Cortney Cleveland

I have always done this from day one with the introductions and putting everyone with anxiety at ease.  I also discuss some previous classes concerns on their first day and how well they are doing now, this also relaxes the students.  I really enjoy taking the new nursing students and keeping them excited. 

I usually do not come in early and mingle but I do from day one ask each student 1. Am I pronouncing your name correctly. 2.  Where do you work or what do you do now? 3. What area of the Nursing field are you interested in? I love to get to know each student and it helps to meet them where they are at and pair them up for success in the hospital at clinicals. 

I really love the Harvard advice to not act like you are the smartest one in the class.  Be passionate and show them you love the subject matter and you love teaching it to them.