Objectives for nursing education

As part of the Nursing Strategic Plan (Oct 2010), objectives for nursing education include:

1. Increasing academic activity with affiliated educational partners as evidenced by:

 Achievement of optimal number and quality of nursing student placements
 Enhanced student and staff satisfaction with student learning experiences
 Increased staff involvement with affiliated educational partners
2. Support ongoing professional development and pursuit of advanced education as
evidenced by:
 Increased opportunity for staff participation in on-site college and university programs
 Increased number of nursing leaders with advanced education
 Implementation of structured support for nursing career planning/development
 Increased awareness of, and opportunities for, advanced education and ongoing staff
professional development

Nurse education consists of the theoretical and practical training provided to nurses with the purpose to
prepare them for their duties as nursing care professionals. This education is provided to nursing students
by experienced nurses and other medical professionals who have qualified or experienced for educational
tasks.

Characteristics of Effective Objectives:

 Focus entirely on students

 Emphasize core skills and content
 Relate directly back to program goals
 Define learning levels
 Measurable within the confines of the course
 Specific
 Realistic
 Clearly and concisely written
 Strive for higher order learning