TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR CLINICAL AND SIMULATION ENVIRONMENTS IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS

NURSING 786

Integrates teaching and learning theories and evidence-based strategies for educating undergraduate and graduate health professions students in classroom and online environments. This course provides students with principles, models, and processes to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning experiences through curated readings, activities, and self- reflection. Students will apply strategies such as the integration of personal attributes and teaching style, use of technology, and a student- centered approach to develop optimal teaching practices.

NURSING 448

Learning is centered on advancing knowledge of professional attributes necessary in healthcare settings. Expand the understanding of core concepts related to ethics, advocacy, safe therapeutic care, technology, and health informatics at a systems-level to influence care and outcomes. Broaden the understanding of nursing's role in the healthcare delivery system regarding quality improvement, emergency preparedness, care coordination, and palliation.

NURSING 785

Develop an understanding of higher education curriculum rooted in the healthcare professions. Undergraduate and graduate level program structures are examined, including traditional and innovative designs. Processes of curriculum development, including needs assessment, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes assessment that provide the foundation for course scope and content inclusion. Guiding conceptual frameworks and underlying philosophical, political, and professional issues that impact curriculum development and change are examined. Current issues relevant to curriculum.

NURSING 446

Spend concentrated time in two settings focusing on the complex care of individuals across the lifespan, families, and communities. Demonstrate advanced ability to integrate professional nursing related theory and concepts as they develop and implement the plan of care. Mentoring by clinical nursing preceptors in the clinical setting and by School of Nursing faculty in simulation and seminar settings.

NURSING 787

Immersive and comprehensive experience designed to prepare healthcare professional students for roles as effective educators. Dynamic blend of theoretical coursework, experiential hands-on teaching, and educational experiences to grow expertise in curriculum development, inclusive instructional design, and assessment strategies. Through collaboration with experienced preceptors, refine pedagogical skills, fostering an understanding of diverse learning styles and effective communication in the healthcare education context. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based teaching methods, utilization of the latest technologies and innovative approaches to enhance student engagement.