CNEE Consulting Services
Curriculum Review
Curriculum review includes an expert consultant reading and providing suggestions for improvements and revisions on syllabi, course outlines, student handbook, faculty handbook, and curriculum maps. The program receives a final report and a summary meeting to discuss and clarify any questions. The consultant starts the process by meeting with program administration and program faculty to understand the intricacies of the nursing program.
Curriculum Revision
A consultant will guide program development processes using approved national standards and essentials. This includes guiding the faculty through creating a program outline, program student learning objectives, course identification and outlines, course-level learning objectives, admission criteria, and a course map to the essentials/national standards, using innovative teaching and learning strategies. The consultant will offer constructive feedback to ensure compliance with Minnesota regulations and standards, as well as accreditation standards. This consultation lasts over one academic year and includes weekly meetings with faculty to keep the project on track.
Accreditation Self-Study or Report Review
This is the review of a self-study or report from a nurse education program to their accreditation body or other regulatory body. As an outside reviewer, the consultant’s role is to have expert knowledge and experience in the standards of the particular study/report, then review the study/report for compliance to the necessary standards. The reviewer will make suggestions and give guidance on next steps for the client.
Accreditation Guidance
The consultant works with the faculty of a nurse education program to create a self-study or report for an accreditation agency. The consultant has expert knowledge and experience in nursing education program accreditation. This is for programs which either have not been accredited, are changing accreditation bodies, or have need of expertise.
Simulation Review
The consultant reviews the simulation offered within the nurse education program and provides suggestions for improvement or additions in a final report. This is under development.
Simulation Assistance
The consultant provides assistance in delivering simulated experiences. This is under development.
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