This evidence-informed course gives you practical tools, clarity, and confidence to prepare students for real-world nursing practice, while cutting stress and prep time.
ONLINE COURSE
Learn to Teach Clinical with Confidence
Empower Nursing Students for Real-World Practice — Not Just the Next Test
Most new clinical nurse educators receive little or no formal training.1
The result?
Overwhelmed educators contribute to a bigger problem: 91% of nursing graduates don’t demonstrate entry-level clinical judgment competency despite passing the NCLEX.2
This course is the bridge between uncertainty and confident, transformative clinical teaching.
Introducing
Bridging Teaching & Practice: Essentials for Clinical Nurse Educators
What Educators Are Saying
Join thousands of nurse educators and hundreds of institutions that are part of KeithRN’s movement to reform nursing education.
What You’ll Get
- Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies: Support clinical judgment using methods proven in both practice and academia.
- 13 CE Hours: Advance your skills while earning continuing education credits.
- 50+ Time-Saving Tools: Get ready-to-use templates, worksheets, and planning guides.
- Learn Anywhere: Watch video and listen to audio summaries of lessons for on-the-go learning.
- Mentor Yourself & Others: Reflect with thought-provoking prompts for personal growth.
- Always Current: Access updated content that aligns with CCNE standards.
- Built for Departments: Create a cohesive program experience with shared tools.
What You’ll Learn
1. Clarify Your Role as a Clinical Educator
- Lead clinical experiences with purpose—even without prior training.
- Understand what truly makes a clinical educator effective.
- Structure your clinical days for learning, accountability, and student engagement.
2. Help Students Think, Care, and Act Like Nurses
- Develop clinical reasoning with tools that connect theory to practice.
- Replace busywork with meaningful, integrative clinical paperwork.
- Make clinical judgment a natural part of every student’s experience.
3. Lead with Confidence in Any Situation
- Assess student performance with fairness and clarity.
- Offer feedback that inspires change and growth.
- Navigate challenges with students who feel disengaged or overwhelmed.
Ready to Teach With Confidence?
Transform your impact.
Individual
$297/ individual
Pay in one installment or 3 monthly payments of $99
Lifetime access.
Departmental
$250/ departmental seat
Best Value – with a group of 5 or more!
Annual access.
Meet Keith and Maria
Keith is a staff nurse, educator, and founder of KeithRN — built from the trenches of real-world nursing.
Maria is a passionate nurse educator committed to helping programs succeed.
Meet Keith and Maria
Keith is a staff nurse, educator, and founder of KeithRN — built from the trenches of real-world nursing.
Maria is a passionate nurse educator committed to helping programs succeed.
Any Questions?
Connect with our Nurse Educator Consultant, Maria Flores-Harris, for a demo, to learn how this course aligns with your curriculum, or for personal support. Meet with Maria
Live Demo and Q&A
Join a free live demo to see why so many faculty are using this course to bridge the gap between teaching and real-world practice.
- Live Demo Dates and Times (all EST):
June 25 and 26 @ 11 am
July 1 @ 4 pm
July 8 and 9 at 1 pm
July 15 and 17 at 3 pm
July 21 and 22 at 12 pm
July 29 and 31 at 11 am
FAQ
Who is this for?
Clinical educators, especially those new to teaching or feeling underprepared.
Will this help if I practice in hospitals, not academia?
Absolutely. The course focuses on guiding safe, clinical judgment-centered practice and is valuable for preceptors and clinical leaders alike.
Why is this worth it?
You’re getting over 50 teaching tools, 13 CE credits, and lasting clarity for about half the price of a conference, with lifetime access.
Can I share course materials?
You can share with your students. Educator access is licensed individually.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, enroll 5+ educators and receive 25% off each seat.
Already a Think Like a Nurse member?
This course complements it perfectly. Think Like a Nurse gives you tools and this course shows you exactly how to use them.
Still have questions?
Reach out or book a time with Maria Flores-Harris for support.
About the KeithRN Hub
The KeithRN Hub provides trusted resources that help students, new nurses, and educators develop clinical judgment for safe, confident nursing practice.
References
- Halton, J., Ireland, C., & Vaughan, B. (2024). The transition of clinical nurses to nurse educator roles–A scoping review. Nurse education in practice, 104022.
- Kavanagh, J. M. (2021). Crisis in Competency: A Defining Moment in Nursing Education. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 26(1).