Nurse as Educator Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice 6th edition (sixth edition)

About this book

Nurse as Educator Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice 6th edition by Susan B. Bastable provides a comprehensive foundation for the teaching responsibilities nurses assume in clinical care, education, and health promotion. The book connects educational theory with practical methods for assessing learning needs, planning instruction, teaching effectively, and evaluating outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

The 6th edition covers the role of education in healthcare, ethical and legal foundations of teaching, learning theories, determinants of learning, developmental stages, motivation, adherence, health literacy, cultural influences, and education for people with disabilities and chronic illness. It also addresses instructional methods, technology for teaching and learning, teaching plans, evaluation strategies, and methods for supporting patients, families, nursing students, and healthcare staff.

This textbook is intended for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, staff nurses, and other nurses responsible for patient or professional education. Its combination of educational theory, practical examples, teaching strategies, and healthcare applications supports nursing education courses, clinical teaching, patient education, staff development, and health promotion activities.

Nursing students and practicing nurses can use this 2023 edition to assess learner needs, select appropriate teaching methods, improve health literacy communication, develop educational plans, and evaluate learning outcomes. The complete 6th edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for coursework, clinical education, patient teaching, professional development, and nursing reference.