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Internationally, the core competencies of nurse educators are organized into eight domains: theories and principles of adult learning; curriculum and implementation; nursing practice; research and evidence; communication, collaboration, and partnership; ethical/legal principles and professionalism; monitoring and …

In line with patience, a good nurse educator has a strong sense of empathy. Empathy is critical in the nursing field. Nurses must be able to place themselves in their patients’ shoes. Nurse educators must be able to do this as well as place themselves in their students’ shoes.