On episode 523 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author, nursing educator, and researcher Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Wittmann-Price discuss the importance and impact of competency-based education in nursing. Dr. Wittmann-Price also reflects on her storied career, and her perceptions and experiences as a highly accomplished nurse academician and writer. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN, is Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professionals at Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ. Ruth has been an obstetrical/women’s health nurse for 47 years. Dr. Wittmann-Price received her AAS and BSN degrees from Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey, and her MS as a perinatal clinical nurse specialist (CNS) from Columbia University, New York, New York. She completed her PhD in nursing at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence. Ruth developed a mid-range nursing theory, “Emancipated Decision-Making in Women’s Health Care,” and has tested her theory in four research studies. International researchers are currently using her theory as the foundation for their studies. Her theory is being used by researchers at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, in their campaign, “Finding Solutions for Africa,” which helps women and children. Dr. Wittmann-Price has taught all levels of nursing students over the past 30 years and has completed international service-learning trips. She has coedited or authored 16 books, contributed many chapters, and written numerous articles. She has presented her research regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Wittmann-Price was inducted into the National League for Nursing Academy of Nurse Educator Fellows in 2013 and became a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in October 2015. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Links: Fast Facts About Competency-Based Education in Nursing: How to Teach Competency Mastery Certified Nurse Educator Review, 4th Edition Springer Publishing Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.
