Bryna Carter

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 25 years of hands-on clinical experience and a recent graduate of a Master of Nursing Education Program seeking a Nursing Educator role to inspire learners, promote evidence-based practice, and support excellence in nursing care.

• Dr. Laura Liebner DNP,MSN,RN,CNE

      256-738-1242

       laura.liebner@snead.edu

• Shane McCurry

       256-494-6446

       shane.mccurry@gadsdenregional.com

• Debra Smith,RN

      256-390-5221

      debra.smith@gadsdenregional.com

Nurse educator committed to scholarly, ethical, and transformative teaching grounded in Boyer’s Model of Scholarship. I design learner‑centered, evidence‑based, and inclusive educational experiences that promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional accountability. My approach integrates the Scholarships of Discovery, Integration, Application, and Teaching to strengthen research literacy, connect theory to practice, and support holistic, systems‑based understanding. I emphasize ethical decision‑making, patient‑centered care, and quality improvement through active learning, simulation, case‑based instruction, and reflective practice. Dedicated to continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and preparing students to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care.

NLN Nurse Educator Competencies

Competency 1:  Facilitate Learning.

I incorporate active learning strategies, such as case-based discussion, simulation, skill demonstrations, and guided reflection, to address diverse learning styles and enhance student engagement. In both the classroom and clinical settings, I create a supportive learning environment that encourages inquiry, open communication, and mutual respect. I use ongoing formative assessment and timely feedback to guide student progress, support skill development, and promote safe, effective nursing practice.

Competency 2:  Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization.

I promote learner development by scaffolding learning experiences from foundation knowledge to increasingly complex clinical reasoning skills. I use formative feedback, reflective activities, an dindivdualized guidance to help students identify strangths, address learning needs, an dbuild confidence. By modeling critical thinking, ethical practice, and lifelong learning, I support student progression from novice learners to competent, self-directed professionals.

I facilitate professional socialization by role-modeling professional nursing behaviors, values, and communication in both classroom and clinical settings. I reinforce accountability, teamwork, and ethical decision-making while helping students understand the expectations, culture, and standards of the nursing profession. Through mentorship, clinical coaching, and respectful interaction, I foster a sense of belonging and encourage students to internalize professional roles, responsibilities, and advocacy within healthcare teams.

Competency 3:  Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies.

I demonstrate competency in using assessment and evaluation strategies by employing a variety of formative and summative methods to measure student learning, clinical performance, and achievement of course outcomes. I align assessments with learning objectives and program outcomes to ensure validity, fairness, and consistency across classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

I utilize tools such as exams, quizzes, skills check-offs, clinical evaluation tools, simulations, and reflective assignments to assess knowledge, psychomotor skills, and clinical reasoning. I provide timely, constructive feedback to guide student improvement and support safe practice. I analyze assessment data to identify learning gaps, inform remediation strategies, and improve instruction, ensuring that evaluation processes support student success, progression, and readiness for professional nursing practice.

Competency 4: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes.

I participated in curriculum design and evaluation by contributing to course and learning activity development aligned with program outcomes and evaluated student learning outcomes through analysis of examination results, clinical assessment, and simulation performance. Participated in review of program outcome data, including student feedback and performance metrics, and contributed to recommendations for curricular improvements to enhance learner success.

Competency 5: Function as a Change Agent and Leader.

I functioned as a change agent and leader by identifying educational and practice needs and supporting evidence-based changes to improve outcomes. Utilized current literature to guide instructional and practice improvements and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate adoption of change. I demonstrated leadership through mentoring, role modeling, and advocacy for professional development, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Competency 6: Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role.

I pursue continuous quality improvement in my role as a nurse educator scholarship by integratinglly evaluating learner performance, course evaluations, and instructional outcomes. Implemented evidence-based improvements to teaching strategies and assessed their impact on learner success. I participated in program-level quality initiatives and engaged in reflective practice and professional development to support excellence in nursing education.

Competency 7: Engage in Scholarship.

I engaged in scholarsip by integrated current evidence, educational theory, and best practice into nursing education. Participated in scholarly inquiry through institutional means to improve teaching and learning. I disseminated knowledge through academic presentations, mentoring, and ongoing professional development, supporting a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning.

Competency 8: Function Within the Educational Environment.

Functioned effectively within the educational environment by adhering to instituitional policies, academic standards, and professional role expectations. Collaborated with faculty, clinical partners, and interdisciplinary academicscholar by integrating and rt program goals and learner success. Utilized educational technologies and resources appropriately, promoted an inclusive and respectful learning environment, and modeled professional and ethical behavior consistent with nursing and educational standards.

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