January 2025 University Catalog

ED8360 The Nurse Educator: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities

Learners investigate the roles and responsibilities of nurse educators in higher education and hospital-based clinical settings, differentiating between roles in these two settings. For the hospital-based clinical educator, topics include clinical site responsibilities, professional and staff development, and the importance of student preceptors and mentors. For academic nurse educators/faculty members, topics include degree-granting educational program requirements and content; program and student evaluation; and academic, legal, and ethical issues. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4