Socialization of the New Nurse Educator to the Faculty Role

Author: Agnes DiStasi, DNP, RN, CNE

Dr. Agnes DiStasi has been a Nurse Educator for over 30 years. She has held previous positions as a Dean and Director of nursing programs, Dean of Faculty and Dean of Curriculum for multi-campus universities, faculty member, and nursing education consultant. She is a Certified Nurse Educator who has a depth and breadth of knowledge in all areas of nursing education.  She earned her BSN and MSN from the University of Cincinnati, and her DNP from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the current state of nursing education regarding the nurse faculty shortage.

2. Explain the concept of socialization as it relates to the nurse educator role.

3. Describe the three-pronged approach to the socialization of new nurse educators.

4. Discuss the theoretical foundations of the socialization of new nurse educators.

Earned Credit Hours: 1.00