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Teachers Who Inspire
TEACHERS WHO INSPIRE

Mentors embolden others to achieve the unthinkable

Excite the impassioned and shape the future

As a nurse educator, you’ll provide necessary guidance to the next generation of caregivers.

  • AD
    I usually have just as much to learn from my students as they do from me.

    - Allison Doyle

  • SC
    Mentoring is close to my heart as I believe that setting an example by our words and actions identifies a role model for future nurses to emulate.

    - Sara Cano

  • KR
    The journey is different for each one and my role is to facilitate. I love that.

    - Kelley Robinson

  • JS
    Each time a student has an ah ha moment and things click into place for them is a proud moment for me.

    - Jane Schroeder

  • CR
    Teaching is a way to give back to the profession I love so dearly.

    - Cindy Roles

  • SP
    My dream is to empower as many nurses as possible to revolutionize the nursing profession.

    - Sheila Pierre-Louis

A rewarding career with real-world implications

Create opportunities

As a nurse educator, you have the privilege of teaching students about all areas of nursing, helping them discover their passion. Where do they want to go and grow?

It is not about being a “sage on the stage,” it is about being a “guide on the side.” It is an understanding and respect that while learners may not always do the right thing, they always bring a valuable perspective to the learning experience.

Amy Daniels

University of Maryland School of Nursing

Effect change

Help students cement opportunities by facilitating internships, identifying mentors and exploring the profession in other creative ways.

In incorporating service into my practice, I have always been keen to seek out opportunities where my students can serve the community or where I can bring the community to campus to work with our nursing students.

Nancy Hannafin

Towson University

Savor moments

Strengthen your commitment and sense of purpose with a career full of professional and personal growth.

You can never know everything. However, you can learn from everyone in your environment - from housekeeping to your administrative chain. Everyone has unique knowledge and they deserve respect and kindness.

Krysia Hudson

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Give back

Teaching students and advancing the profession improves the health of our communities and our neighbors.

To teach is to reach – one of the most exciting things about being a nurse educator is that instead of reaching a limited number of human lives as a nurse, you will be reaching thousands upon thousands of lives by teaching students to be nurses.

Robin Seal-Whitlock

Survey

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Do you have a teacher who inspired you? Have you empowered others to reach their potential? Share your story and make a difference in someone’s life.

The power to alter the trajectory of others

“Teaching is reaching”. Share your expertise, make a difference, empower aspiring nursing students!

Choosing to develop the knowledge and skills of emerging professionals is a noble pursuit. Find joy and pride in preparing the next generation of care givers.

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Allison Doyle
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
With a field as broad as nursing, there will always be a place for a new nurse learner who is capable of caring for the welfare of others and committing themselves to the art of healing.
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Theresa Libershal
Harford Community College
...Watching first semester students build their competence, confidence and compassion from the beginning to the end of first semester is very rewarding.
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Andrea Hagen
Frederick Community College
It always makes me feel proud when students come and tell me that they applied what they learned from lecture into clinical, and just the look of pride they have!
AD
Amy Daniels
University of Maryland School of Nursing
It is about meeting learners where they are to engage in conversations that are meaningful to the students learning.
SP
Sheila Pierre-Louis
Holy Cross Hospital, Montgomery College
Throughout my journey of becoming an educator, I have learned many valuable lessons that will allow me to succeed. One of these things is how important it is to meet students where they are.
SC
Sara Cano
College of Southern Maryland
Mentoring is close to my heart as I believe that setting an example by our words and actions identifies a role model for future nurses to emulate.
KH
Krysia Hudson
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
I truly am proud to be a nurse, to advocate for all patients and to play a part in improving the care of future patients.
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Elizabeth Zittle
Lifebridge Health, NDMU
I have always liked people and science. The nurses I have worked with in my personal life have always made a high stress situation into a positive experience. I wanted to be able to have that ability for my community.