Services
Proposal Development:
Recognition by regulatory agencies and professional accrediting bodies is critical for the initiation and continuation of professional nursing programs. Proposals can be developed, reviewed for adherence to the published standards and criteria and drafted with concurrence of administration and/or faculty of an institution. These documents along with discussions with administration and faculty would be part of the consultation. A variety of methods can be used to accomplish this type of project
Educational Programs:
Programs for Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse can be developed to meet the current acceptable guidelines and professional standards as set out by the regulatory and/or professional nursing bodies. Levels of learning, clinical experiences, placement, preceptorships, evaluation and capstone experiences to prepare the graduate to work in the changing health care system are negotiable options for consultation.
In consultation with administrators and/or faculty, programs for all levels of nursing can be developed using standards and criteria as set out by the nursing regulatory and accrediting bodies of the state/nation.
Workshops and Educational Sessions:
Workshops can be developed in areas of consultant expertise and interest. These would be presented as arranged between the requesting institution/organization and the individual consultant. Nurse Consultant Associates is an established Continuing Education provider in the state of California.
Curriculum Design:
New programs begin with the philosophy, mission and values of
the institution/organization. The current trends in nursing and goals of the
school are part of the organizing framework in building a curriculum to support
the education of the potential students. Meetings would be held with administration and the faculty
for the purpose of assessing the program needs to achieve the desired outcomes. The consultation could also include work with the
faculty members until the outcomes of the graduate were realized. The Doctorate
in Nursing Practice is an example of a new curricular design program. Curriculum revision, realignment or modification also starts
with the philosophy, mission and values of the institution/organization. The
existing curriculum would be reviewed with the new direction and goals
expressed by the administration and faculty taken into consideration. Working
with the faculty to examine methods of learning, teaching and evaluation to
alter the curriculum to meet the new goals would be part of the consultation
and revision process.
Individual consultants can develop the framework of specialty courses for graduate education. The courses would include suggested credit hours, objectives, content areas, references and resources for faculty development. The consultation could include workshops and guest lectures.
Nurse Managed Centers:
Institutions/organizations interested in establishing nurse-managed centers within or external to the parent will be advised related to processes necessary in this undertaking. Foundational work within the administration of the institution/organization related to financial support, regulatory application, facility construction/renovation and staffing are part of the consultation. Faculty practice, protocol development, quality outcome measures and cost analysis are additional areas of consultations available in the establishment and operation of nurse managed centers.
Entrepreneurship:
Individual nurses interested in independent and interdependent practice arrangements and the concept of entrepreneurship can seek consultation related to professional practice. Solo, collaborative and group practice arrangements ; negotiations and contract establishments; and state regulations and the nurse practice act are some of the areas of available consultation.
