International Journal of Nursing Education
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Curriculum Alignment: the Soul of Nursing Education

1Senior Instructor and Programme Manager, Training and Policy Unit, The Aga Khan University Programmes in Afghanistan

2Assistant Professor, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

3Senior Instructor, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

Online published on 17 April, 2015.

Abstract

Curriculum translates the academic institution's vision into action. The back bone of the curriculum is its alignment among the components. By complying with the processes of curriculum alignment at different level, multiple values and competencies are achieved by graduates that guide ethical and professional nursing practice. This paper highlights the significance and processes of curriculum alignment. It also provides practical recommendation for the challenges to curriculum alignment.

Keywords

Nursing, Education, Curriculum, Alignment