Designing Significant Learning Experiences for Nursing Competency Achievement

3 credits · School of Nursing

(Required course for students who have received a Nurse Faculty Loan) This advanced graduate-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of innovative educational approaches in nursing education, grounded in foundational learning theories, cognitive science, and contemporary instructional design principles. Students will critically examine the intersections of educational philosophy, identity formation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and technology, with a particular emphasis on developing transformative learning experiences across contexts that support achievement in competency-based education. The course will integrate innovative and evidence- based pedagogical approaches, including backward design methodologies, curriculum development frameworks, and emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence to create meaningful and intentional learning environments. Students will develop advanced skills in designing comprehensive learning experiences that bridge theoretical principles with clinical practice to support nursing professional identity development and competency achievement. The course asks students to critically analyze and implement innovative instructional strategies that align with contemporary healthcare education needs, emphasizing evidence-based teaching methods. Through theoretical exploration and practical application, students will create learning experiences that foster nursing judgement, professional growth, and adaptive expertise in nursing education. Prerequisite: Graduate-level standing. [3]