Robotics in Teaching-Learning: But in Nursing?

In this teaching-learning column, the use of robotic technology is explored as a possible adjunctive assistant to faculty. Given the advances in technology and the imposed restrictions of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a discussion of using robotic technology in the teaching-learning of nursing seems timely and relevant. Questions to consider are explored. Then a concern and a possibility are presented for incorporating this advancing technology into teaching-learning from a humanbecoming perspective. Faculty are encouraged to enter into a deeper dialogue with colleagues in exploring options for incorporating robots with the caveat that the core of teaching-learning must remain the presence of teacher with student on the co-created never ending journey of the unfolding mystery in coming-to-know.

Showcasing Nursing Leadership and Contributions to a University's COVID-19 Student Contact Tracing Process.

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event that impacted every segment of healthcare, including universities preparing healthcare professionals. Instituting processes to coordinate student return to campus and ongoing COVID-19 testing and contract tracing challenged university campuses, but also brought opportunities for collaboration. This article reports on the experiences of one nonprofit private higher education university in management of the COVID-19 testing and contact tracing that were led by school of nursing faculty and nursing leadership.

New Faculty Orientation for Nurse Educators: Offerings and Needs.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify the common elements for new faculty orientation (NFO) programs and then replicate two previous studies regarding NFO offerings and needs. METHOD: Using a descriptive survey research design, a 40-item survey was developed based on Morin and colleagues' surveys and disseminated via the Qualtrics platform. The survey addressed nurse faculty orientation offerings and needs. RESULTS: Some form of orientation was offered to 61% of the respondents. Only 14% identified a person responsible for orienting new faculty to their nursing program, 15% said no one person was accountable, and 69% reported they did not know who was responsible. The top three categories to be included in an orientation program were educational environment, academic environment, and social milieu. CONCLUSION: NFO programs attended by nursing faculty may not be as comprehensive or effective as they could be. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(5):273-276.].

Opportunities in Chaos: Leveraging Innovation to Create a New Reality in Nursing Education.

The impact of the global coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered changes in nursing education at a pace not previously experienced in academia. Academic nursing leaders have been faced with challenges of balancing the impact of the pandemic responses in the face-to-face classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning, ensuring the safety of the college community, and supporting alternative educational delivery formats with assurance that desired learning outcomes and demanded professional competencies are attained. The challenge faced by these leaders is unprecedented. However, there is opportunity in crisis for leaders. This article details how the leadership at one institution leveraged transformational change theory to support faculty, staff, and students during this time of rapid change. Additionally, the article discusses the use of transformational change theory and the ongoing institutional commitment to meeting curricular goals and objectives while maintaining a commitment to being student focused.

Compromiso y capacitación en innovación docente del profesorado universitario en Ciencias de la Salud / Commitment and training in teaching innovation of university professors in Health Sciences

INTRODUCCIÓN: La Declaración de Bolonia y la convergencia hacia el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior supuso la adaptación de la enseñanza universitaria, lo que contribuyó a la aprobación del modelo pedagógico IKD de la Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, actualmente, estrategia IKDi3, y al desarrollo de una formación docente específica. MÉTODOS: Análisis descriptivo semicuantitativo de la participación del profesorado de la Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería en la formación docente, ofrecida por el Servicio de Asesoramiento Educativo/Hezkuntzarako Laguntza Zerbitzua durante el período 2000-2020. Las variables fueron participación, acción formativa y unidad organizacional. RESULTADOS: Se observa participación en todos los programas. Destaca la actividad Formación del Profesorado Universitario sobre otras acciones formativas (92,9%). Hay diferencias en la participación de departamentos y destacan Enfermería I (21,3%), Biología Celular e Histología (17,27%), Fisiología (15,6%) y Neurociencias (14,81%). Existe un activo grupo de docentes comprometido con la capacitación en innovación docente, en mayor número mujeres (68,11%). Se observa diversidad de compromiso-capacitación en común. Destaca la trayectoria de algunas/os docentes, lo que sugiere garantía de cambio y asunción de nuevos retos. CONCLUSIÓN: Aun existiendo diferencias subrayables en la capacitación del profesorado por departamentos, el hallazgo principal es que un grupo muy nutrido de docentes, en mayor número mujeres, ha participado de forma activa en los programas de formación, contribuyendo a la innovación docente en las ramas sanitarias. Sin embargo, existe la necesidad de aunar esfuerzos de coordinación del profesorado para su formación e implementación eficaz y eficiente de la nueva estrategia IKDi3

INTRODUCTION: The Bologna Declaration and the convergence towards the EHEA meant the adaptation of University Education, which contributed to the approval of the IKD pedagogical model of the UPV/EHU, currently the IKDi3 strategy and the development of specific teacher training. METHODS: Semi-quantitative descriptive analysis of the participation of teachers from the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing (FME) in teacher training offered by SAE-HELAZ during the period 200-2020. The variables were participation, training action and organizational unity. RESULTS: There is participation in all programs. The activity in FOPU stands out from other training actions (92.9%). There are differences in the participation of departments, highlighting Nursing I (21.30%), Cell Biology and Histology (17.27%), Physiology (15.60%) and Neurosciences (14.81%). We observe a diversity of common commitment and training. The trajectory of some teachers is noteworthy, which suggests that they guarantee change and take on new challenges. CONCLUSIONS: Although there are important differences in teacher training by department, the main finding is that a large group of teachers, more often women, have been active participants in the training programs. These teachers contribute to teaching innovation in the health branches. However, there is a need to join efforts in coordinating teachers for their training and effective and efficient implementation of the new IKDi3 strategy

DOCENTIAZ, evaluando al profesorado de la Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería / DOCENTIAZ, evaluating the academic staff of Medicine and Nursing Faculty

Entre las finalidades más importantes de la educación superior figura lograr una enseñanza de calidad, y la evaluación de la actividad docente es un objetivo fundamental. El programa DOCENTIAZ es la herramienta certificada por UNIBASQ para la evaluación del profesorado de la Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) y engloba tres dimensiones: planificación y desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje (el 50% de la nota final), resultados (tasas de éxito, encuesta de opinión del alumnado; 20%) y desarrollo profesional docente (30%). A lo largo de las nueve convocatorias del programa, se ha evaluado al 33% del profesorado de la Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería (media de la UPV/EHU: 45,4%). Las notas medias alcanzadas en las tres dimensiones fueron 40,1, 18,4 y 20, respectivamente, y la nota global, 84,4 sobre 100. Las categorías académicas evaluadas fueron, en orden decreciente: colaborador/a, agregado/a, adjunto/a, titular de escuela universitaria, ayudante, titular de universidad y catedrático/a. De los 15 departamentos con sede en la facultad, tres obtuvieron la excelencia. Los programas de evaluación de la actividad docente aportan información fiable y contrastada que facilita el desarrollo de la carrera académica y la acreditación de las titulaciones. En las próximas convocatorias se pretende aumentar el porcentaje de participación del profesorado en el programa

Among the most important objectives of Higher Education is to achieve quality in teaching, being its evaluation a fundamental objective. The DOCENTIAZ program is the tool certified by UNIBASQ for the evaluation of the academic staff of the UPV/EHU that encompasses three dimensions: planning and development of the teaching-learning process (50% of the final qualification), results (success rates, student opinion survey) (20%) and professional teacher development of the staff (30%). Throughout the nine calls of the program, 33% of the academic staff of the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing was evaluated (average UPV/EHU: 45.4%). The average scores reached in the three dimensions were 40.1, 18.4 and 20, respectively, being the overall score of 84.4 out of 100. The academic categories evaluated were in decreasing order: lecturer (colaborador), lecturer (agregado), lecturer (adjunto), University school lecturer, assistant lecturer, University lecturer and professor. Of the 15 departments, three obtained excellence. The evaluation programs of the teaching activity provide reliable and contrasting information that facilitates the development of the academic career and accreditation of the degrees. In the next calls, it is intended to increase the percentage of participation of teachers in the program

Formation of Nurses at Universidad de Antioquia: A Reality embodied in its Study Plans.

The article presents the trajectory of the study plans that have guided the formation of nursing professionals at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín (Colombia). It presents the principal milestones or events that at a given moment determined significant ruptures in the formation processes and which show how this Faculty of Nursing, in its 70 years of existence, has always articulated the health needs of the context with the formulation of its study plans, with the sole purpose of forming critical and innovative nursing professionals capable of responding assertively to care needs, according with the principal challenges or trends that condition the health environment.

Igniting Change: Supporting the Well-Being of Academicians Who Practice and Teach Critical Care.

Academicians who maintain a critical care clinical practice encounter numerous stressors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can influence well-being. This article provides historical perspectives on the stressors inherent in working in the critical care environment as well as the stressors of working in the academic environment. It proposes the application of the synergy model as a framework to help improve the well-being of academicians who practice and teach critical care. The most valuable strategy to improve professional well-being is for organizations to take a systems approach. The article focuses on approaches that are potentially within each individual's control.

Teaching work routine: challenges to nursing professors in contemporary times.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the organization of nursing professors' work and analyze its limiting and facilitating aspects. METHOD: A qualitative and descriptive study composed of professors from the federal public universities of Rio de Janeiro. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews. The content analysis technique was used for data processing. RESULTS: Twenty-seven (27) professors participated. Facilitating elements of the teaching work were: work environment; autonomy and flexibility; liking what they do; use of technologies; and solidarity of the professional group; while hindering elements included: high work demand; intense work rhythm; scarcity of material and human resources; and academic competitiveness. CONCLUSION: The configuration of the teaching work organization is complex and multifaceted, presenting high psycho-affective, cognitive and physical demands which enhance illness in these workers.

Dedicated education units: Redirecting for success.

This process paper describes the evolution and growth of Dedicated Education Units through an academic-practice partnership at a college of nursing and urban medical center. This collaboration marked a period of rapid expansion from a single unit pilot dedicated education unit to five within a six-year timeframe. During the expansion from the pilot phase to creation of the dedicated units, it was determined that success in one unit did not translate to success in others. Using Tuckman's Group Development Theory as a lens for analysis of barriers and facilitators, suggested oversight and monitoring parameters were identified and include: (1) a dedicated clinical faculty coordinator is a necessity; (2) clearly defined dedicated education unit vision and goals need to be articulated to all; (3) a unit must commit to providing dedicated education unit clinical experiences only; (4) designated resources are needed for attending to staff and student scheduling requirements; (6) established and barrier-free clinical instructor educational support for nurse educator transition; (7) an objective evaluation plan with established benchmarks, (8) a need to evaluate the coordinator role as partnerships expand to multiple units, and (9) awareness of potential storming among new and experienced dedicated education units.

Advancing health policy education in nursing: American Association of Colleges of Nursing Faculty Policy Think Tank.

Based upon an awareness of the need to increase its policy footprint, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Board of Directors convened a think tank of nurse experts in the field of policy curriculum to advise the Board. The goal of the think tank was to review the current landscape, analyze trends, and create a set of recommendations for AACN's Board to consider. The Faculty Policy Think Tank (FPTT) met between 2016 and 2017 to review and reflect on methods to increase expertise of nursing faculty and students in health policy and make recommendations to the AACN Board to advance the agenda of the organization, member schools, and the profession. This article describes the methods and processes the Think Tank employed to develop a set of recommendations for the AACN Board of Directors.

No Longer Expert: A Meta-Synthesis Describing the Transition From Clinician to Academic.

BACKGROUND: Recruitment of nurse clinicians into academic nursing has been important in addressing the faculty shortage. A description of their experiences as novice faculty could provide insights into easing their transition and improving faculty retention. METHOD: A systematic review of existing qualitative evidence was conducted to describe how nurses experience the transition from clinical practice to nursing academic. Criteria established by the Joanna Briggs Institute guided the review. RESULTS: The meta-synthesis of the 12 selected qualitative studies yielded 11 themes and four meta-themes, which included: Unprepared, No Longer an Expert, In Search of Mentoring, and Beginning to Thrive. CONCLUSION: The transition from expert clinician to novice faculty is difficult as teaching is different than practicing nursing. The expert clinicians often were unprepared for the demands of their faculty role and missed being experts. To begin to thrive, they needed orientation to the academic culture, intentional mentoring, and professional development in teaching and learning. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(7):366-374.].

The relationship of academic help-seeking with student achievement on nursing students in STIKes Muhammadiyah Palembang

BACKGROUND: Academic help-seeking for students is the process of interaction between students and others in order to obtain solutions to their problems. Help-seeking can prevent the possibility of failure, and increase independent learning to improve learning achievement. OBJECTIVE: to determine the relationship of academic help-seeking with student achievement in Nursing Study Program STIKes Muhammadiyah Palembang. Research methods: The research design used was cross-sectional with a total sampling technique and a total sample of 116 respondents. Data collection tools such as questionnaires and data analysis using the chi-square test (α=0.05). Research results: There is a relationship between academic help-seeking and student achievement in Nursing Science Study Program STIKes Muhammadiyah Palembang (p value 0.000)

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Speak-Up Culture in Academic Nursing: Empowering Junior Faculty.

BACKGROUND: Faculty-to-faculty incivility in academic nursing is well documented, yet speaking up about the unprofessional behaviors of academic colleagues is still a challenge, particularly for junior faculty. METHOD: A unique faculty development session presented an opportunity to explore junior faculty experiences and perceptions of incivility, with the objectives of addressing concerns in a safe environment, identifying appropriate responses and resources for managing incivility, and supporting decisional influences on speaking up. RESULTS: Junior faculty were valued for their unique perspectives of the institutional culture and empowered as members of speak-up culture in the academic setting. CONCLUSION: Administrators benefit from intentionally seeking junior faculty perspectives regarding unprofessional faculty behaviors in the academic setting. Overall school culture benefits from ongoing efforts toward discussion, resource development, and upholding policies related to incivility. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(4):210-213.].