Nurse practitioner curriculum for the 21st century: a model for evaluation and revision

The popularity and acceptance of the nurse practitioner (NP) role, developed in response to a need for additional health care providers, have led to large numbers of educational programs that prepare nurses for NP practice. These programs, following guidelines developed by the National Organization...

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Published inThe Journal of nursing education Vol. 41; no. 5; pp. 202 - 206
Main Authors Gagan, Mary Jo, Berg, Judy, Root, Sylvia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.05.2002
Subjects
Advanced practice nurses
Clinical Competence - standards
Core curriculum
Course Content
Curriculum - standards
Curriculum - trends
Curriculum Design
Educational Innovation
Health care policy
Health maintenance organizations
HMOs
Humans
Influence
Models, Educational
Nurse practitioners
Nurse Practitioners - education
Program Evaluation - standards
Program Evaluation - trends
Scope of practice
State regulation
Student Needs
Task forces
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Summary:The popularity and acceptance of the nurse practitioner (NP) role, developed in response to a need for additional health care providers, have led to large numbers of educational programs that prepare nurses for NP practice. These programs, following guidelines developed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Curriculum Guidelines Task Force prepare NPs who are able to provide care to individuals and families throughout the life span. However, in the present health care environment, the NP curriculum constantly must be monitored and evaluated to reflect change. The authors developed a model for curricula revision that incorporates the elements of health policy, community needs and demands, and curriculum goals. This model promotes ongoing reflection on the educational product and assesses graduates' abilities to serve clients and communities within the constraints and opportunities afforded by the current health care system. This model is proactive and embraces the nurse practitioner curriculum guidelines as its core.
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ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/0148-4834-20020501-05