Nurse
Educator's
Compendium
A Practical Guide for Teaching Nurses
The Nurse Educator Compendium is a comprehensive, practice-driven resource designed for nurse educators working across academic, clinical, and community settings. Developed by experienced global nurse educators, it supports faculty at every stage, from new instructors stepping into clinical teaching to seasoned educators refining curricula, assessment, and learning design.
Grounded in international nursing education standards and educator competencies, the Compendium goes beyond theory. It offers clear frameworks, real teaching strategies, and ready-to-use tools that help educators design courses, manage classrooms and clinicals, strengthen student learning, and prepare graduates for complex healthcare systems.
What You Will Find Inside
The Compendium is organized to follow the real work of nurse educators, from planning and delivery to evaluation and professional development. Topics include:
Teaching and learning theory, including student-centered and active learning approaches
Curriculum design and planning aligned with international standards
Course and lesson development, from syllabi to learning objectives
Clinical teaching strategies that link theory to practice
Evaluation and assessment tools, including rubrics and exam analysis
Simulation design, facilitation, and debriefing
Technology and digital literacy for educators and students
Student and classroom management
Faculty development, peer evaluation, and preparation for accreditation
Built for Real Teaching Environments
Whether you are teaching in a university classroom, a hospital clinical setting, or a resource-limited context, the Nurse Educator Compendium provides adaptable guidance you can apply immediately. Each unit is aligned with recognized nurse educator competencies and includes practical examples, structured activities, and evidence-informed approaches.
What Educators are Saying
“I’m a nurse educator with academic teaching experience. This compendium helped me when I started teaching in a hospital clinical setting. I had minimal mentorship and guidance. Like many nurse faculty members, I’ve had to teach myself many aspects of the job. The Compendium gave me a clear overview of clinical teaching and helped me prepare for the transition from classroom to clinical teaching. I appreciated the practical guidance and thoughtful insights, which served as both a validation of my experience and a useful foundation for improving my clinical instruction strategies.”
– Global Nurse Educator and Consultant
Want the Full Downloadable PDF?
The online version of the Nurse Educator Compendium is available through the Nurses International platform. Educators and institutions interested in accessing the full downloadable PDF or exploring institutional use are invited to contact us.
