Table of Contents

Orientation to the Book
Defining the Programme
Partnership in Nursing Education
Educational Structures
Curriculum Approaches
Curriculum Content
Understanding Learning and Teaching
Intellectual Skills for Learning and Practice
Methods of Learning and Teaching in the University Context
Skills and Competence Development for Person-Centred Care
Technology in Nursing Education
Assessment of Knowledge and Intellectual Skills
Assessment of Skills and Competence
Student Recruitment and Selection
Student Support
Resources and Their Management
Quality Management

About the Author

Professor Jennifer Boore is Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Ulster University. Jenny started her career as a registered nurse, followed by becoming a midwife. She practiced as a nurse and midwife in the UK and Australia for some years before returning and beginning her first degreein human biology. After working as a clinicalteacher with the degree students she obtained a Research Fellowship at the University of Manchesterand completed her PhD on pre-operative preparation of patients. From 1977 to 1984 Jenny worked as a Lecturer in Nursing at the Universities of Edinburgh and Hull and was then appointed as Professor of Nursing at the University of Ulster in 1984 (the first Professor of Nursing in Ireland). Jenny has an extensive background in education, research and professional regulation. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses throughout her career. Her contributions to nursing have been recognised in achieving the honours of Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in 1993 and Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1996. Jenny continues to be active in nursing education and research.

Reviews

′This book not only includes ideas for curricular content, but it encompasses a focus on leadership in nursing. Transformational outcomes can be developed that are based on education and guided by the curriculum that includes both clinical skills and simulation. The book also offers a list of reasonable assistance for students with disabilities and contains a section on personal support and tutoring of students. The use of technology in nursing education is also a focus of this book and includes a description of the necessary competence in informatics that is currently of great importance for the new graduate nurse. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who teaches nursing at the didactic or clinical level, as well as those involved in curriculum revisions′
- Nursing Times ′This is an excellent contemporary book on planning and provision of nurse education course curriculum aimed at both new and established academics, as well as the healthcare practitioners who are involved in nurse education. It covers all structures, processes and requirements, taking into full consideration the underpinning values and current policies, takes a positive approach, is comprehensive, fully up to date, coherently presented, and highly commendable′ -
Neil Gopee, Coventry University ′This book just oozes experience and wisdom. It will be an ideal companion for anyone journeying through education irrespective of whether they are in the early or later stages of their career′ -
Professor Annie Topping, Director of the Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield

 ′The information contained in this publication is evidence based and is aimed at developing the future of nursing. It strives to define nursing education while building a sustainable workforce that is versed in evidence based nursing care. The authors describe a strategic plan that focuses on the development of the curricula integrating both theory and practice. A strong focus is dedicated to identifying alternate teaching and learning activities. This book not only includes ideas for curricular content, but it encompasses a focus on leadership in nursing. Transformational outcomes can be developed that are based on education and guided by the curriculum that includes both clinical skills and simulation. The book also offers a list of reasonable assistance for students with disabilities and contains a section on personal support and tutoring of students. The use of technology in nursing education is also a focus of this book and includes a description of the necessary competence in informatics that is currently of great importance for the new graduate nurse. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who teaches nursing at the didactic or clinical level, as well as those involved in curriculum revisions′
*Taryn L. Hill, Associate Degree Online Faculty Manager/Assistant Professor*