JKAN Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing J Korean Acad Nurs 2005-3673 2093-758X Korean Society of Nursing Science 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.7.917 jkan-42-917 Original Article Outcomes-based Curriculum Development and Student Evaluation in Nursing Education KimHesook Suzie College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA Address reprint requests to : Kim, Hesook Suzie College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, 5421 Rodriquez Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169 USA Tel: +1-571-261-5495 E-mail: hsuziekim@comcast.net 122012 12122012 42 7 917 927 04112012 29112012 Copyright © 2012 Korean Society of Nursing Science 2012 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Purpose

A curriculum development model is presented to examine the processes necessary to develop new programs or evaluate existing programs within the philosophy of outcomes-based education in nursing, especially in the context of accreditation. The philosophy of outcomes-based education is to produce individuals who can demonstrate the evidence of competencies in designated areas of education. For nursing education, this means competencies in performing the role of professional nursing as defined by the profession and social needs at the beginning level upon completing a nursing program.

 Methods

A curriculum development model has been developed analytically based on the literature and experiences.

 Results

A 10-step process framework incorporating the tenets of outcomes-based nursing education is illustrated.

 Conclusion

This curriculum development framework can be applied in developing new educational programs in nursing or to evaluate and revise existing programs in anticipation of the accreditation process that is moving with a full force in such countries as Korea.

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An outcomes-based curriculum development model.

Comparison of the standards for curriculum development in nursing by KABONE & AACN.

Process of curriculum development.

The frame of curriculum development representing the standards of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

A matrix (an example) for delineation of critical contents for nursing curriculum applying a system of content type.