Nurse Faculty Launchpad
The Nurse Faculty Launchpad is a comprehensive skills program designed to support nurses transitioning from clinical practice to academic teaching. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on curriculum development, participants will gain the essential skills needed to excel as nurse educators in both classroom and clinical settings. This program equips nurses with evidence-based teaching strategies, assessment techniques, and faculty development insights to confidently step into the world of nursing education.
From Bedside to Classroom – Your Journey Begins Here
🚀 Nurse Faculty Launchpad
Elevate Your Teaching, Transform Your Career!
Are you ready to transition from clinical practice to academia with confidence? The Nurse Faculty Launchpad is designed to equip you with essential skills, strategies, and resources to succeed as a nurse educator.
✔ Learn evidence-based teaching strategies
✔ Engage in hands-on workshops & expert mentorship
✔ Develop course materials & interactive lesson plans
✔ Master student assessment & evaluation techniques
✔ Gain insider insights on faculty roles, tenure, and leadership
By the end of this program, you'll walk away with a structured, personalized resource to support your success in academia!
Your future as a nurse educator starts here! Join us and build the foundation for a thriving academic career.
📅 Limited spots will be available!
What you’ll get
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Gain essential teaching skills to confidently educate nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
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Develop expertise in curriculum design and lesson planning to create engaging and competency-based nursing education.
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Enhance your ability to assess and evaluate student learning outcomes using formative and summative assessment strategies.
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Strengthen your professional identity as a nurse educator by understanding faculty roles, academic policies, and collegial relationships.
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Master the integration of educational technology, LMS platforms, and simulation to support student learning and engagement.
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Prepare for a successful transition into academia with mentorship, career guidance, and best practices for faculty advancement.
Nurse Faculty Launchpad 4C’s Framework
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Community
Engages in local to global health initiatives and prioritize the social determinants of health
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Curriculum
Provides the knowledge, skills, and practical tools necessary to excel in the academic setting
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Career
Advances faculty competence in the academic setting and encourage continuing education and professional development
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College
Promotes a culture of collaboration and service
What you’ll do?
Participant Commitments for the Nurse Faculty Launchpad
To ensure a successful and enriching experience in the Nurse Faculty Launchpad, participants are encouraged to engage in the following commitments fully:
Attend the 3-Day Immersion Experience
Kickstart your faculty journey with an interactive, in-person immersion.
Engage in hands-on workshops, expert-led discussions, and peer networking.
Commit to the 18-week Program Timeline
Follow a structured curriculum designed to guide your transition into academia.
Actively participate in weekly learning activities, discussions, and reflections.
Engage in a Mentorship Partnership
Benefit from guidance and support from an experienced nurse educator.
Foster a professional mentor-mentee relationship to navigate academic teaching.
Dedicate 5-7 Hours Per Week to Readings & Assignments
Enhance learning through research-based readings, case studies, and teaching practice.
Develop essential faculty resources, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
Unlimited access to the ANIEA Teaching lab for 3 months post-completion of the Nurse Faculty Launchpad.
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By fully engaging in these commitments, participants will maximize their learning experience and confidently transition into their role as nurse educators.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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This program is designed for nurses interested in transitioning into academia or new nursing faculty seeking to develop teaching skills, curriculum design expertise, and student engagement strategies for classroom and clinical instruction.
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No, this program does not serve as preparation for the CNE certification. It provides foundational knowledge and skills in nursing education but does not replace formal certification or degree programs.
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The program covers teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, student assessment and evaluation, technology integration, faculty roles and expectations, professionalism, and academic career advancement.
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The program includes in-person immersion sessions, interactive workshops, mentorship opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences. The three-day immersion will be located in Chicago proper. The subsequent weeks are a combination of virtual and asynchronous weekly modules.
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Yes, participants who complete the program will receive CEU’s upon completion of the ANIEA Faculty Development Certificate. CEU’s are still being determined. This program is not a formal academic credential.
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This program equips you with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to successfully transition into academia. It provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in lesson planning, student engagement, and faculty responsibilities.
Faculty Development Program Disclaimer
The Faculty Development Program is designed to prepare nurses for academic roles by equipping them with teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement skills necessary for classroom and clinical instruction.
This program does not replace a formal nursing degree program, such as a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education, nor does it serve as preparation for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. Completion of this program does not grant eligibility or admission into a nursing degree program or any professional credentialing process.
Instead, this program provides participants with foundational knowledge and best practices in academic nursing to support a successful transition into nursing education. ANIEA recommends professional growth and continuing education.