[Solved] Nurse interview

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

**Arrange a Nurse Educator Interview** By the end of week 2, you will _identify_ and _arrange to interview_ an experienced nurse educator about the trends in nursing education that she/he has observed or experienced during her/his career in education. You will also develop 10–12 interview questions. **Assignment Guidelines** – The person you select to interview must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a nurse educator currently practicing in academia, staff development, or a clinical nurse educator or patient educator. No family members please. – You may arrange to conduct the interview in person, by phone, or by online web conferencing. – In general, when you contact a prospective interviewee, state who you are and explain that the interview is for a university course assignment. – Ask for a convenient time to meet for a 30-minute interview. – Type 10–12 interview questions. – Be prepared to record responses by: – Leaving a space below each of your typed interview questions for jotting down responses **General Guidelines for Developing Interview Questions** – Your interview questions will depend on the method of interview (formal or informal, face to face, or online web meeting/conferencing) and the specific area the nurse educator is practicing. – Word your questions clearly and concisely. – Ask open-ended questions. – Begin the interview with simple, factual questions that are easy to answer (icebreakers). This will help put the nurse educator at ease and help you establish a rapport. For example: – You may ask about qualifications, credentials, expertise, experience, level of education, responsibilities, and/or a typical day. – You may wish to ask questions that elicit feedback about how the person became interested in nursing education, how education was selected as a career path, and what steps were taken to become a nurse educator. – Next, seek information about personal experiences and opinions, such as: – Teaching philosophy and goals related to nursing education – Experiences with curricula – Experiences with evaluation – Ways of knowing that student goals are met – Ways of engaging and/or enriching student learning – Outlook on the future of nursing education – The most effective teaching strategies – Positive experiences in teaching – Challenges faced as a nurse educator