Homework: Arrange a Nurse Educator Interview
You will identify and arrange to interview an experienced nurse educator about the trends in nursing education that she/he has observed or experienced during her/his career in education. You will also develop 10 to 12 interview questions.
Guidelines
a) The person you select to interview must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a nurse educator currently practicing in academia, staff development, or a clinical nurse educator or patient educator. No family members please.
b) You may arrange to conduct the interview in person, by phone, or by online web conferencing.
c) In general, when you contact a prospective interviewee, state who you are and explain that the interview is for a university course homework.
d) Ask for a convenient time to meet for a 30-minute interview.
e) Review the literature related to the nurse educator's specific field of nursing education.
General Guidelines for Developing Interview Questions
1) Your interview questions will depend on the method of interview (formal or informal, face to face, or online web meeting/conferencing) and the specific area the nurse educator is practicing.
2) Word your questions clearly and concisely.
3) Ask open-ended questions.
4) Begin the interview with simple, factual questions that are easy to answer (icebreakers). This will help put the nurse educator at ease and help you establish a rapport. For example:
a. You may ask about qualifications, credentials, expertise, experience, level of education, responsibilities, and/or a typical day.
b. You may wish to ask questions that elicit feedback about how the person became interested in nursing education, how education was selected as a career path, and what steps were taken to become a nurse educator.
5) Next, seek information about personal experiences and opinions, such as:
a. Teaching philosophy and goals related to nursing education
b. Experiences with curricula
c. Experiences with evaluation
d. Ways of knowing that student goals are met
e. Ways of engaging and/or enriching student learning
f. Outlook on the future of nursing education
g. The most effective teaching strategies
h. Positive experiences in teaching
i. Challenges faced as a nurse educator
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.