides the theoretical foundation and practical application of educational concepts for teaching. Students will be introduced to learning theories, evidence-based instructional methods, and evaluation strategies to enhance learning outcomes of diverse learners in the classroom and clinical settings. The unique learning needs of traditional and non-traditional students, learning styles, generational differences, and diversity will be addressed within the context of course design. Students will be introduced to the role of the nurse educator as change agent, leader, and scholar. Expectations of the faculty role, which include teaching, scholarship, and service will also be addressed.

This course introduces students to best practices for teaching online from course development and evaluation to application of principles of interface design. Learning theories, cognitive science, and strategies to promote student persistence will be applied to online/blended teaching methods to motivate and support diverse learners. Students will be introduced to a learning management system from the educator perspective and participate in online course management activities. Technology to support various learning styles in the online environment will also be addressed.

This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations, essential components, and accreditation standards for curriculum development at the program level. The role of outcome competencies is addressed as they apply to the development and evaluation of an educational program to meet society's diverse healthcare needs. Models of systematic program evaluation that incorporates accreditation or other outcome standards will be analyzed. Prerequisite: Instructional Processes.

This elective course will provide students with the opportunity to work with a faculty member in order to explore the role of educator. Students will identify their learning needs and specific activities will be designed with the faculty mentor.

1. Licensure: Documentation of valid licensure/certificate or other documentation of unencumbered practice in the country of residence
2. Education
   • A master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a major emphasis in nursing education or
   • A master's or doctoral degree in nursing plus a post-master's certificate in nursing education, or
   • A master's or doctoral degree in nursing and nine or more credit hours of graduate-level education courses*

* Examples of acceptable courses include: Curriculum Development and Evaluation; Instructional Design; Principles of Adult Learning; Assessment/Measurement & Evaluation; Principles of Teaching and Learning, Instructional Technology

Note: Graduate-level research or statistics courses do not count toward this requirement.

1. Licensure: Documentation of valid licensure/certificate or other documentation of unencumbered practice in the country of residence
2. Education: A master's or doctoral degree in nursing (with a major emphasis in a role other than nursing education)
3. Experience: Two years or more employment in a nursing program in an academic institution within the past five years