NLN Core Competency #1: Facilitate Learning
To be competent as a nurse educator, the NLN’s first core competency they identify relates to facilitating learning. The associated tasks to facilitate learning include: utilizing theory-based teaching modalities appropriate for diverse learners that achieve desired outcomes; coaching students to develop critical thinking and clinical judgment; serving as a role model to the profession; recognizing the unique attributes of each student; and, inspiring and motivating learners (NLN, 2022).
Halstead (2007, p. 18) suggests nurse educators “Practice skilled oral, written, and electronic communication that reflects an awareness of self and others, along with an ability to convey ideas in a variety of contexts”. Yet, most of us have been lectured to and tend to adopt these old habits.
What new practices have you adopted? How did things go? What old habits die hard? How do your students respond to various teaching methods? Where do you feel as though you need the most help with regard to this competency? Comment below!
References
Halstead, J. A. (2007). Nurse educator competencies: Creating an evidence-based practice for nurse educators. New York, NY: National League for Nursing.
National League for Nursing (2022). Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) 2022 Candidate Handbook. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/certification/Certification-for-Nurse-Educators.