Curriculum Development in ADN Programs
Abby E. Garlock
Gardner-Webb University
Role of the DNP Nurse
Using concepts, case studies, and concept mapping
Implement evidence-based research to determine best changes for curriculum and then examine results and outcomes
Thank you!
Reference
Keating, S. B. (2011). Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing (2nd ed.).
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Components of ADN Curriculum
- Mission or Vision and Philosophy statement
- Organizational framework
- Concepts - use of exemplars to limit content
- Program of study
- Learner outcomes and assessment
Reform of Curriculum
NLN recommends a move toward evidence-based curriculum founded in research
IOM recommends major reform for all health care professions
Concept-based curriculum
Problems with Curriculum
- Content saturation
- Overly crowded curricula
- Changes in healthcare delivery
- Academic-practice gap
- Information explosion
Current Status of Associate Degree Programs
- Associate degree programs comprises the majority of all nursing students and working nurses
- Continued issues in differentiating between ADN and BSN degrees
- Demands of creating a nurse who can care for complex patient has led to content saturation
- Plans to transform or create pathways
History of Associate Degree Programs
- Started in WW II in response to nursing shortage
- Technical nurse versus professional nurse
- Educational model for community college setting
- Several pilot studies
- Model of education removed students from hospital-apprenticeship to colleges and universities
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