Becoming a Transformative Nurse Educator: Finding Safety and Authenticity.

The study purpose was to evaluate and strengthen this program's nursing education curriculum to better prepare and develop future nurse faculty. As the dire nursing faculty shortage increases, the transition of expert nurse clinician to novice educator is receiving more attention. In order to prepare, recruit, and retain the nursing faculty needed to meet the growing nurse shortage, understanding what nurse educators need in order to be successful is essential. Fourteen participants from four focus groups of nurse educators shared stories about their role transition. Two administrators were interviewed to determine what they identified as crucial in hiring new nurse educators. Interpretive analysis focused on identification of themes and possible paradigm cases. Themes that emerged included: a) culture of academia surprises, b) exciting "Aha!" moments, and c) Safety with a capital "S". These findings were used to strategically revise the entire nurse educator curriculum.

Modelo pedagógico predominante en un grupo de profesores de una escuela de enfermería: estudio exploratorio / Pedagogical predominant model in a group of teachers in a school of Nursing: exploratory study

Introducción. En los últimos años se ha propuesto un modelo enseñanza-aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante. Objetivo. Elaborar un diagnóstico del modelo pedagógico predominante en los profesores y las metodologías educativas más relevantes en términos de aprendizaje desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes. Sujetos y métodos. Se recogió información de características demográficas y académicas y formación pedagógica de los profesores y se les aplicó el instrumento Approaches to Teaching Inventory (ATI). Los estudiantes respondieron una encuesta para identificar las metodologías más relevantes en términos de su aprendizaje y la frecuencia con que los profesores las utilizaban. Resultados. La muestra estuvo constituida por 35 profesores (68,6%), que en promedio tienen 13,6 ± 10,5 años de experiencia en docencia universitaria y han realizado 3,86 ± 3,19 actividades de formación pedagógica. De acuerdo al ATI, la mayoría enfoca su enseñanza en los estudiantes, lo que se refuerza en la intención y estrategias que refieren. Con respecto a los estudiantes, la muestra quedó constituida por 444 alumnos de pregrado (82,6%), los cuales identifican claramente las metodologías más favorables para su aprendizaje y la frecuencia con que los docentes las utilizan. Conclusiones. La mayoría de los profesores refiere que se centra en el estudiante y su aprendizaje, y se enfoca en la adquisición de conceptos. Los alumnos reconocen claramente algunas metodologías como muy favorables para su aprendizaje y la frecuencia con que se practican

Introduction. In the last years there has been proposed a model teaching focused on the student and his learning. Aim. To develop a diagnostic about the predominant teaching model in teachers and relevant educational methodologies in terms of learning from the perspective of students. Subjects and methods. Demographic, academic information and pedagogical training of teachers were collected and were applied the Approaches to Teaching Inventory (ATI) instrument. Students answered a survey to identify the most relevant methodologies in terms of their learning and how often teachers used them. Results. The sample consisted of 35 teachers (68.6%) on average have 13.6 ± 10.5 years in university teaching experience and have made 3.86 ± 3.19 teacher training activities. According to the ATI the majority report that your teaching focusing on student learning. Regarding students, the sample was composed of 444 undergraduate students (82.6%), which clearly identifies the most favorable methodologies for your learning and teachers often use them. Conclusions. Most of the teachers focuses on the student and learning and in the acquisition of concepts. Students clearly recognize some methodologies as very favorable for learning and the frequency with which these are used

Building a Culture of Authentic Partnership: One Academic Health Center Model for Nursing Leadership.

Senior nursing leaders from the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing and UK HealthCare have explored the meaning of an authentic partnership. This article quantifies the tangible benefits and outcomes from this maturing academic nursing and clinical practice partnership. Benefits include inaugural academic nursing participation in health system governance, expanded integration of nursing research programs both in the college and in the health science center, and the development of collaborative strategies to address nursing workforce needs.

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The Lived Experience of Nursing Faculty in a Dedicated Education Unit.

BACKGROUND: The dedicated education unit (DEU) was developed as an innovation to increase enrollment capacity and secure stable clinical placement sites in units that provide an optimal learning environment. The purpose of this multisite study was to describe, interpret, and offer insight into the meanings of the lived experiences of nursing faculty who had transitioned to teaching in a DEU. METHOD: Semistructured private interviews were conducted using an interpretive phenomenological approach. RESULTS: The three themes that emerged were Preparing for, Adapting to, and Sustaining a New Synergy of Learning. Each theme had two to four subthemes. CONCLUSION: New DEU faculty may face decisions about physical presence, the nature of their interactions with staff nurse clinical instructors and students, and tactful approaches to managing practice issues. This study informs faculty how they can best prepare for success and promote sustainability. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(12):669-674.].

Trabajo final de grado y plan de acción tutorial en el curriculum del grado en enfermería. Diseño, desarrollo y evaluación / Final project degree and tutorial action plan in the curriculum of the degree in nursing. Design, development and evaluation

La acción tutorial (PAT), en los estudios universitarios de Enfermería, se halla en el centro de la acción docente del profesorado. El tutor/a orienta en el proceso de aprendizaje y en la preparación del Trabajo Final de Grado (TFG). En este artículo presentamos los resultados de la investigación realizada con tutores y estudiantes, que tiene por objetivo evaluar el diseño y desarrollo del TFG, los resultados académicos y su vivencia y experiencia. Diseño mixto cuantitativo descriptivo y cualitativo de investigación acción participación. Muestra total de 124 estudiantes de 4º curso de Grado Enfermería y 37 tutores del TFG. Técnicas de recogida de datos: resultados académicos y evaluativos; 3 grupos focales con estudiantes y profesores; 3 entrevistas semiestructuradas abiertas a estudiantes. Los resultados constatan que las tipologías más elegidas fueron revisiones bibliográficas (38,75%) y Planes de cuidados (24,2%). El 63,9 % de la temática escogida es Enfermería Maternal, Pediátrica y Clínica. Estudiantes y tutores viven con dificultad la elaboración del TFG y se requiere una mayor cultura tutorial. Es un proceso complejo de organización y coordinación que, sin embargo, permite un trabajo colaborativo de todo el equipo docente (AU)

The Tutorial Action Plan (PAT) in the University School of Nursing, is central to the teaching action of professors. The tutor orients in the learning process and the preparation of the Final Degree Project (TFG). In this paper we present the results of research conducted with tutors and students, which aims to evaluate the design and development of the TGF, academic results and their experience and expertise. A descriptive qualitative and quantitative joint design of research and participation. A total sample of 124 students of 4th year in the nursing degree and 37 TGF tutor. Data collection techniques: Academic and evaluation results; 3 focus groups with students and professors; three semi-structured interviews open to students. Results indicate that the most commonly chosen typologies were literary reviews (38.75%) and care plans (24.2%). 63.9% of the chosen topics include Maternal, Pediatric and Clinical Nursing. Students and tutors struggle to develop the TGF and greater tutorial culture is required. It is a complex process of organization and coordination which, however, allows collaborative work of the entire faculty (AU)

Percepción de la actividad física en estudiantes de enfermería frente a fisioterapia / Perception of physical activity among nursing students versus physiotherapy

La actividad física en la actualidad se convierte en una estrategia de prevención de enfermedades, la percepción de los profesionales en formación se convierte en un proceso importante al momento de generar estrategias de intervención en la población. Objetivo: Establecer la percepción frente a la realización de actividad física en estudiantes de dos programas de ciencias de la salud. Método: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal descriptivo e inferencial en estudiantes de primero y segundo semestre de la Universidad de la Sabana. Chía, Colombia. Resultados: La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 99 estudiantes; en la evaluación de la percepción frente a la actividad física se evidencian diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los estudiantes (p=0,000) Discusión: La percepción frente a la actividad física es importante al momento de generar estilos de vida saludable en la población, la actividad física es un factor determinante en estilos de vida saludable (AU)

Physical activity now becomes a disease prevention strategy, the perception of undergraduate students becomes an important process when generating intervention strategies in the population. Objective: To establish the perception towards the realization of physical activity for students in two programs in health sciences. Method: A descriptive and inferential study was performed in cross section from first and second half of the Universidad de la Sabana. Chia, Colombia. Results: The study population consisted of 99 students; the evaluation of perception from physical activity statistically significant differences between students (p = 0.000) Discussion: Perception from physical activity are important when generating healthy lifestyles in the population, physical activity is a key factor in healthy lifestyles (AU)

Ser residente de enfermería familiar y comunitaria ¿Cómo informarme para elegir unidad docente? / Finding information to choose a training unit to become a Family and Community Nursing Resident?

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Nurse practitioner faculty research: Results from the 2012 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Survey.

PURPOSE: To better understand the research capacity and productivity of nurse practitioner (NP) faculty, a study was conducted to describe the types of research that have been and are being completed by National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) members. DATA SOURCES: A web-based survey was developed with input from members of the NONPF Research Special Interest Group and the NONPF Board. This 23-question survey included demographic, academic degree, NP population focus, and research-related questions. Three e-mails were sent to NONPF members over a 10-week period of time (late December 2012 to early February 2013). CONCLUSIONS: Respondents (N = 344) in the sample were Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with either a Masters, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNS or PhD as their highest academic degree. Study results demonstrated that current NP faculty research includes a wide breadth of clinical areas studied, types of methodologies used, variety of funding mechanisms, and successful publication records. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Because NP faculty conduct a wide array of research on clinically relevant topics, and demonstrate successful funding and publication track records, they are poised to continue to be leaders in healthcare research.

Dedicated education unit: nurse perspectives on their clinical teaching role.

AIM: The study compared the perceptions of nurses who participated in the clinical education of students using traditional and dedicated education unit (DEU) models. BACKGROUND: In the traditional model, faculty are the primary clinical instructors for students. In a DEU, nurses provide clinical instruction with faculty support. METHOD: This mixed-methods study used surveys and interviews. RESULTS: Compared to nurses on traditional units, DEU nurses were more likely to agree that their unit welcomed students, had a strong commitment to teaching, and received professional development from clinical faculty. The nurses rated the learning gains of students as greater on DEUs than traditional units and viewed the leadership of the nurse manager and the quality of patient care as similar. CONCLUSION: The study provides evidence that, from the nurses' perspective, the DEU faculty-nurse partnership provides students with superior clinical education experiences and may improve nurse work satisfaction.

Removal of nursing faculty practice barriers in academia: an evidence-based model.

The goal of this faculty practice model is to provide a clinical practice site for faculty and provide clinical instruction for baccalaureate nursing students and primary health care services to an underserved, uninsured population in a nonprofit outpatient clinic setting. Community partnerships include a regional university, the city housing authority, local hospitals, the tri-county dental association, the United Way, and other community organizations. The facility is provided by the city housing authority, and the laboratory and diagnostic services are provided by the local hospital. The clinic nurse practitioners are university faculty, and clinical time is part of the faculty workload. Many barriers have been overcome, including lack of funding, increased faculty workloads, and proration of the state's allocation for higher education. Because the organization was initially set up as a nonprofit organization, federal, state, and local grants are available.

Academic policies and practices to deter cheating in nursing education.

AIM: The aim of this systematic literature review was to assess the evidence available to facilitate nursing faculty in policy development and implementation of strategies to deter cheating. BACKGROUND: No previous comprehensive summary of successful faculty practices was found in the literature on which to base academic practice. METHODS: A search of six databases was undertaken using the combination of terms: nursing and policy, nursing and student misconduct, nursing and cheating, and nursing and integrity. More than 28,000 publications were reviewed for English language, US higher education system, and health care programs. Excluded articles described bioethical and research misconduct, admission policy, or workforce issues. RESULTS: Forty-three articles met criteria; a matrix table lists specific faculty action plans and deterrent strategies by category of misconduct for each publication. CONCLUSION: Clearly defined behaviors, processes, and consequences should be delineated by school policies to guide implementation of specific cheating deterrent strategies.

Developing dual role nursing staff-clinical instructor: a partnership model.

Supported by visionary leadership, a unique strategic-academic partnership model was established with grant support between the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, and 13 Maryland hospitals to prepare hospital-based staff nurses as clinical instructors. Participating hospitals gained masters' degree-prepared nurses able to lead the achievement of clinical and organizational goals. The schools of nursing gained additional access to clinical education resources to enable increased undergraduate enrollment.

An educational program to transition oncology nurses at the Norwegian Radium Hospital to an evidence-based practice model: development, implementation, and preliminary outcomes.

Increasingly, nurses are expected to systematically improve their practice according to principles of evidence-based practice (EBP). In 2009, the Norwegian Radium Hospital, inspired by the EBP nursing model at its sister institution, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, began transitioning its oncology nurses to an EBP model. Norwegian Radium Hospital nursing leaders selected an EBP expert to design an EBP educational program. The program consisted of a 1-semester, 15-credit-hour postgraduate EBP course followed by a clinical practicum during which selected nurses worked in groups to apply principles of EBP to challenging clinical questions. As of this writing, 60 staff nurses have completed the program. Nurses participating in the EBP program have developed 13 evidence-based clinical guidelines, evidence-based clinical procedures, and patient information documents, 9 of which have been adopted as national standards. Participants have demonstrated increased confidence in providing the best available patient care, deeper reflection about their practice, and a sense of being valued by their nurse and physician colleagues. At the institutional level, the EBP project has resulted in higher confidence that patients are receiving patient-centered care based on the best scientific evidence. The project has also resulted in increased collaboration between nurses and other practitioners within multidisciplinary clinical problem-solving teams. This successful EBP program could serve as a model for other cancer hospitals desiring to move to an EBP patient-care model, not only for nursing practice but also, more broadly, for delivery of cancer care by diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Practice teaching: professional identity and recognition.

Practice teachers have a significant role in leading education in clinical practice and in the preparation, assessment and 'signing off' of post-registration specialist practice students at the end of their programme. This paper reports on the preliminary findings of a grounded theory study which examined the perceived role of the practice teacher from the perspectives of relevant stakeholders. One-to-one interviews were carried out with a purposively selected sample of 21 participants. Data analysis took place concurrently, codes and categories being derived from the data. A focus group interview was conducted further into the study with six specialist practice nurse educators. Early findings suggest that the role of a practice teacher is operationalised differently both within and across organisations and disciplines. This confounds the professional identity of the practice teacher and affects the recognition that practice teachers are afforded for their role. Role recognition appears to be key to building professional identity. The development of a clearer professional identity is essential if educational preparation is to be tailored more specifically to the needs of those undertaking a practice teacher role.

Doctor of Nursing Practice programs: opportunities for faculty development.

This article examines development opportunities for faculty teaching in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. Although faculty development for DNP programs is similar to that of other academic programs, faculty may need different strategies for teaching, scholarship, and service because DNP programs focus on translation of science into practice, systems-level changes, clinical scholarship, and the highest levels of advanced nursing practice. Faculty and student collaboration across DNP and PhD programs provide new approaches for translating research into practice and generating practice questions in need of further scientific development. Specific faculty development strategies for facilitating this collaboration are essential. Capstone projects pose special opportunities for faculty development due to the integration of these projects within diverse practice environments, with differing expectations, regulations, and pacing compared with research. Linking new care delivery models with health informatics is expected to facilitate rapid translation of research and development of improvements in practice.

Nurse educators' perspectives on student development of reflection for psychiatric mental health nursing practice.

Psychiatric nursing, in various parts of the world, including regions of Canada, is recognized as a distinct nursing profession. In psychiatric mental health nursing practice, reflection is considered a foundational skill given the relational nature of nurses' therapeutic work. Communicating the significance of reflection for practice to students and teaching this intangible skill is challenging for educators. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore with psychiatric mental health nurse educators their views on how they develop reflective practitioners. Participants' perspectives and experiences in teaching reflective practice were captured in four themes: building the use of self as an agent of change, building skills of reflection/building the habit of reflection, building a bridge between theory and practice, and building a continuing reflective practice - from student to practitioner. Recommendations include a systematic incorporation of reflection into a curriculum and creating supportive learning environments that facilitate the development of reflective practitioners.

Communities of practice in nursing academia: a growing need to practice what we teach.

Although the community of practice (CoP) concept has been heavily utilized in business literature since its inception in the 1990s, it has not been significantly featured in nursing research. With student-centered approaches increasingly infusing nursing classrooms, including opportunities for collaborative learning and the development of student learning communities, it may be time to ask: Do we practice what we teach? Nursing academia faces challenges related to recruitment and retention, scholarly productivity and engagement of new faculty, and increasing demands for collaborative research. Challenges, some would argue, that could be addressed through CoPs; a sentiment reflected in the recent expansion of nursing CoP literature. What is the current state of the application of this concept in nursing academia and what barriers present in the promotion and development of CoPs in the academy? This article addresses these questions and provides guidance for those in search of community.