MSNFP 6107 Capella University Curriculum Design Development & Evaluation Paper
Create a 15–20 page curriculum evaluation that incorporates the curriculum analysis and course design you created for Assessments 1 and 2. THIS IS A CONTINUATION. USE FILE ADDED BELOW IN WHICH YOU ASSISTED WITH. ADD TO IT IN A WAY THAT FLOWS, ALL THAT IS IN THE GRADING RUBRIC BELOW:SHOW LESSCompetency 1: Examine the development of a curriculum for a nursing program.Describe how evidence-based nursing concepts, theories, and best practices can be applied to improve curriculum development.Competency 2: Analyze factors that impact the design of a nursing curriculum.List criteria that are important to consider in curriculum evaluation.Competency 3: Select an appropriate organizing/curriculum framework for the design of nursing curriculum.Explain the importance of ongoing curriculum evaluation, including why it is important and for whom it is important.Explain how and why pilot testing can be used in curriculum evaluation.Identify the appropriate accreditation body for a selected curriculum and describe appropriate accreditation evaluation criteria.Competency 4: Select a curriculum evaluation process that facilitates continuous quality improvement.Provide examples of both short-term and long-term evaluations for process improvement, and explain why both types are important to curriculum development.Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations of a nursing education professional.Apply academic writing skills to incorporate faculty feedback in the creation of a complete, succinct, professionally flowing curriculum design evaluation.Write effectively using appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting.The resources provided here are optional. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The Nursing Masters (MSN) Research Library Guide can help direct your research, and the Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.Capella University Library ResourcesThese resources review definitions, concepts and theories related to nursing education evaluation:Oermann, M. H. (Ed.) (2013). Teaching in nursing and role of the educator. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.Chapter 14, "Program Evaluation."Keating, S. B. (2014). Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.Chapter 16, "Program Evaluation."SHOW LESSThis resource addresses core competencies in nursing education.Morris, T. L., & Hancock, D. R. (2013). Institute of Medicine core competencies as a foundation for nursing program evaluation. Nursing Education Perspectives, 34(1), 29–33.These resources explore different strategies for evaluating nursing education programs.Lubejko, B. G. (2016). Developing a program evaluation plan: Options and opportunities. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 47(9), 388–389.Lewallen, L. P. (2015). Practical strategies for nursing education program evaluation. Journal of Professional Nursing, 31(2), 133–140.Story, L., Butts, J. B., Bishop, S. B., Green, L., Johnson, K., & Mattison, H. (2010). Innovative strategies for nursing education program evaluation. Journal of Nursing Education, 49(6), 351–354.Horne, E., & Sandmann, L. R. (2012). Current trends in systematic program evaluation of online graduate nursing education: An integrative literature review. Journal of Nursing Education, 51(10), 570–578.These resources provide nursing education evaluation examples:Schwindt, R. G., McNelis, A. M., & Sharp, D. (2014). Evaluation of a theory-based education program to motivate nursing students to intervene with their seriously mentally ill clients who use tobacco. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 28(4), 277–283.Hulme, P. A., Houfek, J. F., Fiandt, K., Barron, C., & Muhlbauer, S. (2015). Educating integrated family/psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners: Program development and evaluation. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(9), 493–499.Flood, J. L. (2016). Undergraduate nursing students and cross-cultural care: A program evaluation. Nurse Education Today, 36, 190–194.These resources review specific meta-evaluations (the evaluation of evaluations) in nursing education programs:Ardisson, M., Smallheer, B., Moore, G., & Christenbery, T. (2015). Meta-evaluation: Experiences in an accelerated graduate nurse education program. Journal of Professional Nursing, 31(6), 508–515.Nursing; Reports from Vanderbilt University describe recent advances in nursing research (Meta-evaluation: Experiences in an accelerated graduate nurse education program). (2016). Health & Medicine Week, 3608.Internet ResourcesUse the Internet to read more about the following accrediting agencies and review their accreditation guidelines:Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (2013). Standards for accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation/Standa...Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. (2016). Accreditation manual. Retrieved from http://www.acenursing.org/resources-acen-accredita...NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA). (2016). Accreditation standards for nursing education programs. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/accreditati...You will use the work you completed for Assessments 1 and 2 as parts of this assessment. Combine Assessments 1 and 2, and add a section about curriculum evaluation. The evaluation you create should flow smoothly as one cohesive document. When combining the previous assessments, make revisions based on feedback you received from faculty.RequirementsConsider curriculum evaluation and address the following:Explain the importance of ongoing curriculum evaluation, why it is important, and for whom it is important.List criteria that are important to consider in curriculum evaluation.Explain how and why pilot testing can be used in curriculum evaluation.Provide examples of both short-term and long-term curriculum evaluations for process improvement, and explain why are both types necessary to curriculum development.Describe how to apply evidence-based nursing concepts, theories, and best practices to improve curriculum development.Identify the appropriate accreditation body for a selected curriculum and describe appropriate accreditation evaluation criteria.For example, a school of nursing might be accredited by CCNE or ACEN, whereas a hospital staff development program might be accredited by JCAHO, HFAP, or others.Additional RequirementsTo achieve a successful project experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements:Written communication: Written communication is free from errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.Number of resources: Cite a minimum of five resources that are not included in the Suggested Resources for this assessment.Length of evaluation: 15–20 typed double-spaced pages, excluding the title page and the reference page.Appendix: Included appropriate material from Assessments 1 and 2. The appendix will not be included in the page count.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.GRADING RUBRIC:Explains the importance of ongoing curriculum evaluation, including why it is important and for whom it is important and provides examples of what can happen when curriculum is not evaluated.Lists criteria that are important to consider in curriculum evaluation and explains why they are important.Explains how and why pilot testing can be used in curriculum evaluation and provides an example of successful pilot testing.Provides examples of both short-term and long-term evaluations for process improvement, and explains why both types are important to curriculum development. Suggests a process for implementing both types of evaluation.Describes how evidence-based nursing concepts, theories, and best practices can be applied to improve curriculum development, and provides examples.Identifies the appropriate accreditation body for a selected curriculum and describes appropriate accreditation evaluation criteria. Explains how the results of the evaluation should be applied.Applies academic writing skills to incorporate faculty feedback in the creation of a complete, succinct, professionally flowing curriculum design evaluation. Includes appropriate introductory and summary statements.Writes effectively using appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting. Supports conclusions by citing relevant sources.PLEASE ENSURE THAT EACH BULLETPOINT OF THE GRADING RUBRIC IS COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMPLETING. THANK YOU VERY MUCH