Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator: The Complete Guide to Best Practice in Teaching, Evaluation and Curriculum Development

by Marilyn H. Oermann PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN (Editor)

Overview

This all-inclusive text on teaching in nursing is by one of the pre-eminent nurse educators in the United States: Dr. Marilyn Oermann. The only book to focus on the full academic role, it is designed to provide graduate-level nursing students with all of the competencies essential for effective teaching. This evidence-based text encompasses both theoretical and practical information and includes content on teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation, curriculum development, using technology , teaching in simulation, learning lab and online courses, models for clinical teaching, scholarship and evidence-based education, and other components of the educator role.

Each chapter begins with goals and concludes with a content summary. Relevant research is cited to provide evidence for the concepts presented.. Chapters include practical examples of the methods and strategies presented and ìhow toî tips for readers. The book features an on-line teaching guide that includes PowerPoint slides, Case Examples, a Sample Course Syllabus, and Online Course Materials including chapters summaries, learner activities, discussion questions, and selected assessment strategies. In addition to her renown as a highly respected educator, Dr. Oermann has authored 14 books including Evaluation and Testing in Nursing and Education, Third Edition, Springer Publishing, 2013.

Key Features:

• Covers, in just one text, the complete span of theoretical and practical knowledge essential for effective teaching in nursing
• Written by renowned nurse-educators and authors
• Integrates relevant research and practical examples in each chapter
• Addresses the main test blueprint for CNE Certification Exam
• Strong focus on technology in teaching by experts in their fields, including chapters on:
  • Integrating Technology in Education
  • Clinical Simulations
  • Teaching in Online Learning Environments
• Instructor resource includes: Course Syllabus, PowerPoint prsentations for each chapter, Online Course with 16 modules with summaries, learning activities, discussion questions, online resources, selected case studies, and assessment strategies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826195616
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/06/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	392
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is the Thelma M. Ingles Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina. She is the author or coauthor of 35 books and many articles on teaching in nursing, evaluation, and studies of the nursing literature. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Educator. Dr. Oermann received the National League for Nursing (NLN) Award for Excellence in Nursing Education Research, the Sigma Theta Tau International Elizabeth Russell Belford Award for Excellence in Education, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Excellence Award, the Margaret Comerford Freda Award for Editorial Leadership in Nursing from the International Academy of Nursing Editors, and the NLN President’s Award. The NLN established an award in her honor, the Marilyn H. Oermann Award for Distinguished Research in Nursing Education, to recognize an individual or team who has generated an evidentiary base for the science of nursing education.  

Table of Contents

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Section I: Nursing Education: Roles of Teacher and Learner

Chapter 1 Nursing Education and Faculty Role

Chapter 2 Learning and Students

Section II: Teaching and Teaching Methods

Chapter 3 Teaching Methods

Chapter 4 Technology

Chapter 5 Simulation

Chapter 6 Teaching in Online Environments

Section III: Teaching in Learning Laboratory and Clinical Setting

Chapter 7 Learning Laboratory and the Learning Resource Center

Chapter 8 Clinical Teaching in Nursing

Chapter 9 Partnerships with Clinical Settings

Section IV: Assessment and Evaluation

Chapter 10 Assessment, Evaluation and Grading Concepts

Chapter 11 Tests

Chapter 12 Clinical Evaluation

Section V: Curriculum Development and Evaluation of Nursing Program

Chapter 13 Curriculum Development

Chapter 14 Program Evaluation

Section VI: Scholarship in Nursing Education and your Role

Chapter 15 Evidence-based Nursing Education

Chapter 16 Becoming a Scholar in Nursing Education

Index

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Dr. Debra E. Stieve, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Description: This is a comprehensive guide to teaching nursing in a variety of venues using current best practices that are evidence based. Faculty can request an electronic copy of an instructor's manual.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide one resource that lays out all the critical elements of an effective nurse educator. The authors meet their objectives by providing expert detail on strategies for teaching. This book is unique in the way it encourages readers to reflect on the content and use a variety of teaching methodologies to meet course objectives and facilitate diversity in learning.
Audience: The audience includes nurse educators in healthcare settings and in academia, as well as students who are preparing to become nurse educators and anyone who may be considering the role of educator. It may be appealing to those from other healthcare disciplines who struggle with teacher-centered pedagogies. The authors have specialized knowledge in this area and the chapters reflect their expertise.
Features: The first of the book's six sections describes the process of becoming a nurse educator, learning and student dynamics. The second discusses teaching methodologies including use of technology, clinical simulation, and online learning. The third reviews learning laboratories and their foundation in clinical excellence. This section includes a discussion of the clinical setting and the unique role of the educator as a liaison between the clinical group and staff. In an environment where clinical groups are guests, the educator has an integral role in student success. The fourth section reviews assessment and evaluation and the important results these communicate to the teacher and the student. The fifth section reviews curriculum development and the importance of keeping current with healthcare. The sixth section discusses the importance of using current scholarship in teaching as well as being a nursing education scholar.
Assessment: This comprehensive book advances an understanding of the nurse educator role. It is a go-to resource for educators who want to ensure excellence in teaching nursing.

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