A look into the role of a Nurse Tutor in a Career and Technical College LPN program; how it is structured, how the tutor role works, and the impacts it has on student learning and outcomes. Green River College is a Career and Technical College in western, WA. It offers both an LPN program (part time and full-time tracks) as well as an LPN to BSN program. A full-time faculty was hired in the Fall of 2023 with a 0.5 FTE dedicated to being a Nurse Tutor. The other 0.5 FTE was direct course teaching (lab and theory courses). This faculty plays a crucial role in supporting the academic and professional development of the nursing students across the programs.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role and responsibilities of a Nurse Tutor in a nursing education program, including their impact on student learning outcomes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of integrating Nurse Tutors into nursing education curricula in terms of enhancing student engagement, critical thinking skills, and confidence in clinical practice.