Course

iTEACH 2024

Time limit: 365 days

$500 Enroll

Full course description

Research by Kavanagh and Sharpnack (2021) shows that only 9% of graduate nurses are residency-ready at entry-level competency, underscoring the urgent need for skilled faculty and preceptors. This innovative iTEACH microcredential will help train nurse educators and preceptors to develop their competency in best teaching practices to support the next generation of nurses. This course allows participants to earn badges that verify their skills and competencies, aiding in career advancement in academia and at the bedside as a preceptor. The iTEACH microcredential focuses on innovation in Training nurse Educators in Assessment, Competency evaluation, and High-quality simulation. Ideal for novice nurse educators, RN preceptors, prospective faculty, clinical teaching assistants, and adjunct faculty, this course aims to support the growth of the nursing workforce with experienced and qualified faculty and preceptors.

Estimated Hours to Complete: 24

The start date for the new cohort is August 26, 2024.

In addition to asynchronous online coursework, learners are expected to join three synchronous meetings to learn from the following guest speakers:

  • Dr. Marilyn Oermann: September 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm CST
  • Dr. Tracy Hicks: September 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm CST
  • Dr. Patricia Sharpnack: October 3, 2024, at 9:00 am CST

Optional Four-Hour Simulation-Based Experience on the HSC Campus in the Regional Simulation Center (Pick one date upon registration or opt to not attend): October 17, 8:00 am or October 18, 1:00- 5:00pm CST. Please note that Dr. Suzie Kardong-Edgren will join us for the simulation event on both days, October 17th and October 18th! 

Learning Objectives

By enrolling in this course, you will:

  • Use Active Learning Techniques
  • Encourage interaction between learners and faculty/preceptors.
  • Develop reciprocity and cooperation among students and colleagues to create a collaborative learning environment.
  • Give Prompt and Timely Feedback

Course Structure

Our course follows the esteemed QM Higher Ed rubric (7th Edition), ensuring a thorough understanding of the content through best online learning standards. The program is divided into four focused modules: 

  • Module 1: Promoting Active and Engaged Learning
  • Module 2: Fostering Student-Faculty/Preceptor Engagement for Enhanced Learning
  • Module 3: Cultivating Collaborative Learning and Teamwork
  • Module 4: Providing Timely and Constructive Feedback

Accreditation and Designation Statements

Joint Accreditation LogoIn support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.

 

Designation Statement:

Nursing: This activity provides up to 22 contact hours.

Course Faculty:

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Darla Gruben, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNE

Darla Gruben serves as founding faculty, assistant professor, and Prelicensure BSN Track Coordinator for the inaugural College of Nursing (CON) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth (HSC). She has been faculty and a course director for ten years in BSN prelicensure and RN to BSN programs.  She is a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) and a certified nurse educator (CNE). She is a dissertation candidate at the University of Alabama to complete an EdD in Instructional Leadership in Nursing Education.  She has spent the last four years working on Competency-Based Education and faculty development. She received the 2022-2023 award for the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students (AFS) College-level Teaching Award for the College of Nursing and the 2020 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the College of Nursing.  Gruben serves as AACN Essentials Champion and is a member of the CON curriculum committee and HSC university education curriculum committee.  She will also serve as a member of the HSC Faculty Senate. She will co-lead the HSC high-impact practices community of practices (HIPCOP) group. She collaborated with The Division of Academic Innovation at HSC to develop this Microcredential: iTEACH (innovation in Training nurse Educators in Assessment, Competency evaluation, and High-quality simulation) with Reagan Laborde, M.S, as the lead instructional designer and co-leader of HICOP.