About me

After being a nurse for almost three decades, I felt it was time to share my knowledge with those seeking a future in nursing. In 2019, a chance encounter gave me the opportunity to join the world of nursing education. I have been on a honeymoon ever since. Knowing I loved to teach, I would often sign up to precept students in their preceptorship phase or new graduate nurses on our nursing unit. Sharing my clinical experience and knowledge of nursing concepts with nursing students has brought me a whole new level of fulfillment that I could not have imagined. In 2021 I completed my Master's degree in nursing with an emphasis in nursing education. I have worked with students in both the clinical setting and in teaching students the theory component in the classroom. I take each student's success personally, ensuring that they can be successful, despite any stressors that may accompany them their through their journey through nursing school. I'm currently researching my next academic challenge as I explore DNP programs vs a doctorate in education.

Interests

nursing education

Activity

Karen Jimenez

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Dealing with Challenging Students | Origin: ED104

One strategy I like to use is to call on a student then ask a question. For example, I might say, "Stacy, can you explain ...." This allows the question to be directed at an individual student rather than have the Center Stage student to take over. This gives me the control over the class and gives other students a chance to participate.

Karen Jimenez

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Setting the Stage for Success | Origin: ED104

Making expectations clear at the start of the course will help avoid misunderstandings and complictaions. The syllabus is the source of truth where clear guidelines for students are written.

Karen Jimenez

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Planning and Preparation | Origin: ED101

Being early, preparing early, knowing your audience helps set the direction your class will take. Especially being prepared. This is something I struggle to do. It feels like I'm always rushing to get things done at the last minute.

Karen Jimenez

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Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101

This module helped reinforce my view that you don't have to the stuffy, know it all to run an effective class. I'm of the opinion that learning should be fun, which then makes it engaging.

Karen Jimenez

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Developing as an Instructor | Origin: ED101

Reply to Natasha Ramirez's post:

Does being a "Mother Hen" type fall into the same catagogy as a baby sitter?

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