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Curriculum trends in nurse practitioner programs: current and ideal

J P Bellack1, D R Graber, E H O'Neil

  • 1Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|February 10, 1999
PubMed
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Nurse practitioner (NP) programs are updating curricula for future healthcare needs but face challenges. Key areas like primary care and communication are prioritized, yet electronic systems and practice management need improvement due to curriculum constraints.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates updated competencies for nurse practitioners (NPs).
  • Professional organizations recommend specific curriculum topics for future practice.
  • A comprehensive survey assessed health professions education programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate how nurse practitioner (NP) education programs address essential future practice competencies.
  • To identify curriculum gaps and perceived effectiveness in NP education.
  • To understand barriers to curricular change in NP programs.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 11 health professions education programs, focusing on NP programs.
  • Inquiry into NP program directors' perceptions of curriculum coverage and importance.

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  • Identification of barriers to curricular improvement.

    • Main Results:

    • NP program directors reported dissatisfaction with curriculum coverage of "electronic information systems" and "business management of practice."
    • "Primary care," "health promotion/disease prevention," and "patient-provider relationships/communication" were identified as most important curriculum topics.
    • Significant barriers to change included "crowded curriculum" and "limited clinical learning sites."

    Conclusions:

    • NP program directors believe their curricula effectively address most topics but acknowledge the need for ongoing improvement.
    • Curricular changes are necessary to adapt to the dynamic healthcare environment.
    • Overcoming identified barriers is crucial for enhancing NP education and preparing future practitioners.