Fast Facts for the Classroom Nursing Instructor

This new "Fast Facts" book will aid new faculty and graduate students studying to become nurse educators by imparting strategies and time-proven techniques for becoming comfortable and confident in the classroom setting. Using the concise, conversational "Fast Facts" format, the book offers quick access to information about varied aspects of classroom management and describes how to use "self as educator" to influence positive learning. Chapters feature vivid case examples and cover understanding the use of self, preparing for the classroom, creating an optimal learning environment, building on strengths, engaging and coaching students, using agreements, and dealing with incivility in the classroom. This "Fast Facts" guide will provide the support needed by all classroom teachers and future nurse educators to improve their effectiveness and to more thoroughly and efficiently engage even the most challenging of contemporary learners.Key Features: Focuses on the application of multiple learning theoriesIncludes checklists to help new faculty be preparedAddresses such common issues as dealing with questions and incivilityIncludes "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature to help guide new nurse faculty