Teaching Nursing In An Associate Degree Program
Author | : Rita Girouard Mertig, MS, RNC, CNS, DE |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2003-09-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826120052 |
ISBN-13 | : 0826120059 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This practical "how to" book for teaching nursing in an associate degree program is for new and not-so-new faculty. Advice gleaned from the author's many years of teaching is presented in a friendly and easy-to-read format, designed to quickly help new faculty get a positive sense of direction. The special issues of AD nursing students -- many have full-time jobs, families, and are more mature than the "traditional" college student -- are given full consideration. Strategies discussed include: What to do during the first class Motivating students Helping the student in crisis Helping students with poor reading, study, and academic skills Helping students with time management