A faculty created strategic plan for excellence in nursing education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education Administration
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Academic institutions need new strategies to adapt nursing curricula.
• A dynamic healthcare environment necessitates evolving educational approaches.
• Faculty engagement is crucial for effective program development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an evidence-informed, faculty-driven process for strategic planning in nursing education.
• To explore how business frameworks and leadership philosophies can enhance nursing program development.
• To foster faculty engagement and leadership for curriculum transformation.

Main Methods:

• A co-created, evidence-informed strategic planning process involving faculty and facilitators.
• Leveraging seminal business frameworks and leadership development philosophies.
• Phased approach with a continuity team for institutional memory.

Main Results:

• The strategic planning process successfully engaged faculty and fostered leadership development.
• The initiative laid the groundwork for positive culture change among nursing faculty.
• The plan focused on excellence in nursing education and accreditation preparation.

Conclusions:

• Faculty-led strategic planning is essential for developing future-driven nursing programs.
• An evidence-informed, collaborative approach can transform nursing curricula.
• This process promotes faculty engagement, leadership, and positive cultural shifts in nursing education.