Curriculum Development - Course Design
The development of a new nursing elective curriculum involves a systematic, evidence-based process designed to address identified gaps in nursing education, emerging healthcare needs, and learner interests. It begins with a needs assessment, which evaluates student, faculty, and clinical practice demands to justify the course focus. For example, the elective Mindfulness & Stress Reduction in Nursing Practice and Self-Care was developed in response to increasing concerns about nurse burnout and the need for resilience-building strategies in practice.