- 作者：Milena P. Staykova ; EdD ; MS ; FNP-BC ; mpstaykova@jchs.edu
- 关键词：Delphi design ; Curriculum design ; Nurse educators' competencies
- 刊名：Teaching and Learning in Nursing
- 出版年：2012
- 期刊代码：312_15573087
- 类别：med
- 出版时间：July, 2012
- 卷：7
- 期：3
- 页码：113-117
- 文件大小：128 K
Background
Research is needed to properly identify the competencies nurse educators must demonstrate when designing nursing curricula. A current research gap is evident on the issue.Method
This pilot study used a mixed-method, modified Delphi design based on 2 rounds of questionnaires. Participants, nurse educators from a private college in Virginia, used a rank-ordering and a 5-point attitudinal scale to rate their responses for 34 questions and 160 item statements in 2 categories and 3 areas鈥攅ducator, collaborator, and scholar. Comment boxes provided an opportunity for expressing opinion and professional judgment.
Results
Percentage, means, and standard deviations were calculated. A comparison and contrast was conducted among the roles of educator, collaborator, and scholar using a chi-squire distribution and a .05 significance level. Agreement was reached on 26 of 34 competencies during the first round with fair degree of agreement. The degree of agreement (W) and the percentage agreement between the 2 categories and among the 3 areas showed increase with each round where the variances in the mean decreased in most of the areas. The results of chi-square calculation indicated a statistically significant difference in responses (P < .05) between categories and among the 3 roles and areas; the null hypotheses were rejected.
Conclusions
The pilot study conclusions were preliminary in nature. There is little empirical research available to add to the understanding of nurse educators' competencies in curriculum design. A full-scope study with larger population may enlighten the questions of what competencies nurse educators must demonstrate in designing curriculum.