DNED 700-721: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Program Courses

DNED 711: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum II

Credits 1.00
Faculty

Wendy Hoersting, DNAP, MBS, CRNA, APRN, CNE

This course provides students opportunities to synthesize knowledge from previous courses and participate in roles of the nurse anesthesia educator. Students will apply theories and concepts in curriculum development, evaluation, various teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning in diverse teaching/learning environments with a focus on nurse education. Through the Nurse Educator Practicum, students will apply theoretical principles of education in implementing the nurse educator role. Students will create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of faculty/preceptors in various teaching/learning environments.

DNED 721: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum III

Credits 1.00
Faculty

Wendy Hoersting, DNAP, MBS, CRNA, APRN, CNE

This course provides students opportunities to synthesize knowledge from previous courses and expand on the role of the nurse anesthesia educator. Students will apply theories and concepts in curriculum development, evaluation, various teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning in diverse teaching/learning environments with a focus on nurse education. Through the Nurse Educator Practicum, students will apply theoretical principles of education in implementing the nurse educator role. Students will create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of faculty/preceptors in various teaching/learning environments.

DNED 750: Foundations of Nurse Anesthesia Education

Credits 3.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives

This is the first of three didactic courses designed to progressively develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required of nurse anesthesia educators. Students examine foundational principles of teaching and learning, including adult learning theory, instructional design, learner-centered teaching strategies, and educational technologies used across classroom, clinical, and simulation environments.

Students explore the professional role of the nurse anesthesia educator, with emphasis on ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional responsibilities, including FERPA compliance, ADA accommodations, academic integrity, and professional boundaries in teaching and assessment. Focus is placed on developing foundational educator competencies in fostering inclusive learning environments, supporting learner development, and promoting critical thinking.

This course contributes to the Professional Nurse Educator Portfolio (PNEP), a longitudinal portfolio that documents progressive achievement of nurse educator competencies.

This course is conceptually integrated with Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum I. Didactic concepts are applied through guided observation, supervised teaching experiences, and structured reflection in the practicum. Together, the courses support progressive development of educator competencies by connecting educational theory with authentic teaching experiences across classroom, clinical, and simulation environments. The PNEP is developed across both courses as a continuous representation of professional growth.

DNED 751: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum I

Credits 1.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives

This is the first of three practicum courses designed to progressively develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required of nurse anesthesia educators. Students develop foundational educator competencies through guided observation, supervised teaching experiences, reflective practice, and application of evidence-based educational principles across academic, clinical, and simulated learning environments.

This course contributes to the Professional Nurse Educator Portfolio (PNEP), a longitudinal portfolio that documents progressive achievement of nurse educator competencies.

This course is conceptually integrated with Foundations of Nurse Anesthesia Education. Practicum experiences provide opportunities to apply didactic concepts through structured observation, supervised teaching, and reflective practice. Together, the courses support progressive development of educator competencies by connecting educational theory with authentic teaching experiences across classroom, clinical, and simulation environments. The PNEP is developed across both courses as a continuous representation of professional growth.

DNED 760: Teaching and Assessment Strategies for the Nurse Anesthesia Educator

Credits 3.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives

This course builds on the theories, philosophies, and conceptual frameworks learned in Course 1 and guides the student in developing effective, evidence-based teaching strategies to address various student learning styles in diverse settings. Teaching methods that promote productive and supportive learning environments are explored. Students will gain an understanding of how to use and integrate a variety of technology tools as they prepare to deliver educational offerings in the classroom, online, and clinical settings. Various formative and summative evaluation strategies for assessment of learning and attainment of student learning outcomes in the classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings is also addressed.

DNED 761: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum II

Credits 1.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives

This course provides students opportunities to synthesize knowledge from previous courses and participate in roles of the nurse anesthesia educator. Students will apply theories and concepts in curriculum development, evaluation, various teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning in diverse teaching/learning environments with a focus on nurse education. Through the Nurse Educator Practicum, students will apply theoretical principles of education in implementing the nurse educator role. Students will create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of faculty/preceptors in various teaching/learning environments.

DNED 770: Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator

Credits 3.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to effectively design, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education focused curricula. Social/legal/ ethical issues, students with disabilities, the multicultural classroom, and diversity are examined. Accrediting bodies learning objectives, program and course objectives are evaluated and instruction and practice on aligning objectives is an integral part of this course. Current trends in nursing education and accreditation are explored and students take part in designing, implementing, and evaluating program curricula. In addition, students participate in faculty scholarship with poster presentations and written articles.

DNED 771: Nurse Anesthesia Educator Practicum III

Credits 1.00
Faculty

Michelle Stotts, DNAP, APRN, CRNA

Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA

This course provides students opportunities to synthesize knowledge from previous courses and expand on the role of the nurse anesthesia educator. Students will apply theories and concepts in curriculum development, evaluation, various teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning in diverse teaching/learning environments with a focus on nurse education. Through the Nurse Educator Practicum, students will apply theoretical principles of education in implementing the nurse educator role. Students will create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of faculty/preceptors in various teaching/learning environments.