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Proposed nurse educator competencies: development and validation of a model
Debra Davis1, Elizabeth Stullenbarger, Catherine Dearman
1University of South Alabama College of Nursing, Mobile, 35294, USA.
Nursing Outlook
|August 24, 2005
Summary
New competencies guide nurse educator preparation. These 37 essential skills and knowledge areas ensure quality teaching, scholarship, and collaboration for the growing need for well-prepared nursing faculty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Growing concern regarding the shortage of qualified nurse educators.
- Need for standardized competencies to ensure consistent preparation of nursing faculty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a set of core competencies for nurse educators.
- To provide a framework for guiding the preparation and evaluation of nurse educators.
Main Methods:
- Development and validation of 37 competency statements.
- Competencies reflect knowledge, skills, and abilities for teacher, scholar, and collaborator roles.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive list of 37 validated competencies for nurse educators.
- These competencies encompass essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Conclusions:
- The validated competencies are crucial for guiding nurse educator preparation programs.
- Competencies will inform certification, credentialing, and accreditation processes for nurse educators.