Advanced Practice Nurse Educator Presentation by Sandra Newsome NURS 500

Introduction  This informative presentation is designed to explain the role of the advanced practice nurse educator to beginning master’s level nursing students for recruitment to this specialty.

Objective  To examine the role of the advanced practice nurse educator  Discussion of the historical evolution  Discussion of the focus of the role  Explain the scope of practice  Explain the core competencies  Discussion of the practice environments  Practice outcomes for the advanced practice nurse

Historical Evolution  Evolution of nursing  Evolution of advance practice nursing

Focus of Role Standards of practice describe the responsibilities for nurses in a particular role are accountable. (National League for Nursing, 2005)

Scope of Practice The scope of practice statement describes the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of nursing practice. (National League of Nursing, 2005)

Core Competencies  Facilitate Learning  Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization  Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies  Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes  Function as a Change Agent and Leader’  Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role  Engage in Scholarship  Function within the Educational Environment (National League of Nursing, 2005)

Practice Environments  Nursing education takes place in diverse environments

Practice Outcomes  Critical thinker  Culturally competent  Knowledge coordinator of community resources  Politically Aware  Ethically and legally grounded  Effective communicator  Competent health care provider  Modeler of the professional role  Responsible manager of human, fiscal, and material resources (Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A., 2009)

Why Education?  Faculty shortage  Rewarding career  Other benefits

Summary  Society needs Nurse Educators that display a commitment to lifelong learning, exercise leadership and be concerned with the scholarly development of the discipline.

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