EDF 7323 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing Education

Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the history, trends and current landscapes in nursing education. It focuses on the identification and analysis of issues, innovations, global trends, and policies of importance and influence in contemporary nursing education. Topics will include the different types and characteristics of public, private, and for-profit colleges and universities with their variety of entries into nursing practice. Topics include key stakeholders; changing student demographics; student retention; faculty and leadership development; accountability and accreditation; life-long learning; and technology and distance learning.