Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing, Third Edition provides a detailed yet practical guide to planning, developing, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs. This comprehensive third edition addresses the many changes that have occurred in nursing and education since the second edition was published, including the shortage of nursing faculty due to impending retirements and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Nursing.

Written for graduate students and faculty, this book covers curriculum development and evaluation in detail, offering knowledge and practical applications needed by new and experienced faculty to confidently embrace the academic role. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration throughout, it focuses on the growth of simulation, guidance for new faculty transitioning from a clinical to academic role, developing curricula for practice and academic settings, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and recommendations for research in nursing education.

The text also addresses the explosion of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs across the country and its effect on practice and education, as well as the controversy surrounding the use of simulation. Each chapter includes objectives, discussion points, learning activities, references, and a glossary to enhance learning and retention of material.

This third edition is a valuable resource for CNE certification review and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of curriculum development, redesign, and evaluation processes and exposes them to the variables impacting curricular decisions. It is highly recommended by Kathleen A. Poindexter, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, who states: “This is a detailed yet practical guide to planning, developing, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs.”