"RN: Degrees: BSN and MSN with some extra course work in related content such as Ethics. Previous certif include Certified Thanatologist (specialization of mine), Trauma Care, Critical Incident Stress Mngt.

Have taught online courses in Med Terms and general Psychiatric Nsg, Have also taught didactic courses in general nsg, nursing success strategies. Working 1 on 1 with students for study skills, course content improvement, test taking skills, and methods of retention of content, etc leading to improvement in grades and application of nsg knowledge for tests and NCLEX exam. Class work incl'd tricks for memory of complex content & application of knowledge to real situation through interactive classroom activities. Recipient of "2nd Annual Teaching Excellence Award" for Austin Community College based on nomination by my students b/c of teaching expertise and ability to make the topics interesting, enjoyable to discuss, and fun to learn.

Student usually >18 years old. Some HS college credit students, with many students doing first college experiences, or second career paths. >50 years teaching in higher education. Have taught in all levels of nsg education and in all levels of nsg settings. Stud. populations have included ESL students from Asia and Africa as well as Spanish speaking students, students with poor educational backgrounds for college education level classes thus needing individual assistance with vocabulary, content, and organization of study materials / textbook usage / and note taking. Written assignments required my proofing and assistance with writing skills. Without English degree, such help was based upon my own skill and abilities at writing. I have contributed a chapter on Death / Grief to a nursing Fundamentals textbook by Helen Harkreader. Wrote entire chap. and then had some editing done by publishing group -primarily content inclusion or exclusion, not actual writing style.

I love teaching and can easily communicate that love for learning to and with students." less...