In this course students have the opportunity for proximal preparation for functioning in an advanced practice role. Issues and problems encountered in clinical settings as well as legal parameters of practice will be discussed. NURS 536 or NURS 542, NURS 552. 2 hours This seminar provides a forum for the consideration of a variety of contemporary issues related to nursing education in associate and baccalaureate degree programs and in continuing education. This course examines the selection, application and evaluation of instructional strategies in nursing education and staff development Testing and measurement of outcomes are included.
Emphasis is given to both classroom and distance instructional methods.
3 hours This course focuses on diverse pedagogical approaches to nursing education. In this course the student will teach in selected situations in academic or practice settings. Students will design, implement and evaluate teaching strategies related to identified educational outcomes. This course focuses on the theoretical basis for these managerial skills and on strategies for the development of leadership skills. The impact on the system of regulation from the external environment and from conflicting internal demands is emphasized.