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The DACUM Process identified 19 key competency areas and 313 specific skills for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs. This research outlines the DACUM methodology and its application in nursing education.

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Nursing Education
Curriculum Development
Vocational Training

Background:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs require clearly defined competencies.
The El Paso Community College District sought to systematically identify core competencies for its ADN program.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) Process.
To detail the application of the DACUM Process to the ADN program at El Paso Community College District.
To summarize the identified competencies for ADN.

Main Methods:

The DACUM Process was employed to facilitate expert group discussions.
Data from expert workshops were analyzed to identify major and specific competencies.

Main Results:

Nineteen major competency areas were identified for ADN.
A total of 313 specific competencies were defined within these areas.
The study provides a comprehensive framework for ADN curriculum.

Conclusions:

The DACUM Process is an effective method for defining nursing competencies.
The identified competencies provide a foundation for ADN curriculum design and evaluation.
Future activities will involve curriculum refinement based on these findings.