Part I. Introduction to the world of nursing education -- Educator roles and responsibilities: teaching, service, and scholarship / reflection by Vicki Martin -- Role preparation / reflection by Carole Kenner -- Testing the waters / reflection by Launette Woolforde -- The interview process -- Part II. The teaching role -- Finding your niche / reflection by Deborah Witt Sherman -- Teaching and learning theories -- Learning styles / reflection by Rhonda Brogden -- Course development -- Technology and course management systems -- Evaluating of learning -- Legal issues for nursing faculty / reflection by Mary Alice Higgins Donius -- Curriculum and student advisement / reflection by Jean Watson -- Part III. Role of faculty in a college/university -- Rank, tenure, and promotion / reflection by Ruth A. Wittmann-Price -- Collegiality, service, and leadership roles of the educator / reflection by Geraldine (Polly) Bednash -- The mentoring role / Connie Vance -- Part IV. Scholarly work -- Writing for publication and research -- Scholarly activities / reflection by Terry T. Fulmer -- Part V. Special considerations -- Cultural diversity / reflection by Marianne R. Jeffreys -- Students with disabilities / reflection by Donna Carol Maheady -- Reflective journaling.