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Published on: June 21, 2010
Envisioning the new AACN essentials in a competency-based DNP strategic and financial business planning course
Rebecca Vortman1, Sheryl Stogis2, Geri Kirkbride2
1University of Illinois Chicago, College of Nursing, Department of Population Health Nursing Science, One University Plaza, SAB 60 J, Springfield, IL 62703, United States of America.
Abstract:
Faculty members teaching in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are charged with undergoing curriculum restructure that is aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) newly released Essentials. The purpose of this article is to share an existing course structure that was designed to teach students the business acumen in a strategic and financial business planning course and present a strategy for nursing faculty to consider when applying the Essentials to new or existing courses. This article includes a brief review of the literature, a discussion of a strategic and financial business planning course, and application of the Essentials for graduate nursing programs. Based on findings from the literature, and reported student outcomes, a strategic and financial program planning course is an effective way to meet the new Essentials for graduate nursing students that are competency-based, while providing valuable business acumen learning experiences.
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