Fast Facts for Developing a Nursing Academic Portfolio by 
Distance Education in Nursing, 3rd Edition by 
Watson's Caring in the Digital World by This innovative text, built on the foundations of Watson's Caring Science, demonstrates how nursing professionals can develop virtual relationships that encompass caring and understanding in professional, teaching/learning, and everyday cyber communications. It describes how caring and love can transcend distance, space, and time in our increasingly virtual world to preserve the basic fabric of humanity as we physically interact less and electronically interact more. Straightforward and concise, the text offers specific practices for teachers, students, and professionals to support caring in a digital world, along with practical examples that enable readers to envision ways to create their own caring online presence. The text provides examples of initiatives aimed at establishing ongoing intent to care on levels ranging from personal to global. Included are a variety of educational activities that rely on digital resources to facilitate interaction, collaboration, learning, and connection. Learning objectives and knowledge-check questions in each chapter reinforce information, and a corresponding MOOC and other free professional online trainings are available to readers to augment study. Key Features: Built on Watson's Caring Science and expanded through Sitzman's researchContains specific information and practical examples for faculty, students, and professionals who interact onlineProvides examples of online caring initiatives from personal to globalValidated by seven research studies and extensive online experience of the authors
Expert clinician to novice nurse educator [ebook] : learning from first-hand narratives by 
The New Nurse Educator: mastering academe, Second Edition by This unequaled resource guides novice nurse educators step by step through the challenging process of transitioning from service to academe. It comprehensively addresses not only the fundamentals of teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development, but also the entire spectrum of skills and duties required of the nurse educator. This second edition delivers two new chapters devoted to the hospital-based educator and global health issues, including the future of nursing education. It contains new clinical teaching models and pedagogies and emphasizes the use of technology in a variety of teaching and learning strategies. Key updates examine the current and future nursing workforce, emerging and evolving nursing programs, and innovative trends in curricular design, along with new information on infectious diseases, genomics, and legal and ethical concerns. Based on the author's personal journey from nursing practice to academe, the text addresses ways to "test the waters" of the new role. It outlines preparation requirements and discusses learning styles, curriculum development, theoretical frameworks, cultural diversity, and students with learning disabilities. It addresses tenure and promotion, collegiality, service, leadership, mentoring, writing for publication, and scholarship. Additionally, the text prepares students for the interview process and includes sample curricula vitae (CVs), patient education handouts, and course objectives. Learning objectives, review questions, and critical thinking vignettes in each chapter, along with tables and bulleted information, further contribute to the text's value as an outstanding resource for both academic and hospital settings. New to the Second Edition: A chapter devoted to the role of the hospital-based educatorA chapter on global health and education, health care policy, and the future of nursing educationNoted experts discuss simulation, gaming and education, legal concerns, and global health nursingNew clinical teaching models and pedagogiesEmphasizes the use of technologyExamines the current and future nursing workforceEmerging and evolving nursing programsInnovative trends in curricular design Key Features: Provides highly practical, step-by-step information on all components of being a nurse educator/faculty memberHelps nurses transition from service roles to educator/faculty rolesIncludes advice from novice and seasoned nurse educators, nurse leaders, and nursing theoristsIncludes learning objectives and review questions in each chapterProvides sample forms and documents for CVs and developing course content
Pathways to a Nursing Education Career, Second Edition by First Edition Winner of the Journal of Nursing Education's Top Teaching Tools Award This award-winning text presents top-notch guidance and a host of practical tools for nursing clinicians transitioning into a faculty role. The second edition is updated to address the many significant innovations taking place in nursing education and how they affect the faculty role including expanding emphasis on interprofessional education, increasing use of interactive teaching strategies and technology enhanced learning, acquiring research funding in a competitive environment, and the growing importance of fostering faculty leadership and succession. Enriching new chapter features include examples of tools, rubrics, and strategies to illustrate concept application; "Getting Started" callouts offering "first step" strategies/activities to help novice educators apply chapter concepts in their faculty role--also serving as ready-made faculty assignments. The second edition also includes real life case examples that guide novice educators in managing common challenges in academia. Extensive resources, strategies and tips along with guidance for self-assessment help new educators to adapt and even excel during the challenging first year in a faculty role. Content New to the Second Edition: Discusses key changes and challenges in the nursing profession, health care, higher education, and nursing educationCovers teaching in interprofessional education environmentsAddresses teaching in technology enhanced learning environments and evolving curricular modelsExplains how to establish teaching "presence"Emphasizes developing faculty leaders and leadership successionAddresses acquiring funding to support researchIncludes new chapter on establishing student-faculty relationships Key Features: Delivers proven strategies to help novice educators assume the faculty roleProvides real-life case studies describing how to manage common challengesIncludes resources, tips, and strategies on navigating the first faculty yearHelps novice educators to engage in self-assessment to determine "best fit" in the academic environment
Nursing Peer Review : A Practical, Nonpunitive Approach to Case Review, Second Edition by Nursing Peer Review, Second Edition: A Practical, Nonpunitive Approach to Case Review Laura Harrington, RN, BSN, MHA, CPHQ, CPCQM Marla Smith, MHSA Nursing Peer Review, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide for establishing a formal case-based nursing peer review program, including all the tools and procedures organizations need to build and manage a structure to conduct systematic evaluation of clinical care. The book takes nurse managers through every step of the process: explaining nonpunitive nursing peer review, creating a system, identifying cases, conducting reviews, and taking appropriate action based on the outcomes of the reviews. Nurse leaders are responsible for upholding the ANA Code of Ethics, which concerns issues of accountability for the professional nurse and includes requirements for peer review to ensure high-quality patient care. This book offers them the processes to help do this. It provides a framework for nurses to hold them accountable for their practice, reveal educational gaps, help identify system and process errors, and indicate whether changes in practice are necessary to improve patient outcomes. Inside this book, you will find all the resources you need to get your nursing case-based peer review program up and running, including: Details of the benefits and rationale of case-based nursing peer review Easy-to-follow, multi-step system for implementing a case-based peer review program In-depth content on how to conduct chart reviews Sample case studies to illustrate the case-based peer review process Tips on using case-based peer review data to benchmark performance and track and trend peer review results A comprehensive set of downloadable, customizable tools to create a structured evidence-based case-based peer review process The formal structure to conduct a systematic evaluation of clinical care Inside this book, you will find all the resources you need to get your nursing case-based peer review program up and running, including: Details of the benefits and rationale of case-based nursing peer review Easy-to-follow, multi-step system for implementing a case-based peer review program In-depth content on how to conduct chart reviews Sample case studies to illustrate the case-based peer review process Tips on using case-based peer review data to benchmark performance and track and trend peer review results A comprehensive set of downloadable, customizable tools to create a structured, evidence-based, case-based peer review process The formal structure to conduct a systematic evaluation of clinical care Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Defining Incident-Based Peer Review The Rise of Peer Review How Facilities Use Peer Review Chapter 2: Benefits, Rationale, and Setting Clear Expectations The Roots of Peer Review The Nursing Performance Pyramid Applying the Pyramid to Nursing Culture Chapter 3: Immunity, Confidentiality, and Protecting Information From Discovery Peer Review Protection Laws Immunity Privilege: Protection From Discovery Confidentiality: Security of Information Chapter 4: Step 1: Design a Formal Committee to Support the Peer Review Process Functions of Peer Review Identify a Formal Structure That Works for You Define Committee Roles and Responsibilities Set and Communicate Nursing Expectations Protect Confidential Information Chapter 5: Step 2: Establish the Nursing Peer Review Process Drafting a Peer Review Policy Peer Review Process and Timelines Case Identification, Screening, and Assignment of Nurse Reviewer Review Ratings Communicating Findings Tracking Findings Chapter 6: Step 3: Educate Nurse and Non-Nurse Stakeholders Communicating the Mission Involving Non-Nurse Stakeholders Obtaining Buy-In Conducting a Formal Presentation Chapter 7: Step 4: Implement the Nursing Peer Review Process Choose an Implementation Date Conducting Chart Review Scoring the First Case Drafting the First Agenda Holding the First Meeting Final Determinations Chapter 8: Step 5: Track and Trend Your Data Peer Review as a Performance Improvement Tool Measuring Performance and Understanding Indicator Types Donabedian Indicators Identifying Nursing Indicators Benchmarking and Using Performance-Based Data Chapter 9: Step 6: Use Data to Drive Improvement Collecting Comprehensive Indicator Data Feedback Report Formats Managing Performance With Outcomes Chapter 10: Driving Forces
Creative Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator by Be more creative in any setting. Here are more than 130 practical, relevant, and easy-to-implement teaching strategies that will help you to be more creative in any classroom setting. Dr. Judith Herrman offers techniques gathered over many years from her own teaching experiences that are adaptable to personal teaching content, meet the needs of a variety of learning styles, and demonstrate innovation in nursing education. Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to access your Davis Digital Version on DavisPlus.
Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing (3rd Edition) by "This is a detailed yet practical guide to planning, developing, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs. It provides a comprehensive and critical perspective on the totality of variables impacting curricular decisions... This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of curriculum development, redesign, and evaluation processes and exposes them to the variables impacting curricular decisions... 92 - 4 Stars."Kathleen A. Poindexter, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, Doody's Book Reviews "New Edition of The Leading Nursing d104 on Curriculum Development and Evaluation " This third edition of the leading nursing text on curriculum development and evaluation continues to address relevant NLN and AACN core competencies for curricula in all undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Written for graduate students and faculty, this new edition responds to the many changes that have occurred in nursing and education since the second edition was published. These include the continued shortage of nursing faculty and the projected additional losses of experienced faculty due to impending retirements, as well as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Nursing. This third edition covers curriculum development and evaluation in detail and provides the knowledge and practical applications needed by new and experienced faculty to confidently embrace the academic role. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration throughout, the text focuses on the growth of simulation, guidance for new faculty transitioning from a clinical to academic role, developing curricula for practice and academic settings, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and recommendation for research in nursing education. Also addressed is the explosion of DNP programs across the country and its effect on practice and education, as well as the controversy surrounding the use of simulation. Chapter objectives, discussion points, learning activities, references and a glossary enhance learning and retention of material. The text is a valuable resource for CNE certification review. New to the Third Edition: New chapter: Role of Faculty in Curriculum Development and Evaluation New chapter: Financial Support and Budget Management for Curriculum Development New chapter: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education Emphasis on guiding the assimilation of new instructors into faculty roles of program and curriculum development, instructional design, and student evaluation New content on curriculum evaluation, financial support, and budget management Strong focus on Interdisciplinary Educational Collaboration throughout Addresses the need for preparing more faculty to educate thousands of new nurses as defined by the IOM Report, the Affordable Care Act, and the Consensus Model Instructor Materials including: PowerPoint slides, syllabi, teaching/learning strategies, learning activities and associated rubrics for grading.
Fast Facts for Curriculum Development in Nursing, Second Edition by Updated and revised to meet all current standards This is a concise step-by-step guide for novice nurse educators on the development of new programs and curricula--or the revision of existing ones--that meet the standards of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNE. The second edition of this quickaccess guide is updated to meet all new and revised standards for program approval and covers the full scope of the development process from conception through evaluation. The resource's thoughtful organization and bullet-point format enable users to access the information they need in seconds, and an abundance of updated examples clarify each step of the way. The book uses concepts and principles of Systems Theory to guide curriculum development and evaluation. It addresses the major components of the educator role: teaching, curriculum, developing a mission statement and program philosophy, selecting an organizational framework, using information technology, and evaluating both students and programs. It stresses use of evaluation procedures in which decisions are based on data. Each step of the process is organized into manageable parts that build upon each other, instilling the confidence and knowhow to build quality programs. Chapters define key terms, summarize important points, and list resources for additional study. New to the Second Edition: Meets all of the new and revised standards for program approval according to the National State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNEFeatures updated examples demonstrating each step of the development processHighlights collaborative curriculum developmentIntroduces the career ladder experience and the concept of learning designsDiscusses educational/competency outcomes
Fast Facts for the Classroom Nursing Instructor by Don't forget to check the library catalog for more available titles.
