Online Nurse Educator

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Online Nurse Educator with 33 years experience looking for a Entry-level position.

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Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed., RN 101 Woodland Drive Oil City, Pa. 16301 (814) 677-4412 [email protected] Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to apply for a position of online nurse educator. Online universiti es have become fast-moving educational institutions that have pioneered the abil ity to facilitate cognitive and affective student learning knowledge, and promot e the use of that knowledge in the student's workplace. As a recent graduate of the University of Phoenix with significant experience in the field of nursing, I bring the energy, knowledge, and commitment to excellen ce necessary to thrive in the online nursing educational environment. I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees through the online learning environm ent and feel confident and competent to teach in the online environment. As a nurse whose experience has spanned 33 years, I am a seasoned professional w ho recognizes the need to encourage a student's critical thinking and decision-m aking abilities by expanding evidence-based research and nursing theory in a stu dent's professional capacity. I embrace evidence-based research and nursing theo ry in my own practice and believe in the need for lifelong learning. My experien ces in clinical nursing are vast and range from in-hospital nursing with experie nce in ICU, Med/Surg, and pediatrics, post-op, to office nurse and community nur sing. These different employment experiences allow me to assist students to comp rehend the vastness of the nursing profession. These strengths, combined with my nursing experience, prepare me to make a strong and immediate impact as a membe r of the nursing faculty. I feel my experiences and education have made me comp etent to assist the next generation of nurses to tackle the problems that patien ts and families face today. Graduate practicum involved curriculum development for a local Christian high sc hool to assist students to transition emotionally and academically from high sch ool to the college environment. The high school has used this curriculum since i ts development. I teach health promotion classes at the local literacy council, and have mentored students in undergraduate and graduate programs. I also unders tand the need to update and revise curriculum to stay current with changing tren ds. I would be proud to be a faculty member in the online nursing learning environme nt and uphold the mission, vision, and philosophy of your university as it moves forward to teach the next generation of nursing professionals. I respectfully a sk that you give me a chance to prove myself and my teaching abilities. Thank you for your time and consideration and I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience by telephone. Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed. RN Professional Resume Deborah Boyer 101 Woodland Drive Oil City, Pa. 16301 (814) 677-4412 (H) (814) 673-4719 (C) [email protected] Professional Objective: To make a positive difference in educating future nurses Encourage lifelong learning among students and myself. Teach novice nurses to become autonomous practitioners who incorporate critical thinking skills and nursing theory into practice Assets: Honest, hard-working, compassionate, fair, loyal, non-judgmental, a good listene r, and have a healthy sense of humor. Excel at encouraging a student to do his o r her best and am willing to make time to help students exceed and excel. I embr ace change.

Skills: Extremely competent in critical care areas, emergency situations, post-op and re covery, medical surgical, ICU, office and community nursing. Possess a broad understanding of nursing theory and its importance to nursing pr actice. Use nursing research to validate evidence-based practice. Great communication skills both in person and through writing, and competent wit h conflict resolution. Competent with computer technology, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Blackboard, and Internet Education: Graduate School: University of Phoenix Degree: MSN/Ed Graduated September 2009 Major: Nursing GPA 3.9 College: Penn State University Undergraduate Degree: BSN Graduated: May 2008 Major: Nursing Nursing School: Sharon General School of Nursing Degree: Diploma Graduated: May 1977 Major: Nursing Work Experience: 1. (2003-present)-Full-time private in-home nurse for a client with multiple he alth problems. The client arrived home on a ventilator, trach, g-tube, and urost omy. The primary physician is clearly impressed with my skills to care for this client in the home environment. 2. (1980-2002)-Family Practice of Dr. Walter E. Boyer, Oil City, Pa. 16301- Job title- Office Nurse/Office Manager. Responsible for patient teaching, nurse Liai son- phone patients after hospitalizations, discuss test results, help with refe rrals, call in prescriptions, supervise ancillary staff, supervise billing and i nsurance claims, and supervise day-to-day operations. All evaluations excellent.

Professional Resume Deborah Boyer 101 Woodland Drive Oil City, Pa. 16301 (814) 677-4412 (H) (814) 673-4719 (C) [email protected] Work Experience: 3. (1977-1987)-Oil City Area Health Center, Oil City, Pa. 16301 Job Title- Staff Nurse- Relief Charge Nurse Full/Part-time Provide direct patient care and patient teaching in ICU, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, a nd post-op Relief charge nurse duties, staffing, and supervising patient care plans. Provid e monthly continuing education seminars for floor nurses on various topics. Sup ervise new staff nurses during the orientation period. Evaluations received were excellent-received monetary bonuses to reach top of pay scale and noted to be a great team player. Professional Memberships: National League of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Beta Tau, Penn State chapte r Pennsylvania Medical Society Auxiliary RN License: Licensed to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, license # PA-222689-L. License in

good standing through October 2011. I am willing to obtain an out of state licen se at my own expense. Professional Achievements: Teach health promotion classes at local literacy council Curriculum development for Venango Christian high school to help students transi tion from high school to college promoting healthy behaviors and learning to mak e good decisions. The curriculum is now permanently used at the school. Mentor graduate students through practicum experiences since 2009 Mentor BSN students since 2008 Future Achievements: Obtain a PhD in nursing within the next five years Become a certified nurse educator Author two papers References: Connie Casente, PhD, RN, University of Phoenix [email protected] Cindy Guers, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix [email protected] Kathleen Mastrian, RN, PhD. Penn State University [email protected] Sheila Rucki, RN, MSN, CNRN, University of Phoenix [email protected] Holly Stenerson, RN, MSN University of Phoenix [email protected] These are professional references from instructors- character references are ava ilable if requested.

Teaching Philosophy for Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed., RN Dear Sir or Madam: This letter will describe my philosophy of teaching, my desire to become an onli ne nursing instructor, and my reasons for wanting to be a nurse educator. Nurses are the front-line healthcare providers, and therefore often the first to view the client and or family members, and the healthcare problems presented. N urses must possess critical thinking skills in order to apply skillful reasoning as a guide to practice. Nursing educators must help novice nurses learn to thin k like a nurse and learn to base their decisions based on evidence-based researc h by teaching the skills of nursing concepts and theories. The next step for the nurse educator is to assist students to develop their intellectual capacities a nd become self-directed, disciplined, critical thinkers. Learning strategies, especially in the online environment can include a plethora of activities to hone critical thinking skills. These strategies can include co ncept mapping to increase cognitive abilities to connect important details, or c ase studies and carefully worded questions to ascertain a student's ability to w ork through problems in a logical manner. PowerPoint presentations allow student s to show evidence of learning material and creative thinking. Having students w ork together as a group or in teams teaches students to appreciate cultural dive rsity and avoid bias. Nurse educators should encompass the nursing process throu ghout the learning process because the nursing process will be integral to the c are of each patient a student encounters: assessment, diagnosis, planning, imple mentation, and evaluation. As a nurse educator, I would consistently bring into question the value of the nursing process to stimulate critical thinking and fos ter great classroom discussions between the students and myself through the disc ussion links. Written tests provide evidence of learning through essays, multipl e choice and true/false questions. Most important, by offering students a variet y of teaching strategies, I can ensure that the students have an equal opportuni ty to learn. I will make myself available to my students through email or phone for questions , advice, encouragement, or to assist with problem-solving on a daily basis thro ughout the day and evening (7 days/week). I will grade assignments promptly and post grades, and teach the curriculum assigned to me as directed by the universi ty. I will stay in contact with university superiors and report any student issu

es. Nurses must become patient advocates, not only in the workplace, but in the comm unity. Nurses must strive for lifelong learning, and now, more than ever, nurses must become involved in politics with regards to healthcare policies on the loc al, state, and federal level to ensure patient safety for the coming years to pr otect the nursing profession and the patients they care for. I decided to further my education because I have a responsibility to my professi on and my community. I am an excellent nurse with superior critical thinking ski lls and possess the passion, commitment, time, and values that describe the esse nce of nursing. I wish to pass on this passion, knowledge, and critical thinkin g skills to future students. I also realize my need to continue learning and int end to pursue a doctorate in nursing within the next five years. I am very interested in becoming a faculty member of your university's nursing d epartment. I know I will be an asset to your nursing program because I possess t he enthusiasm, the energy to teach, a working knowledge of the nursing process, and I am an excellent nurse. I can be reached at (814) 677-4412 or (814) 673-471 9(c), or [email protected]. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you . Sincerely, Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed., RN 8/31/10

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