This classic text highlights current research in nursing education as a springboard for graduate students and faculty in their quest for research projects, theses, dissertations, and scholarly activities. It also focuses on the specific sciences of nursing education and program evaluation as they pertain to nursing educators.

Preceded by Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing / Sarah B. Keating. 2015. On reserve per request of Dr. John.

History of nursing education in the United States -- Curriculum development and approval processes in changing educational environments -- Needs assessment : the external and internal frame factors -- Financial support and budget management for curriculum development or revision -- The classic components of the curriculum : developing a curriculum plan -- Implementation of the curriculum -- Curriculum planning for undergraduate nursing programs -- Curriculum planning for specialty master's nursing degrees and entry level graduate degrees -- Curriculum planning for doctoral education -- A proposed unified nursing curriculum -- Distance education, online learning, informatics, and technology -- Program evaluation and accreditation -- Planning for accreditation -- Research and evidence-based practice in nursing education -- Issues and challenges for nursing educators.