What is fulfilling about being a practical nursing instructor?
- Make a positive impact on the lives of students!
- See students grow and develop under your guidance!
- Reinforce your knowledge and opportunity to learn continuously!
- Connect with a community of nursing educators!
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- Provide didactic and/or clinical learning experiences for students.
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans based on approved Course Syllabi, Course Objectives, and Course Outlines.
- In conjunction with the Program Director, develop, implement, and evaluate the program of learning.
- Interview and counsel applicants.
- In conjunction with the Program Director, develop standards for students' admission, progression, and graduation.
- Maintain student records.
- Provide personal and academic counseling.
- Upkeep and inventory of Skill Laboratory.
- Recommend new equipment and software.
- Coordinate student activities.
- Provide for the supervision of students.
- Orient and mentor new faculty.
- Maintain a successful working relationship with clinical site representatives.
- Schedule and meet with students regularly to provide academic feedback.
- Coordinate learning objectives from the didactic environment to clinical sites.
- Baccalaureate degree or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a nurse providing direct patient care.
- Current New Mexico RN license, certification, or other credential as required by local, state, and federal laws to work as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills.