The document provides guidance for developing a nurse educator philosophy statement. It outlines what should be included in the statement such as beliefs about adult learners and teaching strategies. The philosophy statement should also address how the educator's philosophy guides their roles in teaching, scholarship, and service. Competencies for the nurse educator role are to be identified. The statement aims to guide one's practice as a nurse educator.

1. Nurse Educator Philosophy Statement
Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementNurse Educator Philosophy StatementFor this
assessment, develop your own nurse educator philosophy statement. Identify your beliefs
and values regarding the adult learner, learning environment, and teaching strategies and
applicable learning theories that you will use as an educator. Address how this philosophy
will guide you in the tripartite roles of a nurse educator—how it will guide your teaching,
scholarship, and service. your philosophy with your knowledge of historical events that
are pertinent to your work. In addition, identify the competencies that you see as critical to
your role.In sum, your philosophy statement should guide your practice as a nurse
educator.Your educator philosophy statement should do the following:Identify the area of
nursing education or the area in health care in which you will apply your MSN, education
specialization skills, and knowledge.Formulate your nurse educator philosophy statement,
which should comprise your beliefs and values regarding the adult learner, learning
environment, and teaching strategies and applicable learning theories that you will use as
an educator.Apply your philosophy statement to each of the tripartite roles of the nurse
educator. What does your philosophy mean for your approach to teaching, scholarship, and
service? As you discuss the role of teacher, be sure to address any theories (adult learning
theory, learner-center education, and others) that shape your approach as an
educator.Analyze the relationship of significant historical events that have shaped the role
you seek to fill.Analyze the most essential nurse educator competencies necessary for this
MSN-prepared nurse educator. Explain why you selected the competencies you
did.Conclude with a summary.Nurse Educator Philosophy Statement ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTSYour assessment should meet the following requirements: Nurse Educator
Philosophy StatementWritten communication: Written communication should be free of
grammar and spelling errors that distract from the content.APA format: Use correct APA
format, including running head, page numbers, and a title page. Citations and references (if
used) are to be in correct APA format.Format: Submit your assessment as a Word
document.Length: 3–5 double-spaced pages, not including the title page and references
page.Font and font size: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point.Toggle DrawerNurse Educator
Philosophy Statement ResourcesREQUIRED RESOURCESThe following resources are
required to complete the assessment. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementCapella
ResourcesAssessment 3 Context [PDF].SHOW LESSSUGGESTED RESOURCESThe resources
provided here are optional. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this
assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid.

2. The MSN-FP6103 The Nurse Educator Role Library Guide can help direct your research, and
the Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation
menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help you.Nurse Educator
Philosophy StatementCapella ResourcesWriting a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
[PDF]Capella University Library ResourcesAli, N. A. (2014). Teaching philosophy of a novice
educator. International Journal of Nursing Education, 6(2), 122–124.Felicilda-Reynaldo, R.
F. D., & Utley, R. (2015). Reflections of evidence-based practice in nurse educators’ teaching
philosophy statements. Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(2), 89–95.Russell, S. S.
(2006). An overview of adult learning processes. Urological Nursing, 26(5), 349–352,
370.Adelman-Mullally, T., Mulder, C. K., McCarter-Spalding, D. E., Hagler, D. A., Gaberson, K.
B., Hanner, M. B., . . . Young, P. K. (2013). The clinical nurse educator as leader. Nurse
Education in Practice, 13(1), 29–34.Patterson, B. J., & Krouse, A. M. (2015). Competencies
for leaders in nursing education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(2), 76–78.Nurse
Educator Philosophy Statement Internet ResourcesPlease note that links may change
frequently. Permissions to use the following links have been granted, or the links have been
deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.American Nurses
Credentialing Center. (n.d.). Nursing professional development. Retrieved
from https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/nu…National League for Nursing.
(n.d.). Centers for Nursing Education: Overview. Retrieved
from http://www.nln.org/centers-for-nursing-educationNational League for Nursing.
(n.d.). Certification for nurse educators: The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.
Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/professional-development-progra…Nurse Educator
Philosophy StatementNurse Educator Philosophy Statement Scoring Guide.pdfWRITING A
STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY.pdfAssessment 3 Context Developing a Nursing
Philosophy.pdfNurse Educator Philosophy Statement APA STYLE PAPER TEMPLATEThe
instructional and sample text in this template is informational. After reading the
information, please delete it, and use the document as a template for your own paper. To
keep the correct format, edit the running head, cover page, headings, and reference list with
your own information, and add your own body text. Save this template in a file for future
use and information.The running head is an abbreviated title of the paper. The running head
is located at the top of pages of a manuscript or published article to identify the article for
readers. The running head should be a maximum of 50 characters, counting letters,
punctuation, and spaces between words. The words “Running head” are on the cover page
but not on the rest of the document. The running head title is all capital letters. Page 1
begins on the cover page. The entire document should be double-spaced, have 1-inch
margins on all sides, and use 12 point Times New Roman font. Nurse Educator Philosophy
StatementFull Title of PaperLearner’s Full NameCourse TitleAssignment TitleCapella
UniversityMonth, YearAbstract (As this section is optional, check with your instructor.)An
abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of a paper. It allows readers to
quickly review the key elements of a paper without having to read the entire document.
This can be helpful for readers who are searching for specific information and may be
reviewing many documents. The abstract may be one of the most important paragraphs in a
paper because readers often decide if they will read the document based on information in

3. the abstract. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementAn abstract may not be required in some
academic papers; however, it can still be an effective method of gaining the reader’s
attention. For example, an abstract will not be required for Capella’s first course, PSYC3002.
The following sentences serve as an example of what could be composed as an abstract for
this paper: Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementThe basic elements of APA style will be
reviewed, including formatting of an APA style paper, in-text citations, and a reference list.
Additional information will address the components of an introduction, how to write
effective paragraphs using the MEAL plan, and elements of a summary and conclusion
section of a paper.APA Style Paper Template: A Resource for Academic WritingPlease
change the titles in this document to fit your paper.APA (American Psychological
Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. APA
style is used when writing papers in the psychology programs offered at Capella University.
This document serves as an APA style template for learners to use when writing their own
papers, as well as a resource containing valuable information that can be used when writing
academic papers. For more information on APA style, learners can refer to the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (American Psychological Association,
2010a). Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementThe author demonstrates in the first section
of this paper how an introduction effectively introduces the reader to the topic of the paper.
In APA style, an introduction never gets a heading. For example, this section did not begin
with a heading titled “Introduction,” similar to the following section, which is titled “Writing
an Effective Introduction.” The following section will explain in greater detail a model that
can be used to effectively write an introduction in an academic paper. The remaining
sections of the paper will continue to address APA style and effective writing concepts
including section headings, organizing information, the MEAL plan, the conclusion, and the
reference list. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementWriting an Effective IntroductionAn
effective introduction often consists of four main components including (a) the position
statement, thesis, or hypothesis, which describes the author’s main position; (b) the
purpose, which outlines the objective of the paper; (c) the background, which is general
information that is needed to understand the content of the paper; and (d) the approach,
which is the process or methodology the author uses to achieve the purpose of the
paper.This information will help readers understand what will be discussed in the paper. It
can also serve as a tool to grab the reader’s attention. Authors may choose to briefly
reference sources that will be identified later on in the paper as in this example (American
Psychological Association, 2010a; American Psychological Association, 2010b; Walker,
2008).In an introduction, the writer will often present something of interest to capture the
reader’s attention and introduce the issue. Adding an obvious statement of purpose helps
the reader know what to expect, while helping the writer to focus and stay on task. For
example, this paper will address several components necessary to effectively write an
academic paper including (a) how to write an introduction, (b) how to write effective
paragraphs using the MEAL plan, and (c) how to properly use APA style. Nurse Educator
Philosophy StatementLevel One Section Heading is Centered, Bold, Uppercase and
LowercaseUsing section headings can be an effective method of organizing an academic
paper. The section headings should not be confused with the running head, which is a

4. different concept described in the cover page of this document. Section headings are not
required according to APA style; however, they can significantly improve the quality of a
paper. This is accomplished because section headings help both the reader and the author.
Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementLevel Two Section Heading is Flush Left, Bold,
Uppercase and LowercaseThe heading style recommended by APA consists of five levels
(American Psychological Association, 2010a, p. 62). This document contains two levels to
demonstrate how headings are structured according to APA style. Immediately before the
previous paragraph, a Level 1 heading was used. That section heading describes how a
Level 1 heading should be written, which is centered, bold, and using uppercase and
lowercase letters. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementFor another example, see the
section heading “Writing an Effective Introduction” on page 3 of this document. The heading
is centered, bold, and uses uppercase and lowercase letters (compared to all uppercase in
the running head at the top of each page). If used properly, section headings can
significantly contribute to the quality of a paper by helping the reader who wants to
understand the information in the document, and the author who desires to effectively
describe the information in the document.Section Headings Help the ReaderSection
headings serve multiple purposes including (a) helping readers understand what is being
addressed in each section, (b) breaking up text to help readers maintain an interest in the
paper, and (c) helping readers choose what they want to read. For example, if the reader of
this document wants to learn more about writing an effective introduction, the previous
section heading clearly states that is where information can be found. When subtopics are
needed to explain concepts in greater detail, different levels of headings are used according
to APA style. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementSection Headings Help the
AuthorSection headings do not only help the reader, they help the author organize the
document during the writing process. Section headings can be used to arrange topics in a
logical order, and they can help an author manage the length of the paper. In addition to an
effective introduction and the use of section headings, each paragraph of an academic paper
can be written in a manner that helps the reader stay engaged. Capella University promotes
the use of the MEAL plan to serve this purpose. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementThe
MEAL PlanThe MEAL plan is a model used by Capella University to help learners effectively
compose academic discussions and papers. Each component of the MEAL plan is critical to
writing an effective paragraph. The acronym MEAL is based on four components of a
paragraph (M = Main point, E = Evidence or Example, A = Analysis, and L = Link). The
following section includes a detailed description and examples of each component of the
MEAL plan. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementWhen writing the content sections of an
academic paper (as opposed to the introduction or conclusion sections), the MEAL plan can
be an effective model for designing each paragraph. A paragraph begins with a description
of the main point, which is represented by the letter “M” of the MEAL plan. For example, the
first sentence of this paragraph clearly states the main point is a discussion of the MEAL
plan. Once the main point has been made, evidence and examples can be provided.The
second component of a paragraph contains evidence or examples, which is represented by
the letter “E” in the MEAL plan. An example of this component of the MEAL plan is actually
(and ironically) this sentence, which provides an example of an example. Evidence can be in

5. the form of expert opinions from research. For example, evidence shows that plagiarism can
occur even when it is not intended if sources are not properly cited (Marsh, Landau, &
Hicks, 1997; Walker, 2008). The previous sentence provides evidence ing why evidence is
used in a paragraph. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementAnalysis, which is represented
by the letter “A” of the MEAL plan, should be based on the author’s interpretation of the
evidence. An effective analysis might include a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses
of the arguments, as well as the author’s interpretations of the evidence and examples. If a
quote is used, the author will likely provide an analysis of the quote and the specific point it
makes for the author’s position.Without an analysis, the reader might not understand why
the author discussed the information that the reader just read. For example, the previous
sentence was an analysis by the author of why an analysis is performed when writing
paragraphs in academic papers. Nurse Educator Philosophy StatementEven with the first
three elements of the MEAL plan, it would not be complete without the final component.
The letter “L” of the MEAL plan refers to information that “links” the current and the
subsequent paragraphs. The link helps the reader understand what will be discussed in the
next paragraph. It summarizes the author’s reasoning and shows how the paragraph fits
together and leads (that is, links) into the next section of the paper. For example, this
sentence might explain that once the MEAL plan has been effectively used when writing the
body of an academic paper, the final section is the summary and conclusion section.Nurse
Educator Philosophy Statement Summary and ConclusionA summary and conclusion
section, which can also be the discussion section of an APA style paper, is the final
opportunity for the author to make a lasting impression on the reader. The author can begin
by restating opinions or positions and summarizing the most important points that have
been presented in the paper.For example, this paper was written to demonstrate to readers
how to effectively use APA style when writing academic papers. Various components of an
APA style paper that were discussed or displayed in the form of examples include a running
head, title page, introduction section, levels of section headings and their use, in-text
citations, the MEAL plan, a conclusion, and the reference list.Nurse Educator Philosophy
Statement ReferencesAmerican Psychological Association. (2010a). Publication manual of
the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.American
Psychological Association. (2010b). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspxMarsh, R. L., Landau, J. D., & Hicks, J. L. (1997).
Contributions of inadequate sourcemonitoring to unconscious plagiarism during idea
generation. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 23(4),
886–897. doi: 10.1037/0278- 7393.23.4.886Walker, A. L. (2008). Preventing
unintentional plagiarism: A method for strengtheningparaphrasing skills. Journal of
Instructional Psychology, 35(4), 387–395. Retrieved
from http://search.proquest.com/docview/213904438?accountid=27965Always
begin a reference list on a new page. Use a hanging indent after the first line of each
reference. The reference list is in alphabetical order by first author’s last name. A reference
list only contains sources that are cited in the body of the paper, and all sources cited in the
body of the paper must be contained in the reference list. Nurse Educator Philosophy

6. StatementThe reference list above contains an example of how to cite a source when two
documents are written in the same year by the same author. The year is also displayed
using this method for the corresponding in-text citations as in the next sentence. The author
of the first citation (American Psychological Association, 2010a) is also the publisher,
therefore, the word “Author” is used in place of the publisher’s name.When a digital object
identifier (DOI) is available for a journal article, it should be placed at the end of the citation.
If a DOI is not available, a uniform resource locator (URL) should be used. The Marsh,
Landau, and Hicks (1997) reference is an example of how to cite a source using a DOI. The
Walker (2008) reference is an example of how to cite a source using a URL. Nurse Educator
Philosophy Statement