We use the term virtuoso when referring to musicians, dancers, and other artists and performers. So, too, we speak of the art of nursing and the performance of teachers. Many aspects of the art of teaching the art of nursing can be woven together to help us achieve our objective, to prepare superb nurses. But how do these components fit together in nursing education?
Recently, a notice for a continuing education session caught my eye. The session was focused on helping teachers improve their performances as teachers. Although the advertisement acknowledged that the art of teaching has changed, with the spotlight now on the learner, rather than on the teacher, the idea of ...