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Curricular Assessment Through Mapping and Gapping

Poster 6

5/21/24, 9:30 PM

Curriculum mapping reveals gaps in current educational programming to enhance learning experiences of graduating nurses.

Cheryl E. Rodgers

University of Wyoming

Shannon Schneider

University of Wyoming

Keywords:

Curriculum Mapping, Identifying Curricular Gaps, Competency-Based Assessment

Nursing programs have numerous competencies to produce proficient nurses. A recent change in curricular design standards prompted re-evaluation in program delivery.


We will discuss how faculty moved from a concept-based to a competency-based curriculum. Faculty needed to meet multiple standards with course activities. This exercise mapped course activities to a variety of requirements.


After mapping course outcomes and activities, the faculty are ready to embark on curricular redesign to address gaps in the current curriculum. The goal is to create a more comprehensive educational program that is focused both on knowledge and emphasizes action based on clinical judgement.


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Curricular Assessment Through Mapping and Gapping

Transcript:

Curriculum mapping reveals gaps in current educational programming to enhance learning experiences
of graduating nurses.
References:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. Retrieved from https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (2018). 


Standards for accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. Retrieved from https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation/accreditation-resources/standards- procedures-guidelines Wyoming State Board of Nursing (2023, June 21). 


Standards for nursing education programs. Nurse practice act. Retrieved from https://wsbn.wyo.gov/

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