NR536 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2020 JULY

NR536 Advanced Pathophysiology, Health Assessment and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Education Theory and Learners

Select the type of learner you will work with in the future (i.e., academic students, staff nurses, or patients/families); then debate the following question. Be sure to include pros and cons.

Many individuals state that "practice is the best teacher." For these individuals, the application of the same knowledge and the same skill must occur repeatedly and often. In contrast, there are educators who state that a learner does not need to complete 10 bed baths or write 15 care plans. In their opinions, quality is more important than quantity.

Question: Applying your knowledge of educational theory from previous courses, which approach would be best for your learners—repeated practice or quality? How can learner confidence be developed with the method that you selected?

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Discussion Guidelines and Grading Rubric

DQ2 Collaboration Café

The clinical environment as part of experiential learning is of major importance to the educator. Select your type of learner (i.e., undergraduate nursing student, new graduate in a mentoring program, a family learning how to provide gastric feedings for a child) and discuss the clinical site.

Topic: This discussion focuses on what makes a good clinical site for the selected learner you will be working with as a nurse educator in the future.

Please see the guidelines and grading rubric below.

Collaboration Café Guidelines and Grading Rubric