Areas Of Study » Academic Schools » Allied Health and Nursing » Nursing (RN and LVN) »

Paula Weaver MSN, RN - Faculty Bio.

Office Location:	Pirtle Tech, Room T-219	Office Hours:
Office Phone Number:	(903) 510-3235	TBA
TJC Email Address:	pwea@tjc.edu	TBA

Number of Years at TJC:
2.5

Other Institutions and Number of Years:
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; University of Texas Health Center Tyler; Family Practice Associates; Austin Diagnostic Clinic; Seton Medical Center Austin; Brackenridge Hospital Austin; disaster response, Doctor without borders.

CERTIFIED TO TEACH:
RNSG 1441, RNSG 1443, RNSG 1162, RNSG 1163

Academic Credentials:		Year of Graduation
M.S.N. Institution	University of Texas - Austin
B.S.N. Institution	University of Texas - Austin
B.A. Institution	University of Texas - Austin

Greeting to the Student:
Nursing is a lifestyle. It is a physically and emotionally trying profession, but everyday you have the opportunity to do exceptional things if even in a small way.

Teaching Philosophy:
Nursing education must be based in compassion, dedication, tolerance, and the desire to seek excellence in practice through continued learning.

Statement of usual method of evaluation of students (number of tests, essay paper, book reviews, etc):
Theory: Lecture; case study presentation, speakers, and audio-visual / computer / internet resources; 4 multiple choice exams and final.

Clinical: Lab-based skills teaching/assessment; clinical learning in hospital, outpatient settings; evaluation based on care planning, patient care, clinical performance.

Professional Associations:

American Nurses Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
National League of Nurses