Deck 9: Nurse Educator As Learner

Question 1

Which statement best defines the meaning of the word philosophy?

A) It is a set of belief statements.
B) It describes teaching and learning.
C) It conceptualizes the role of nursing.
D) It is a path for goal achievement.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The nurse educator enters the continuum of learning by:

A) learning in the specialty areas.
B) completing the basic nursing program.
C) obtaining an advance degree.
D) becoming a lifelong learner

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which statement best describes nurse educators at the novice level of proficiency:

A) extensive experience in teaching clients.
B) recognizes teaching events and modifies plans in response.
C) follows rules and guidelines in teaching.
D) identifies long range teaching goals.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Nurse educators employed in the academic environment:

A) have special privileges to teach as they wish.
B) prefer hiring nurses soon after completing the baccalaureate degree.
C) hired in academia as an associate or full professor.
D) work with high school graduates studying nursing the first time

Question 5

Nurse educators employed as full-time faculty in the academic environment must:

A) possess at minimum a master's degree.
B) have a minimum of at least 5 years of clinical work experience.
C) have been an officer in a professional organization.
D) possess a baccalaureate degree related to nursing.

Question 6

Nurse educators employed in the practice environment:

A) possess at minimum a master's degree.
B) work with staff nurses to provide continuing education programs.
C) advise, grade, and mentor learners.
D) serve as an advisor to various committees.

Question 7

Responsibilities of nurse educators employed in the practice environment include:

A) establish a teaching and learning committee structure.
B) make presentations at professional organizations.
C) document the outcomes of educational activities.
D) grade learners' assignments.

Question 8

Characteristics of effective nurse educators include:

A) identify a specific teaching and learning strategy to promote in the institution.
B) having the answers to the difficult teaching situations.
C) establish the employment rules and regulations for teaching clients.
D) willingness to change and accommodate different learners.

Question 9

When choosing a workplace, it is best to consider:

A) institutional fit and professional development opportunities.
B) orientation and willingness to support and help colleagues.
C) mentoring opportunities and flexibility in the work environment.
D) confidence in the colleagues with whom you will work.

Question 10

The spectrum of evaluation includes:

A) having you best friend assist you.
B) engaging in self and peer evaluation.
C) scholarly study to determine the best evaluation plans available.
D) developing a tool that is approved by almost everyone.

Question 11

Engaging in professional behaviors is important because:

A) it demonstrates your commitment and desire to be good nurse.
B) it guides the next generation of nurses and recruits learners into nursing.
C) it establishes autonomous behavior and improves the quality of care.
D) it supports ethical behavior and rules for professional practice.