Complexities of policy-driven pre-registration nursing curricula

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Policy Implementation
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Integrating current health policy into nursing education presents significant challenges.
• Nurse educators must adapt curricula to evolving healthcare landscapes.
• Pre-registration nursing programs require effective incorporation of public health principles and e-learning strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze the challenges nurse educators encounter when incorporating health policy into a new pre-registration nursing curriculum.
• To explore student perceptions of public health and e-learning within the curriculum.
• To propose practical solutions for overcoming identified challenges in nursing curriculum development.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of nurse educators' experiences.
• Examination of student discourses regarding public health and e-learning.
• Review of preliminary doctoral research findings.

Main Results:

• Challenges in aligning curriculum content with current health policy were identified.
• Student perceptions of public health and e-learning varied, impacting engagement.
• Preliminary findings highlight the need for adaptive teaching strategies.

Conclusions:

• Effective integration of health policy requires innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Addressing student perspectives on public health and e-learning is crucial for curriculum success.
• The study offers actionable strategies for enhancing nursing curriculum development and implementation.