Outcomes-based Curriculum Development and Student Evaluation in Nursing Education

Hesook Suzie Kim

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Kim: Outcomes-based Curriculum Development and Student Evaluation in Nursing Education

Original Article

J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(7):917-927.

Published online: 12 December 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.7.917

Outcomes-based Curriculum Development and Student Evaluation in Nursing Education

Hesook Suzie Kim

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

Received 4 November 2012 Accepted 29 November 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.

Keywords: Nursing education, Baccalaureate-standards, Accreditation-standards, Competency-based education, Curriculum

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