Nurse Educator interview

Nurse Educator interview

Crystal Castillo, ARNP

An advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)

Pathophysiology

5 years

May 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm

11questions

1. Why did you become interested in education?

I became interested in nursing education while I was in nursing school. I had the opportunity to peer tutor and realized how different students learn at different levels, which in turn inspired my passion for teaching.

1. Why did you select education as a career path?

To help students find their passion for nursing and guide them.

1. Steps you took to become a nurse educator?

A little trial and error, While I had the passion to teach, I also had a strong desire to continue patient care. I pursued my MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner, where I knew I could have the best of both worlds.

1. In what school have you taught?

Chamberlain College of Nursing

1. What class and students did you?

Pathophysiology, BSN students

1. Favorite thing about teaching?

The moment when I see a student really understand what was taught.

1. Least favorite thing about teaching?

The road that leads to “ getting it”, students get frustrated and want to give up. I take this opportunity to motivate them.

8.What is your teaching philosophy?

To make something that seems incredibly complex and monumental to my students fell simple and effortless. I use algorithms, videos, and demonstrations to anchor students foundation.

9.What were your teaching goals?

To grow knowledgeable compassionate, self assured nurses.

10.How did you know your met the academic goal?

When my students were able to present the material they learned in confident manner using their own words and ideas.

11. Most effective teaching strategy?

Facilitator and activity style, I enjoyed getting the students engaged in the material they were learning.