Transition to community-based nursing curriculum: processes and outcomes.
As the health care delivery system evolves, nurse educators must prepare graduates who can meet the comprehensive health needs of communities in a variety of settings. This article describes one college's process of curricular change from a traditional to community-based format. The concepts that guided curriculum development and implementation are presented, along with the outcomes that have resulted from this change. Lessons learned as the curriculum was restructured are described.
Edwards
Joellen B
JB
East Tennessee State University College of Nursing, Johnson City, TN 37614-0617, USA.
Alley
Nancy M
NM
D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000193:education*; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends*; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000639:trends; D013714:Tennessee