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http://dx.doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.2.154

A Study on Assessment System for Nursing Bachelor Degree Program Outcomes: Focused on Communication Ability Improvement  

Kim, Bok Nam (Department of Nursing, Daegu Health College)
Kim, Soon Ok (Department of Nursing, Shinhan University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration / v.20, no.2, 2014 , pp. 154-166 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The core of accreditation for nursing education is to improve the ability and quality of graduates through a CQI system based on outcomes. For program outcomes of nursing education accreditation criterion, it is necessary to understand the relationship among education assessment, objective and curriculum. Methods: The focus of this study was on program outcomes and the assessment. First measures for improving the general problems of program outcomes associated with the assessment system were stated. Detailed measure for practicing program outcomes, the assessment system and the assessment tool using Rubrics were discussed. Results: Detailed measure were established for practicing the program outcomes, assessment system and assessment tool, which makes use of rubrics, program outcome No 3 of the Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing Education. Conclusion: Therefore it is expected that the assessment system established in this study will allow universities to conduct program outcomes and assessment.
Keywords
Nursing education; Nursing accreditation; Rubrics; Assessment system; Program outcomes;
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