Full Description
Updated and revised to meet all current standards
This is a concise step-by-step guide for novice nurse educators on the development of new programs and curricula—or the revision of existing ones—that meet the standards of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNE. The second edition of this quickaccess guide is updated to meet all new and revised standards for program approval and covers the full scope of the development process from conception through evaluation. The resource's thoughtful organization and bullet-point format enable users to access the information they need in seconds, and an abundance of updated examples clarify each step of the way.
The book uses concepts and principles of Systems Theory to guide curriculum development and evaluation. It addresses the major components of the educator role: teaching, curriculum, developing a mission statement and program philosophy, selecting an organizational framework, using information technology, and evaluating both students and programs. It stresses use of evaluation procedures in which decisions are based on data. Each step of the process is organized into manageable parts that build upon each other, instilling the confidence and knowhow to build quality programs. Chapters define key terms, summarize important points, and list resources for additional study.
New to the Second Edition:
Meets all of the new and revised standards for program approval according to the National State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNE
Features updated examples demonstrating each step of the development process
Highlights collaborative curriculum development
Introduces the career ladder experience and the concept of learning designs
Discusses educational/competency outcomes
Contents
Contents
Preface
Part I NURSING PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS
1. Considerations When Starting or Revising Nursing Programs
2. Overview of Systems Thinking
3. Purposes and Development of a Mission Statement
4. Purposes and Development of a Program Philosophy
5. Purposes and Selection of an Organizing Framework
Part II EDUCATIONAL AND LEVEL OUTCOMES
6. Purposes and Examples of Educational Outcomes
7. Purposes and Examples of Level Outcomes
8. Purposes and Examples of Curricular Mapping
9. Faculty Development for Program Change
Part III CURRICULUM AND COURSE DESIGN
10. Elements of a Curriculum
11. Elements of Curriculum Design
12. Elements of Course Design
Part IV EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA
13. Purposes and Examples of Program Outcomes
14. Purposes and Examples of Systematic Program Evaluation
15. Purposes and Examples of Systematic Data Collection
16. Purposes and Examples of Curriculum Data Collection
17. Using Outcome Data to Support Quality Nursing Education
Index
