title: Institute of Medicine core competencies as a foundation for nursing program evaluation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this case study was to explore one institution's experience integrating the Institute of Medicine (IOM) competencies into a pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing curriculum.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  In response to a growing number of errors in the health care system and efforts to increase patient safety and quality of care, the IOM proposed that students in health care professions learn to implement five core competencies.
  
  
  METHODS
  The program evaluation encompassed a mixed-method, stakeholder-focused methodology using a curriculum matrix triangulated with Student and Faculty Core Competency surveys.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Results of the study indicate that all competencies were evident in the curriculum. Students often cited barriers to implementation of the competencies while faculty cited opportunities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings suggest that faculty need to raise student awareness of performing the competencies and be deliberate in the design of experiences to facilitate competency implementation.
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian School of Nursing, Blair College of Health, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. morrist@queens.edu
authors.forename: Tama L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Dawson R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Hancock
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*