This document discusses the importance of establishing a curriculum philosophy and educational approaches for a nursing program. It defines philosophy and explains that a curriculum philosophy provides the foundation for developing, implementing, and evaluating a curriculum. It also influences students' ideas about nursing. The document examines different philosophical perspectives like idealism, realism, and progressivism that could inform a curriculum philosophy. It also explores various learning theories and educational frameworks that are part of developing philosophical approaches for teaching and learning. The core processes involved in establishing a unified curriculum philosophy are described as faculty development, ongoing appraisal, and scholarship.