A Framework to Redesign Nursing Undergraduate Curriculum: One Program's Journey

Transitioning to the updated version of The Essentials has been a significant shift in nursing education, aimed at reversing national trends of declining new graduate competence. This article describes the curriculum revision journey undertaken by one program to align with the updated version of The Essentials.

The university's Center for Teaching Excellence guided the redesign process using a structured, faculty-led, data-informed approach.

Significant results included clear articulation of competencies, scaffolded learning, and enhanced focus on outcomes preparing students for real-world challenges. The curriculum revision also helped advance a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to changes in health care.

This curriculum redesign journey highlights the importance of faculty leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning in transforming nursing education. The experience and lessons learned from this program can serve as a roadmap for others seeking to undertake similar transformative efforts in the context of evolving health care demands. [.