NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: A Decade of Influence

NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators:
A Decade of Influence
Judith A. Halstead, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Editor

Thirteen years after initial publication, the NLN Core Competencies for Nursing Educators continue to guide the development of graduate nursing programs, define the roles and responsibilities of nurse educators, and provide a framework for ongoing research in identifying the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to preparing a qualified nursing workforce.

NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: A Decade of Influence revisits these critical guidelines through a contemporary lens that underscores their ongoing influence and offers valuable insight into how they will help shape the evolution of the nurse educator role. Whether you’re a practicing nurse educator or pursuing a career in nursing education, you’ll gain a better understanding of the theoretical foundation behind this landmark literature and learn how to best use it to successfully navigate the complex role of today’s nursing faculty.

“Nurse educators, grounded by the current evidence about the role of the nurse educator, will ensure that the next generation of students is prepared to provide interdisciplinary, patient-focused, safe, and high-quality care.”

Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus
Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis

Judith A. Halstead, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN is executive director of the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation in Washington, DC, a position she has held since July 2014. She has over thirty-five years of experience in nursing education with expertise in online education, nurse educator competencies, and evidence-based teaching in nursing education. She is co-editor of the widely referenced book on nursing education, Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty. Dr. Halstead is the recipient of numerous awards including the MNRS Advancement of Science Award for the Nursing Education Research Section and the Sigma Theta Tau International Elizabeth Russell Belford Excellence in Education Award. She is a fellow in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education and the American Academy of Nursing. She served as the president of the National League for Nursing from 2011-2013.

Table of ContentsChapter 1 - The Influence of the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators:  2005-2015
Chapter 2 - Summary of Research Using the NLN Core Competencies of Nurse Educators as a Framework
Chapter 3 - Competency I: Facilitate Learning
Chapter 4 - Competency II: Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization
Chapter 5 – Competency III: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
Chapter 6 – Competency IV: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
Chapter 7 - Competency V: Function as a Change Agent and Leader
Chapter 8 - Competency VI: Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role
Chapter 9 - Competency VII: Engage in Scholarship
Chapter 10 - Competency VIII: Function Within the Educational Environment
Chapter 11 - The Future Role of the Nurse Educator