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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Master's programs preparing nurse educators: what is the current state of affairs?
Judith P Ruland1, Jean D'Meza Leuner
1College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2210, USA. jruland@mail.ucf.edu
Nurse Educator
|October 27, 2010
Summary
Nurse educator programs are expanding, but a lack of standards complicates curriculum design. This study analyzed 198 programs to identify trends and compare them with established nursing education criteria.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The number of Master's programs for nurse educators has significantly increased.
- The emergence of the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is transforming these programs.
- A lack of standardized guidelines raises concerns about program design and curriculum models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current trends in nurse educator program design and curriculum.
- To identify curricular patterns across a broad range of nurse educator programs.
- To evaluate findings against established benchmarks for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of websites for 198 nurse educator programs was conducted.
- Curricular patterns and trends were systematically identified and described.
- Data was analyzed in relation to AACN Essentials and NLN Criteria.
Main Results:
- Significant variation in program design and curriculum was observed.
- Emerging trends in nurse educator curricula were identified.
- Alignment with AACN Essentials and NLN Criteria varied across programs.
Conclusions:
- Standardized criteria are needed to guide the development of nurse educator programs.
- Further research is necessary to ensure quality and consistency in nursing education.
- The findings provide insights for program development and curriculum enhancement.
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