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C918 – Evolving Roles of Nurse Educators in Diverse Learning Environments 1 ) Taking a Position For this reflection, I advocated for the American Nurses Association (ANA) position statement regarding Workplace Violence and Incivility. This ongoing issue affects nurses in all settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home health. This issue affects the nursing field by impacting retention, safety, and quality of patient care. It is professionally imperative to create a safe and respectful working environment. When applying Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Approach, it frames how crucial it is to develop and implement reforms. The problem stream is evident by the increasing incidence of violence against nurses. This increased burnout and staff turnover, which is directly linked to unsafe work environments. The policy stream involves evidence-based strategies already in place, such as interprofessional education, reporting systems, and zero tolerance. Lastly, the political stream aligns with increasing public awareness regarding the safety risks healthcare workers face daily. This was recognized mainly during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the increased support of essential workers. When the three streams intersect, a “policy window” emerges to propose meaningful legislation. Nurse educators and frontline workers must partner with policymakers and interprofessional colleagues to advocate for safety mandates within the hospital. These safety mandates may include prevention programs and staff training. However, the interventions must be consistently enforced. Harm to nurses and healthcare workers should be enough to require intervention. However, using the facts that this issue also affects patient safety and care quality, we can use it as leverage in influencing policy. Advocacy, timing, and evidence are all factors that influence change, as demonstrated by the use of Kingdon’s model. These factors can drive policy reform and protect nurses and healthcare workers from violence. Final Course Reflection: Nurse Educator Roles Upon reflecting on this course, I learned a variety of things, as well as things I was continuing to build upon. I learned much about the ) multidimensional role of a nurse, but not the specifics of a nurse educator. From observing previous instructors, I have learned that a nurse educator is responsible for much more than just teaching in a classroom. I understood that the responsibilities of a nurse educator included mentoring and curriculum development. I have furthered my perspective by learning about the multidimensional and tripartite roles, which include teaching, scholarship, and service. Nurse educators are not only responsible for teaching, but they also play a role in active participation in research, peer review, publications, and policy advocacy to advance the profession. Many expectations of an academic nurse educator (ANE) require balance. I believe my view of academic integrity has continually evolved. When I was first in nursing school, there were already many ways that could impact the integrity of a student due to the advances of technology. However, I was not aware of the perspective of an instructor on this topic. With the continued advancements of artificial intelligence (AI), it provides students with the opportunity for compromised academic integrity. While AI can be helpful, we must 2 ) encourage our students to independently work on their assignments with the resources they have been provided. When considering the career course I desire, I believe I would thrive in a clinical course faculty role in an undergraduate bachelor’s program. I enjoy teaching students how to be nurses. I feel a course that has both classroom and clinical application areas is where I would thrive the most. I have a heart for intensive care patients, which I learned from educators who taught me while I was in nursing school. I would love to be that educator for nursing students. This setting aligns with my clinical strength, communication, and empathy abilities to further students’ education. Reflecting on the ANA position statements, I believe I would be an advocate for reform. My primary focus would be on policies advocating for nurses’ mental health. We lose thousands of nurses within the nursing field each year due to burnout. We need to advocate for systemic change that supports long-term well-being for the nursing profession, which ultimately leads to better patient care. I would partner with the interprofessional team, such as mental health providers, social workers, and nurse leaders, to gain recognition for this reform. The strategies I will use to facilitate personal and professional development for myself are to continue my education through various methods, including certifications, conferences, and possibly another advanced degree. To adopt personal strategies, I will use reflective practice. I will use integrative mentorship and active learning strategies to aid my students. This will promote professional development of the future nurse while also encouraging lifelong learning.