Transitioning to the Nurse Educator Role

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Kayla M. Cavicchio MSN, RN, CEN

Course Overview

The Nurse Educator role is of great importance in both the academic and clinical settings. Nurse Educators are responsible for teaching the next generation of nursing, facilitating learning experiences for the bedside nurse, leading initiatives, and much more. The nurses in these roles may only have minimal training if they do not possess an MSN in Nurse Education. This course is designed for the BSN-level nurse who is interested in becoming a nurse educator or improving their current skillset and knowledge base.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. What is a Nurse Educator?
  3. Nursing Professional Development Practice Model: Example
  4. Importance of the Nurse Educator Role
  5. Basics of Nurse Education
  6. Effective Communication and Conflict Management
  7. Adjusting to Your New Role
  8. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Define the role of the Nurse Educator in academic and clinical settings.
  2. Explain how the Nurse Educator role is important in healthcare.
  3. Describe at least three qualifications Nurse Educators must have to work in the academic setting.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.