NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

In the assessment, the identification of the nursing curriculum was carried out which involved the nursing curriculum of the RN to BSN program of Cincinnati University. Cincinnati University is one of the most prestigious institutes that is responsible for nursing education at various levels including bachelor’s, master and Ph.D. The admission requirement at this university is a minimum CGPA of 2.5 to secure admission.

Mission of Curriculum 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

The curriculum for nursing develops the ability to critically thinking and it aims at advocating for the needs of patients and motivates nursing students to adopt evidence-based practices for patient care. It focuses on the development of strategies for improving healthcare and promotes a culture of respect and excellence (Curriculum, 2022).

Critique of curriculum 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

The curriculum of the selected nursing program contains nine courses making a total of 27 credit hours. These courses include all the content relevant to patient care and adopting best practices for improving outcomes in clinical settings. The content also includes the problems of vulnerable populations and addresses these issues. The course on using telehealth services has also been included in the curriculum which will help nursing students utilize technologically advanced tools to enhance patient safety. The curriculum is quite flexible and students can enroll in the program depending on their feasibility (RN to BSN Online Program, 2022).

Standards and Guidelines 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

Specific standards and guidelines have been set by the nursing college of the university that promotes patient care in a dynamic environment. These standards have established the principle of leadership for promoting collaboration among nursing educators and students. It has focused on the principle of equity and excellence in curriculum development. The framework of the curriculum is designed in a way that everyone gets the opportunity to avail of the nursing curriculum and any concept of disparity is discouraged. The university manual book has been designed in which all the standards and rules of the UC are mentioned and everyone is advised to follow these standards and guidelines (Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, 2022).

Learning Outcomes of Curriculum 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

The students will be able to develop the best understanding of nursing practices and pertinence to the standards set by ANA (American Nursing Association). They will know the importance of equity in healthcare and will be able to deliver equal healthcare to everyone. The standards set by CCNE will train the students to respect patient privacy when they do clinical practices. The ability for multi-disciplinary collaboration will also be developed in the nursing staff which will help them in healthcare practices. They will be able to assess the needs of the community and leadership qualities will also be developed in them (Curriculum, 2022).

Recommendation for Updating Curriculum 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

The curriculum at UC can be updated by the integration of content about ethical considerations in patient care, palliative care, and coordinated care approach in nursing practices. There is a need to integrate the approach and theory of the post-competency model which focuses on simulation learning. It elaborates on the use of machine-based learning and the concept of artificial intelligence in the nursing curriculum. This framework will update the curriculum and students will be able to learn more effectively by utilizing these tools (Seah et al., 2021).

Assessment 2

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

After the careful assessment of the nursing curriculum of the RN to BSN program, the faculty suggested the need for the addition of a course entitled “Reduction of Errors in Medication”. This assessment addressed the rationale for the selection of the course and factors that influence curriculum development.

Rationale for Course 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

The most important rationale behind the addition of this course is that medication errors are one of the biggest concerns in the healthcare industry of the United States. They cause harm not only to the patient but also financial damage to the healthcare. Medication errors have resulted in increased concerns about patient care, confidentiality, and the reputation of healthcare organizations (Tariq et al., 2020). In this situation, it is extremely important that nursing students be aware of the factors that lead to these errors and avoid them in clinical practices. This course will provide the best guidance on the prevention of medication errors and develop expertise in healthcare.

Outline of the Course 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

This course will cover all the aspects relevant to medication errors to overcome this dilemma and students will get a detailed insight into the following contents.

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

• Introduction and definition of medication errors
• Background on medication errors.
• The nature and kind of errors encountered in medication.
• Causative factors for medication errors.
• Interventions for prevention of errors.
• Outcomes of the strategies implemented for the reduction of errors.
• Promoting the concept of evidence-based practices in patient care.

The Relation of Content to Other Courses 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

This course has significant relevance to the courses which are already present in the curriculum. This course relates to the course of nursing informatics, the use of evidence-based practices, leadership and management qualities of a nurse, and addressing the health issues of a marginalized population. The inter-relationship among these courses will develop an understanding of best practices that are necessary for increased patient care.

Collaboration for Course Development 

NURS FPX 6107 Assessment 3 Curriculum Evaluation

A multi-disciplinary collaboration will be adopted by the curriculum committee for the addition of the new course to the curriculum.  It will involve the collaboration of students, nursing educators, informaticists, and financial administrators that will determine the possibility of course success and its implementation. This type of collaboration will help in designing a course that will be effective for every type of learner and will promote the concept of increased patient safety (Mutair et al., 2021).