Similarities
Both have graduates from masters degree program. Both work in an acute care setting. Staff nurses are confused regarding the role of nurse educator and the cardiothoracic NP.
Differences
It is not a requirement to have a masters degree level to become a nurse educator, however as a cardiothoracic NP masters degree is a required. Nurse educator directly educates staff members through annual competencies, providing information regarding policies and procedures to staff, clinical audits and in service for new product. While cardiothoracic NP educate patients and their families on how to maintain their health status. The nurse educator applied for the position while the NP was chosen to have the role.
Barriers that were faced
Both have graduates from masters degree program. Both work in an acute care setting. Staff nurses are confused regarding the role of nurse educator and the cardiothoracic NP.
Differences
It is not a requirement to have a masters degree level to become a nurse educator, however as a cardiothoracic NP masters degree is a required. Nurse educator directly educates staff members through annual competencies, providing information regarding policies and procedures to staff, clinical audits and in service for new product. While cardiothoracic NP educate patients and their families on how to maintain their health status. The nurse educator applied for the position while the NP was chosen to have the role.
Barriers that were faced