About the 硕士 in 护理教育(MSN)

Some people reach a point in their careers when they realize they’ve accumulated a great deal of knowledge, and even if they are being appropriately recognized for their skill and expertise, 这还不够. They feel compelled to share what they’ve learned with others.

当护士到了这一步, they sometimes head back to school to earn a master’s degree in nursing. By selecting a program that offers a concentration in nursing education, they can develop the skills they need to teach others.

What’s It Like to be a Nurse Educator?

护士教育工作者s work in a wide variety of settings, training nurses within health systems, 大学水平的教学, 教育病人. Within the healthcare system, nurse educators typically:

• Participate in the attainment of departmental goals, based on important aspects of care such as nursing staff education and competency, 护理方向, 还有训导的发展
• Are involved in professional practice development, support of professional nursing in the community, patient and family education and community wellness
• Plan and implement a variety of educational programs based on the clinical staff's identified learning needs, 能力不足, and performance improvement findings
• Incorporate patient safety goals into educational programs
• Evaluate educational programs through formal and informal mechanisms and shares results with management
• Recommend new courses or improvements based on feedback received

护士教育工作者s at the university level typically prepare lessons, 计划, and materials for classes and programs. In addition to demonstrating skills and techniques, they must also develop criteria for assessment and grade homework and projects.

What Kind of Work Setting Can I Expect?

There are a variety of opportunities for people who earn a Master of Science degree in 护理 with a Concentration in 护理 Education. Potential employment settings include:

• 社区卫生机构
• University, community or technical college
• 家庭保健机构
• 医院
• 长期护理机构

常见的职位包括:

• 总护士长
• 临床研究顾问
• 十大正规平台经理
• 健康十大正规平台主任
• 护士临床医生
• 护士教育工作者
• 病人教育家
• 病人安全主任
• 员工发展总监
• 护理教员

Am I a Good Fit for a MSN in 护理 Education?

幸运的是, many of the same personality traits found in great nurses are also present among great teachers. 它始于欲望, which is very important since educators often work long hours planning lessons, 复习课程, and evaluating student performance. In a nutshell, successful educators are:

• 有组织的
• 病人
• 好的沟通者
• 注重细节
• Good at demonstrating medical techniques

为什么要成为一名护士教育者?

Become a nurse educator and you could play a vital role in solving a major healthcare problem. 根据 American Association of Colleges of 护理, the United States is projected to experience a shortage of nurses which is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and their need for health care resources grows.

你准备好了吗??

As a nurse, you touch many lives. 作为一名护士教育者, you touch not only the lives of your students, but also those of every person they care for. If you’re ready to assume the role of educator, learn more about the 护理学硕士 今天的计划!