CNE Curriculum Development & Design Flashcards

Which curriculum model is most appropriate when a nursing program wants to organize content around major recurring nursing concepts rather than medical specialties?

Answer: Concept-based curriculum

A concept-based curriculum organizes content around core nursing concepts (e.g., oxygenation, perfusion) rather than traditional disease-based or specialty categories.

When developing program learning outcomes, a CNE should ensure they are aligned with which national framework?

Answer: AACN Essentials

Program learning outcomes in nursing education should align with the AACN Essentials, which define competency expectations for nursing graduates.

A CNE is designing a simulation activity to replace a portion of clinical hours. Which accreditation body guideline should guide this decision?

Answer: ACEN or CCNE standards on simulation use

ACEN and CCNE both provide guidelines on the acceptable percentage of clinical hours that can be replaced with simulation-based learning.

Which term describes the total breadth of content and experiences included in a nursing curriculum?

Answer: Scope

Scope refers to the breadth and depth of all content, skills, and experiences intentionally included within the curriculum.

Interprofessional education (IPE) in nursing curriculum is designed to achieve which primary outcome?

Answer: Improve collaborative practice and patient outcomes

IPE prepares nursing students to work collaboratively with other health professions to improve patient safety and health outcomes.

A nurse educator revising the curriculum notices elective courses are not linked to program outcomes. This is a problem of:

Answer: Lack of alignment

Lack of alignment occurs when courses or learning activities are not connected to the program's stated outcomes, weakening curricular coherence.