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Blended roles: preparing the advanced practice nurse educator/clinician with a Web-based nurse educator certificate
Wanda B Bonnel1, Carol K Starling, Karen A Wambach
1University of Kansas School of Nursing, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. wbonnel@kumc.edu
Summary
A new online Nurse Educator Certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses for faculty roles. This innovative program addresses the critical nursing faculty shortage by offering flexible, Web-based education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Growing demand for nurse educators due to demographic shifts and nursing shortages.
- Need for specialized programs to prepare nurses for faculty positions.
- Societal changes necessitate innovative educational approaches in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a Web-based Nurse Educator Certificate program.
- To prepare advanced practice nurses for both faculty and clinical roles.
- To address the shortage of qualified nurse educators.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a four-course, Web-based certificate program.
- Integration of adult education and self-directed learning theories.
- Inclusion of a teaching practicum, mentorship, and portfolio development.
Main Results:
- 48 students enrolled in the program within the first two years.
- 8 students successfully completed the Nurse Educator Certificate.
- Program integrates graduate competencies and interactive Web-based teaching strategies.
Conclusions:
- A Web-based Nurse Educator Certificate program can effectively prepare faculty.
- This program offers a viable solution to the nursing faculty shortage.
- The program successfully combines clinical and educator role preparation.