Faculty First: Elevating Nursing Education through NLN Faculty Intensives

In this episode of the NLN podcast Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz speaks with guests Dr. Rachel Onello and Dr. Nicole Smith about the transformative impact of the NLN Faculty Intensives Course for nurse educators. The course equips both novice and seasoned faculty with evidence-based strategies in instructional design, curriculum mapping, and the science of teaching and learning. Drs. Onello and Smith emphasize the importance of shifting from clinical expertise to intentional educational practice, helping educators build confidence and improve student engagement. Participants often report personal and institutional growth, with some receiving teaching awards and others reconsidering their career paths in academia. The episode underscores that investing in faculty development not only enhances individual teaching excellence but also drives broader change across nursing programs.Learn more about NLN Faculty Intensives: https://ondemand.nln.org/product?catalog=NFI2021Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.