This 8 page paper consists of 12 power point slides and the speaker notes for those slides on the topic of what should be done in curriculum design to address the regulatory controls and influences from outside agencies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NCNAC) are two organizations that impact the curriculum development in post-secondary education. These organizations not only define standards for education, but
also create directives for the development of nursing education that is research based. This defines specific methods for curriculum development in the field of nursing education. Slide #3:
NLNAC The NLCNAC, or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, is an organization that is nationally recognized and works in alignment with the United States Department of Education
(NLNAC, 2008). This organization is the central accrediting agency for postsecondary and higher education nursing programs. Slide #4: Types of Accreditation The NLNAC creates accreditation
parameters for nursing education programs, including the following: Clinical doctorate, Masters, Baccalaureate, Associate, Diploma, And practical (NLNAC, 2008). Slide #4: The Functions
of Accreditation The functions of accreditation support the interests of: Nursing Education Nursing Practice The Public (NLNAC, 2008). Slide #5: Accreditation The accreditation process under the
NLNAC is self-regulatory, voluntary and based in criteria set by this non-governmental agency. These generally meet or exceed that standards set for educational quality by other organizations.
Slide #6: NLNAC Standards The following are the NLNAC Standards applied to general nursing practice: Standard I: Mission and Administrative Capacity Standard II: Faculty and Staff Standard
III: Students Standard IV: Curriculum Standard V: Resources Standard VI: Outcomes (NLNAC, 2008). Slide #7: NLNAC Impact on Curriculum Within Standard IV:
Curriculum, the NLNAC defines some central components that impact curriculum development, especially in the field of nursing education. Standard 4.2 maintains that curriculum should be developed by faculty