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Designing and developing core physiology learning outcomes for pre-registration nursing education curriculum
Alison F Wood1, Colin Chandler2, Siobhan Connolly3
1School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Advances in Physiology Education
|August 16, 2020
Summary
This study established 177 essential physiology learning outcomes for UK pre-registration nursing programs. These outcomes clarify core bioscience knowledge vital for safe nursing practice and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Physiology Education
- Bioscience in Nursing
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Physiology is crucial for nursing education, but content varies widely in UK programs.
- Concerns exist regarding nurses' bioscience knowledge impacting patient safety.
- A standardized curriculum with clear learning outcomes is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define essential physiology learning outcomes for pre-registration nursing.
- To clarify the specific physiological topics required for nursing qualification.
- To inform curriculum development for UK nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi approach was used with an expert panel.
- Initial learning outcomes were sourced and refined.
- Surveys were distributed to UK nursing higher education institutions for consensus.
Main Results:
- An initial list of 360 outcomes was reduced to 195, then 182, and finally 177 agreed outcomes.
- Consensus-based outcomes were identified through multi-round expert review and institutional feedback.
- The study provides a baseline of knowledge for nursing qualification.
Conclusions:
- 177 agreed-upon physiology learning outcomes provide a foundation for UK pre-registration nursing.
- These outcomes support the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards for the 'future nurse'.
- The defined outcomes aim to enhance nursing competence and patient care through standardized bioscience knowledge.
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