Research article summary (published 28 Apr 2009):

A second generation of the competency-based approach to nursing education.

Full Abstract

This article describes the renewal of a baccalaureate program in nursing. This new program was developed to respond to new challenges presented to the profession. A completely new approach was adopted, the competency-based approach (CBA), with a constructivist, holistic foundation that we named 'second generation CBA.' The CBA theoretical underpinnings are presented, as well as the structure and the content of the program with a special focus on the teaching and learning strategies. A course on health illustrates the approach. Although no rigorous evaluation has been held, comments from students and teachers were collected during the implementation process. Assessment of students' competency levels remains an important issue.

Author information

Author/s: Goudreau, Johanne (J); Pepin, Jacinthe (J); Dubois, Sylvie (S); Boyer, Louise (L); Larue, Caroline (C); Legault, Alain (A);

Affiliation: University of Montreal, Canada. johanne.goudreau(-atsign-)umontreal.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: International journal of nursing education scholarship (Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 6 (issue 1) : pp Article15

Dates: Created 2009/05/04; Completed 2009/07/16;

PMID: 19409071, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 7/25/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attitude of Health Personnel Clinical Competence - standards Competency-Based Education - organization & administration Curriculum Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - organization & administration Educational Measurement Faculty, Nursing Guidelines as Topic Humans Knowledge Models, Educational

Models, Nursing Nurse's Role Nursing Education Research Organizational Innovation Philosophy, Nursing Program Development - methods Program Evaluation Psychology, Educational Quebec Questionnaires Students, Nursing - psychology

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