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Keating's Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education

Sixth Edition
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Stephanie S. DeBoor, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN

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From needs assessment to accreditation, get comprehensive, step-by-step guidance for curriculum design in all settings 

Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. – The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed! 

The leading text for curriculum development in nursing, offering step-by-step guidance aligned with standards, accreditation, and educator roles. From planning to accreditation, this is the definitive curriculum text for nursing education. With a logical, AACN-aligned structure, the book prepares readers to develop, implement, and evaluate programs in both academic and practice environments. New content on simulation, AI, and instructional design frameworks equips faculty and students to meet modern challenges with confidence and competence. 

Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. 

What’s New: 

  • Adds expanded content on scaffolding and backward design for curriculum implementation 
  • Includes a new chapter on simulation-based education for academic and clinical settings 
  • Introduces financial literacy topics tailored to support novice nursing faculty 
  • Explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education and curriculum design 
  • Features enhanced examples for both academic instruction and staff development contexts 

Key Features: 

  • Covers curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, accreditation, and educational taxonomies with real-world examples throughout 
  • Equips readers to design, implement, and evaluate nursing curricula with confidence, aligning with educational standards and best practices 
  • Features clear objectives, case studies, and interactive learning activities to support deep understanding and practical application 
  • Authored by seasoned educator and academic leader with a proven track record in nursing curriculum innovation 
  • Instructor Resources include Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, and more 

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Contents

Contributors  

Preface 

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF NURSING EDUCATION: HISTORY, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL PROCESSES, AND THE ROLE OF FACULTY   

Chapter 1. History of Nursing Education in the United States   

Chapter 2. Curriculum Development and Approval Processes in Changing Educational Environments   

SECTION II: NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT   

Chapter 3. Needs Assessment: The External and Internal Frame Factors   

Chapter 4: Financial Support and Budget Management for Curriculum Development or Revision   

SECTION III: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES   

Chapter 5: The Classic Components of the Curriculum: Developing a Curriculum Plan  

Chapter 6: Implementation of the Curriculum   

Chapter 7: Using Educational Taxonomies to Promote Critical Thinking   

Chapter 8: Curriculum Planning for Undergraduate Nursing Programs   

Chapter 9: Curriculum Planning for Specialty Master’s Nursing Degrees and Entry-Level Graduate Degrees   

Chapter 10: Planning for Doctoral Education   

Chapter 11: A Proposed Unified Nursing Curriculum   

Chapter 12: Staff Development: The Specialty of Nursing Professional Development  

Chapter 13: Distance Education, Online Learning, Informatics, and Technology  

Chapter 14: Simulation Education-Planning, Development, and Evaluation 

SECTION IV: PROGRAM EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION   

Chapter 15: Program Evaluation and Accreditation   

Chapter 16: Planning for the Accreditation Visit   

SECTION V: Future Exploration of Nursing Education, RESEARCH and global engagement   

Chapter 17: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education   

Chapter 18: Embedding Global Health Experiences into the Curricula 305  

Appendix: Case Study 

Glossary 

Index 

Authors

Stephanie Stimac DeBoor, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN,AACN LANP Fellow, is a Professor, Senior Associate Dean, and the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), Orvis School of Nursing (OSN). She oversees all the graduate programs and specialty tracks at the OSN. She is a member of the University Courses and Curriculum Committee, and the OSN Mae Orvis Symposium Committee. She teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, Dr. DeBoor serves as the chair of the Research Committee of Sigma - Nu Iota chapter. She is involved in multiple OSN, University and community committees. She is the recipient of several honors, including the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2013–2014 Fellowship Leader for Academic Nursing Program, and was honored as the Most Inspirational Teacher, UNR (2009, 2010, and 2012). She was a recent nominee for the Fall 2023 the Most Inspirational Teacher, by undergraduate nursing students. Dr. DeBoor was a nominee for the University of Nevada, Reno F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award. Dr. DeBoor has published articles in Nurse Educator, Journal of Nursing Education, Journal of Nursing Care Quality, and American Journal of Critical Care. In addition to this text, Dr. DeBoor contributed a chapter, Curriculum Development and Course Design in Nursing, to Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator: The Complete Guide to Best practice in teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development, Fourth Edition (Springer Publishing Company). She also co-authored a chapter, The Ripple Effect of Mentoring in Research and Academia to In N. Rollings Gantz & T. B. Hafsteinsdóttir, (Eds), Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World (Springer Publishing). She just finished a case study on Intracranial Hypertension to be included in J. Ferdowsali’s “Acute and Critical Care Cases for the Nurse Practitioner”. 

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Suggested Courses:

  • Curriculum Development
  • Role of the Nurse Educator
  • Foundations of Education

Includes the following instructor materials:

  • LMS Common Cartridge - All Instructor Resources
  • LMS Common Cartridge Import Instructions
  • Instructor’s Manual
  • Instructor Chapter PowerPoints
  • Mapping to AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
  • Transition Guide: from Fifth to Sixth Edition

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Product Details
  • Release Date: February 28, 2026
  • Paperback / softback
  • 340 Pages
  • Trim Size: 8.5in x 11in
  • Number of Illustrations: 10
  • ISBN: 9780826160980
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826151575
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