The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to learning theories and teaching strategies relevant for delivering nursing education in contemporary environments. Major learning theories and their implication for the instructional process are investigated. Emphasis is placed on development of multi-level learning objectives. In addition, learning style assessments and domains of learning are integrated throughout in the context of content delivery methods. Students will apply course content when developing lesson plans and teaching strategies for didactic and clinical learning experiences. Instructional technology is explored throughout the course.

The course prepares the student to conduct comprehensive health assessments of patients throughout the life span. Comprehensive health parameters are applied to the assessment process. Students perform detailed health histories, family histories, physical examinations, and selected screening and prevention/wellness skills. Clinical reasoning development and differentiation between normal and abnormal findings are emphasized. Integrated throughout the course are principles of health promotions/wellness, illness prevention, and early detection.

The content of this course places emphasis on mechanisms of evaluating clinical learning at the basic level with progression to higher-level performance. Clinical performance will be addressed through immersion of evidence-based methods of evaluation. Students will explore methods of clinical teaching and related strategies that promote quality clinical learning experiences. Evaluation of nursing education in the clinical setting is included as part of the focus of the course.

The practicum experience provides students with mentoring opportunities to facilitate professional growth in the nurse educator role. The experience begins with the development of appropriate student-generated nurse educator practicum goals. Specific practicum sites and mentors are next selected to provide the student with the experiences needed for goal attainment. The practicum experience consists of 240 hours of goal-directed and mentored nurse educator clinical practice involving direct and indirect care roles. Activities to enhance reflection and self-assessment include regular collaboration with faculty, documentation of practicum hours and activities, and active participation in final practicum presentations. Students must complete a total of 4 practicum credit hours. Practicum planning is completed during the first semester. Practicum experiences can be scheduled over 1-2 semesters. Prerequisites and/or corequisites: Completion of selected core and specialty courses and permission from the Nurse Educator graduate faculty

Fees Each Semester

• General Services Fee: $168 (All students)
• Nursing Fee: $168 (Graduate nursing non-clinical students)

Prior to Starting Classes

• $66.75 Background Check
• $94.99 Drug Test and Document Storage
• Cost of any immunizations you may need to complete
• $47 ExamSoft*
• Cap & Gown and nursing pin (optional; see the UIndy bookstore for pricing)

All expenses, including tuition and fees, are subject to change annually.

Technology Requirements

Students will be required to have technology that is compatible with the required computerized testing platform software. Please see the IT Help Page for requirements needed for Windows and MAC OS computers. Chromebooks will not meet the technology requirements for the School of Nursing.

*A computer that meets ExamSoft/Examplify expectations is required.