Initial outcomes and lessons learned from implementation of an online diversity & inclusion community.

BACKGROUND: There is an opportunity to build online communities and digitize inclusive excellence such that all students, staff, and faculty can benefit. However, literature illustrating actionable strategies for creating online communities and mitigating barriers related to engagement is limited. PURPOSE: We evaluated the feasibility, functionality, and usage of a college of nursing's (CON) online diversity and inclusion communication platform (i.e., D&I Community). METHODS: From survey and college-wide discussion, we found that CON members are interested in employing opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discussions and engaging with DEI resources, but lack of time, competing priorities, and lack of awareness of the D&I Community were barriers to participation. DISCUSSION: We are prepared to modify processes to improve engagement and promote a sense of belonging for all CON members. CONCLUSION: Implementation and sustainability of this D&I Community require continual resource investment. Scalability can be considered once processes have been fully refined.

RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars experience and recommendations: Focus group results at final convening.

BACKGROUND: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched the Future of Nursing Scholars program to support nurses to complete PhDs in 3 years in schools across the United States. PURPOSE: To explore why scholars participated in the program and to articulate challenges and facilitators to successful completion of their doctoral degrees. METHOD: Thirty-one scholars representing 18 different schools participated in focus groups at a convening in January 2022. FINDINGS: Scholars identified that funding and planned length of degree completion were important factors in their choosing the accelerated program. Mentorship, networking, and support were identified as facilitators to program completion with the tight timeline of three years noted as a challenge. DISCUSSION: Accelerated students require adequate resources including access to data, mentoring, and financing to overcome challenges presented by accelerated PhD training programs. Cohort models provide support and clarity of expectations for both students and mentors is critical.

Characteristics of faculty mentoring in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars Program.

BACKGROUND: To address the need for faculty scientists, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) provided support for an accelerated PhD program: Future of Nursing Scholars (FNS). PURPOSE: To describe the experience of faculty mentoring PhD students in the RWJF FNS program pursuing a 3-year accelerated PhD degree, including faculty members' support activities for students, time commitment, student productivity in manuscript dissemination, and challenges and opportunities for supporting students. METHODS: Surveys were sent to faculty mentors of FNS to understand mentoring activities, strategies used, and mentee productivity. FINDINGS: Of 93 faculty mentors, they reported most FNS students (n = 61, 65.6%) completed a manuscript format dissertation. FNS students required academic/dissertation mentoring, with frequent emotional support and positive reinforcement. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Mentors reported providing more frequent mentoring and spent more time mentoring FNS students than with other PhD students. Alignment of the student's research to that of the faculty mentor was identified as valuable.

The impact of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars Program on scholars, schools and nursing science.

BACKGROUND: The Future of Nursing Scholars program prepared a cadre of PhD prepared nurses for long-term careers advancing science and discovery, strengthening nursing education, and leading transformational change in health care. PURPOSE: The purpose of this manuscript was to describe the program's impact on Scholars' outcomes, nursing schools, and perceived impact on nursing science. METHODS: An independent program evaluation was conducted, including interviewing representatives from schools and reviewing Scholars' Curriculum Vitae. FINDINGS: Two hundred one scholars were supported across 45 institutions. To date, 181 scholars graduated within 3.1 years, on average. Most graduates reported holding appointments in academic institutions. School representatives believed the program supported rapid entry into the field, longer research trajectories, and will improve the nursing faculty pipeline. DISCUSSION: The program achieved its goal of developing cohorts of PhD prepared nurses poised for long-term careers. It provided "proof of concept" on high-quality accelerated PhD education for students well matched with mentors, and elevated the national conversation on PhD education.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program: An overview.

BACKGROUND: Following the 2010 report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," Robert Wood Johnson Foundation created the Future of Nursing Scholars program to increase the number of PhD-prepared nurses who could assume leadership roles earlier in their careers by shortening the PhD education trajectory and developing leadership skills. PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to describe the state of the field at program launch, the program development, and operations. METHODS: A descriptive narrative was used, which relied on literature review focused on nursing PhD program completion and presentation of FNS program objectives and findings. FINDINGS: Nurses from 46 schools pursued their PhDs as Future of Nursing Scholars. As of May 1, 2022, 181 scholars graduated with 20 scholars still enrolled. Preliminary results suggest accelerate PhD programs featuring intensive mentoring and financial support can produce well-prepared nurse researchers ready for postdoctoral positions and leadership roles. DISCUSSION: Program attributes including financial support and leadership development initiatives may be replicated.

Estratégia problematizadora para o ensino do processo de enfermagem: um relato de experiência docente / Problematizing strategy for the teaching of the nursing process: a report of teaching experience / Estrategia de problematización para la enseñanza del proceso de enfermería: un informe de experiencia docente

O objetivo do estudo foi relatar a experiência docente da aplicação de uma estratégia problematizadora para o ensino do processo de enfermagem, com estudantes de graduação. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, desenvolvido durante o primeiro semestre de 2019, envolvendo 35 estudantes de uma universidade pública do sul do Brasil, matriculados em uma disciplina cujo foco era o aprimoramento de competências e habilidades para operacionalização do processo de enfermagem, a partir de uma abordagem problematizadora, pautada no Arco de Charles Maguerez. Resultados: Os estudantes, com o apoio dos docentes, percorreram as etapas do Arco de Maguerez: observaram a realidade hospitalar para desenvolver o processo de enfermagem, desvelaram os pontos chave dessa estruturação, teorizaram com autonomia para compreender o processo de enfermagem, criaram hipóteses para intervir na realidade, para enfim aplicar, com autonomia o conhecimento (re)construído na realidade prática assistencial. Os estudantes, por meio da estratégia problematizadora, conseguiram desenvolver o processo de enfermagem de maneira exitosa, implicando em conhecimento nos seus saberes e fazeres para o seu desenvolvimento acadêmico, evidenciando a importância em buscar aprimoramento no processo ensino-aprendizagem desta temática tão relevante no âmbito da enfermagem.

Objective: to report the teaching experience of the application of a problematizing strategy for the teaching of the nursing process, with undergraduate students. Method: experience report, developed during the first semester of 2019, involving thirty-five students from a public university in southern Brazil, enrolled in a discipline whose focus was the improvement of competencies and skills for operationalization of the nursing process, based on a problematizing approach, based on the Arch of Charles Maguerez. Results: The students, with the support of the teachers, went through the stages of the Maguerez Arch: they observed the hospital reality to develop the nursing process, unveiled the key points of this structure, theorized with autonomy to understand the nursing process, created hypotheses to intervene in reality, to finally apply, with autonomy the knowledge (re)built in the practical reality of care. Conclusion and implications for practice: The students, through the problematizing strategy, were able to develop the nursing process successfully, implying knowledge in their know-how for their academic development, evidencing the importance of seeking improvement in the teaching-learning process of this very relevant theme in the nursing field.

El objetivo del estudio fue reportar la experiencia docente de la aplicación de una estrategia problematizadora para la enseñanza del proceso de enfermería, con estudiantes de pregrado. Se trata de un relato de experiencia, desarrollado durante el primer semestre de 2019, en el que participaron 35 estudiantes de una universidad pública del sur de Brasil, matriculados en una disciplina cuyo foco era el aprimoramiento de competencias y habilidades para la operacionalización del proceso de enfermería, a partir de un abordaje problematizador, pautado en el Arco de Charles Maguerez. Resultados: Los estudiantes, con el apoyo de los profesores, recorrieron las etapas del Arco de Maguerez: observaron la realidad hospitalaria para desarrollar el proceso de enfermería, desvelaron los puntos clave de esa estructura, teorizaron con autonomía para comprender el proceso de enfermería, crearon hipótesis para intervenir en la realidad, para aplicar, con autonomía, el conocimiento (re)construido en la realidad práctica asistencial. Los estudiantes, mediante la estrategia de problematización, lograron desarrollar el proceso de enfermería de manera exitosa, implicando conocimiento en su saber y hacer para su desarrollo académico, resaltando la importancia de buscar la mejora en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de este tema relevante en enfermería.

Ensino técnico de enfermagem e as metodologias ativas de ensino- aprendizagem: uma revisão integrativa / Technical nursing education and active teaching-learning methodologies: an integrative review / La enseñanza técnica de la enfermería y las metodologías activas de enseñanza-aprendizaje: una revisión integradora

Técnicos de enfermagem compreendem a maior força de trabalho na área da saúde, contudo, existem poucas publicações sobre a formação deste profissional. Este estudo objetivou identificar na literatura as metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem utilizadas no processo formativo dos cursos técnicos em enfermagem. O método utilizado foi uma revisão integrativa de literatura que incluiu estudos indexados nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), SciELO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science e SCOPUS, publicados entre 2011 e 2021. Esta revisão foi estruturada em cinco passos metodológicos e os dados foram analisados qualitativamente. Identificou-se 988 registros, dos quais foram selecionados 6 artigos, totalizando 151 sujeitos e 24 instituições de ensino públicas e privadas. As intervenções identificadas foram: storytelling, mentoring, feedback, problematização e prática simulada. Docentes e discentes reconheceram a influência positiva das metodologias ativas no processo formativo de técnicos em enfermagem. Apesar de qualificados, os docentes manifestaram insegurança para uso deste método, sendo necessário um investimento e apoio institucional e a valorização do corpo docente para fomentar essa prática. Destaca-se ainda uma escassez de estudos com qualidade metodológica acerca da educação técnica em enfermagem, evidenciando um interesse científico incipiente nesta área.

Nursing technicians comprise the largest workforce in the health area, however, there are few publications on the training of this professional. This study aimed to identify in the literature the active teaching-learning methodologies used in the formative process of technical courses in nursing. The method used was an integrative literature review that included studies indexed in the databases Virtual Health Library (VHL), SciELO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SCOPUS, published between 2011 and 2021. This review was structured into five methodological steps and the data were analyzed qualitatively. It identified 988 records, from which 6 articles were selected, totaling 151 subjects and 24 public and private educational institutions. The interventions identified were: storytelling, mentoring, feedback, problematization, and simulated practice. Teachers and students recognized the positive influence of active methodologies in the formative process of nursing technicians. Despite being qualified, the teachers expressed insecurity about using this method, and institutional investment and support is needed, as well as an appreciation of the teaching staff in order to promote this practice. A scarcity of studies with methodological quality about technical education in nursing is also noteworthy, showing an incipient scientific interest in this area.

Los técnicos de enfermería constituyen la mayor fuerza de trabajo en el área de la salud, sin embargo, existen pocas publicaciones sobre la formación de este profesional. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar en la literatura las metodologías activas de enseñanza-aprendizaje utilizadas en el proceso formativo de los cursos técnicos de enfermería. El método utilizado fue una revisión bibliográfica integradora que incluyó estudios indexados en las bases de datos Virtual Health Library (BVS), SciELO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science y SCOPUS, publicados entre 2011 y 2021. Esta revisión se estructuró en cinco pasos metodológicos y los datos se analizaron cualitativamente. Se identificaron 988 registros, de los que se seleccionaron 6 artículos, con un total de 151 sujetos y 24 instituciones educativas públicas y privadas. Las intervenciones identificadas fueron: narración de historias, tutoría, retroalimentación, problematización y práctica simulada. Docentes y estudiantes reconocieron la influencia positiva de las metodologías activas en el proceso de formación de los técnicos de enfermería. Además de estar cualificados, los profesores manifiestan inseguridad en el uso de este método, por lo que es necesaria una inversión y apoyo institucional y la valoración del cuerpo docente para fomentar esta práctica. También destaca la escasez de estudios con calidad metodológica sobre la formación técnica en enfermería, lo que demuestra un incipiente interés científico en esta área.

Preparing Nurse Educators to Teach Social Determinants of Health Using Backward Design.

BACKGROUND: Recent national recommendations have been developed to ensure nurse educators are prepared to teach about health equity and social determinants of health. Nurse educators may not have had formal or professional development in teaching these concepts, which may pose a barrier to implementing recommendations. METHOD: This article outlines a graduate course focused on social determinants of health to prepare future nurse educators with the knowledge, skills, and ability to address these concepts in future teaching. RESULTS: A backward design approach facilitated the alignment of learning outcomes, assessments, and activities that resulted in Quality Matters certification in this online graduate-level course. Topics include health equity and implicit bias, and learners evaluate educational resources and develop an educational presentation of health inequities in a selected population. CONCLUSION: This course supports the development of nurse educators to increase their skill in understanding and teaching social determinants of health and health equity. [J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(9):511-515.].

Defusing Land Mines: Keywords About Race in Nursing Education.

BACKGROUND: The call for nurse educators to facilitate conversations about racism with learners has become inescapable. Yet, nurse educators in the United States indicate they feel unprepared or uncomfortable leading classroom conversations about race. METHOD: Keyword analysis maps the multiple meanings of vocabulary, creating a common foundation for productive dialogue. Selection of keywords is subjective, but each keyword must meet three criteria: a term that is in common use, definitions that change according to time and perspective, and use that illuminates larger phenomena. RESULTS: Five keywords when teaching about racism are Caucasian, colorblind, diversity, reverse racism, and underrepresented minority. Each keyword carries connotations that may be perceived as upholding egalitarian ideals without acknowledging the pernicious mechanisms of racism itself. CONCLUSION: Familiarity with keywords provides educators with solid ground for engaging in often ambiguous and troubling dialogues about racism. [J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(7):408-412.].

Formação docente em metodologias de aprendizagem ativa / Teacher education and development in active learning methods / Formación docente en metodologías de aprendizaje activo

Os métodos de aprendizagem ativa têm se mostrado como ferramentas relevantes no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, sendo para isso necessária a formação continuada de docentes que atuam no ensino superior em Saúde. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar como ocorre o desenvolvimento continuado do docente e as estratégias sugeridas para isso. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo qualitativa, fundamentada nos pressupostos da Teoria das Representações Sociais. A pesquisa foi realizada com quarenta docentes de uma instituição de ensino superior. Os resultados apontaram para duas categorias temáticas: Educação Continuada e Educação Permanente, e seis subcategorias: Oficinas de Capacitação, Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação, Reflexão sobre a Prática e Cursos de Capacitação. Os achados desta pesquisa podem contribuir para o fortalecimento de estratégias de desenvolvimento continuado de docentes na Graduação em Saúde. (AU)

Active learning methods have shown themselves to be important tools in the teaching and learning process, making the continuous education of university teachers in the area of health necessary. The aim of this study was to analyze education in this area and the strategies suggested for the continuous professional development of teachers. We conducted a qualitative field study grounded in the premises of social representation theory with 40 teachers from a higher education institution. The results pointed to two core thematic categories (continuous education and permanent education) and four subcategories (training workshops, digital information and communication technologies, reflecting on practice, and training workshops). The findings of this study can contribute to strengthening strategies for the continuous professional development of university teachers in the area of health. (AU)

Los métodos de aprendizaje activo han mostrado ser herramientas relevantes en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, siendo para tanto necesaria la formación continua de docentes que actúan en la enseñanza superior de salud. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar cómo ocurre y las estrategias sugeridas para el desarrollo continuo del docente. Se trata de una investigación de campo cualitativa, fundamentada en las presuposiciones de la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales. La investigación se realizó con cuarenta docentes de una institución de Enseñanza Superior. Los resultados señalaron dos categorías temáticas: Educación continua y Educación Permanente y seis subcategorías: Talleres de capacitación, Tecnologías digitales de Información y Comunicación, Reflexión de la práctica y Cursos de capacitación. Los hallazgos de esta investigación pueden contribuir para el desarrollo de estrategias de desarrollo continuo de docentes en la graduación de salud. (AU)

¡De repente, profesor! Caminos que recorren los enfermeros en busca de formación docente / Suddenly, teacher! Paths taken by nurses searching for teacher training / De repente, professor! Caminhos percorridos pelos enfermeiros em busca da formação docente

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the paths taken by the nurse-teachers of the Nursing technical course in search of their training for the teaching career. Method: a qualitative and cross-sectional research study, carried out with nurses who teach at the Nursing technical course of a Technical School of the Unified Health System in Ceará. The data were collected through a focus group in October 2019, and analyzed according to Bardin's thematic content analysis, with the aid of the Qualitative Data Analysis Software. Results: the paths for nurses' teacher training permeate their motivation to enter the teaching career, whose reasons are related to the difficulty finding a job in the assistance area, invitation to teach, job opportunity or existence of some need; initial performance in teaching, which emphasizes mid-level; and by training itself, which had its need confirmed and, from the participants' perspective, met through participation in institutional qualifications and personal search for specialization courses. Conclusion: the paths taken by nurse-teachers in search of their training for the teaching career are related to the reasons why they enter teaching, with their initial performance in teaching and with teacher training itself, regarding verification of their need and ways accessed for such qualification. The nurse's prior training for the teaching practice ultimately points to professional excellence and appreciation and commitment to the Unified Health System. Thus, it becomes imperative to (re)formulate policies that consider the complexity and professionality of teaching, with a view to expert teaching training and performance.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer los caminos que recorren los profesores de enfermería en el curso técnico de Enfermería en busca de su formación docente. Método: investigación cualitativa, transversal, realizada con enfermeros profesores del curso técnico de Enfermería en una Escuela Técnica del Sistema Único de Salud en Ceará. Los datos se recopilaron a través de un grupo focal, en octubre de 2019, y se analizaron de acuerdo con el análisis de contenido temático de Bardin, con el soporte del Qualitative Data Analysis Software. Resultados: los caminos para la formación del docente de enfermería pasan por su motivación para la inserción en la docencia, cuyas razones se relacionan con la dificultad de ser empleado en tareas asistenciales, invitación a enseñar, oportunidad laboral o existencia de alguna necesidad; desempeño inicial en la docencia, que enfatiza la educación secundaria; y por la formación propiamente dicha, cuya necesidad fue corroborada y, a juicio de los participantes, suplida a través de la participación en las cualificaciones institucionales y la búsqueda personal de cursos de especialización. Conclusión: los caminos que recorren los profesores de enfermería en busca de su formación docente están relacionados con las razones por las que ingresan a la docencia, con el desempeño inicial en la docencia y con la propia formación docente, en cuanto a la constatación de su necesidad y las vías de acceso para dicha cualificación. La formación previa del enfermero para la práctica docente apunta, en última instancia, a la excelencia y la valoración profesional y al compromiso con el Sistema Único de Salud, por lo que es imperativo (re) formular políticas que consideren la complejidad y profesionalidad de la docencia, con miras a la obtención de formación y actuación docente especializada.

RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer os caminhos percorridos pelos enfermeiros docentes do curso técnico de Enfermagem em busca da sua formação para a docência. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, transversal, realizada com enfermeiros professores do curso técnico de Enfermagem de uma Escola Técnica do Sistema Único de Saúde do Ceará. Os dados foram coletados através de grupo focal, em outubro de 2019, e analisados segundo análise de conteúdo temática de Bardin, com apoio do Qualitative Data Analysis Software. Resultados: os caminhos para a formação docente do enfermeiro perpassam pela sua motivação para inserção na docência, cujos motivos relacionam-se com a dificuldade de empregar-se na assistência, convite para lecionar, oportunidade de trabalho ou existência de alguma necessidade; atuação inicial no ensino, a qual confere ênfase ao nível médio; e pela formação propriamente, que teve sua necessidade constatada e, na visão dos participantes, suprida mediante a participação em qualificações institucionais e busca pessoal por cursos de especialização. Conclusão: os caminhos percorridos pelos enfermeiros docentes em busca da sua formação para a docência guardam relação com os motivos pelos quais ingressam no ensino, com a atuação inicial no magistério e com a própria formação docente, referente à constatação da sua necessidade e vias acessadas para tal qualificação. A formação prévia do enfermeiro para o exercício docente aponta, em última análise, para a excelência e valorização profissional e compromisso com o Sistema Único de Saúde. Assim, torna-se imperativa a (re)formulação de políticas que considerem a complexidade e profissionalidade do ensino, com vistas a uma formação e atuação docente experta.

Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice Training Program for Nurse Educators: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: Evidence-based practice (EBP) endeavors to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preference to enhance clinical outcomes. For nurses to effectively demonstrate EBP, the concepts of EBP should be systematically incorporated into the nursing curriculum, with nurse educators playing a pivotal role in execution. However, the effect of EBP training programs on nurse educators remains largely unexplored. AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of an EBP training program on the knowledge, attitude, practice, and competency of nurse educators. METHODS: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial was conducted at a nursing education institution. Fifty-one nurse educators were cluster randomized into intervention and control groups. A 30-hour EBP training intervention was provided for nurse educators in the intervention group. The outcome variables were knowledge, attitude, practice, and competency regarding EBP. These outcomes were evaluated using the EBP knowledge and practice questionnaire, EBP attitude scale, and Fresno test. Data were collected at baseline, the end of 5 months, and the end of 10 months. RESULTS: Fifty-one eligible participants were enrolled in the study. The intervention and control group had three clusters each with 27 and 24 participants, respectively. Participants in both groups were comparable for variables such as age, years of experience, and educational background (p > .05). Between groups, outcome variables were compared using mixed linear multi-level modeling. Nurse educators who received the EBP training program demonstrated significant differences in knowledge (p < .05), attitude (p < .05), practice (p < .05), and competency scores (p < .05), than that of the control group, indicating the intervention effectiveness. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION: EBP training programs are effective in improving the knowledge, attitude, practice, and competency of nurse educators.

Evaluation of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Educational Program for Nurse Educators.

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for nurses has been demonstrated; however, only a limited number of nurses have been trained to perform POCUS. This article reports on a POCUS train-the-trainer program for nurse educators that targets lower urinary track dysfunction. METHOD: Nurse educators (n = 38) were invited to participate in a POCUS train-the-trainer program, which comprised an e-learning module and a hands-on seminar. Acquisition of knowledge and skills were assessed after the module and seminar, respectively. RESULTS: Questions from the "Basic Knowledge of Ultrasonography" test were answered correctly at a rate of 93.0% (SD, 8.5%). Measured values of bladder urinary volume using ultrasonography were in close agreement with actual values. All of the participants indicated that the program covered the content necessary to use in practice. CONCLUSION: The POCUS train-the-trainer program equips nurse educators with the knowledge and skills needed for training nurses at their institutions. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(8):375-381.].

Formación del docente de Enfermería en metodologías activas de aprendizajes: ¿Es necesario en los saberes? / Nursing teacher training in active learning methodologies: ¿Is it necessary for knowledge?

Introducción: La formación del docente de Enfermería tiene ante sí el reto de su profesionalización, en un mundo caracterizado por la globalización, un acelerado desarrollo de la ciencia, las tecnologías y complejos procesos de cambios que requieren de nuevas transformaciones del conocimiento; es una necesidad la actualización de saberes más avanzados en metodologías activas en el docente de enfermería como un proceso continuo y simultáneo para alcanzar multihabilidades y valores. Objetivo: Describir los aspectos fundamentales que conforman el proceso de formación del docente de Enfermería en metodologías activas de aprendizajes en las instituciones de educación superior. Material y Métodos: El presente estudio es de diseño descriptivo, con un análisis de la información de manera inductiva, se examinaron 76 textos en las bases de datos Scopus, Scielo, Eric, empleadas como fuentes de investigación. Tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se abordó el estudio con un total de 27 artículos. Conclusiones: Todas las profesiones, oficios se verán afectados de una manera u otra en esta crucial avanzada por lo que es imprescindible el papel de las instituciones de educación superior en la emergente implementación y enseñanza de las metodologías activas que hoy anhelan ser aplicadas de manera insoslayable en los diferentes saberes; la profesión y ciencia de Enfermería no está exenta de ello; lo que busca un proceso transformador de profesionales competentes hacia una sociedad laboral competitiva(AU)

Introduction: Nursing teacher training is a professional challenge in a world characterized by globalization, accelerated development of science and technologies and complex processes of change that require new transformations of knowledge; an updating of the most advanced knowledge in active methodologies for nursing professors as a continuous and simultaneous process to promote multi-abilities and values is a must. Objective: To describe the main aspects that make up the Nursing teacher training process in active learning methodologies in higher education centers. Material and Methods: Descriptive study with an inductive content analysis. A total of 76 bibliographies were examined in the Scopus, Scielo, and Eric databases, which were used as research sources. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study was approached with a total of 27 articles. Conclusions: All professions and experiences will be affected in one way or another in this crucial advance, so the role of higher education centers is essential in the emerging implementation and teaching of active methodologies that today yearn to be applied in an unavoidable way in the different fields of knowledge. The profession and Nursing science is not exempt from this trend and looks for a transforming process of competent professionals towards a competitive society of labor(AU)

Clinical Scholar Preparation: An Approach That Works.

The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence established a formal didactic course in 2005 to deliberately prepare clinical faculty using expert clinical nurses. Independently, the National League for Nursing, in 2018, established criteria for certification for clinical nurse educators. The content of this course content closely mirrors those competencies and provides preparation for the exam. As a result, Clinical Scholars have established themselves as important players in nursing education in Colorado.

Leadership development of nursing professionals: Education and influences of self-efficacy.

BACKGROUND: According to Bandura's theory, understanding the relationship of traits and leader self-efficacy in the various roles of nursing can aid in leader development and the growth of the profession. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of leader self-efficacy of academic nursing professionals to determine if traits and participation in certain activities was predictive of leader self-efficacy. METHOD: A validated survey tool, the Leader Efficacy Questionnaire (LEQ) was administered to nursing professionals using snowball sampling from publicly available email addresses. FINDINGS: Statistical significance was found between the academic degrees and the 4 scores of the LEQ. Overall, the participants reported moderate to high leader self-efficacy with an LEQ overall score (LSME) of 70 or greater. DISCUSSION: The dynamic challenges of health care require an understanding of nursing professionals' leader self-efficacy in light of their academic preparation and activities to grow the profession.

Critical Incident Videos: Developing a Cognitive Strategy in Simulation for Faculty Development.

BACKGROUND: Despite recommendations put forth by the National League for Nursing to incorporate a scope of practice and develop core competencies for nurse educators, nursing education is experiencing the effects of a faculty shortage. Many schools of nursing find it necessary to hire faculty members who have limited preparation as educators. The purpose of this study was to develop critical incident videos (CIVs) and evaluate how CIVs captured common teaching challenges. METHOD: This mixed-methods study used a participatory action research approach and involved three parts: an online survey, development of CIVs, and focus groups. RESULTS: The survey captured challenging teaching situations that were operationalized for development of 10 CIVs. Using CIVs in focus groups revealed six key themes: Role Clarification, Isolation, Teaching Communication, Teaching Learning to Learn, Teacher Development, and Usefulness. CONCLUSION: CIVs were successful in capturing realistic teaching challenges and created opportunities for participants to use cognitive rehearsal, in the form of role-playing, to respond to these challenges. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(2):81-89.].

Assimilation of Expert Clinician Into the Academy: A Competency-Based Faculty Development Plan.

BACKGROUND: As expert clinicians are recruited to academic positions in response to nursing faculty shortages, comprehensive plans are needed for transitioning and role development. PROBLEM: Schools of nursing often lack infrastructures to support and develop new faculty. APPROACH: Team members from an academic-clinical partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs created a competency-based faculty development plan. OUTCOMES: A comprehensive self-directed faculty development plan was established that included a needs assessment, competency-based guide, and online modular resources. CONCLUSION: The faculty development plan provides a tailored approach to support the transition of clinicians to the academic role. This strategy is a potential solution to addressing the faculty shortage, retention, and role strain issues and builds capacity in schools of nursing. This innovative plan is a first step in establishing a mechanism to measure faculty competencies and professional growth.