NCLEX Test Preparedness Faculty (hybrid)

Description :

Job Description Summary :

We seek a dedicated and experienced nurse educator with expertise in NCLEX test preparedness to join our team in a hybrid faculty role. The ideal candidate will be able to guide nursing students in test preparation strategies, time management, study techniques, clinical judgment, and applying knowledge to real-world scenarios. This full-time position requires a flexible, collaborative, and student-centered approach to support the success of diverse pre-licensure and second-degree nursing students. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Pre-licensure and Undergraduate Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsibilities :

• Data Analysis and Reporting : Review and interpret academic and test preparedness data.Create and manage spreadsheets to track student performance metrics.Compile and report findings to nursing faculty and leadership.Review the Mountain Measurement Data and prepare reports on repeated trends in collaboration with Associate Dean.
• Student Engagement : Present findings and recommendations to students to enhance their test preparation strategies.Teach NCLEX-style question strategies, Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) techniques, enhanced item types, and exam time management.Guide students in study management skills tailored to their unique learning styles.Provide time management strategies tailored to the NCLEX-RN exam format, teaching students to navigate exam day pressures effectively.Mentor students in creating personalized study plans that accommodate their unique learning styles, academic backgrounds, and exam readiness.Actively engage students on progress with individualized study plans.Plan and facilitate webinars focused on mastering NCLEX question types and following the NCLEX-RN Test Blueprint.
• Curriculum Integration : Incorporate the New Essentials of nursing education to support students in developing critical thinking and application skills.Align test preparation strategies with program goals and outcomes.
• Collaboration : Work with program directors, course managers, and external test preparation partners to ensure cohesive and effective support for students.Engage with diverse student populations, recognizing and adapting to varied learning needs.Work with external partners (Elsevier, EXXAT, Kaplan) regarding up to date test prep strategies.
• Teaching and Support : Provide group and one-on-one NCLEX preparation sessions.Facilitate workshops and seminars focused on real-life scenario applications.

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Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.

SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

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Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.

Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

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