Week 4 Framework Concepts and Program Outcomes

NR524 Curriculum Development

Week 4 Framework Concepts and Program Outcomes Paper

Your Framework Concepts and Program Outcomes Paper (230 points) is due by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 4.

Review the concepts and program outcomes you have been working on for the past two weeks in the peer collaboration area and make any final changes before submitting the paper at the end of Week 4. The following are components of the paper.

Identification of framework concepts

Definition of each concept

Relationship between the concepts

Program outcomes developed based on AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR 2018 The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals

Influence of peer collaboration on the final product

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the 6th edition

Please see the guidelines and grading rubric for details.

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Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to (a) develop concepts included in an organizing framework for an institution, (b) discuss the relationship between the concepts, (c) develop program outcomes, and (d) demonstrate skills in the development and articulation of ideas in a scholarly manner.

Due Date: Submit by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 4.

Total Points Possible: 230

Requirements

Assignment Criteria for the Paper:

Brief introduction on the concepts selected for the framework

The concepts in the framework are clearly defined. The concepts included in the metaparadigm of nursing (person, nursing, health, and environment) must be included.

The relationship between the concepts is demonstrated.

Develop program outcomes for your institution that incorporate the following:

Program outcomes should be described as characteristics expected of graduates by the end of the program

Program outcomes are based on either the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education OR the NLN Competencies for graduates of Associate Degree Programs OR the 2018 The Joint Commission Hospital National Patient Safety Goals.

Changes to the initial framework concepts and program outcomes are identified, based on peer collaboration.

A conclusion to the paper is required.

A minimum of three scholarly references is required.

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the 6th edition