About Faculty eCommons

Developed by Risepoint, Faculty eCommons is a social learning ecosystem for faculty across the world to work together to improve online education. The site offers industry research, guidance, best practices, and professional development opportunities with a focus on student persistence and national quality standards.

Faculty eCommons (FeC) contains resources to help online designers, developers, and instructors and is maintained by the Academic Services and Products team at Risepoint.

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Healthcare and Nursing

Hot Topics for RN to BSN Program Curricula

As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, RN to BSN programs play a pivotal role in preparing nurses to meet the changes in technology and emerging challenges in patient care. From integrating cutting-edge technology to holistic patient care, today’s nursing education is focused on building leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare

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Healthcare and Nursing

Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Success Attributes

The path to becoming a nurse has never been more accessible. Online nursing programs are revolutionizing nursing education, offering flexible options for aspiring healthcare professionals. Let’s explore three different pathways available and what makes these programs successful when bringing them online. Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Traditionally, a two-

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Healthcare and Nursing

APRN Faculty Staffing Ratios Calculator

The APRN Faculty Staffing Ratios Calculator is a specialized tool designed to help academic institutions effectively manage Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) faculty workloads. By accounting for variables such as faculty-to-student ratios, clinical site needs, course requirements, and administrative responsibilities, the calculator provides a clear and actionable overview of faculty

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Course Facilitation

The Study Cycle

Have you ever wondered why some students seem to learn effortlessly while others struggle despite putting in long hours? The secret might lie in metacognition – a fancy term for something surprisingly simple: thinking about your own thinking (Flavell, 1976). Employing metacognition allows students to view themselves as problem solvers,

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