Nurse Consultant Associates apply their advanced expertise to:
- Prepare nursing schools for the CCNE accreditation process
- Support nursing program and curricula development to strengthen educational outcomes
- Assist organizations to develop and implement systematic program evaluation plans.
Nursing Curriculum Development/Revision
Nursing Curriculum Development/RevisionIf you are pursuing national accreditation, aligning your curriculum with CCNE Standards is crucial. Remember that any new program must be approved by state boards.
Whether you are developing a new program or revising, realigning, or modifying a current curriculum, the process begins with assessing the philosophy, mission, and values of the institution/organization.
NCA consultants assist both faculty and administration in assessing program needs to achieve the desired outcomes. NCA also help in evaluating new pedagogies, teaching/learning strategies, and methods for aligning with the organizational structure, philosophy, resources, and professional standards.
Here are only a few of the trends being incorporated into nursing curricula at all levels:
- Patient-centered care
- Evidence-based practice
- Interprofessional education, and
- Quality improvement methods
How can you ensure you’ve met the criteria and kept up to date? NCA consultants can help.
Accreditation Preparation
Accreditation PreparationBeing recognized by regulatory agencies and professional accrediting bodies is critical for initiating and continuing professional nursing programs. Yet going through the accreditation process—either at the initial or re-accreditation stage—can be intimidating and time consuming.
NCA consultants assist schools of nursing to prepare for the CCNE accreditation process. Our services include:
- Facilitating a self-assessment and evaluation
- Preparing the self-study document
- Planning for the on-site resources room
- Providing tips for hosting an on-site evaluation
- Conducting mock site visits
- Preparing interim reports
Make sure you cover all aspects of accreditation in a time-saving, professional way.
Graduate Specialty Courses
Graduate Specialty CoursesNCA consultants work with nursing faculty to develop a framework of specialty courses for graduate education. The courses would include:
- Suggested credit hours
- Objectives
- Content areas
- References/resources for faculty development
- Workshops
- Guest lectures
Nursing Academic Development
NCA experts provide assistance in development of academic organization infrastructures to support effective program design, implementation and evaluation.
Areas of consultant services and expertise
Maria McCormick DNP, CPNP-C, CNE
– Development and implementation of nursing programs BSN, MSN and DNP
– Nursing Curriculum Revision
– CCNE Accreditation Preparation and Support
– Development of Program Assessment
Deborah Vincent, PhD., APRN-BC, FAANP
– CCNE Accreditation Preparation and Support
– DNP Program/Curriculum Development and Evaluation
– Graduate or Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum Development/Evaluation
– Development/Revision of Program Assessment
– Faculty Development