Planning and developing an academic curriculum in Israel.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education in Health Sciences

Background:

• The development of academic nursing curricula in Israel began in the early 1960s.
• The first post-basic nursing program was established in 1968, setting a precedent for formal nursing education.
• Nursing education in Israel has historically evolved from vocational training to academic degree programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To trace the historical development of academic nursing curricula in Israel.
• To document key milestones in the establishment of nursing degree programs.
• To analyze the progression of nursing education from diploma to degree levels.

Main Methods:

• Historical analysis of academic nursing curricula development.
• Review of foundational nursing programs and degree schemes.
• Examination of institutional advancements in nursing education.

Main Results:

• The establishment of the first post-basic nursing program in 1968 marked a significant step.
• Tel Aviv University launched a new basic nursing degree scheme in 1989.
• The success of degree programs has motivated other nursing schools to upgrade their offerings.

Conclusions:

• Academic nursing education in Israel has undergone substantial development since the 1960s.
• The introduction of degree programs has been a pivotal factor in advancing the nursing profession.
• There is a continuous trend towards enhancing nursing education to degree level across institutions.