Nursing Department
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Nursing Department
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Susan Ashford, PhD, RNC, FNP
Name: Susan Ashford, PhD, RNC, FNP Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy is a work in progress as I continue to grow as an educator and scholar on this journey through life. Certain beliefs that I hold include: each student in my class is there because of a desire and capacity to learn; that learning is a shared responsibility; and that I am responsible for creating an environment conducive to learning whether it is face-to-face or web-based. I see my role as a facilitator of learning so I use a variety of teaching strategies including lecture, classroom discussion, critical thinking exercises, article critiques, group activities, student experiences, formal and informal writing assignments and poster presentations. Games which challenge thinking skills are not only useful but add fun, particularly when the subject is dense. I also find that humor can be an effective adjunct in the learning process. Each student shares responsibility for the learning process by being prepared, by contributing to the class discussion, and by asking questions.
Courses Taught at UWG: NURS
4687, Specialty Nursing
Practicum
Education: Certificate in Women’s Studies
Master of Nursing – Emory University Diploma – Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Areas of Expertise or Professional Interests: Behavioral Decision-Making Theory Expectancy Value Theories of Health Behavior Distance Education Advanced Practice Nursing Research
Professional Memberships and Certifications:
Georgia Nurses Association National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health Southern Nursing Research Society American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Personal Interests:
Family and Friends, Watching
Movies The most unique thing about our programs is that it provides a caring, supportive, personal environment for learning. |