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Valorie Dearmon1, Robin Lawson, Heather R Hall
1University of South Alabama College of Nursing, Mobile, AL, USA. vdearmon@usouthal.edu
Faculty at a College of Nursing used concept mapping to enhance curriculum development and accreditation preparation. This innovative approach improved faculty understanding of course content and its relation to national nursing standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Novice nursing faculty often prioritize teaching methods over curriculum development.
- Accreditation by bodies like the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education requires logical and relevant nursing curriculum.
- Effective curriculum design is crucial for baccalaureate nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an educational innovation for orienting new nursing faculty to the curriculum.
- To prepare a College of Nursing for accreditation renewal through faculty engagement.
- To implement a process for evaluating and revising course content based on national standards.
Main Methods:
- Faculty developed and implemented a concept mapping process.
- Concept mapping was used to evaluate and revise course content.
- The process focused on aligning content with national nursing standards and guidelines.
Main Results:
- Faculty demonstrated enhanced understanding and ownership of the nursing curriculum.
- The concept mapping process facilitated a thorough evaluation of course content.
- The innovation successfully prepared the college for accreditation renewal.
Conclusions:
- Concept mapping is an innovative strategy for nursing curriculum enhancement.
- This approach equips faculty with a deeper understanding of concept relationships within the curriculum.
- The educational innovation fostered faculty engagement and improved curriculum alignment with accreditation standards.
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