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The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 6, 2023
Summary
Top-ranked nursing programs share common course requirements in general education and core clinical areas. Analysis of their curricula can inform best practices for nursing education program design.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Nursing curricula continuously evolve to meet changing healthcare demands.
- Accrediting bodies provide general guidelines, but specific curriculum features are not mandated.
- Top-tier nursing programs offer valuable insights into effective curriculum design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common features in curricula from leading undergraduate nursing programs.
- To provide a basis for discussion on best practices in nursing curriculum development.
Main Methods:
- Review of publicly available institutional materials from top-ranked undergraduate nursing programs.
- Application of quantitative and qualitative analysis to curriculum data.
Main Results:
- Consistent inclusion of general education, health assessment, pediatric, and mental health care courses.
- Observed variations in terminology and specialization within adult health care education.
Conclusions:
- Faculty and administrators can use identified methodologies and variations to inform curriculum revisions.
- This analysis aids in adapting nursing curricula to prepare future nurses for evolving healthcare needs.
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