Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching

Incivility in undergraduate nursing education is a complex, multifaceted issue. Student-to-faculty incivility can be characterized by behaviors that negatively impact the faculty's ability to perform and enjoy their job. This podcast with Rebecca Weaver (and article ) discuss the need for targeted interventions and institutional strategies to address incivility in the academic setting.

The authors developed a guided writing method for an undergraduate nursing course by incorporating 3 active learning strategies: in-class writing workshops, guided worksheets, and real-time collaboration using peer-review teams. By providing students with dedicated time for in-class writing, students avoid procrastination, reduce reliance on AI, and are encouraged to access available resources suc...

For nursing students, a gratitude jar promotes mindfulness and gratitude by encouraging reflection on the positive aspects of their lives. Dr. Catherine Stubin introduced this method at the start of the semester in a Capstone course with undergraduate senior nursing students, aiming to cultivate a more mindful and appreciative attitude. Students maintained a daily gratitude jar as an at-home exerc...

In this podcast, Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann describes their reverse-engineered roadmap, using the SimZone system, to develop a competency based education simulation curriculum that culminated with an individual objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). OSCEs also were used to provide deliberate skill practice and small group simulation practice, leading to a summative OSCE. This approach (d...

Students from diverse racial-ethnic groups or those who have encountered racism, discrimination, violence, or community unrest are more likely to experience trauma, which impacts their ability to learn. In this podcast and article , Dr. Rana Najjar, who is an expert in trauma-informed (TI) education, provides TI strategies that educators can use to address inequities and enhance the teaching and l...

In this podcast, Faith A. Tissot, RN, MSN-Ed, CCRN, a PhD student at Texas Woman's University, Houston, Texas, explains Nursology.net and the many resources on the website for nurse educators. Nursology.net supports educators in teaching and applying nursing theory and philosophy in both academia and clinical areas and provides many opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and contributions from...

Standards for simulated patient encounters have been developed; however, the sequencing of simulation experiences has not been well-established. Sequencing purposefully manipulates the order of nursing content delivery including didactic, simulation, and clinical practice. Limited research has prevented the development of sequencing standards that may improve student learning. Learn more about sim...

Empathetic communication is a cornerstone of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, especially in palliative end-of-life situations. Students report anxiety and uncertainty with having difficult conversations with patients in both the simulated and clinical setting. A Choose your Own Adventure Game allows students to explore different approaches to communication, receive immediate feedback,...

Many faculty teaching in DNP programs lack preparation for guiding DNP student scholarship. A large multicampus college of nursing invested in an interdisciplinary DNP faculty development retreat to increase faculty scholarship and strengthen their ability to mentor DNP student projects. Positive outcomes of the retreat included participants' improved confidence in implementing evidence-based prac...

Integrating night shift clinical experiences into nursing programs offers unique benefits, fostering essential skills often overlooked during daytime clinicals. For faculty considering this integration, the slower pace and distinct dynamics of night shifts provide diversity for professional growth opportunities among students. This podcast with Dr. Vanessa Segura presents a high-impact teaching st...

Practice-based learning is essential in nurse practitioner (NP) education; however, lack of clinical placement opportunities results in variability in clinical experience. Dr. Erin Ziegler and her team developed 4 virtual simulations (VS) covering concussion management, medical assistance in dying, memory concerns in older adults, and prescribing medical cannabis and evaluated their usability, eng...

Student development of communication skills is essential for professional practice. To address this, a structured peer review process was implemented in a beginning nursing course, providing students with opportunities to engage in scholarly discourse, refine their writing, and practice crucial conversations in a supportive environment. The teaching strategy involved 3 peer reviews throughout the...

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) engage learners at lower levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Richards and Mr. Zachary Hall discuss how they developed a CAT known as the Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity to promote engagement at a higher level among students in the classroom setting. Read more about this innovative, interprofessional strategy in their  article  in Nurse E...

Evidence-based guidelines about textbook selection in nursing are lacking. Lucille Downing discussed their study to identify the essential characteristics in nursing textbooks based on a survey of faculty members across the United States. Faculty had a strong preference for textbooks emphasizing clinical judgment and application to practice, with content being the top priority. Additionally, instr...

An unfolding case study for a complex concept such as chronic pain management can be scaffolded across a curriculum to better prepare future nurses for practice. This podcast with Dr. Kari Firestone presents a 4-term unfolding case study that was developed to address gaps in students' learning. It was aligned with the American Association of College of Nursing Essentials and followed a patient fro...

Are your students unclear about the purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) and need to learn this content? Listen to this podcast with Dr. Cassandra Ford and read her article . She developed a strategy to help students connect EBP to other nursing courses: the Course Connection Table. She shares the Course Connection Table with readers.

Nurse educators often face challenges in highlighting the clinical relevance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) in undergraduate nursing courses. To address this, faculty collaborated with clinical partners to create a novel strategy aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical application. Students used unit-based report cards for a fictional hospit...

  Critical care nurse practitioners have few opportunities to care for obstetric patients in the critical care setting and, therefore, may lack competence and confidence in caring for them. In this podcast, Jennifer Brower and Caitlin Luebcke describe their work and insights from an integration of obstetric-focused, multimodal instruction in an acute care nurse practitioner program. They share mor...

Fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom is important for student engagement. An impactful way to build this sense of belonging is by opening class with a student-created slideshow. Students contribute a single PowerPoint slide featuring something that bring them joy, such as photos of family, friends, pets, hobbies, or favorite quotes. The educator then compiles these slides into a continu...

Individual simulation allows students to think critically, perform nursing care, and intervene on abnormal findings, while simultaneously allowing faculty to provide appropriate coaching. Faculty developed 2 formative, individual, simulation activities incorporating multiple practice opportunities over time, clinical coaching, meaningful feedback, and reflection to enhance clinical reasoning and j...

Unique features of RN-Baccalaureate programs can make implementation of the AACN Essentials more challenging. In this podcast, you'll learn about findings from a needs assessment conducted by members of the National RN-Baccalaureate (RN-B) Faculty Forum. They explain some of the major challenges RN-B programs face related to the Essentials, and they describe resources such as a curricular mapping...

Nursing clinical judgment is a concept that resonates with nurse educators. This topic coincides with the National Council of State Board of Nursing clinical judgment model, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials, state boards of nursing, and employer and public importance. As such, it is vital to incorporate clinical judgment into nursing education. This podcast with Dr.  Sara...

Nursing faculty vacancies reduce the numbers of students entering the nursing profession, exacerbating the health care workforce crisis. Resilience, known to mitigate occupational burnout, may play a role in retaining existing prelicensure nursing faculty. Dr. Hope Jones describes their study on faculty resilience. They found that compassion satisfaction and   perceived support were significant pr...

Drs. Cori Heier and Ashley McMath share their active learning strategy to prepare students for applying for their first job. The strategy has 3 components: resume building by analyzing 5 de-identified RN resumes, critiquing them in small groups, and creating their own resumes; analysis of 4 pictures of people dressed in various attires for their nursing job interview; and a interview "speed dating...

To prepare the next generation of nurses with strong skills in self-care to enhance their well-being and increase resilience, strategies for self-care practices should be introduced in the undergraduate program. In this podcast, Drs. Ludy Llasus and Patricia Nill discuss an in-class activity that creates space for students to write a self-care prescription to cultivate personal and professional re...