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Jason T Slyer¹, Sarah E Slone^2,3, Kala A Christopherson⁴

¹Pace University, College of Health Professions, New York, New York.

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Summary

The PRIME-NP Model offers a structured framework for nurse practitioner (NP) education, enhancing curriculum development and ensuring measurable competency progression. This model is key to preparing practice-ready NPs.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Competency-Based Education
Curriculum Development

Background:

Transitioning to competency-based education in nurse practitioner (NP) programs necessitates a systematic approach.
The PRIME-NP Model organizes competency progression through five key roles: Professional, Reporter, Interpreter, Manager, and Educator/Evaluator.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the collaborative integration of the PRIME-NP Model into NP curricula by a consortium of nursing schools.
To illustrate how the model structures curriculum development and student progression.

Main Methods:

Consortium of nursing schools collaborated to integrate the PRIME-NP Model.
Curriculum development and student progression were structured using the PRIME-NP Model.

Main Results:

PRIME-NP integration requires horizontal and vertical curriculum mapping for competency development across didactic and clinical courses.
Strategies like case studies, simulations, clinical evaluations, and reflective journaling align with PRIME-NP competencies.

Conclusions:

The PRIME-NP Model provides a structured, competency-based framework for NP education.
It ensures measurable skill development, competency tracking, and alignment with professional standards.
Adoption of this model is pivotal in preparing practice-ready NPs.