RN-BSN curriculum development: a dynamic, student-centered approach.
A student-centered curriculum is possible to design which does not compromise quality. However, the mechanics of creating and operationalizing such a program are a complex matter and require the ongoing support, assistance, and involved commitment of everyone involved under the broad umbrella of curriculum. Given the highly specific learning needs of RRNs, a student-centered curriculum is most easily implemented in an RN only program, where each element of the curriculum can be tailored expressly to match learning style. RRNs describing the attributes of RN only designed programs cite the support of independence that is the hallmark of such programs. For these reasons, RN only programs best address the needs of adult learners.
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D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D013338:Students, Nursing