title: The conflicting roles of nurse and nurse educator.
abstract: During the socialization process of moving from nurse to nurse educator a number of formerly acquired and practiced key behaviors change. The newly acquired role set may well seem to be the direct antithesis of the former set. Role conflict and confusion in varying degrees can be expected. Conflict resolution and role definition and clarification can be greatly aided through proper preparation and initiation into this role. Preparation should include a clearer differentiation between practice and teaching, increased knowledge and skills related to the subject matter (nursing), familiarity with various teaching and evaluation strategies, and the development of creative approaches to the discovery, use, and transmission of new knowledge.
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D012380:Role