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Thoughts About Nursing Curricula: Dark Clouds and Bright Lights
Marian C Turkel1, Jacqueline Fawcett2, Linda Amankwaa3
11 Associate Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 24, 2018
Summary
Nurse scholars discuss challenges and solutions regarding the integration of nursing conceptual models and theories into nursing education curricula. This essay addresses concerns about nursing science education and its future direction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Concerns exist among nurse scholars regarding the current state of nursing science.
- The inclusion of nursing conceptual models and theories in curricula is a focal point of these concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the concerns of nurse scholars about nursing conceptual models and theories in nursing curricula.
- To highlight approaches that have addressed these concerns within nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- This essay is a scholarly discussion building upon previous work.
- It synthesizes the perspectives of multiple nurse scholars.
Main Results:
- Identified "dark clouds" represent concerns about the integration of nursing theories.
- Identified "bright lights" represent successful strategies and solutions.
Conclusions:
- Nursing science education faces challenges that require ongoing scholarly dialogue.
- Addressing these concerns is crucial for the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.
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