Clinical Nurse Educator Competencies

Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF is Distinguished University Professor and doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Pennsylvania State University, master of science in nursing from Southern Connecticut State University, and her PhD in nursing from Widener University.   As an experienced nurse educator for more than 25 years, Dr. Shellenbarger has taught a variety of theory and clinical courses at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Dr. Shellenbarger has published and presented extensively on topics related to innovative teaching strategies, faculty role development, technology use in nursing education, and clinical nursing education. Co-author of the popular book Clinical Teaching Strategies in Nursing, she is a member of the editorial boards for Nursing Education Perspectives and Nurse Educator and serves as a reviewer for various other nursing publications.   Dr. Shellenbarger has been active at the National League for Nursing, having served as a member of the Board of Governors for six years. She is currently NLN secretary and participates as a member of various NLN task groups and committees. Additionally, Dr. Shellenbarger is an NLN certified nurse educator and was inducted as an inaugural fellow in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education.  

Chapter 1: Development of the Core Competencies of Clinical Nurse Educators
Chapter 2: Function within the Education and Health Care Environments
Chapter 3: Facilitate Learning in the Health Care Environment
Chapter 4: Demonstrate Effective Interpersonal Communication and Collaborative Interprofessional Relationships
Chapter 5: Apply Clinical Expertise in the Health Care Environment
Chapter 6: Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization
Chapter 7: Implement Effective Clinical Assessment and Evaluation Strategies