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Teaching in Nursing, 4th Edition is the only nursing text to address all three components of education teaching, curriculum and evaluation. This comprehensive resource will prepare your students to address the day-to-day challenges of teaching, including curriculum development, the diversity of student learning styles, and developing and using classroom tests. This edition has been updated with information on the latest trends in education including the use of simulations to facilitate learning, the latest on competency based and concept-focused curricula, developing learner centered courses, and more. This resource is a past winner of the AJN Book of the Year award and is an excellent resource for nurses preparing to take the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Exam. 1. Updated Clinical Simulations chapter describes the most up-to-date simulation products and includes new information on using simulations to facilitate learning. 2. An emphasis on curriculum includes information on the newest competency-based and concept-focused curricula. 3. Developing Learner-Centered Courses chapter presents new information on learner development and socialization. 4. Accreditation of Nursing Programs chapter provides an overview of how a program attains accreditation status and explains the importance of having an accredited nursing program. 5. A completely revised media chapter provides new information about classroom response systems, using digital media and handheld devices in the classroom. 6. Expanded information on developing and using classroom tests includes specifics on writing effective multiple choice questions and the importance of item discrimination. 7. The latest distance learning information describes the positives and negatives of video conferencing, webinars and the latest approaches to engaging learners at a distance.