Essential Novice Nurse Educator Role Competencies and Qualifications to Teach INA Pre

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Western Michigan University
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ESSENTIAL NOVICE NURSE EDUCATOR ROLE COMPETENCIES AND
QUALIFICATIONS TO TEACH INA PRE-LICENSURE REGISTERED
NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM
by
Kathleen A. Poindexter
A Dissertation
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Faculty of The Graduate College
in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Education Leadership, Research and Technology
Dr. Andrea L. Beach, Advisor
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
June 2008
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The completion of this doctoral program of study has been a personal journey
where I have had the opportunity to meet numerous people along the way. As I reflect,
there have been so many people who have contributed to my success; it would not be
possible to acknowledge each of you individually. I do remember your kindness, support,
encouragement, and hope you know how much your efforts were appreciated.
I wish to extend a special appreciation to my dissertation committee composed of
Dr. Andrea Beach (my committee chair), Dr. Louann Bierlein Palmer and Dr. Kristen
Salomonson for their expertise, guidance, support and dedication as you reviewed
countless revisions of the dissertation. Your high standards and expectations challenged
me to think at every stage of the project; for that, I thank you.
I would like to extend a special thanks to my colleagues, who shared their time
and expertise reviewing the study, piloting the survey, and contributing their expert
suggestions. Jan, Mary, and Georgia, your recommendations and expert critiques were
greatly appreciated and contributed significantly to the success of the project. To my
friends Mary Holmes and Amy Buse for their constant support, technical skills, lunches,
reviews, listening ear, and numerous inspirational emails. You made a tremendous
difference and were always there when I needed you most. To my writing group and
Acknowledgements - Continued
cohort friends Vicki and Nancy, I wish to thank you for all the years of friendship,
encouragement and support as we worked towards completion of our doctorates.
Most of all I need to thank my family. Brendon and Mom, your continuous words
of encouragement and belief in me meant so much. Ashley, thank you for always
understanding, never complaining, providing cups of coffee served with a hug, and taking
over so many household responsibilities. You have had to grow up all too soon. I
dedicate this to you, an amazing young lady and fabulous daughter: I love you more. I
look forward to being there to help you do the same some day. To my husband Dave, my
Dad, and my son Nick; I knew you were all there in spirit, and always will be. Thank
you.
Kathleen A. Poindexter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii
LISTOFTABLES ix
CHAPTER
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem 9
Research Questions 11
Delimitations of the Study 12
Definition of Relevant Terms 13
Research Conceptual Framework 13
Significance of the Study 15
II. LITERATURE REVIEW 17
Professional Nursing Organizations and Accreditation Guidelines
for Nurse Educator Qualifications 19
American Association of Colleges of Nursing 20
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 21
National League for Nursing 22
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 25
Organizational Guidelines 26
Expert Clinical Competencies and Qualifications 28
Clinical Experts by Experience 28
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Table of Contents - Continued
CHAPTER
Advanced Practice Clinical Experts 35
Nurse Educator Competencies 37
Clinical Teaching Competencies 37
Clinical Teaching Roles and Responsibilities 41
Nurse Educator Role Preparation to Teach 46
Educational Preparation for Nurse Educators 46
Expert to Novice: Teaching Competencies Assessment 49
Nurse Educator Role Competencies 52
Chapter II Conclusion 59
III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 61
Research Design 61
Research Questions 62
Sample Population 63
Instrument 64
Data Collection 66
Data Analysis 67
Protection of Human Rights 70
Chapter III Summary 70
IV. RESEARCH RESULTS 71
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Table of Contents - Continued
CHAPTER
Organization of Data 72
Demographic Data 74
Novice Nurse Educators Academic Qualifications 78
Academic Requirements for Non-tenure Earning Positions 79
Academic Requirements for Tenure Earning Positions 84
Novice Nurse Educators' Clinical Practice Qualifications 94
Novice Nurse Educators' Teaching Role Competencies 106
Educator Role Competencies 110
Teaching and Advising Role Competencies 113
Nurse Educator Profiles per Academic Institution Type 124
Additional Comments 134
Chapter IV Summary 135
V. DISCUSSION 138
Summary of the Research Study 139
Academic Qualifications for a Nurse Educator Role 141
Novice Nurse Educator Entry Level Academic Qualifications
to Teach 142
Clinical Practice Qualifications to Teach 149
Novice Nurse Entry Level Clinical Practice Qualifications
to Teach 151
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Table of Contents - Continued
CHAPTER
Novice Nurse Educator Entry Level Competency Domains 155
Nursing Practice Competency Domain 156
Leader and Collaborator Competency Domain 159
Facilitates Learning Development and Socialization 160
Facilitates Student Learning Competency Domain 161
Function within the Educational Environment Competency
Domain 162
Assessment and Evaluation Competency Domain 164
Curriculum Design 165
Scholar Role Competency Domain 166
Entry Level Nurse Educator Profiles per Academic Institution 167
Key Findings 168
Community College Nurse Educator Profile 168
Liberal Arts College Nurse Educator Profile 170
Research Intensive University Nurse Educator Profile 173
Limitations 176
Recommendations for Practice 176
Recommendations for Future Research 177
Conclusions 179
REFERENCES 181
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