This book presents essential teaching skills and tools for nurse educators. It begins with a
discussion of the trends in nursing education and the principles of teaching and learning. The
book then explores topics such as classroom teaching clinical experiences teaching in the
simulation laboratory and online learning. Each chapter discusses the basics of teaching and
learning in the specific environment followed by scenarios that focus on the issues
encountered by nursing faculty in these settings. The scenarios present the key issues under
consideration recommend actions that faculty members can institute to address the issues and
describe rationales and solutions based on best evidence. The book also includes specific tools
designed to assist nurse educators in preparation for the teaching role such as examples of
course syllabi program outcomes clinical contracts and action plans. Nurse Educator's Guide
to Best Teaching Practice is a valuable resource for novice and experienced educators in
managing the challenges inherent in nursing education.
