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1Florida Atlantic University, Christine E Lynn College of Nursing, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA. epross@fau.edu
Nurse Education Today
|December 17, 2009
Summary
This article examines the Promoting Excellence in Nursing Education (PENE) Pross evaluation model. This conceptual framework offers nurse educators a systematic method for assessing educational program excellence.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Program Evaluation
- Educational Frameworks
Background:
- Systematic evaluation of nursing programs is essential for assessing educational effectiveness.
- Existing frameworks may not fully address the complexities of evaluating programs aiming for excellence.
- Nurse academicians require robust models for program assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the Promoting Excellence in Nursing Education (PENE) Pross evaluation model.
- To describe the conceptual framework and its core principles of excellence.
- To highlight the utility of such models for ongoing educational program evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the PENE Pross evaluation model.
- Description of the model's framework and tenets.
- Literature review on nursing program evaluation frameworks.
Main Results:
- The PENE Pross model provides a structured approach to evaluating nursing education.
- The model emphasizes key principles contributing to educational excellence.
- It offers a systematic method for assessing complex nursing programs.
Conclusions:
- The PENE Pross model is a valuable tool for nurse academicians.
- Conceptual evaluation models enhance the systematic assessment of nursing educational programs.
- Adoption of such frameworks can support the pursuit of excellence in nursing education.
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