By Dr. Sonia Brown
The philosophy of nursing that dictates my practice is grounded in the principle of lifelong learning. I began my nursing journey in New York city but after more than 15 years of acute care and home health practice, I answered the innate call of service to the profession that focused on preparation of future nurses. It was important for me to not only have the clinical experience to support evidenced based practice, but to be equipped with additional strategies to support successful nursing education , hence the completion of the Master ‘s Degree in Nursing Education and subsequent Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
Practice in academia has demanded strategic adaptation from traditional brick and mortar classroom settings to include remote learning and the ever changing technological advances that support nursing education. As a result, it is imperative that educators bring a diverse approach in teaching and learning styles that create an engaging environment to accommodate the different learning styles as well as the diverse population of students that are faced every day.
As an Assistant Professor at South University, I have the opportunity to be practicing with nurse educators who support a spirit of compassion, cultural sensitivity and mentorship. There is a focus on the importance of ongoing professional growth in an environment that fosters research and scholarship. It is an accommodating team approach and implementation of innovative teaching strategies that will continue to facilitate and enhance the success of the BSN students as we move into the era of the Next Generation NCLEX.
