What is the primary role of the academic nurse educator? - ANSWER To participate in
curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
To effectively participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes the
nurse educator: - ANSWER -ensures the curriculum reflects institutional philosophy and
mission, current nursing and health care trends, and community and social needs, so as to
prepare graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic, multicultural healthcare environment
-demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program out-
comes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appro-
priate learning activities and evaluation strategies
-bases curriculum design and implementation decisions on sound educational principals,
theory, and research
-revises the curriculum based on assessment of program outcomes, learner needs, and soci-
etal and healthcare trends
-implements curricular revisions using appropriate change theories and strategies
-creates and maintains community and clinical partnerships that support educational goals
-collaborates with external constituencies throught the process of curriculum revisions
-designs and implements program assessment models that promote continuous quality im-
provement in all aspects of the program.
Addressing trends in curriculum design includes considering - ANSWER -integrate genet-
ics into curriculum design
-mental health: attitudes towards mental health disorders try to minimize bias and stereo-
types
-ethics: ethical concepts in curriculum (medical ethics, law)
-gerontology: address caring for this growing population
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, Curriculum delivery methods include - ANSWER *problem based learning
*competency based education
*interprofessional education
*concept based curriculum
Problem-based learning - ANSWER -case studies
-connect real life experiences to concepts
-discussion and critical thinking skills
competency based education - ANSWER
concept-based curriculum - ANSWER A curriculum that is designed by organizing content
around key concepts.
Interprofessional Education - ANSWER When students from two or more professions
learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health
outcomes
All tasks related to curriculum development are to ensure? - ANSWER That students
achieve the program student learning outcomes (SLO's).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO's) are? - ANSWER -The intended outcomes of the pro-
gram of study
- They must be measured to ensure they were achieved
- Write measurable SLO's
Writing specific competencies for each SLO provides? - ANSWER Detailed behaviors for
each SLO: these competencies are measurable.
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curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
To effectively participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes the
nurse educator: - ANSWER -ensures the curriculum reflects institutional philosophy and
mission, current nursing and health care trends, and community and social needs, so as to
prepare graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic, multicultural healthcare environment
-demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development, including identifying program out-
comes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appro-
priate learning activities and evaluation strategies
-bases curriculum design and implementation decisions on sound educational principals,
theory, and research
-revises the curriculum based on assessment of program outcomes, learner needs, and soci-
etal and healthcare trends
-implements curricular revisions using appropriate change theories and strategies
-creates and maintains community and clinical partnerships that support educational goals
-collaborates with external constituencies throught the process of curriculum revisions
-designs and implements program assessment models that promote continuous quality im-
provement in all aspects of the program.
Addressing trends in curriculum design includes considering - ANSWER -integrate genet-
ics into curriculum design
-mental health: attitudes towards mental health disorders try to minimize bias and stereo-
types
-ethics: ethical concepts in curriculum (medical ethics, law)
-gerontology: address caring for this growing population
1
, Curriculum delivery methods include - ANSWER *problem based learning
*competency based education
*interprofessional education
*concept based curriculum
Problem-based learning - ANSWER -case studies
-connect real life experiences to concepts
-discussion and critical thinking skills
competency based education - ANSWER
concept-based curriculum - ANSWER A curriculum that is designed by organizing content
around key concepts.
Interprofessional Education - ANSWER When students from two or more professions
learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health
outcomes
All tasks related to curriculum development are to ensure? - ANSWER That students
achieve the program student learning outcomes (SLO's).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO's) are? - ANSWER -The intended outcomes of the pro-
gram of study
- They must be measured to ensure they were achieved
- Write measurable SLO's
Writing specific competencies for each SLO provides? - ANSWER Detailed behaviors for
each SLO: these competencies are measurable.
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