WCU Clinical Continuous Quality Improvement & Master Planning Discussion

I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

A: Explain the importance of a master plan of evaluation. What are the differences between conceptual models of evaluation and the use of benchmarks? How are benchmarks applied to the evaluation of an educational program? How do programs utilize benchmarks to measure success and standards of excellence? Describe how benchmarks influence student recruitment and competition with other programs.

B: The need for clinical continuous quality improvement (CQI) is well documented. What strategies can faculty members employ to ensure the competencies of nurse graduates? What approaches are useful to faculty to improve and embed a culture of CQI in educational processes? How can the QSEN model be integrated into curriculum and used to measure nursing competencies?

C: Explain the pros and cons of clinical courses delivered through distance learning methodologies. To what extent has technology-driven distance learning programs changed nursing education in the 21st century? Describe how technology-supported, distance education programs are cost effective, meet desired outcomes, and foster faculty development.

D: The literature supports that high-fidelity mannequins are effective for preparing nursing students for real-life clinical situations. What are the differences between high- and low-fidelity mannequins? Describe the principles for developing scenarios with a conceptual model and illustrate how learning objectives guide scenario creation. Explain how faculty can promote the application of training and evaluation methodologies to simulation learning.