Theory and Research for Academic Nurse Educators: Application to Practice

Introduction viiAcknowledgments xi1 Academic Nursing Practice-Roles and Core Competencies 1Objectives 1Key Terms 1Introduction 1Roles of the Academic Nurse Educator 2Core Competencies of Academic Nurse Educators 4Integrating Educator Roles and Core Competencies 11Applications to Educational Practice 11Conclusion 13Summary 14Recommended Resources 15References 152 Facilitate Learning-Competency 1 17Objectives 17Key Terms 17Definition and Description of Competency 18Overview of Concepts 19Educational Theories and Perspectives 20Theory and Research Related to Learner Attributes 44Theory and Research Related to Teacher Attributes 68Theory and Research Related to Content 77Theory and Research Related to Teaching Strategies 84Theory and Research Related to the Learning Environment 94Conclusion 117Summary 118Recommended Resources 122References 1253 Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization-Competency 2 137Objectives 137Key Terms 137Definition and Description of Competency 137Theory and Research Related to Competency 138Theory and Research Related to Learner Attributes 149Theory and Research Related to Teacher Attributes 156Theory and Research Related to Content 161Theory and Research Related to Teaching Strategies 165Theory and Research Related to the Learning Environment 168Conclusion 169Summary 170Recommended Resources 172References 1734 Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies-Competency 3 177Objectives 177Key Terms 177Definition and Description of Competency 177Overview of Assessment and Evaluation 178Theory and Research Related to Competency 183Conclusion 225Summary 225Recommended Resources 229References 2315 Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluate Program Outcomes-Competency 4 235Objectives 235Key Terms 235Definition and Description of Competency 236Theory and Research Related to Competency 237Conclusion 267Summary 267Recommended Resources 270References 2706 Function as a Change Agent and Leader-Competency 5 275Objectives 275Key Terms 275Definition and Description of Competency 275Theory and Research Related to Competency 276Conclusion 308Summary 309Recommended Resources 311References 3127 Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role-Competency 6 317Objectives 317Key Terms 317Definition and Description of Competency 318Theory and Research Related to Competency 318Conclusion 343Summary 343Recommended Resources 345References 3468 Engage in Scholarships-Competency 7 349Objectives 349Key Terms 349Definition and Description of Competency 349Theory and Research Related to Competency 354Conclusion 368Summary 368Recommended Resources 369References 3729 Function Within the Educational Environment-Competency 8 375Objectives 375Key Terms 375Definition and Description of Competency 375Theory and Research Related to Competency 376Conclusion 389Summary 389Recommended Resources 390References 391Index 393

\ From The CriticsReviewer: Janice K. Warrington, MSNEd, RN(Delaware Technical & Community College)\ Description: This is a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts book on success in the classroom for nursing faculty, experienced or inexperienced, and for graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. \ Purpose: The book is designed to explore theoretical and research knowledge that is foundational for practice as an academic nurse educator. It is important in the rapidly changing healthcare environment for educators to be able to apply the concepts of theory and research as they relate to competency in nursing. This book describes the process by which nurses can use both in practice.\ Audience: It is written for nursing faculty and graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. The author teaches nurse educators at Missouri State University where she is the director of nurse educator graduate programs.\ Features: This book covers the roles and core competencies of academic nurse educators and discusses how to facilitate learner development, use effective assessment and evaluation strategies, participate effectively in curriculum design, and function in the education environment. The author discusses the importance of quality improvement as it applies to teaching and the incorporation of evidence-based practice.\ Assessment: As a new academic nurse educator, I look forward to adding this book to my library. It provides helpful strategies as well as good information for studying for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.\ \ \ \ \ From The CriticsReviewer: Janice K. Warrington, MSNEd, RN(Delaware Technical & Community College) \ Description: This is a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts book on success in the classroom for nursing faculty, experienced or inexperienced, and for graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. \ Purpose: The book is designed to explore theoretical and research knowledge that is foundational for practice as an academic nurse educator. It is important in the rapidly changing healthcare environment for educators to be able to apply the concepts of theory and research as they relate to competency in nursing. This book describes the process by which nurses can use both in practice.\ Audience: It is written for nursing faculty and graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. The author teaches nurse educators at Missouri State University where she is the director of nurse educator graduate programs.\ Features: This book covers the roles and core competencies of academic nurse educators and discusses how to facilitate learner development, use effective assessment and evaluation strategies, participate effectively in curriculum design, and function in the education environment. The author discusses the importance of quality improvement as it applies to teaching and the incorporation of evidence-based practice.\ Assessment: As a new academic nurse educator, I look forward to adding this book to my library. It provides helpful strategies as well as good information for studying for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.\ \ \ From The CriticsReviewer:Janice K. Warrington, MSNEd, RN(Delaware Technical & Community College)\ Description:This is a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts book on success in the classroom for nursing faculty, experienced or inexperienced, and for graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. \ Purpose:The book is designed to explore theoretical and research knowledge that is foundational for practice as an academic nurse educator. It is important in the rapidly changing healthcare environment for educators to be able to apply the concepts of theory and research as they relate to competency in nursing. This book describes the process by which nurses can use both in practice.\ Audience:It is written for nursing faculty and graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. The author teaches nurse educators at Missouri State University where she is the director of nurse educator graduate programs.\ Features:This book covers the roles and core competencies of academic nurse educators and discusses how to facilitate learner development, use effective assessment and evaluation strategies, participate effectively in curriculum design, and function in the education environment. The author discusses the importance of quality improvement as it applies to teaching and the incorporation of evidence-based practice.\ Assessment:As a new academic nurse educator, I look forward to adding this book to my library. It provides helpful strategies as well as good information for studying for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.\ \ \ \ \ From The CriticsReviewer: Janice K. Warrington, MSNEd, RN (Delaware Technical & Community College) \ Description: This is a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts book on success in the classroom for nursing faculty, experienced or inexperienced, and for graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. \ Purpose: The book is designed to explore theoretical and research knowledge that is foundational for practice as an academic nurse educator. It is important in the rapidly changing healthcare environment for educators to be able to apply the concepts of theory and research as they relate to competency in nursing. This book describes the process by which nurses can use both in practice.\ Audience: It is written for nursing faculty and graduate students enrolled in a nurse educator program. The author teaches nurse educators at Missouri State University where she is the director of nurse educator graduate programs.\ Features: This book covers the roles and core competencies of academic nurse educators and discusses how to facilitate learner development, use effective assessment and evaluation strategies, participate effectively in curriculum design, and function in the education environment. The author discusses the importance of quality improvement as it applies to teaching and the incorporation of evidence-based practice.\ Assessment: As a new academic nurse educator, I look forward to adding this book to my library. It provides helpful strategies as well as good information for studying for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.\ \