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Curriculum restructuring using the practice-based Omaha System

A S Merrill1, V Hiebert, M Moran

  • 1University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, USA.

Nurse Educator
|July 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study details how one nursing program restructured its curriculum using the Omaha System. This approach aligns nursing education with current healthcare trends and prepares students for 21st-century clinical practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • Nursing programs are revising curricula to meet 21st-century clinical practice demands.
  • Alignment with healthcare trends, program philosophy, and university functions is crucial for curriculum design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of a baccalaureate nursing program restructuring its curriculum.
  • To evaluate the adoption of the Omaha System's structure for organizing curricular content.

Main Methods:

  • A baccalaureate nursing program adopted the practice-based Omaha System for curricular organization.
  • The authors documented their experiences throughout this curriculum revision process.

Main Results:

  • The Omaha System provided a compatible structure for integrating healthcare trends into the nursing curriculum.

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  • The program successfully reorganized content to better prepare students for contemporary clinical settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Organizing nursing curricula around the Omaha System can enhance alignment with healthcare trends.
    • This structural approach supports the preparation of nursing students for 21st-century practice.