Keywords

concept-based curriculum, nursing curriculum, prelicensure nursing education, program evaluation, Q methodology

 

Authors

  1. Hensel, Desiree PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, CNE

Abstract

The use of a concept-based curriculum in nursing education is increasing, but assessing its impact remains challenging. This project discusses how Q methodology was used to evaluate our prelicensure program's outcome of creating practitioners who were ready to practice in diverse environments before and after a concept-based curricular revision. The successes and challenges of the revision are discussed.