Doctor of Nursing Practice Curricula Redesign: Challenge, Change and Collaboration

Changes in health care, including an increasingly complex health care delivery system, require advanced practice nurses to lead the charge toward meeting the triple aim target of improved cost-effective, patient-centered care. Nurse educators are challenged with developing curricula that meet national core competencies while addressing leadership, policy, and compassionate care skills. This article presents 1 university's experience with curriculum revision including assessment, collaboration, and transition with application to both the redesign process and curricular outcomes.