Pursuing Systematic Self-Evaluation and Improvement in the Academic Nurse Educator Role Chapter 12

Question 1

What is one of the most important support systems for a new academic nurse educator?

Answer 1

Appropriate mentoring

National League for Nursing (NLN, 2006)

Question 2

List three components that should be included in an orientation program for new nurse educators.

Answer 2

• Introduction to key personnel
• Review of available resources within the department and organization
• Review of courses and their related content (curriculum matrix)

Question 3

What is the role of nursing faculty in terms of mentoring?

Answer 3

To assist colleagues in their development as educators and scholars

(Billings & Halstead, 2019; Nowell et al., 2017)

Question 4

True or False: Mentoring is only important for novice faculty.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What type of mentorship relationships are generally considered most effective?

Answer 5

Formal mentorship relationships

(Hundey et al., 2020)

Question 6

Fill in the blank: A gap analysis must first be conducted to identify _______ needs.

Answer 6

mentorship

Question 7

What are some specific areas where new faculty need mentor guidance?

Answer 7

• Feeling connected with others
• Time management
• Balancing teaching and research
• Balancing work and life outside the university

Question 8

What does mentoring help early-career faculty members learn?

Answer 8

The complexities of the faculty role

Question 9

What should an assigned mentor do throughout the first year for a new faculty member?

Answer 9

• Answer questions
• Interpret situations
• Provide direct help

Question 10

What type of mentorship supports midcareer faculty members?

Answer 10

Mentorship that supports innovation and problem-solving

Question 11

What is the foundation of mentorship for late-career faculty members?

Answer 11

Identifying new faculty members who show potential as leaders

Question 12

What is ‘constellation mentoring’?

Answer 12

A group mentoring approach providing new faculty with multiple mentors

(Webber et al., 2020)

Question 13

Who bears the responsibility to foster a sense of belonging in the academic community?

Answer 13

Everyone within the organization

Question 14

What is a key factor for a successful mentorship relationship?

Answer 14

Openness and caring of the mentor

Question 15

What are some activities that academic nurse educators should engage in regarding professional organizations?

Answer 15

• Participate on a committee
• Serve as chair of a committee
• Run for office at the local, state, or national level

Question 16

According to the ANA, what is essential for maintaining competence in nursing practice?

Answer 16

Lifelong learning

Question 17

What is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?

Answer 17

A federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records

Question 18

List two rights guaranteed to students under FERPA.

Answer 18

• Inspect and review their education records
• Request amendment of education records they believe to be inaccurate

Question 19

What does FERPA guarantee eligible students?

Answer 19

Specific rights including:
* To inspect and review education records
* To request amendment of inaccurate records
* To consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII)

FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Question 20

Under FERPA, what is the responsibility of faculty regarding student education records?

Answer 20

Faculty must:
* Protect the confidentiality of student records
* Access student information only for legitimate use
* Not share student information without written consent

This includes protecting information stored in electronic formats.

Question 21

What types of records are considered educational records under FERPA?

Answer 21

Records containing information directly related to a student maintained by:
* Educational agencies
* Institutions
* Parties acting for the agency or institution

Educational records can exist in various forms, including handwritten, printed, or electronic.

Question 22

True or False: Faculty can share student information about academic progress without written permission.

Answer 22

False

Faculty must obtain written permission from the student before sharing academic progress information.

Question 23

What are some key ethical implications for nurse educators according to Smith (2012)?

Answer 23

Key implications include:
* Educating junior faculty on ethical dilemmas
* Socializing students to ethical dimensions
* Honesty and professionalism in interactions
* Respecting all students and colleagues

Ethical behavior is essential in maintaining professional standards.

Question 24

What ethical considerations must nurse educators take into account regarding teaching and research?

Answer 24

Considerations include:
* Adequate preparation for teaching
* Protecting research participants
* Reporting fair and accurate results
* Balancing service activities with academic responsibilities

These considerations are critical for maintaining integrity in education and research.

Question 25

What types of professional development opportunities can academic nurse educators participate in?

Answer 25

Types include: * Provider directed, provider paced * Provider directed, learner paced * Learner directed, learner paced ## Footnote Each type varies in control over content and pace of learning.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: A _______ is an activity where a provider controls all aspects of the learning activity.

Answer 26

[provider directed, provider paced] ## Footnote Examples include seminars and national conferences.

Question 27

What is a learner-directed, learner-paced educational activity?

Answer 27

An activity where the learner identifies learning needs, formulates goals, and controls the pace of learning ## Footnote This type of activity encourages individual initiative and responsibility.

Question 28

What factors influence the lifelong learning needs of nurse educators?

Answer 28

Factors include: * Type of faculty appointment * Career stage (novice, mid-stage, senior) * Academic or service setting ## Footnote These factors determine the specific development needs and opportunities for faculty.

Question 29

According to the NLN (2001), what should faculty development programs offer?

Answer 29

Programs should be: * Individualized * Adaptable * Cover a wide range of topics ## Footnote This ensures that faculty development meets diverse needs.

Question 30

What are some relevant topics for nurse educators' professional development?

Answer 30

Topics include: * Classroom management * Cultural competency * Clinical teaching * Curriculum development * Creative teaching strategies ## Footnote Continuous professional development is essential for effective teaching.

Question 31

True or False: A single program or approach will meet the needs of all faculty.

Answer 31

False ## Footnote No single program can address the diverse needs of all faculty members.