Brandon James Romero, MSN, RN
Welcome to my professional nursing electronic portfolio! This site includes my experience and qualifications as a registered nurse and nurse educator.
Philosophy of Teaching
As a nurse educator, I am committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes growth, critical thinking, and compassionate care. My teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that education is not only about delivering knowledge but also about empowering students to become competent, confident, and compassionate healthcare professionals who are prepared to lead with integrity.
Core Values
-Student-Centered Learning
-Excellence in Practice
-Collaboration
-Cultural Competence
-Empathy and Professionalism
Teaching Approaches
-Active Learning
-Experiential Learning
-Technology Integration
-Continuous Feedback and Assessment
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Professional Goals
Improve Teaching Effectiveness
Support Student Success
Strengthen Clinical Practice
-Integrate active learning strategies such as simulation, case studies, and group discussions to strengthen critical thinking and clinical reasoning in nursing students
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-Stay up to date on EBP and apply it to lesson planning and student assessment
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-Continuously seek out professional development in areas such as curriculum design, learning styles, and classroom engagement
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-Foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and grow
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-Provide guidance through mentoring, tutoring, and regular feedback to help students reach academic and clinical milestones
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-Collaborate with students to develop realistic goals, identity challenges early, and celebrate progress
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-Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and hands-on experience in current emergency nursing practice
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-Integrate clinical examples into teaching to connect theory to real-world scenarios students will encounter in the field
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-Partner with clinical sites and preceptors to support high-quality clinical experiences for students
Contribute to Curriculum Development
-Participate in curriculum revision and development to ensure alignment with evolving standards of care, accreditation requirements, and student needs
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-Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to design content that prepares students for real-world challenges
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-Use student and peer feedback to evaluate and improve course materials and teaching strategies
Engage in Scholarship and EBP
-Contribute to nursing education through scholarly writing, presentations, and participation in research
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-Apply research findings to enhance both teaching methods and clinical practice
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-Promote a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement among students and peers
Foster Leadership and Professional Growth
-Serve as a mentor and positive example for students and new educators, modeling professionalism, compassion, and strong communication
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-Join nursing education networks and professional organizations to stay informed and contribute to the advancement of the field
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-Share knowledge with colleagues through collaborative projects, workshops, and professional development opportunities
Curriculum Vitae
Field Experience Hours
Throughout my MSN practicum, I completed 180 hours of nursing education field experience including classroom teaching, clinical instruction, mentorship, curriculum development, and public health engagement.
NLN Core Competencies
I successfully demonstrated all eight National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for Nurse Educators through clinical teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, classroom instruction, scholarly activities, and quality improvement efforts.
Professional Memberships
I am an active participating member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), a national organization dedicated to advancing excellence in emergency nursing through education, advocacy, and professional development.
Capstone Project
My MSN capstone project examined how under-triaging or over-triaging impacts patient safety and outcomes, especially when newly graduated nurses have been rushed into triage roles without proper evaluation. The project focused on developing a competency-based approach to ensure triage accuracy and reduce safety risks in high-acuity settings like the emergency department.
Outcome Assessment
This poster project demonstrates how I met all Pacific Union College (PUC) Learning Outcomes, MSN Program Learning Outcomes, and Nurse Educator Program Outcomes through teaching, leadership, curriculum development, and evidence-based scholarship during my MSN journey.