1. Summarize the webinar of your choice and discuss implications for nursing education. The webinar titled “Succeeding as a Nurse Educator” was presented by Diane Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN. The three objectives of the webinar were to be able to “differentiate between the roles of teachers: teaching, service and scholarship; implement strategies to work smarter, not harder; and develop a career plan for success as a nurse educator” (Billings, 2013). The webinar began by discussing the role of the nurse educator, at which point Boyer's four pillars of scholarship and the core competencies of the NLN were discussed. Billings (2013) mentioned how educators are leaders who engage in scholarship to develop the changing role of the nurse. She encouraged obtaining certification as a nurse educator to promote advancement. The next topic of discussion revolved around academic appointment. Billings (2013) discussed the importance of knowing your role as an educator and the mission and vision of the institution in which you teach. The difference between visiting faculty, adjunct faculty, and teaching assistants was discussed. Different clinical, role, and research traits were also discussed, as well as expectations for faculty within each trait. Finally, the ranks of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor were discussed. The third discussion topic was the keys to success in the first few years as a nurse educator. The number one key to success is knowing the culture of the educational environment; this included having a mentor. A nurse educator must also understand who his or her students are, know legal and institutional procedures and policies,...... middle of paper... education. Journal of Nursing Education, 47 (8), 359-370. Institute of Medicine. (2010a). The future of nursing: Focus on education. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. (2010b). The future of nursing: Driving change, advancing health. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences. Interprofessional educational collaboration. (2011). Fundamental skills for interprofessional collaborative practice. Washington, DC: Association of American Medical Colleges. National League for Nurses. (2013). About the NLN. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/excellence/hallmarks_indicators.htmQSEN Institute. (2013). Skills. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/Young, P. K. (2008). Toward an inclusive science of nursing education: An examination of five approaches to nursing education research. Perspectives on nursing education, 29 (2), 94-99.