Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Share Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing
Section I: Overview of Nursing Education: History, Curriculum Development Processes, and the Role of Faculty
	Chapter 1: History of Nursing Education in the United States
		Objectives
		Overview
		In the Beginning
		Diversity in Early Nursing Education
		The 20th Century
		Baccalaureate Education
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activity
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activity
		Acknowledgment
		References
	Chapter 2: Curriculum Development and Approval Processes in Changing Educational Environments
		Objectives
		Overview
		The Process of Curriculum Development
		Issues Related to Curricular Development or Redesign
		Accreditation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 3: The Role of Faculty in Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Objectives
		Overview
		Level of Individual Faculty Member’s Knowledge of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Experienced Faculty
		Roles and Responsibilities of Faculty
		Research in Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
Section II: Learning Theories, Education Taxonomies, and Critical Thinking
	Chapter 4: Learning Theories Applied to Curriculum Development
		Objectives
		Overview
		Behaviorist Learning Theory
		Classical Conditioning
		Operant Conditioning
		Reinforcement and Punishment
		Social Cognitive Theory/Social Learning Theory
		Self-Efficacy
		Role Modeling
		Cognitive Learning Theory
		Metacognition
		Transformative Learning
		Constructivist Learning Theory
		Adult Learning Theory
		Humanistic Learning Theory
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 5: Using Contextual Curriculum Design With Taxonomies to Promote Critical Thinking
		Objectives
		Overview
		The Usefulness of Educational Taxonomies
		Objectives and Outcomes
		The Connection of Objectives to Learning Theory
		Domains of Learning Within Taxonomies
		The Cognitive Domain of Bloom
		Other Educational Taxonomies
		A Contextual Model for Aligning Curriculum and Courses
		Critical Thinking and Taxonomy
		Active Learning Strategies
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
Section III: Needs Assessment and Financial Support for Curriculum Development
	Chapter 6: External Frame Factors
		Objectives
		Overview
		Discussion
		Description of the Community
		Demographics of the Population
		Characteristics of the Academic Setting
		Political Climate and Body Politic
		The Health Care System and Health Needs of the Populace
		The Need for the Program
		The Nursing Profession
		Regulations and Accreditation Requirements
		Financial Support
		Summary
		Case Study
		Description of the Community
		Demographics of the Population
		Characteristics of the Academic Setting
		Political Climate and Body Politic
		The Health Care System and Health Needs of the Populace
		The Need for the Program
		The Nursing Profession
		Regulations and Accreditation Requirements
		Financial Support
		Conclusion
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activity
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activity
		References
		Resources
	Chapter 7: Internal Frame Factors
		Objectives
		Overview
		Discussion
		Description and Organizational Structure of the Parent Academic Institution
		Mission and Purpose, Philosophy, and Goals of the Parent Institution
		Internal Economic Situation and Influence on the Curriculum
		Resources Within the Institution and Nursing Program
		Potential Faculty and Student Characteristics
		Summary
		Case Study
		Description and Organizational Structure of the Parent Academic Institution
		Mission and Purpose, Philosophy, and Goals of the Parent Institution
		Internal Economic Situation and its Influence on the Curriculum
		Resources Within the Institution and Nursing Program
		Potential Faculty and Student Characteristics
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 8: Financial Support and Budget Planning for Curriculum Development or Revision
		Objectives
		Overview
		Financial Costs and Budgetary Planning
		Sources for Financial Support
		Role of Administrators, Staff, and Faculty in Financial Support for Curriculum Development Activities
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
		Resources
Section IV: Curriculum Development Applied to Nursing Education and the Practice Setting
	Chapter 9: The Components of the Curriculum
		Objectives
		Overview
		Types of Institutions
		Levels of Nursing Education
		The Formal and Informal Curricula
		The Campus Environment
		Components of the Curriculum
		The Mission or Vision Statement
		Philosophy
		Beliefs About Teaching and Learning Processes
		Critical Thinking and its Application to Nursing
		Liberal Education and the Sciences
		The Health Care System, Organization, Policy, Finance, and Regulation
		Clinical Prevention and Population Health
		Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration
		Professionalism, Professional Values, and Nursing Practice
		Social Justice and Advocacy
		Scholarship, Research, Translational Science, and Evidence-Based Practice
		Information Systems and Patient Care Technology
		Quality Health Care and Patient Safety
		Organizational Frameworks and Concept Mapping
		Implementation of the Curriculum
		Student Learning Outcomes or End-of-Program and Level Objectives
		Program of Study
		Summary
		Case Study
		Mission
		Philosophy
		Organizing Framework
		Overall Purpose and Goal of the Program
		Student Learning Outcomes (End-of-Program) and Level Objectives
		BSN Program
		RN to BSN to MSN Program
		MSN Program
		Entry-Level MSN Program
		The DNP Program
		Summary
		Sample Courses
		Discussion Question
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 10: Curriculum Planning for Associate Degree Nursing Programs
		Objectives
		Overview
		The History of Associate Degree Nursing
		Current Status of Associate Degree Nursing
		Curriculum Reform in Associate Degree Education
		Components of an Associate Degree Curriculum
		Mission or Vision
		Philosophy Statements
		Organizational Framework
		Student Learning Outcomes
		Program of Study Concepts
		Program of Study
		Assessment
		Summary
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activity
		References
	Chapter 11: Curriculum Planning for Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
		Objectives
		Overview
		When is it Time for Curriculum Change?
		The Baccalaureate Essentials
		Recommendations for Curriculum Reform
		Advances in Educational Technology
		The Learning-Centered Paradigm
		Curriculum Development
		Conceptual Framework
		Curriculum Outcomes
		Identifying Courses
		Baccalaureate Curriculum Design: Special Considerations
		Content Overload in Nursing Curricula
		The Inclusive Curriculum: Paying Attention to Diversity
		Interprofessional Education: Preparing for Collaborative Practice
		Transformative Approaches to Clinical Education
		Completing the Curriculum Development Process
		Transition to Practice
		Alternative Baccalaureate Pathways
		Baccalaureate Completion Programs
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 12: Curriculum Planning for Master’s Nursing Programs
		Objectives
		Overview
		RN to MSN Programs
		Entry-Level (Generic) Master’s Degree Programs in Nursing
		The Clinical Nurse Leader
		Advanced Practice Master’s Degree Programs in Nursing
		Community/Public Health Nursing
		Master’s Degrees in Nursing for Functional Roles
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 13: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
		Objectives
		Overview
		Differences Between Professional and Research-Based Doctorates
		The Role of the DNP in Practice
		Educational Preparation for the DNP
		Program Evaluation and Accreditation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activity
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activity
		References
	Chapter 14: Curriculum Planning for PhD and Other Research-Focused Doctoral Nursing Programs
		Objectives
		Overview
		The Role of the Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing
		The Curriculum
		Program Evaluation
		Common Issues Faced by Research-Focused Doctoral Programs
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 15: Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Staff Development
		Objectives
		Overview
		Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Functions of Nurse Educators and Advanced Practice Nurses in Staff Development Programs in Health Care Agencies
		Learning Theories
		Needs Assessment
		External Frame Factors
		Internal Frame Factors
		Analysis of the Needs Assessment Data and Program Decisions: Staff Development
		Components of Curriculum Development in Staff Development Programs
		Curriculum Development Applied to Staff Education
		Orientation, Employee Training Programs, and New Graduate Programs
		Competency Assessment
		Budget Planning for Staff Development
		Justification and Funding for Educational Programs in Health Care Agencies
		Evaluation of Staff Education Programs
		Evaluation of Individual Teaching and Learning Sessions
		Evaluation of Educational Programs
		Issues and Trends in Staff Development
		Maintaining Quality Programs and Planning for the Future
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		References
Section V: Program Evaluation and Accreditation
	Chapter 16: Program Evaluation
		Objectives
		Overview
		Common Definitions, Concepts, and Theories Related to Evaluation and Quality Assurance
		Conceptual Models of Evaluation
		Summative Evaluation Using Standards, Essentials, and Criteria
		Types of Program Evaluation
		Master Plan of Evaluation
		Roles of Administrators and Faculty in Program Evaluation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activity
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activity
		References
	Chapter 17: Planning for Accreditation: Evaluating the Curriculum
		Objectives
		Overview
		Definition of Terms
		National Accrediting Bodies
		Role of the U.S. Department of Education
		The Council for Higher Education Accreditation
		Purposes of Accreditation
		Pros and Cons of Accreditation
		Continuous Quality Improvement
		The Global Environment
		Political Realities
		Organizational Overview of the Structure of Accreditation
		International Accreditation
		Specialized Accrediting Agencies
		Accreditation of Schools of Nursing in Canada
		The Accreditation Process
		Curriculum Planning and Accreditation
		Planning for Accreditation
		Role of Administrators, Faculty, Students, and Consumers
		Preparing the Accreditation Report
		Preparing for the Site Visit
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
Section VI: Issues and Trends in Curriculum Development and Evaluation
	Chapter 18: Effects of Informatics and Technology on Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Objectives
		Overview
		Distance Education Programs
		Types of Distance Education Programs
		Clinical Courses and Distance Education
		The Growth of Informatics and Technology
		Application of Technology to Education
		Trends, Issues, and Challenges for the Future
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 19: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education
		Objectives
		Overview
		Faculty Role in Nursing Education Research
		Current Research in the Literature on Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
	Chapter 20: Issues and Challenges for Nurse Educators
		Objectives
		Chapter 1: History of Nursing Education in the United States
		Chapter 2: Curriculum Development and Approval Processes in Changing Educational Environments
		Chapter 3: The Role of Faculty in Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Chapters 4 and 5: Learning Theories and Using Contextual Curriculum Design with Taxonomies to Promote Critical Thinking
		Chapters 6 and 7: A Needs Assessment Model for Curriculum Development
		Chapter 8: Financial Support and Budget Planning for Curriculum Development or Revision
		Chapter 9: Components of the Curriculum and Issues Arising from Today’s Nursing Curricula
		Chapters 10 Through 15: Curriculum Planning
		Chapters 16 and 17 Program Evaluation and Accreditation
		Chapter 18: Effects of Informatics and Technology on Curriculum Development and Evaluation
		Chapter 19: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education
		From Whence we came and Where to Go
		The Future Educational Preparation for Nursing
		Nursing Informatics and Technology
		Career Pathways and Promoting Professional Development for the Future
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Learning Activities
		Student Learning Activities
		Nurse Educator/Faculty Development Activities
		References
Glossary
	References
Index