Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed.

, RN
101 Woodland Drive
Oil City, Pa. 16301
(814) 677-4412
[1]dbaced30@westpost.net
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to apply for a position of online nurse educator. Online
universities have become fast-moving educational institutions that
have pioneered the ability to facilitate cognitive and affective
student learning knowledge, and promote the use of that knowledge in
the student's workplace.
As a recent graduate of the University of Phoenix with significant
experience in the field of nursing, I bring the energy and commitment
to excellence necessary to thrive in the online nursing educational
environment. I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees
through the online learning environment and feel confident and
competent to teach in the online environment.
As a nurse whose experience has spanned 33 years, I am a seasoned
professional who recognizes the need to encourage a student's critical
thinking and decision-making abilities by expanding evidence-based
research and nursing theory in a student's professional capacity. I
embrace evidence-based research and nursing theory in my own practice
and believe in the need for lifelong learning. These strengths,
combined with my nursing experience, prepare me to make a strong and
immediate impact as a member of the nursing faculty. My experiences in
clinical nursing range from in-hospital nursing with experience in
ICU, Med/Surg, pediatrics, post-op, to office nurse and community
nursing. I feel my experiences and education have made me competent to
assist the next generation of nurses to tackle the problems that
patients and families face today.
My practicum involved curriculum development for a local Catholic high
school to assist students to transition emotionally and academically
from high school to the college environment. The high school has used
this curriculum since its development. I also understand the need to
update and revise nursing curriculum to stay current with changing
trends.
I would be proud to be a faculty member in the online nursing learning
environment and uphold the mission, vision, and philosophy of your
university as it moves forward to teach the next generation of nursing
professionals. I respectfully ask that you give me a chance to prove
myself and my teaching abilities.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I am available for an
interview at your earliest convenience by telephone.
Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed.. RN
Professional Resume
Deborah Boyer
101 Woodland Drive
Oil City, Pa. 16301
(814) 677-4412 (H) (814) 673-4719 (C)
[2]dbaced30@westpost.net
Professional Objective: To be gainfully employed as a nurse educator
in the online environment, and make a positive difference in educating
future nurses, and encourage lifelong learning among students and
myself.
Skills:
Very competent in critical care areas, emergency situations, post-op
and recovery, medical surgical, ICU, office and community nursing.
Broad understanding of nursing theory and its importance to nursing
practice. Uses nursing research to validate evidence-based practice.
Great communication skills both in person and through writing, and
competent with conflict resolution.
Competent with computer technology, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and
Excel.

Since graduation, I have successfully mentored several graduate

students through their practicum projects.
Education:
Graduate School: University of Phoenix
Degree: MSN/Ed
Graduated September 2009
Major: Nursing
GPA 3.9
College: Penn State University
Undergraduate Degree: BSN
Graduated: May 2008

Major: Nursing
Nursing School: Sharon General School of Nursing
Degree: Diploma
Graduated: May 1977
Major: Nursing
Work Experience:
1. Full-time private in-home nurse 2003-present for a client with
multiple health problems
2. Family Practice of Dr. Walter E. Boyer, Oil City, Pa. 16301- Job
title- Office Nurse/Office Manager 1980-1994. Responsible for
 patient teaching, nurse Liaison- phone patients after
hospitalizations, discuss test results, help with referrals, call
in prescriptions, supervise ancillary staff, supervise billing and
insurance claims, and supervise day-to-day operations.
Professional Resume
Deborah Boyer
101 Woodland Drive
Oil City, Pa. 16301
(814) 677-4412 (H)
(814) 673-4719 (C)
[3]dbaced30@westpost.net
Work Experience:
3. Oil City Area Health Center, Oil City, Pa. 16301 (1977-1987)
Job Title- Staff Nurse- Relief Charge Nurse
Provide direct patient care and patient teaching in ICU, Med-Surg,
Pediatrics, and Post-op

Relief Charge nurse duties, staffing, and supervising patient care

plans. Oriented new staff nurses, supervised procedures, observe
giving meds, and teach them to be autonomous members of the nursing
staff.
Professional Memberships:
National League of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Beta Tau, Penn
State chapter
Pennsylvania Medical Society Auxiliary
RN License:
Licensed to practice nursing in Pennsylvania, license # PA-222689-L.
License in good standing through October 2011. I am willing to obtain
an out of state license at my own expense.
Professional Achievements:

Present educational programs to young mothers and expectant mothers at

the local literacy council.
Designed curriculum for Venango Catholic high school to help students
transition from high school to college promoting healthy behaviors and
learning to make good decisions. The curriculum is now permanently
used at the school.
Mentoring grad students through practicum experiences
Mentored students in the BSN program in the research class
(successfully)
Future Achievements:
Plan to obtain a PhD in nursing within the next five years
Plan to become a certified nurse educator within one year
Author two papers
References:
Connie Casente, PhD, RN, University of [4]Phoenix
CCasente@email.phoenix.edu
Cindy Guers, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix
[5]Cguers@email.phoenix.edu
Kathleen Mastrian, RN, PhD. Penn State University [6]kgm1@psu.edu
Sheila Rucki, RN, MSN, CNRN, University of Phoenix
[7]SRucki@email.phoenix.edu
Holly Stenerson, RN, MSN University of Phoenix
[8]HStenerson@email.phoenix.edu

These are professional references from instructors- character

references are available if requested.
Teaching Philosophy for Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed., RN
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter will describe my philosophy of teaching, my desire to
become an online nursing instructor, and my reasons for wanting to be
a nurse educator.
Nurses are the front-line healthcare providers, and therefore often
the first to view the client and or family members, and the healthcare
problems presented. Nurses must possess critical thinking skills in
order to apply skillful reasoning as a guide to practice. Nursing
educators must help novice nurses learn to think like a nurse and
learn to base their decisions based on evidence-based research by
teaching the skills of nursing concepts and theories. The next step
for the nurse educator is to assist students to develop their
intellectual capacities and become self-directed, disciplined,
critical thinkers.

Learning strategies, especially in the online environment can include

a plethora of activities to hone critical thinking skills. These
strategies can include concept mapping to increase cognitive abilities
to connect important details, or case studies and carefully worded
questions to ascertain a student's ability to work through problems in
a logical manner. PowerPoint presentations allow students to show
evidence of learning material and creative thinking. Having students
work together as a group or in teams teaches students to appreciate
cultural diversity and avoid bias. Nurse educators should encompass
the nursing process throughout the learning process because the
nursing process will be integral to the care of each patient a student
encounters: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and
evaluation. As a nurse educator, I would consistently question the
who, what, and why of the nursing process to stimulate critical
thinking and foster great classroom discussions between the students
and myself through the discussion links. Written tests provide
 evidence of learning through essays, multiple choice and true/false
questions. Most important, by offering students a variety of teaching
strategies, I can ensure that the students have an equal opportunity
to learn. I would make myself available to my students through email
or phone for questions, advice, or to assist with problem-solving.
Nurses must become patient advocates, not only in the workplace, but
in the community. Nurses must strive for lifelong learning, and now,
more than ever, nurses must become involved in politics with regards
to healthcare policies on the local, state, and federal level to
ensure patient safety for the coming years and protect the nursing
profession and the patients they care for.
I decided to further my education because I have a responsibility to
my profession and to my community. The nursing shortage prompted me to
seek a master's degree in nursing science with specialization in
healthcare education because I realized the need to pay-it-forward to
a profession that has afforded me much joy and satisfaction. My desire
is to pass on my passion, knowledge, and critical thinking skills to
future students. I also realize my need to continue learning and
intend to pursue a doctorate in nursing within the next five years.

I am very interested in becoming a faculty member of your university's

nursing department. I know I would be an asset to your nursing program
because I possess the enthusiasm, the energy to teach, a working
knowledge of the nursing process, and I am a very competent nurse. I
can be reached at (814) - 677-4412 or (814) 673-4719(c), or
dbaced30@westpost.net. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Deborah Boyer, MSN/Ed., RN
8/20/10
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References
1. mailto:dbaced30@westpost.net
2. mailto:dbaced30@westpost.net
3. mailto:dbaced30@westpost.net
4. mailto:Phoenix
5. mailto:Cguers@email.phoenix.edu
6. mailto:kgm1@psu.edu
7. mailto:SRucki@email.phoenix.edu
8. mailto:HStenerson@email.phoenix.edu