Nurse Consultant Associates apply their advanced expertise in the U.S. and internationally to:
- Prepare nursing schools for the national accreditation process
- Support nursing program and curricula development to strengthen educational outcomes
- Address regulatory requirements to ensure nursing program compliance at the state level
- 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, ACEN or CNEA 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 reaccreditation stage—can be intimidating and time consuming.
NCA consultants assist schools of nursing to prepare for the CCNE and/or ACEN 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
Entrepreneurship
EntrepreneurshipIf you are an individual nurse interested in independent and interdependent practice arrangements, seek consultations related to professional practice. These might include:
- Arranging solo, collaborative, and group practices
- Establishing negotiations and contracts
- Understanding state regulations and Nurse Practice Act
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
Rosemary Goodyear, Ed.D., APRN, FAANP (Dr. Goodyear’s full bio)
– Nursing Program Proposal Development, Accreditation, and Regulation
– Nursing Curriculum Development
– Nurse Entrepreneurial Projects
– NP/APN Program Evaluation
– International Nursing Program Development and/or Evaluation
– Preceptor Orientation
– Faculty Development Program
Barbara Sheer, PhD., FNP-C, FAANP (Dr. Sheer’s full bio)
– Nursing Program Development BSN-Doctoral
– RN to BSN Program Development
– Nursing Curriculum Development
– Evaluation, Accreditation, and Regulation of Nursing Practice
– International Nursing Curriculum Development
Deborah Vincent, PhD., APRN-BC, FAANP (Dr. Vincent’s full bio)
– National Accreditation Preparation
– DNP Program/Curriculum Development and Evaluation
– Graduate or Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum Development/Evaluation
– Online or Web-enhanced Course Design
– Health Policy Curriculum Integration
– Faculty Development
– International Nursing Curriculum Development