Teaching Philosophy
As a nurse educator, my philosophy of teaching places the student or learner in the center of learning. My teaching philosophy is to educate using a framework of knowledge, skills and attitudes that drives nursing practice through embracing the following attributes: accountability, cultural values and beliefs, empathy, evidence, professionalism, respect, and continued improvement in outcomes. I believe adapting to individual learner needs is necessary for a student/learner to attain success in learning. My role as educator is to offer opportunities for engagement and guided learning in a way that fosters mastery of knowledge, skills and attitude, applicable to best practice.
Educator Roles
ATI Nursing Education: Nurse Educator for NCLEX Review Services, Live Review: Conducting NCLEX review for nursing schools across the US virtually or in-person, using dynamic teaching strategies aligned to clinical practice to illustrate essential areas of content, in preparing for RN and LPN licensure.
CSU Channel Islands: Tenure track to Associate Professor Emeritus: HLTH/NRS 348 Healthy Aging (2018 – present) * NRS 200/201 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice (2014 – 2016) * NRS 220/221 Nursing Care of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness I (2014 – 2022) * NRS 223 Nursing Care of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness II (2013) * NRS 303 Pharmacology for Nursing I (2017 – 2020) * NRS 391 Transition to Nursing Practice (2017 – 2020) * NRS 401 Advanced Clinical Assessment (2019) * NRS 461 Nursing Leadership (2017, 2020 – 2021)
Professional Development Related to Teaching
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Association of College & University Educators (ACUE) Certificate in Effective College Instruction, Spring 2021
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Doing the Work: Committing to Anti-Racism and Being Better Allies, Faculty Improvement Project (FIP), Spring 2021
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T.H.R.I.V.E. Faculty Development for Online Teaching, Summer 2020
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Grading Considerations in College Courses, Faculty Improvement Project (FIP), Spring 2019
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Peer to Peer: How to Engage in Peer Led Online/Blended Course Review, Spring 2019
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ATI Champion, 2017 – 2020
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openCI Ambassador, Reflection 2017
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Quality Online Learning & Teaching (QOLT) 2016
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Online Teaching Preparation Program (OTPP), 2015
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Institutionalizing Student Learning, Access & Success (ISLAS) Ambassador, 2015
