Week 1 - Self-Assessment of NLN Nurse Educator Core Competencies

Self-Reflection: NLN Competencies and Course Outcomes NR 535: Student’s Template to be Completed in Week 1 and Week 8 Student’s Name: Part A: Self-reflection on NLN Educator Competencies Rating Scale: Select the number that best represents your confidence that you meet each sub competency at this point in your education career. 1= I have no experience or education as a nurse educator. I am not confident at all that I meet this competency; I need significant education and practice in this area. 2= I have minimal experience and/or education as a nurse educator. I am somewhat confident that I meet this competency but will need additional education and practice in this area before accepting a position as a nurse educator 3 = I am a beginning nurse educator with less than 2 years of experience. I am confident that I meet this competency however I will need additional education and mentoring in this area. 4 = I have some experience (2-3 years) as a nurse educator and am confident that I meet this competency but will still need additional education and practice to become proficient in this area. 5= I am an experience nurse educator and am very confident that I meet this competency and do not need additional education or practice in this area except for traditional continuing education to update my skills Remember you are still in the development stage so not all (or any) of the competencies are expected to be at level 3 by the end of this course. NLN Competency I: Facilitate Learning: Nurse educators are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and