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  • Nursing Education
  • Competency-Based Education
  • Healthcare Professional Training

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  • The 2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials provide updated standards for professional nursing practice.
  • Implementing competency-based education is a key expectation for nurse educators.
  • Nurse practitioner programs face the challenge of aligning curricula with multiple existing standards and the new Essentials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a template for nurse practitioner faculty to develop learning opportunities.
  • To guide students in demonstrating competency through integrating and applying knowledge in authentic practice.
  • To facilitate the adoption of the AACN Essentials in nurse practitioner education.

Main Methods:

  • The article outlines a template for curriculum development.
  • Focuses on creating learning experiences for competency demonstration.
  • Emphasizes the integration of knowledge within real-world practice scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Provides a practical framework for nurse practitioner faculty.
  • Enables students to showcase applied knowledge and skills.
  • Facilitates a standardized approach to nurse practitioner education.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed template supports the implementation of the AACN Essentials.
  • Standardization of nursing education ensures consistent student learning outcomes.
  • This approach enhances the expected competence of newly graduated nurse practitioners.