title: A faculty created strategic plan for excellence in nursing education.
abstract: Strategic planning for nursing education, when seen through a faculty lens creates a deeper, more meaningful critical analysis of effective program development. New strategies are required for academic institutions to transform their curricula to meet the needs of a dynamic healthcare and changing global environment to provide quality education for students. In this article, an evidence-informed process is presented that was progressively co-created by the faculty and facilitators. Seminal business frameworks, leadership development philosophies, and innovative interventions enabled faculty to become engaged and developed as they created a strategic plan for a future-driven nursing program. Phase One presents the process of developing a strategic plan for excellence in nursing education by leveraging faculty potential and preparing for an upcoming accreditation. In Phase Two, four team members from Phase One continue as part of Phase Two team serving as the collective memory for this initial work. This method of strategic planning encouraged faculty engagement and leadership and laid the groundwork for a positive culture change among nursing faculty.
authors: Connie Joan
authors: CJ
authors: Evans
authors: Eileen
authors: E
authors: Francis Shackell
authors: Selma
authors: S
authors: Jean Kerr-Wilson
authors: Glynda
authors: G
authors: Joan Doyle
authors: Jodie Anita
authors: JA
authors: McCutcheon
authors: Bernice
authors: B
authors: Budz
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D017145:Models, Educational; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D014768:Virginia