Homework: Nurse Educator Interview- Schedule Interview and Develop Interview Questions
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.
You should have conducted the interview and submitted a written synopsis of the interview. Please review the requirements for the paper (listed under week 4) before arranging the interview because the paper requirements will assist you in writing your interview questions and conducting the interview.
Note: You should begin thinking about this activity as soon as possible because the nurse educator you select may not be able to meet during the time frame you wish, and you may need to select someone else for the interview.
Guidelines
1) 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.
2) You may arrange to conduct the interview in person, by phone, or by online web conferencing.
3) In general, when you contact a prospective interviewee, state who you are and explain that the interview is for a university course homework.
4) Ask for a convenient time to meet for a 30-minute interview.
5) Review the literature related to the nurse educator's specific field of nursing education.
6) Type 10 to 12 interview questions.
7) Be prepared to record responses by:
a) Leaving a space below each of your typed interview questions for jotting down responses
b) Using a tape recorder, but you must ask permission for the interview to be recorded
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 following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.