The nursing curriculum integrates six essential concepts that guide practice through the nursing profession, healthcare systems, and populations and communities.
The nursing profession emphasizes:
Healthcare systems focus on:
Grounded in these principles, populations and communities serve as the unifying context of nursing, addressing the complex and varied needs of individuals and groups across various and diverse settings.
Together, these integrated concepts ensure a holistic approach to nursing education and practice, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the profession, healthcare systems and the populations served.