Narrated by Mary E. Partusch, PhD, RN, CNE *Competency 8 is listed as 6c in the CNE Handbook Detailed Test Blueprint (2015)

8. Function effectively … community * 1. Identify how social, economic, political, and institutional forces influence nursing and higher education 2. Make decisions based on knowledge of historical and current trends and issues in higher education 3. Integrate the values of respect, collegiality, professionalism, and caring to build an organizational climate that fosters the development of learners and colleagues 4. Consider the goals of the nursing program and the mission of the parent institution when proposing change or managing issues 5. Participate on institutional and departmental committees *Source: CNE Handbook Detailed Test Blueprint (2015)

Forces impacting nursing education “Multiculturalism of society Expanding technology, including distance education Limited financial resources Nursing faculty shortage Nursing shortage Aging population Health disparities Knowledge explosion” (Glasglow, 2013, p. 294)

Forces impacting nursing education (cont) “Emphasis on the “learner” instead of the “teacher” in relation to pedagogy Increased demand for accountability Outcomes assessment Accreditation requirements Federal funding General economy Political landscape Health care reform” (Glasglow, 2013, p. 294)

Organizations Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) – affiliated with American Association of Colleges of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) –affiliated with National League for Nursing Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – regional accreditation of colleges and universities Department of Education -federal laws related to funding U.S. Department of Labor - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

IOM Future of Nursing Report “1. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. 2. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. 3. Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States. 4. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and an improved information infrastructure” (IOM, 2011, p. 4).

Partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration Interdisciplinary teams Dedicated education units (DEUs) Service learning to the underserved

Academic Considerations Governance - department and college level committees Curriculum Academic Policy Faculty development Mentor

Academic Considerations (Cont) Promotion in Rank Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor

8. Functioning effectively in the institutional environment Service, scholarship and teaching

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