Transitioning to the Nurse Educator Role

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. What is a Nurse Educator?
3. Nursing Professional Development Practice Model: Example
4. Where Do Nurse Educators Work?
5. Importance of the Nurse Educator Role
6. Basics of Nurse Education
7. Learning Theories
8. Learning Styles and Considerations
9. Effective Communication and Conflict Management
10. Evaluation
11. Adjusting to your New Role
12. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Transitioning to the Nurse Educator Role. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define the role of the Nurse Educator in academic and clinical settings.
2. Explain how the Nurse Educator role is important in healthcare.
3. Describe at least three qualifications Nurse Educators must have to work in the academic setting.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.