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Education and practice collaboration: a strategy for curriculum development
G Beddome1, C Budgen, M D Hills
1Nursing Faculty, Okanagan University College, Kelowna, British Columbia.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A collaborative partnership of nursing schools developed a baccalaureate curriculum driven by practice needs. A Delphi survey of practicing nurses informed curriculum development, ensuring relevance for future nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Partnerships
Background:
- Five British Columbia nursing schools, including diploma and post-RN programs, formed a partnership in 1989.
- The partnership aimed to collaboratively develop a baccalaureate nursing curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the results of a Delphi survey conducted with practicing nurses.
- To explore the implications of these findings for nursing curricula development.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative partnership was established between five nursing schools.
- A Delphi survey was employed as a key strategy to gather input from nurses in practice.
- The curriculum development was guided by the principle of being practice-driven.
Main Results:
- The Delphi survey provided insights from practicing nurses regarding curriculum needs.
- The findings have direct implications for shaping baccalaureate nursing education.
- The collaborative approach facilitated the integration of practice-based perspectives.
Conclusions:
- Practice-driven curriculum development is essential for relevant nursing education.
- Collaborative efforts and methods like the Delphi survey are effective in incorporating practitioner input.
- The study highlights the importance of aligning nursing curricula with the evolving demands of the profession.