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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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