Learning Unit 3 – Academic Standards of Education and Trends in Nursing Education
The focus for the last unit will be on examining the standards of education, accreditation, and trends impacting our roles.
Course Objectives addressed in this unit:
Differentiate effective behaviors for success as a member of the faculty within and between these three settings.
Explore educational research and trends influencing nursing education.
Learning Unit Objectives:
By the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
Discuss the role accreditation has on nursing education.
Identify essential standards in curriculum content.
Discuss future trends in nursing education.
Readings:
Find one article related to a current issue in nursing education, future trend in nursing education, or a current nursing education research study.
Review AACN 2021 The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education https://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AACN-Essentials
Preview previous 2008 version posted in the unit
No need to dive deep in these documents! Just think “impressions” comparing the previous to the new version. Note the difference in program essentials in the 2008 version and leveling competencies in 2021.
AACN Vision for Academic Nursing – posted in unit
NLN Research Priorities in Nursing Education: https://www.nln.org/education/grants-scholarships/research-priorities-in-nursing-education
Articles as needed for substantive discussion post and further learning
*Journal articles must be published within the last 10 years from peer reviewed journals.
Required Websites:
Accreditation websites for – ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA . Familiarize yourself with these three nursing accrediting institutions.
Discussion Board: Academic Standards of Education, Accreditation, and Trends in Nursing Education
Be sure to APA reference the required readings and article(s) in discussion board questions as applicable.
Discuss your thoughts on the 2021 AACN Essentials as compared to the 2008 version AND AACN Vision for Nursing. Is overall the profession of nursing moving in a good direction as envisioned by AACN? Why or why not?
Describe at least two differences between the CNEA, CCNE, and ACEN accrediting bodies focusing on process and emphasis. Debate the merit, or not, or accreditation .
Summarize and discuss your chosen current issue in nursing education, future trend in nursing education, or a current nursing education research study article.
