NONPF & NPACE

Module 1: Foundations and Theoretical Frameworks of Education
This module will review the foundational and theoretical frameworks relevant to creating practical learning experiences for NP students in the classroom and clinical areas. The learner will understand integrating the principles of adult learning and national standards of NP education into programs across multiple learning settings. Student resources and support will be discussed to promote the best practices to facilitate learning.

1.1 – National Standards for NP Education
Shannon Idzik, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
Associate Dean, DNP Program– University of Maryland

1.2 – Theories of Adult Learning
Jaclyn Conelius, Ph.D., FNP-BC, FHRS, FANP, FAAN
Professor– Fairfield University

1.3 – Student Support and Services
Leonie DeClerk, DNP, PhD, APRN
Clinical Associate Professor– University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Module 2: Curriculum Design
This module will help the learner explore the interrelationships between developing programs, curricula, and individual courses and using design standards to articulate these relationships in nurse practitioner education. Additionally, the learner will examine the role of the connections between the teacher, student, and curriculum in designing practical learning activities to meet course objectives and outcomes.

2.1 – Program Development
Pamela Biernacki, DNP, FNP- C
FNP Program Director, Associate Professor– Georgetown University

2.2 – Objectives and Outcomes
Robin Arends, DNP, CNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP
APRN Program Director/Clinical Associate Professor– South Dakota State University

2.3 – Curriculum Mapping
Janet Tillman, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Professor– East Carolina University

2.4 – Individual Course
Leonie DeClerk, DNP, PhD, APRN
Clinical Associate Professor– University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Module 3: Student Assessment
This module will help the learner develop and strengthen the knowledge and skills for assessing NP students’ learning by providing practical assessment and feedback in both formative and summative evaluations. The lecturers deliver advice and strategies for developing well-written test questions and exams to evaluate knowledge and skills effectively. The learner will appreciate the role of simulation and case studies in assessing knowledge, skills, and behaviors, including diagnostic reasoning and communication skills. The role and responsibility of faculty in conducting site visits and evaluating clinical skills are reviewed.

3.1 – Item Analysis and Test Construction
Kathy Baldridge, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Director of Psychometric Analysis– APEA

3.2 – Test Item Construction
Betty Vicknair, MSN, APRN, PNP
University & Faculty-Integration Specialist-Sales– APEA

3.3 – Student Assessment
Kristine Anne Scordo, PhD, APRN, ACNP, FAANP
Professor Emerita– Wright State University, CONH

3.4 – Effective Teaching of Diagnostic Reasoning
Leah Burt, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor– University of Illinois Chicago

3.5 – Simulation and Case Studies
Carla Nye, DNP, APRN, PNP-PC, CNE, CHSE
Professor– Virginia Commonwealth University

Module 4: Clinical Education and Evaluation
This module will inform the learner about the tools used to manage, execute, and evaluate clinical experiences. It will explore the design and use of competency-based outcomes. Additionally, learners will hear strategies to overcome clinical challenges at all levels and learn innovative ways to provide quality clinical experiences.

4.1 – Minimum Standards of Clinical Education
Kathleen Sparbel, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor– University of Illinois at Chicago

4.2 – Clinical Documentation and Evaluation
Dana Burns, DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor– Virginia Commonwealth University

4.3 – Dealing with Clinical Situations
Kristine Browning, Ph.D., APRN-CNP, FAANP
Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing– The Ohio State University College of Nursing

4.4 – How Clinical Ties to Outcomes
Susan J. Corbridge, PhD, ACNP, FAANP, FCCP, FAAN
Clinical Professor Emeritus– University of Illinois Chicago

Module 5: Technology and Learning Best Practices
This module will help the learner consider how technology can enhance learning for the nurse practitioner student. This includes best practices for examining technology to help meet learning goals, nuances of virtual learning, exploring new technologies and best practices for library and database searching.

5.1 – Choosing Classroom Technology
Matt Rietschel, EdD
Assistant Dean, Technology Strategy and Operations– UMB School of Nursing

5.2 – Online and Hybrid Learning
Christine Pintz, PhD, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, ACC, FAANP
Professor– George Washington University

5.3 – Technology and Learning: AR/VR & Other Technologies
Kristen Brown, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE-A, FAAN
Assistant Professor/Director of Immersive Learning & Digital Innovation– Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

5.4 – Best Library Resources & Databases
Yunting Fu, M.L.S.
Research and Education Librarian– University of Maryland, Baltimore