• Establish Institute for Educators in Nursing and Health Professions• Goal: Prepare and support nursing faculty

Strategy

Conclusions

GRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM• 12-credit Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate• Online and classroom environments• Interprofessional — includes other practice disciplines

Core Initiative 1: Prepare Nurses to Teach

• 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

Problem/Challenge Core Initiative 2: Support Nurse Faculty ResourcesSchool of Nursing resources $2.6 million+ of external fundingFACULTY 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!

An Initiative to Impact the Nursing Faculty ShortageLouise S. Jenkins, PhD, RN; Carol O’Neil, PhD, RN, CNE; and Susan L. Bindon, DNP, RN-BC

Institute for Educators in Nursing and Health Professions

Semester 1 Semester 2NURS 787 – Theoretical Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing and Health Professions (3 credits)

NURS 792 – Practicum in Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions (3 credits)

NURS 791 – Instructional Strategies and Assessment of Learning Outcomes (3 credits)

Elective (3 credits)

Outcomes as of May 2012:• 532 students have enrolled in courses• 97.8 % retention rate• 271 (51%) have completed all courses

Sample Plan of Study:

• 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.

Federal Funding

State Funding (NSP II)

Tips for Success

1. Clearly identify program goals and outcomes2. Develop and follow an ongoing evaluation plan3. Seek and obtain financial resources4. Conduct regular environmental scans and faculty needs assessments5. Maintain future orientation6. Care for and nurture all collaborative relationships7. Expect excellence

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.