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Creating a curriculum for the 21st century
1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, USA.
Nursing Outlook
|November 7, 1998
Summary
This article proposes a new nursing curriculum that embraces a holistic view of knowledge and creative educational approaches. It addresses the complexities of modern healthcare and the need for diverse interventions in psychiatric nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- The evolving healthcare landscape presents challenges for nursing education and practice.
- Psychiatric nursing requires multifaceted treatment approaches due to condition variability and ecological factors.
- The closure of traditional institutions necessitates new models for care and learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a nursing curriculum reflecting a broad definition of knowledge and a commitment to innovation.
- To address the complexities of contemporary nursing practice and psychiatric care.
- To develop a comprehensive conceptual framework for nursing education and practice.
Main Methods:
- Curriculum development based on a holistic and creative educational philosophy.
- Integration of diverse theoretical and clinical content relevant to current practice.
- Consideration of ecological and developmental factors influencing patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- A curriculum designed to foster comprehensive human potential and adaptability in nursing students.
- Emphasis on heterogeneous and context-dependent nursing interventions, particularly in psychiatric care.
- A framework acknowledging the multidimensional nature of health and illness.
Conclusions:
- The proposed curriculum prepares nurses for the complexities of modern healthcare.
- A comprehensive conceptual framework is essential for effective nursing education and practice.
- Nursing education must adapt to changing practice environments and patient needs.