Overview
The second edition of the current leading nursing text in curriculum development and evaluation continues to serve nurse educators in academic settings as well as in the practice arena. It is a practical guide for developing, revising, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs, complete with case studies and details on conducting a needs assessment to determine the extent of revision necessary within current curricula.
This text focuses on evidence-based practice, safety and quality assurance concepts, and the role of creative and critical-thinking aspects. It highlights NLN and AACN core competencies in developing and evaluating curricula in all levels of nursing programs. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive list of critical evaluation and accreditation tips, directions on how to prepare for an accreditation visit, and two proposed curricula for nurse educators to consider adapting into educational materials.
Key features:
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- Discusses the continuing growth of technology and its application in nursing programs
Examines health care reform legislation that is expected to change the way care is delivered
Contains updates on the continuing career-ladder and entry-level issues related to nursing
Provides details on pedagogical methods, objectives, discussion points, learning activities, and references
Includes a glossary of commonly used terms in curriculum development and evaluation
This revised edition further examines several major objectives of the text, including major milestones for the past 100 years in the American nursing education system, program review and accreditation processes, and evaluating current trends in nursing education and their role in curriculum development.
Editorials
Reviewer:Mary Allen Carey, PhD(University of Oklahoma College of Nursing)
Description:This book is intended for students in graduate programs preparing for the role of faculty, new teachers in nursing who do not have formal education in curriculum building, preceptors, and mentors for students and nurse educators in practice settings.
Purpose:The purpose is to introduce the basic concepts of curriculum building to educators and students in academic and practice settings. The objectives of the book are worthy and the authors have met them.
Audience:The authors are credible authorities.
Features:The book is divided into seven sections, encompassing 15 chapters by 12 contributors. The sections cover history of curriculum building, pertinent theories, how to conduct a needs assessment, curriculum development, curriculum and program evaluation, curriculum development and evaluation in practice settings, and current issues and trends. The concepts of internal and external frame factors for the environment of curriculum development are of particular interest.
Assessment:The quality of the book is good. The sections on the application of educational evaluation models, planning for accreditation, and distance learning have the potential to be very useful to this audience.