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1Marianne Druva Horner, MS, RN, CNM, CNEcl, is Project Director, Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, Denver.
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence developed a course to train clinical nurse faculty. This program aligns with National League for Nursing certification criteria, preparing educators for success in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faculty Development
Background:
- The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence initiated a didactic course in 2005 for clinical faculty preparation.
- The National League for Nursing established certification criteria for clinical nurse educators in 2018.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and impact of a formal didactic course for clinical nurse faculty.
- To highlight the alignment of the course content with national certification standards for nurse educators.
Main Methods:
- A formal didactic course was established using expert clinical nurses.
- Course content was designed to mirror competencies required for clinical nurse educator certification.
Main Results:
- The course successfully prepares clinical faculty.
- The program content closely aligns with the National League for Nursing's certification competencies.
- Graduates of the program are recognized as Clinical Scholars.
Conclusions:
- Clinical Scholars are vital contributors to nursing education in Colorado.
- The established course effectively prepares faculty to meet national standards for nurse educators.
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