Achieving Excellence in Nursing Education [Paperback]

Achieving Excellence in Nursing Educationis based on the National League of Nursing’sExcellence in Nursing Education Modelthat describes the eight core elements required to achieve and sustain excellence in educational programs: clear program standards, well-prepared faculty, qualified students, well-prepared administrators, evidence-based programs and teaching/evaluation methods, quality and adequate resources, recognition of expertise, and student-centered, interactive and innovative programs and curricula.

Each chapter of the book addresses one of the core elements, with the visual depiction of that component of the model noted. Within each chapter, the core element is explored and justification to support its importance in achieving excellence is provided. The text acts as a springboard for nurse educators’ pursuit of excellence in nursing education.

Achieving Excellence in Nursing Educationis based on the National League of Nursing’sExcellence in Nursing Education Modelthat describes the eight core elements required to achieve and sustain excellence in educational programs: clear program standards, well-prepared faculty, qualified students, well-prepared administrators, evidence-based programs and teaching/evaluation methods, quality and adequate resources, recognition of expertise, and student-centered, interactive and innovative programs and curricula.

Marsha H. Adams, DSN, RN
Marsha H. Adams, DSN, RN is the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Professor at the University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing. Dr. Adams received a BSN, MSN, and DSN-Nursing Administration from the University of Alabama, School of Nursing at Birmingham. She earned a Post-Master’s Certificate in Rural Case Management from the University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing. Dr. Adams is President-elect of the National League for Nursing and is recognized as an Acadel#1