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1. Introducing ATI Consultation Services: Curriculum, Faculty Development, and Program Evaluation

   Sheryl Sommer, PhD, RN, CNE Karin Roberts, PhD, RN, CNE Sherry Roper, PhD, RN Janean Johnson, MSN, RN, CNE
2. Objectives: Discuss current initiatives and forces necessitating changes in nursing education Identify how ATI consultants can assist in meeting your program needs. Discuss what a standard consultation includes. Differentiate how ATI consulting services are unique. Introduce the qualifications of ATI consultants.
3. Driving forces necessitating change in how nurses are educated: Increasing complexity of health care environment. Increasing acuity level of patients. Decreasing number and availability of clinical sites. Content overload. Practice-theory gap. Nurse educator shortage
4. Current initiatives shaping nursing education: IOM “Nurse of the Future” QSEN Competencies Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Benner – “Educating Nurses: A Call to Radical Transformation” BSN Essentials NLN Competencies
5. Changes in nursing education related to current initiatives Paradigm shift from teaching-centered to learning-centered instructional strategies Concept-based curricula Outcomes-based evaluation
6. ATI’s Three Types of Consulting Services Curriculum-related Evaluation-related Faculty Development-related
7. CURRICULUM: Question #1 "Which of the following best describes your program in relation to considering a curriculum revision?“ We are considering a curriculum revision. We will begin a curriculum revision within the next year. We are currently in the process of a curriculum revision. We are not considering a curriculum revision with the next 2 years We are not considering a curriculum revision.
8. CURRICULUM Updating curricula to reflect current initiatives Developing creative contemporary curricula Concept based Traditional Articulation programs (ie: RN to BSN) Online delivery Mapping concepts, outcomes, competencies and content/exemplars across curricula Managing content overload
9. CURRICULUM: Question #2 Is your program considering a concept based curriculum (CBC)? We are in the contemplation phase of adopting a CBC. We are in the process of developing a CBC. We currently have a CBC. We do not have plans to adopt a CBC.
10. CURRICULUM Group Discussion: What have you found to be the most challenging part of developing a CBC?
11. EVALUATION: Question #3 Does your program have and use on a regular basis a comprehensive program evaluation plan? We do not have a formal program evaluation plan. We are in the process of developing a formal program evaluation plan. We have a formal plan but we do not use it on a regular basis to make evidence-based decisions. We have a formal evaluation plan and use it regularly.
12. EVALUATION Creating a Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) that supports Insightful, outcomes-based program evaluation Successful accreditation Establishing program evaluation tools Establishing benchmarks/levels of achievement Preparing programs for successful visits by State boards of nursing, Regional and national accrediting bodies
13. EVALUATION: Question #4 Is your Systematic Evaluation Plan used on a regular basis to review trended and aggregate data upon which decisions are made and action plans developed? Yes No I do not know
14. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Group Question Which of the following is a faculty development need at your school? Using active learning strategies and educational technology Writing NCLEX style, application-level items Using simulation to augment or replace clinical experiences Evaluating students effectively and fairly in clinical settings Transitioning expert clinicians to the educator role
15. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Moving from a teaching to a learning paradigm Establishing a learner-centered environment Flipping the classroom Team-based learning Simulation (low, medium, high)
16. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Question #5: What percent of time do you use active instructional strategies during a class period? >75% 50-74% 25-49% <25%
17. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Active Learning Strategies Move away from the podium Decrease use of PowerPoint slides Integrate active learning strategies into class sessions Use instructional strategies that engage the student
18. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Active learning strategies Case Studies (evolving, program/course-based, student-led) Collaborative research Large/Small group discussion/Think-Pair-Share Central Question Problem-based learning Socratic questioning Student generated test Concept maps Debates Role Play PICO questions/Root cause analyses Poster Presentations Simulation Reflective writing
19. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Educational Technology Educational Technology Online instruction Simulation: low/high fidelity, virtual Smart phones/tablets Clickers/polleverywhere/3X5 numbered cards
20. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Item Writing Item writing Writing NCLEX-style items Writing application level items Using item analysis to improve test questions Developing test blueprints Course Program
21. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Question #6 Which of the following best describes your ability to write test items? a. Proficient b. Average c. Needs Improvement d. Minimal or no experience
22. What does a standard consultation include: Needs assessment (6 Dimensional Evaluation Model) Individualized program recommendations Customized product delivery One-on-one assistance to create a vision/plan for success On-site and online support
23. Why ATI consulting services are unique: Individualized Flexible Personalized Partnership Sustainable success
24. Qualifications of our consultants: Expertise in both campus-based and distance education. Experience with State Boards of Nursing and professional accrediting bodies. Strong clinical skills and practice knowledge. Results-oriented individuals with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of current professional initiatives.
25. QUESTIONS?