NURS 402 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): UNIV 300, ALHT 202 or MATH 115, ALHT 300, ALHT 301, NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 302, NURS 303

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses on the nurse as an educator. Theories, teaching strategies and development of teaching plans for educating patients and families will be examined. Students will explore how to assess learner characteristics and readiness for learning. Technology-based web and cloud applications will be integrated throughout the course, both as tools for learning and tools for teaching.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Appraise learning theories, learning styles, and research literature, related to teaching and learning
Assess characteristics of learners and readiness for learning
Evaluate web, mobile, and e-resources for use in teaching and learning
Apply concepts and principles of teaching and learning to design and delivery of a comprehensive, age-appropriate teaching plan practice.