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1. NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum Plan
NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanNR 524 Nurse Educators School
of Nursing Curriculum Plan1 Developing an ADN Mission Statement for a Community
College Developing an ADN Mission Statement for a Community College Nurse educators
are mandated with vital roles in developing the nursing practice, preparing future nurses,
and developing an elaborate, succinct, and appropriate nursing education curriculum (De
Gagne & Phillips, 2017). The development of nursing education programs requires a sound
and formidable mission statement, sum up the program’s objectives and target, 2 and
outline its achievability. Appropriate mission statements are essential in giving the program
clarity and direction as to its core objectives and the roles of stakeholders therein. Notably,
a program’s mission statement should echo and align with the parent organization’s
mission statement. This paper will develop an ADN program’s mission statement for
Chamberlain University College of Nursing and outline the ADN mission statement
consistent with the parent organization. Parent Organization Mission Statement
Chamberlain University mission statement is “To educate, empower, and embolden diverse
healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and
nations.” The Chamberlain mission statement outlines the organization’s commitment to
the promotion of health provision services of not only individuals but across nations
through empowering and appropriate education of health care providers. Furthermore, the
mission statement captures a critical aspect in healthcare: diversity, showing an orientation
towards empowering healthcare providers to embrace the aspect. The Associate Degree in
Nursing Program Mission Statement The healthcare provision discipline is increasingly
becoming dynamic and vast due to technological and changing patient needs, i.e., the surge
in patients requiring geriatric care (Kadhium, 2021). The Chamberlain University College of
Nursing considers this in developing the ADN program to prepare RNs for nursing practice
and future advancement to BSNs. The Chamberlain ASN program’s mission will be “To
equip nursing students with adequate, appropriate and culturally sensitive knowledge and
skills for advancement in the clinical setting with the use of research and evidence-based
practice while providing high quality, compassionate care on a regional, national and global
level.” 3 Elements of the ADN Program’s Mission Statement The ADN’s mission statement is
categorically congruent with the Chamberlain University mission statement as it echoes the
core organizational objectives of the institution. NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing
Curriculum PlanFurthermore, as a program meant for the development of nursing students,
its key focus is on providing excellent teaching services meant for the improvement of

2. nursing care. Another element of the ADN mission statement is that it touches on the
program’s unique values. Finally, is the target population set to benefit from the program,
and how they will benefit. Congruency of the ADN Program’s Mission Statement with
Chamberlains’ The Chamberlain University mission statement outlines its vital commitment
to the education, empowerment, and emboldening of diverse healthcare professionals. The
organization essentially prepares healthcare professionals to advance health to people,
families, communities, and nations (Shustack, 2019). Congruent with Chamberlain’s mission
statement is the ADN mission, which explicitly targets nursing students with adequate
knowledge to be advanced in clinical settings to better people’s health. Another aligning
factor between the two mission statements is the focus on diversity;ORDER NOW FOR
CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSChamberlain University’s mission aims to
produce diverse healthcare professionals, a concept reflected in the ADN program’s mission
emphasis on cultural sensitivity. Teaching and Service The program’s mission statement
highlights the ADN commitment to providing adequate and appropriate knowledge and
skills to the nursing students, i.e., its emphasis on using evidence-based practice among its
targets (Kadhium, 2021). Furthermore, cultural competence is a crucial component of the
nursing teaching program, which will capitalize on intensive research 4 and evidence-based
practice, thus fostering the quality of teaching. Regarding service delivery, the program’s
ultimate goal, as outlined in the mission statement, is to provide compassionate and high-
quality services to all those whom the program’s graduates will handle. Unique Qualities in
the ADN Mission Statement There exist numerous ADN programs; however, the
Chamberlain one will stand out of the rest as one committed to producing culturally
competent RNs, as cultural competence is a significant ingredient of its mission statement
(McCoy & Anema, 2018). Furthermore, the mission statement emphasizes using research
and evidence-based practices in the knowledge dissemination process, and nursing practice
further makes the program unique. Finally, what makes tick out is the focus on the high
quality and compassionate care offered by graduates of the program. NR 524 Nurse
Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanTarget Population The program’s mission
statement brings out the program’s primary target to be the future nurses, i.e., as with other
ADNs, the Chamberlain’s ADN will strive to prepare nursing students aiming to be RNs and
advance to BSN in the future (Robert, 2018). The mission statement’s emphasis on cultural
awareness further highlights the programs targeting highly diversified students and the
patients who will benefit from the program’s graduates. From the mission statement, the
target beneficiaries of the program’s graduates are all people in need of nursing care
regardless of their cultural background, on a regional, national and global level. Peer
Collaboration Influence on the Final Mission Statement The final ADN program mission
statement is a refined version of the initial mission statement, which was relatively
uninformed, non-congruent with Chamberlain’s mission, and lacked the unique qualities of
the intended program. Through collaboration with my peers, I got 5 the insight to drop the
specific target of pre and post-partum care and replace it with all in need of care; this scope-
widening, according to my peers, gave the ADN program’s graduates a wider variety of
specialization in their future pursuit (Kadhium, 2021). The peer discussion further opened
my eyes to the need to incorporate the program’s unique qualities into the mission

3. statement, i.e., cultural competence, focus on research, and evidence-based practice. Finally,
through a scholarly work review and considering the insights from the peer discussion, I
came up with the current mission statement. Conclusion A mission statement is a vital part
of a developed nursing program as it gives clear objectives of the program and the direction
to be followed. The ADN mission statement strives to be congruent with Chamberlain
University’s mission to echo and propagate the organization’s key objectives. Unique
features of the program are snapshotted in the mission statement, and the mission captures
the program’s commitment to teaching and service delivery. Finally, peer consultation and
review of scholarly works are pertinent in developing and refining a program’s mission
statement. References De Gagne, J. C., NPD-BC, C. N. E., & Phillips, B. C. (2017). Teaching in
nursing and role of the educator: The complete guide to best practice in teaching,
evaluation, and curriculum development. Springer Publishing Company. How to Develop &
Evaluate Educational Programs. Springer Publishing Company. 6 Kadhium, V. (2021). Do
Mission Statements Matter? An Evaluation of Dental School Mission Statements. Journal of
Dentistry and Oral Sciences. doi: 10.37191/-2582-3736-3(1)-074 McCoy, J. L., & Anema, M.
G. (2018). Fast Facts for Curriculum Development in Nursing: Robert, N. (2018). Predictors
of program completion and NCLEX-RN success in an associate degree nursing program.
Nursing Education Perspectives, 39(1), 38-39. Shustack, L. M. (2019). A qualitative case
study of a high performing practical nursing program in Pennsylvania. Teaching and
Learning in Nursing, 14(1), 15-20. Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum
Development Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus PURPOSE The purpose of this
assignment is to (a) develop a curriculum plan and course syllabus and (b) demonstrate
skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner. DUE DATE Submit
by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 6. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 230 COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO 1: Design curricular components based upon knowledge and concepts from education
and related disciplines to achieve quality health outcomes (care-focused). (PO 2) CO 2: NR
524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanDemonstrate critical understanding
of curriculum processes that benefit diverse learners (cultural humility). (PO 3) CO 4:
Develop curriculum that reflects current trends, addresses community and societal needs,
and prepares graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic healthcare environment (care-
focused). (PO 2) REQUIREMENTS Assignment Criteria for the Paper 1. Curriculum Plan
reflects original work of the student. 2. Curriculum Plan reflects the requirements of the
State Board of Nursing (academic) or a professional organization (hospital). 3. The syllabus
includes all the required elements. 4. Use of the template provided is required for the
assignment. 5. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with
formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the current edition. NR524_W6_
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Curriculum Development DIRECTIONS Curriculum Plan Academic Nurse Educators: School
of Nursing Use the table below to develop the Curriculum Plan for either the associate
degree program or the pre-licensure Baccalaureate program. Include all general education
courses, science courses, and nursing courses. Identify the course by the prefix, number,
and name of the course. Include the total credit hours for the course and then the
breakdown of hours by theory (T), clinical (C), and laboratory (L). For example: NUR101

4. Fundamentals of Nursing, 6 credits (3T, 1L, 2C). Academic Nurse Educators: Base your
courses on the requirements from either the Florida State Board of Nursing:
https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/practical-and-registered-nurse-education-program/
OR the California State Board of Nursing: § 1426. Required Curriculum. 16 CA ADC § 1426
BARCLAYS OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
http://carules.elaws.us/code/t.16_d.14_art3_sec.1426 Indicate the state you have chosen
on the template. Reminder: Associate Degree Program = 60 credits Baccalaureate Degree
Program = 120 credits Curriculum Plan—Associate Degree Program Template (Add
additional lines, columns to the template as needed for your program) Course
Requirements from State of ____________________(please include name of the state)
Prerequisites (if required; list by course number and name): NR524_W6_
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Curriculum Development Total Credit Hours: First Year Second Year First Semester Second
Semester Total Credits = Total Credits = First Semester Second Semester Total Credits =
Total Credits = Total Credits for Year = Total Credits for Year = Total Credits for Program =
Peer Collaboration Influence on Curriculum Development Curriculum Plan—Baccalaureate
Program Template NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 3
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development (Add additional lines,
columns to the template as needed for your program) Course Requirements from State of
____________________(please include name of the state) Prerequisites (if required; list by course
number and name): Total Credit Hours: First Year Second Year First Semester Second
Semester Total Credits = Total Credits = First Semester Second Semester NR524_W6_
CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr Total Credits for Year = 4 Chamberlain
College of Nursing Third Year Fourth Year NR524 Curriculum Development Total Credits =
Total Credits = First Semester Second Semester Total Credits = Total Credits = First
Semester Second Semester Total Credits = Total Credits = Total Credits for Year = Total
Credits for Year = Total Credits for Year = NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing
Curriculum PlanTotal Credits for Program = Peer Collaboration Influence on Curriculum
Development Curriculum Plan Nursing Professional Development Specialists: Hospital
Orientation NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 5 Chamberlain
College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development Use the table below to develop the
Curriculum Plan for a hospital orientation. Model the following hospital orientation
guidelines found in the Hospital Orientation Requirements document from the Week Five
Peer Collaboration to develop your curriculum. Identify each course with a title, the number
of hours in the course, if the course includes a skills laboratory or clinical component, and
when the course is offered in the sequence of the orientation. Curriculum Plan—Hospital
Program Template (Add additional lines, columns to the template as needed for your
program) Orientation Plan for Hospital Orientation/Critical Care Orientation Orientation
Day Course Name Number of Hours of the Course Skills Laboratory or Clinical Component
with Hours Identified Course Conducted By (Department Title) Peer Collaboration Influence
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6 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development DIRECTIONS Syllabus
Academic Nurse Educators Use the template below to develop a syllabus for one of the

5. nursing courses in your Curriculum Plan. If you choose a course that has a laboratory
and/or clinical component, then be sure to include that information in the template. Submit
the template for grading. SYLLABUS TEMPLATE Name of School Course Number and Name
Course Credits Prerequisites Faculty Information Name E-mail Phone Office Hours Course
Description Program Outcomes (use the outcomes developed in the Week 4 assignment)
Course Outcomes NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 7
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development Textbooks and Resources
Course Schedule Course Assignments Grading Scale Policies Attendance and Participation:
Academic Integrity (including Plagiarism): Use of Mobile Devices: Civility in the Classroom:
Late Assignments: NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 8
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development Nursing Professional
Development Specialists Use the template below to develop a syllabus for one of the nursing
courses in your Curriculum Plan. If you choose a course that has a laboratory and/or clinical
component, then be sure to include that information in the template. Submit the template
for grading. SYLLABUS TEMPLATE Name of Facility Course Number Course Hours
Prerequisites Faculty Information Name E-mail Phone Office Hours NR524_W6_
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Curriculum Development Course Description Program Outcomes (use the outcomes
developed in the Week 4 assignment) Course Outcomes Hospital Policies and Resources for
Orientees Orientation Schedule Orientation Assignments NR524_W6_
CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 10 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR524 Curriculum Development Grading Scale (Can be identified as Pass/Fail with
explanation) Policies Attendance and Participation: Orientation Integrity (including
Plagiarism): Use of Mobile Devices: NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum
PlanCivility in the Classroom: Missed Days of Orientation: GRADING CRITERIA Category
Curriculum Plan Points % 50 22 Description The content in the curriculum plan is
congruent with the State Board of Nursing requirements (academic) or the professional
organization (hospital). NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr 11
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development Curriculum Plan 15 7 The
course number, title, and credit hours are defined for each course within the nursing
academic programs. The course title and number of course hours are identified for each
course in the hospital setting Curriculum Plan 15 7 Courses are identified with laboratory
and/or clinical hours as appropriate. Syllabus: Description 20 8 Descriptions accurately
describe the course with laboratory and clinical components as appropriate. Syllabus:
Outcomes 20 8 Outcomes support the program outcomes. Syllabus: Schedule 20 8 Schedule
clearly identifies the time frame for the content and the flow of the content during the
course. Syllabus: Assignments 20 8 Assignments are clearly identified with point values and
due dates within the nursing academic programs. Assignments are clearly identified with a
pass/fail grade and due dates for the hospital setting. Assignments are appropriate for the
course content. Syllabus: Grading 15 7 Grading clearly identifies the letter grade and
percentage/point value needed to obtain the letter grade in the academic setting OR
pass/fail and the consequence of failure in the hospital setting Syllabus: Policies 20 8
Policies are clearly defined in the syllabus. Peer Collaboration Influence on Curriculum Plan

6. 20 8 Influence of peer collaboration on Curriculum Plan is clearly identified. Graduate-Level
Writing Style 15 7 The required content includes the following. • Correct spelling, grammar,
and punctuation • Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of
information throughout the paper • Congruence with APA mechanics of style Total 230
100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. NR524_W6_
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Assignment Criteria Exceptional; Outstanding level of performance NR524 Curriculum
Development Meets expectations Needs improvement 80% 50% Unsatisfactory level of
performance 0% 100% Content Possible Points = 230 Points 50 Points NR524_W6_ NR 524
Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanCurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised
2019.04.12rr 40 Points 25 Points 0 Points 13 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524
Curriculum Development Curriculum Plan: Content The content in the Curriculum Plan is
congruent with the State Board of Nursing requirements (academic) or the professional
organization (hospital). The content in the Curriculum Plan is partially congruent with the
State Board of Nursing requirements (academic) or the professional organization (hospital).
The content in the Curriculum Plan is minimally congruent with the State Board of Nursing
requirements (academic) or the professional organization (hospital). The content in the
Curriculum Plan is not congruent with the State Board of Nursing requirements (academic)
or the professional organization (hospital). Curriculum Plan: Courses 15 Points 12 Points 8
Points 0 Points The course number, title, and credit hours/number of hours are defined for
each course. Curriculum Plan: Course Hour Breakdown Syllabus: Description The course
number, title, and credit hours/number of hours are partially defined for each course. 15
Points Courses are identified with laboratory and/or clinical hours as appropriate. 12
Points Some courses are identified with laboratory and/or clinical hours as appropriate. 20
Points 16 Points Descriptions accurately describe the course with laboratory and clinical
components as appropriate. Descriptions partially describe the course with laboratory and
clinical components as appropriate. NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised
2019.04.12rr The course number, title, and credit hours/number of hours are minimally
defined for each course. 8 Points Minimal courses are identified with laboratory and/or
clinical hours as appropriate. 10 Points Descriptions minimally describe the course OR the
laboratory and clinical components are not included as appropriate. The course number,
title, and credit hours/number of hours are missing from the courses. 0 Points Courses are
not identified with laboratory and/or clinical hours as appropriate. 0 Points Descriptions
are not included OR the laboratory and clinical components are not included as appropriate.
14 Chamberlain College of Nursing Syllabus: Outcomes 20 Points Outcomes support the
program outcomes. Syllabus: Schedule Syllabus: Grading 16 Points Outcomes support the
program outcomes with rare exceptions. 20 Points Schedule clearly identifies the time
frame for the content and the flow of the content during the course/orientation Syllabus:
Assignments NR524 Curriculum Development 16 Points Schedule identifies the time frame
for the content and the flow of the content during the course/orientation with rare
exceptions. 10 Points Outcomes only minimally support the program outcomes OR the
outcomes are not written using Bloom’s taxonomy. 0 Points Outcomes do not support the
program outcomes 10 Points 0 Points Schedule only partially identifies the time frame for

7. the content and the flow of the content during the course/orientation. Schedule does not
identify the time frame for the content and the flow of the content during the
course/orientation. 20 Points 16 Points 10 Points 0 Points Assignments are clearly
identified with point values or pass/fail and due dates. Assignments are appropriate for the
content. Assignments are clearly identified with point values or pass/fail and due dates with
minimal exceptions. Assignments are appropriate for the content. Assignments are only
partially identified with point values or pass/fail and due dates OR assignments are not
appropriate for the content.NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum
PlanAssignments are not identified with point values or pass/fail and due dates AND
assignments are not appropriate for the course content. 15 Points 12 Points 8 Points 0
Points Grading clearly identifies the letter Grading partially identifies the letter grade
NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr Grading minimally identifies
the letter Grading does not identify the letter 15 Chamberlain College of Nursing grade and
percentage/point value needed to obtain the letter grade for the academic nursing program.
For Hospital Setting: Grading clearly identifies pass/fail and the expectations if the student
is not successful. Syllabus: Policies and percentage/point value needed to obtain the letter
grade for the academic nursing program. For Hospital Setting: Grading partially identifies
pass/fail and the expectations if the student is not successful. grade and percentage/point
value needed to obtain the letter grade OR the point values are inaccurate for the academic
nursing program. For Hospital Setting: Grading minimally identifies pass/fail OR the
expectations if the student is not successful are not included. grade and percentage/point
value needed to obtain the letter grade AND the point values are inaccurate for the
academic nursing program. For Hospital Setting: Grading is not included. 16 Points 10
Points 0 Points 20 Points Policies are clearly defined in the syllabus. All five of the required
policies are included. Peer Collaboration Influence on Curriculum Plan NR524 Curriculum
Development Policies are partially defined in the syllabus OR only four of the required
policies are included in the syllabus. 15 Points Influence of peer collaboration on
Curriculum Plan is clearly identified. 12 Points Influence of peer collaboration on
Curriculum Plan is identified but with occasional inaccuracies or lack of clarity. NR524_W6_
CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised 2019.04.12rr Policies are minimally defined in the
syllabus OR only three of the required policies are included. 8 Points Influence of peer
collaboration on Curriculum Plan does not identify specific details. Two or fewer policies
are defined in the syllabus. 0 Points Influence of peer collaboration is not included. 16
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR524 Curriculum Development _____of 75 points Format
Possible Points = 20 Points Scholarly Writing at the Graduate Level 20 Points 16 Points 10
Points 0 Points 0–1 error or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current
edition of the APA Manual. 2–3 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style,
grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as
found in the current edition of the APA Manual. 4–5 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA
citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal
written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual. 6 or more errors or
exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation,

8. and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual.
Format Subtotal Total Points = 230 NR524_W6_ CurriculumPlan_2018.08.26_revised
2019.04.12rr __ Points 17 This week in the peer collaboration area, you will develop
program outcomes for your school or the staff development department. For the academic
programs, you will base the program outcomes on either the AACN Essentials of
Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree
Programs. NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanN Competencies for
graduates of Associate Degree Programs (2010) 1. Human Flourishing: Advocate for
patients and families in ways that promote their selfdetermination, integrity, and ongoing
growth as human beings 2. Nursing Judgment: Makes judgments in practice, substantiated
with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and
promote the health of patients within a family and community context 3. Professional
Identity: Implement one’s role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility,
ethical practices, and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice,
caring, advocacy, and safe, quality care for diverse patients within a family and community
context 4. Spirit of Inquiry: Examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice to
challenge the status quo, question underlying assumptions, and offer new insights to
improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities Essential I: Liberal
Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Essential II: Basic Organizational
and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety Essential III: Scholarship for
Evidence-Based Practice AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education Essential IV:
Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology
http://www.aacnnursing.org/EducationResources/AACN-Essentials (Links to an external
site.)) Essential V: Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments Essential VI:
Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health Essential VIII: Professionalism and
Professional Values Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice For the hospital-
based program, you will develop program outcomes based on the 2020 Joint Commission
Hospital National Patient Safety Goals (Links to an external site.) 1. Identify patients
correctly. 2. Improve staff communication. 3. Use medicines safely. 4. Use alarms safely. 5.
Prevent infection. 6. Identify patient safety risks. 7. Prevent mistakes in surgery. Nursing
schools and healthcare staffs mainly focus on professional growth through acquiring new
skills and enhancing effectiveness in care provision. Nurse educators play a crucial role in
training nurses and creating succinct and elaborate nursing education programs and
courses. According to De Gagne & Phillips (2017), the development of nursing education
programs requires comprehensive program outcomes that outline the program’s objectives,
target, and achievability. Different programs have different program outcomes based on the
learning environment. Academic programs have slightly different program outcomes from
hospital-based programs, but they seek to achieve evidence-based and patient-centered
nursing practice. A program’s vision and mission statement inform the program outcomes.
The mission is “To equip nursing students with adequate, appropriate and culturally
sensitive knowledge and skills for advancement in the clinical setting with the use of
research and evidence-based practice while providing high quality, compassionate care on a

9. regional, national and global level.” Therefore, the program outcomes will be based on the
“Essentials of Baccalaureate Education by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN)” (AACN Essentials, 2021). The essentials require that at the end of the program, the
learners will: 1.NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanChampion for
quality health outcomes founded on evidence-based and collaborative care practice. The
student should identify, integrate, and evaluate the available evidence and research findings
and integrate them with clinical expertise. 2. Integrate professionalism and related values in
the practice and care provision. Students will engage in ethical reasoning and promote
leadership, social justice, advocacy, and collaboration in care provision. 3. Provide safe,
patient-centered, and high-quality care based on holistic care principles. Learners will be
able to appreciate and understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration with
patients and their families/friends. 4. Appreciate cultural diversity and use reflective
practice to engage in lifelong personal and professional growth. References AACN
Essentials. (2021). The New AACN Essentials. Aacnnursing.org. Retrieved 21 September
2021, from https://www.aacnnursing.org/AACN-Essentials. De Gagne, J., & Phillips, B.
(2017). Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator (2nd ed.). Springer Publishing
Company. 1 Curriculum Plan for the Ever Hearts Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Curriculum Plan—Associate Degree Program Template Course Requirements from the State
of Florida: https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/practical-and-registered-nurse-
educationprogram/ (Links to an external site.) 2 Courses to be Completed Before Joining
the Ever Hearts ADN Program Include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bio 241: Human anatomy and
physiology (2-semester credits) Chem 121: Fundamentals of chemistry (2-semester credits)
Bio 216: Microbiology (2-semester credits) Math 130: Basics of statistics (2 credits) ENG
101: Research paper (2 credits) PSYC 200: Lifespan psychology (2 credits) Total Credit
Hours: 12 First Year Second Year First Semester Second Semester NUR101 Basics of
Nursing, five credits (3T, 2C, IL) NUR102 Pharmacology 7 credits ( 2T, 3C,2L) BIO142:
Human anatomy and physiology (ii), seven credits (2T, 2C, 3L) NUR103 Prenatal and
postnatal, seven credits, (2T, 3C,2L) Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 12 First Semester
Second Semester NUR201 Mental health, 6 credits (2T, 3C,1L) NUR203 Medicalsurgical, 7
credits (2T, 3C,2L) Total Credits for Year =24 3 Additional Graduation Requirements
NUR202 Geriatrics, 5 credits (2T,2C,1L) NUR 204 Evidencebased practice and ethical issues,
6 credits (3T,2C,1L) Total Credits = 11 Total Credits = 13 Activities = 2 credits Guidance= 2
credits Total Credits for the Program Peer Collaboration Influence on Curriculum
Development Total Credits for Year =24 = 60 credits Reviewing other developed curricula
for other faculties at the Ever Hearts University and other educational institutions informed
the current curriculum development. Furthermore, discussion with peers resulted in
selecting the courses to be included in the ADN program. SYLLABUS TEMPLATE Name of
School: Ever Hearts University Course Number and Name: NUR 204 Evidence-based
practice and ethical issues Course Credits: 6 credits (3T, 2C, 1L) Prerequisites: Bio 241:
Human anatomy and physiology or its equivalent Faculty Information 4 Name: xxxxx E-
mail: xxxx@everhearts.edu Phone: 786-555-3454 Office Hours: T, TH 1pm-4pm Course
Description NUR 204 Evidence-based practice and ethical issues course will introduce the
nursing students to crucial terms regarding evidence-based practice, research, and ethical

10. issues in nursing practice. The course will consist of dialectical learning, clinical practices,
and laboratory exercises to allow the nursing students to apply the theoretical knowledge
and skill in a simulated environment. Program Outcomes (use the outcomes developed in
the Week 4 assignment) Integrate evidence-based practices and research into their clinical
practice to better the Quality of care offered to patients. This outcome concerns the NLN
competency standards (human flourishing and spirit of inquiry) as to the Ever Hearts
Advanced Degree in the nursing program. NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing
Curriculum PlanCourse Outcomes The NUR 204 Evidence-based practice and ethical issues
course core outcomes include: ▪ To introduce the nursing students to the concept of
evidence-based practice, its importance in nursing, and how it can be applied in the clinical
decision-making process. ▪ By the end of the course, students should appreciate the role of
ethics in the nursing discipline and be in a position to synthesize it into their practice. ▪
Apply evidence-based practices, appropriate clinical practices, knowledge, and skills to
promote ethical practice in a clinical setting. Textbooks and Resources Textbooks Cleary-
Holdforth, J. (2017). Evidence-Based Practice: An Ethical Perspective. Worldviews on
Evidence-Based Nursing, 14(6), 429-431. DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12263 Levin, R. F., Levin, R., &
Feldman, H. R. (2012). Teaching evidence-based practice in nursing. Springer Publishing
Company. Additional materials I. E-mail accounts II. Notebooks III. Projector IV. DVDs on
ethics and evidence-based practice Course Schedule Week Date 1 2 Topic Introduction to
ethics and definition of critical ethical terms in nursing. Role of ethics in the nursing
practice. Introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP) and research. Significant
components of evidence-based practice. 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Presentation–
ethics. Presentation – evidence-based practice. Analysis of ethical issues in nursing practice.
Exploration of some evidence-based practices in nursing. Individual assignments- ethics.
Individual assignments- evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice clinical settings.
Solving ethical dilemmas in nursing practice. Using Evidence-based practices to make
accurate diagnoses. Analysis of critical ethical issues in nursing. Report writing – ethics.
Report writing – evidence-based practice. Assessment of clinical protocols for EBP. A
multidisciplinary approach to the concept of ethics. Group discussion – EBP. Group
discussion- ethics. Application of core EBP concepts to clinical practice. Integration of
ethical issues to nursing practice. Individual assessments- ethics. Individual assessments-
EBP. Application of EBP in a simulated environment. Application of ethics (case study).
Emerging issues in EBP and research. A nursing industry analysis on ethical issues. NR 524
Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum PlanTransitioning EBP knowledge and skills
to nursing practice. Transitioning ethics knowledge and skills to nursing practice. Course
Assignments The course students will have to complete two individual assignments and
group assignments upon accomplishing milestones in the course. The first individual
assignment will cover 30% of the critical concepts of the course, and it will account for 10%
of the overall points. The second assignment will be a group-based assignment whereby the
students will be required to develop a written report about an ethical concept in nursing or
evidence-based practice. The assignment will account for another 10% of the overall points.
The third assignment will involve students applying concepts of ethical issues or evidence-
based practice in a simulated environment. This assignment will account for a further 20%

11. of the overall points. Grading Scale Exercise First individual assessment Group-based
assessment Second individual assessment Final exams Awards 10% 20% 20% 50% 100 %
6 Marks 100- 92 % 91- 84 % 83- 72 % 72-65 % 64-52% 51 % or lower Grade Point A B C D
E F Points 6 5 4 3 2 1 Policies Attendance and Participation: Students’ attendance and
participation in the course is mandatory unless they have a valid and communicated
explanation. Students must attend at least 85% of the total course classes; five points will be
deducted from the final grades for failure to attend. Three subsequent unexcused absences
will also attract the deduction of three points from the students’ overall points. Academic
Integrity (Including Plagiarism): Students are required to observe the highest level of
academic Integrity in their classwork, assignments, and assessments. Any detected
plagiarism, falsification of information, and dishonesty will be punishable as per the Ever
Hearts University code of Integrity. Use of Mobile Devices: Students are required to avoid
using mobile devices during the course time; this includes personal calls, text messaging,
and social media. However, the constructive use of mobile devices such as sharing research
materials related to the course is acceptable. Civility in the Classroom: Students are
required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects a high level of professionalism,
dignity, and respect in classes, laboratories, and clinical setups. This civility is regarding the
communication, dressing codes, and their interaction with the core components of the Ever
Hearts ADN program. Uncivilized actions will result in the deduction of points from the final
grades and further disciplinary actions. Late Assignments: Students must hand in their
assignments within the specified time unless an extension of the scheduled time was
communicated. Failure to submit assignments will result in deduction of five points from
the students’ final grades. However, there will be a consideration for students who formally
report succinct reasons for delays 6 hours before the deadline. Curriculum Plan Academic
Nurse Educators: School of Nursing Use the table below to develop the Curriculum Plan for
the associate degree program. Include all general education courses, science courses, and
nursing courses. Identify the course by the prefix, number, and name of the course. Include
the total credit hours for the course and then the breakdown of hours by theory (T), clinical
(C), and laboratory (L). For example: NUR101 Fundamentals of Nursing, 6 credits (3T, 1L,
2C). Academic Nurse Educators: NR 524 Nurse Educators School of Nursing Curriculum
PlanBase your courses on the requirements from either the Florida State Board of Nursing:
https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/practical-and-registered-nurse-education-program/
OR the California State Board of Nursing: § 1426. Required Curriculum. 16 CA ADC § 1426
BARCLAYS OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
http://carules.elaws.us/code/t.16_d.14_art3_sec.1426 Indicate the state you have chosen
on the template. Reminder: Associate Degree Program = 60 credits Curriculum Plan—
Associate Degree Program Template (Add additional lines, columns to the template as
needed for your program) Course Requirements from State of ____________________(please
include name of the state) Prerequisites (if required; list by course number and name):
Total Credit Hours: First Year Second Year First Semester Second Semester Total Credits =
Total Credits = First Semester Second Semester Total Credits for Year = Total Credits = Total
Credits = Total Credits for Year = Total Credits for Program = Peer Collaboration Influence
on Curriculum Development Syllabus Academic Nurse Educators Use the template below to

12. develop a syllabus for one of the nursing courses in your Curriculum Plan. If you choose a
course that has a laboratory and/or clinical component, then be sure to include that
information in the template. Submit the template for grading. SYLLABUS TEMPLATE Name
of School Course Number and Name Course Credits Total credits 7 credits (4T, 1L, 2C)
Prerequisites Faculty Information Name E-mail Phone Office Hours Course Description 3 to
5 sentences in length. Program Outcomes (use the outcomes developed in the Week 4
assignment) Be sure you have reviewed my feedback from your Week 4 assignment and
revised your Program Outcomes if needed. At the completion of this program the learner
will: 1. … Course Outcomes At the completion of this course the learner will: 1. Start with an
“action verb” (put which program outcome(s) the course outcome supports) 1. Start with an
“action verb” (put which program outcome(s) the course outcome supports) (PO1, PO3,
PO4) 2. 3. Start with an “action verb” (put which program outcome(s) the course outcome
supports) 4. … 5. … Make sure your outcomes align with your course description and your
assignments (assessments) measure your outcomes. Textbooks and Resources Current
textbook Course Schedule Outline of content by week. Week 1 Content (be specific)
Included assigned resources (readings, video, etc…) Content Week 2 quiz (25 points)
Content Complete assigned adaptive quizzing (ticket to class) Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Course Assignments Weekly quizzing Exams Nursing Care Plan Paper XXX XXX XXX Weeks
2-7 Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12 Week 8 25 points each (150 points) 150 points each (600 points) 100
100 150 Weekly Lab checkoffs Weeks 2–12 Pass/fail Weekly clinical paperwork Total
course points Pass/fail 1000 Grading Scale Grade A B C F Points 950-1000 % 95-100%
Additional statements to consider…All students must pass required lab and clinical
assignment to pass the course. Policies Attendance and Participation: This needs to be more
than “Attendance is required.” You need to be specific and descriptive. You also need to
identify what are the consequences if the policy is not followed. Not = All attendance is
required Academic Integrity (including Plagiarism): You need to be specific and descriptive.
You also need to identify what are the consequences if the policy is not followed. Use of
Mobile Devices: You need to be specific and descriptive. You also need to identify what are
the consequences if the policy is not followed. Civility in the Classroom: You need to be
specific and descriptive. You also need to identify what are the consequences if the policy is
not followed. Late Assignments: You need to be specific and descriptive. You also need to
identify what are the consequences if the policy is not followed. NR 524 Nurse Educators
School of Nursing Curriculum Plan