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Routes to acceptance: implementing a wellness focused curriculum.

M Courtenay, S E Bestard, C E Cragg

|November 1, 1990

Summary

Faculty and students initially differed in their views on integrating wellness into nursing curricula. Over time, both groups embraced wellness, enhancing nursing

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Health Promotion
Curriculum Development

Background:

The integration of wellness concepts into nursing curricula is an evolving area.
Understanding faculty and student perceptions is crucial for successful implementation.
The role of nursing in holistic healthcare is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore faculty and student reactions to incorporating wellness into nursing education.
To assess the long-term acceptance and application of wellness principles in nursing practice.
To evaluate the impact of wellness integration on the perceived independence of the nursing profession.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of faculty and student responses.
Longitudinal observation of curriculum integration.
Case study of a community college nursing program.

Main Results:

Initial divergent responses from faculty and students regarding wellness integration.
Eventual acceptance and application of wellness concepts by both groups in nursing practice.
Strengthened belief in nursing's independent role in healthcare post-implementation.

Conclusions:

Curricular integration of wellness fosters acceptance and practical application among nursing students and faculty.
The concept of wellness reinforces the autonomous function of nursing within the broader healthcare system.
Nursing education plays a vital role in shaping the future of health promotion and independent nursing practice.

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