Discussion question week 11 - Assignment Example

Nursing Competencies Nursing Competencies The role of a professional nurse educator is always multidimensional and therefore maintaining competence is mandatory if there is a need for good results in the nursing field. The National League of Nursing expects all nurses to have full commitment in their role and maintain the competency levels as well with no exception to any individual. Practicum provides nursing students like me with a platform to learn and practice the theoretical knowledge we have acquired in the class.

It allows provides the opportunity of learning first hand. As an educator pursuing continuous quality improvement is a responsibility an individual must undertake and consider important as well. Meeting this competency can be a challenge though not impossible. The use of knowledge of legal and ethical issues that is relevant to higher education and nursing education. It came in handy a basis for making decisions when implementing policies and procedures related to students faculty and the educational environment.

The feedback from colleagues, peers, patients and administrative evaluation came in handy as far as improving role effectiveness is concerned. Open-mindedness is the key to improving individual and personal performance, and the educator role is no exception. Facing the audience with an open came in handy during my practicum. Though the fact that I had to face criticism from my audience that came as a shock. I expected reception and obedience from them. For an educator to accomplish their aims, one needs to gain their trust, and this takes a while.

Practicum didn’t give me enough time. Therefore given another chance as an educator, I will maintain contact with my audience for a longer time and even follow up on their response to the knowledge they acquire. Giving attention to whether the information is relevant and helpful.