Establish Institute for Educators in Nursing and Health Professions

1. An Initiative to Impact the Nursing Faculty Shortage Louise S. Jenkins, PhD, RN; Carol O’Neil, PhD, RN, CNE; and Susan L. Bindon, DNP, RN-BCInstitute for Educators in Nursing and Health Professions • FACULTY DEVELOPMENT • TEACHING GRAND ROUNDS • Small informal presentations and discussion • Sample topics: • “Does use of an iPad™ Enhance Documentation in Clinical Settings?” • “Teaching End-of-Life Care via a Hybrid Simulation” • Outcome: Average attendance – 15-20 faculty members • WORKSHOPS • Small, hands-on, skill building foci • Sample topics: • “Test Construction” • “Managing Online Learning Environments” • “Student-centered Learning” • Outcome: Average attendance – 25-30 faculty members • CONFERENCES • Annual large conferences with nationally acclaimed speakers • Peer-reviewed posters presented by attendees • Sample themes: • “Teaching Better, Working Smarter: Practical Strategies” • “Educating Nurses: Innovation to Application” • Outcome: ~1000 participants • FACULTY RESOURCE CENTER • Free online access for Maryland nursing faculty • Quick access to information • Sample areas: • Learning Theories • Teaching Strategies • Student-centered Learning • Resource Lists • Video Capture of Institute Offerings • Areas for the future: • Online Journal • Moderated Discussions • Outcome: Just launched! • STATEWIDE ORIENTATION TO THE FACULTY ROLE • Offered in hybrid learning environment • Starting August 2012! School of Nursing resources $2.6 million+ of external funding • Persistent nursing faculty shortage in U.S. • More than 75,000 qualified applicants to nursing programs turned away in 2011-2012 • Impacts nursing workforce in aging population Core Initiative 2: Support Nurse Faculty Problem/Challenge Resources Strategy • Establish Institute for Educators in Nursing and Health Professions • Goal: Prepare and support nursing faculty Core Initiative 1: Prepare Nurses to Teach Federal Funding • GRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM • 12-credit Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate • Online and classroom environments • Interprofessional — includes other practice disciplines Sample Plan of Study: State Funding (NSP II) Conclusions • The teaching certificate program is consistently preparing nursing faculty for teaching in classroom, online, and clinical environments. • Faculty development offerings are needs-based, learner-driven, creatively designed, and regularly presented. Tips for Success Clearly identify program goals and outcomes Develop and follow an ongoing evaluation plan Seek and obtain financial resources Conduct regular environmental scans and faculty needs assessments Maintain future orientation Care for and nurture all collaborative relationships Expect excellence • Outcomes as of May 2012: • 532 students have enrolled in courses • 97.8 % retention rate • 271 (51%) have completed all courses The activity that is the subject of this poster was produced with the assistance of Nurse Support Program II grants under the auspices of the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission.