A Case-Based Curriculum With the Nurse as Coach.
BACKGROUND
Nurses need new skill sets that emphasize health outcomes and cost reduction. A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program partnered with community agencies to design a curriculum to address these skills.


METHODS
Two focus groups were conducted with 24 participants employed as care coordinators, nurse coaches, or health navigators.


RESULTS
Three themes and subgroups emerged that guided a curriculum design that emphasized case-based rather than place-based client focus, coaching as a curriculum thread, and new and varied community experiences. Community health concepts were introduced early and reinforced throughout. Health coaching was identified as a powerful framework and tool to address client needs. Further study is needed to measure outcomes of the new curriculum.


CONCLUSIONS
Changing paradigms in nursing education is challenging. Care coordination and coaching skills can broaden the competency base of RNs and can be included in a BSN curriculum. More study is needed to measure outcomes. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(5):292-295.].
Brenda L
BL
Shostrom
Karna K
KK
Schofer
D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013038:Specialization