NURS 610 Foundations and Teaching Strategies for Nursing Education
This course will explore the role of the nurse educator in academic and health care environments. Study of various theories of adult learning, health communication, health literacy, simulation and technology, and knowledge development will provide a foundation to apply educational theories in academic and practice settings. Taxonomies of learning, instructional design concepts, theory-based teaching and learning strategies, and use of best evidence and innovative approaches to meet diverse learning needs will be studied with emphasis on the dynamic and continually developing nurse educator role. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program or Division of Nursing approval.