Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing

Summary: This third edition of the leading nursing text on curriculum development and evaluation continues to be a practical guide for developing, revising, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs. Compiled by a renowned nurse educator for graduate students and faculty, this new edition responds to the many changes that have occurred in nursing and education since the second edition was published. These include the continued shortage of nursing faculty and the projected additional losses due to impending retirements, the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Consensus Model for advanced practice nursing, and the fast-paced growth and application of technology and informatics to the delivery of educational programs and strategies. This new edition covers curriculum development and evaluation in detail, including how to conduct a needs assessment to determine the extent of revision or development necessary to produce an up-to-date curriculum. It provides the knowledge, theoretical rationale, and practical applications needed by new and experienced faculty to confidently embrace the academic role. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and best practices throughout, the text focuses on the growth of simulation, guidance for new faculty, developing curriculum for practice and academic settings, instructional design, student evaluation, program evaluation, and accreditation. Individual chapter cover curriculum planning for each level of nursing, from associate degree through research-focused doctoral nursing programs. Also addressed is the explosion of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs across the country and its effect on practice and education, as well as the controversy surrounding the use of simulation. Chapter objectives, discussion points, learning activities, references, and a glossary enhance learning and retention of material. The text is also a valuable resource for CNE certification review.

Record details

ISBN: 9780826130273 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0826130275 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780826130280 (e-book)
ISBN: 9780826122230 (instructor's powerpoints)
ISBN: 9780826122841 (instructor's manual)
Physical Description: print
xv, 483 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

General Note:	Preceded by Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing / [edited by] Sarah B. Keating. 2nd ed. c2011.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	SECTION I OVERVIEW OF NURSING EDUCATION: HISTORY, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES, AND THE ROLE OF FACULTY / Sarah B. Keating -- 1. History of Nursing Education in the United States / Susan M. Ervin -- 2. Curriculum Development and Approval Processes in Changing Educational Environments / Patsy L. Ruchala -- 3. Role of Faculty in Curriculum Development and Evaluation / Sarah B. Keating -- SECTION II LEARNING THEORIES, EDUCATION TAXONOMIES, AND CRITICAL THINKING / Sarah B. Keating -- 4. Learning Theories Applied to Curriculum Development / Coleen Saylor -- 5. Using Contextual Curriculum Design With Taxonomies to Promote Critical Thinking / Lori Candela -- SECTION III NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT / Sarah B. Keating -- 6. External Frame Factors / Sarah B. Keating -- 7. Internal Frame Factors / Sarah B. Keating -- 8. Financial Support and Budget Planning for Curriculum Development or Revision / Sarah B. Keating -- SECTION IV CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT APPLIED TO NURSING EDUCATION AND THE PRACTICE SETTING / Sarah B. Keating -- 9. Components of the Curriculum / Sarah B. Keating -- 10. Curriculum Planning for Associate Degree Nursing Programs / Karen E. Fontaine -- 11. Curriculum Planning for Baccalaureate Nursing Programs / Melissa Jones -- 12. Curriculum Planning for Master's Nursing Programs / Sarah B. Keating -- 13. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) / Sarah B. Keating -- 14. Curriculum Planning for PhD and Other Research-Focused Doctoral Nursing Programs / Nancy A. Stotts -- 15. Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Staff Development / Betty Jax -- SECTION V PROGRAM EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION / Sarah B. Keating -- 16. Program Evaluation / Sarah B. Keating -- 17. Planning for Accreditation: Evaluating the Curriculum / Arlene Sargent -- SECTION VI ISSUES AND TRENDS IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION / Sarah B. Keating -- 18. Effects of Informatics and Technology on Curriculum Development and Evaluation / Sarah B. Keating -- 19. Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education / Sarah B. Keating -- 20. Issues and Challenges for Nurse Educators / Sarah B. Keating -- Glossary -- Index.
Language Note:	Text in English.