Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 214-222 , July 2010

Integrating the Institute of Medicine Competencies in a Baccalaureate Curricular Revision: Process and Strategies

  • Mary T. Hickey, EdD, NP-C, RN

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing, New York University, NY, NY
  • ,
  • Maryann Forbes, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Forbes: Adelphi University, One South Ave, Alumnae Hall Room 205, Garden City, NY 11530.
  • ,
  • Sue Greenfield, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

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 This work was carried out at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.

PII: S8755-7223(10)00033-5

doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.03.001

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 214-222 , July 2010