NURS-FPX 6107 Assessment Evidence-based Nursing Concepts, Theories, and Best Practices Improving Curriculum Development 

NURS-FPX 6107 Assessment Evidence-based Nursing Concepts, Theories, and Best Practices Improving Curriculum Development 

More empirical studies have been supported in nursing education to provide more evidence-based strategies effective in meeting the desired patient outcome. Evidence-based nursing needs evidence-generated research with sufficient data supporting a practice’s approval. In the same view, the study supporting the curriculum change must be accompanied by sufficient data to meet student satisfaction. The baccalaureate nursing programs need to engage learners by providing questions and answers supported by a literature review.   

Interactive strategies and learning activities would be significant in improving this program. Activities such as group work, sharing information, problem-based learning, simulation, and flipped classrooms will effectively enhance evidence-based teaching and learning (Pennbrant & Svensson, 2018). The role-playing would recreate a realistic picture for students to apply the theories and knowledge in a safe healthcare setting. The students would have the ability to experience their characters gradually and become emotionally involved in the course. The simulations will be based on clinical experience to allow students to develop competency and promote teamwork in offering healthcare services. The role-playing would teach students effective communication and solving conflicts within the healthcare setting. These interactive strategies and learning activities would enable students to integrate skills, critical thinking, knowledge, and reasoning.  

Accreditation Evaluation 

All universities offering nursing courses have their distinct accreditation platform approved by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN. After the successful and continuous evaluations, the results obtained from the accreditation process would aid in identifying areas that require revision to improve the learning outcome of the course (Pennbrant & Svensson, 2018). Besides, the evaluations provide enough data and sufficient evidence of its effectiveness in transforming nursing programs.  

Moreover, external organizations set various standards to ensure that the nursing program meets the desired outcome. All the ANA standards are expected for the nursing student to implement and plan care in diverse settings. Organizations such as Joint Communication and the National League for Nursing are also significant in meeting the desired course outcome (Pennbrant & Svensson, 2018). While Joint Communication is focused on heightening patient-centered communication, the National League for Nursing has core competencies for nurse educators to apply better evaluation and assessment strategies. On the other hand, American Nurses Credentialing Center is also significant in utilizing the Magnet Recognition Program Model to develop an effective structure in nursing.  

Conclusion 

The overall goal of the BSN curriculum is to ensure that nurses with RN qualifications join the BSN program to advance their skills in delivering healthcare. Such nurses are aware of the changes in the healthcare environment and their role in mitigating the current healthcare problems. Designing and developing a new course is a procedural system that requires approval from various departments. The needed approvals imply that the curriculum’s proposed design or development must be well thought out to convince internal and external stakeholders. Besides, internal and external factors play a major role in the curriculum development process. Therefore, developing a better collaboration between the factors would affect the successful implementation of a new program.  A better nurse program would produce skilled nurses. The future of healthcare depends on safe, ethical, and competent students. The curriculum relies on evidence-based practices in the classroom to equip the students with the clinical experience that augment their theory and practice. On the other hand, the nurse educator should have the necessary skills to promote change. The educators should be skilled in the implementation plan that would be significant in meeting student outcomes regarding patient safety and satisfaction. A poorly developed plan would result in poor communication and unsuccessful change.  

References 

ACEN Accreditation Manual – Standards and Criteria – Baccalaureate. (n.d.). Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from https://www.acenursing.org/acen-accreditation-manual-standards-b/ 

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