Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing

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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