%0 Journal Article
%T Lessons learned: Using a Three-Step Model of Planned Change for nursing curricular revision.
%A Adelman-Mullally T
%A Nielsen S
%A Ford CP
%A Astroth K
%A Chung SY
%J J Prof Nurs
%V 53
%N 0
%D 2024 Jul-Aug
%M 38997193
%F 2.272
%R 10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.05.009
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2021) introduced "The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education" (Essentials) in 2021. The AACN document necessitated a change in nursing curriculums, both undergraduate and graduate. To meet the revised standards, one college of nursing within a hierarchical organization used a Three-Step Model of Planned Change to guide curricular revisions. This article presents the lessons learned from using the Three-Step Model of Planned Change, which includes barriers, strategies, and a toolkit for implementing planned change.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Lessons learned include embracing the unifying values of the guiding coalition to understand the motivation(s) and urgency for change. Suggested strategies include creating a cross-sectional organizational team, utilizing collaborative approaches that value members' time, and various communication methods.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Lessons learned include understanding the larger hierarchical structure's process requirements and time allotment for approval. Suggested strategies include establishing a repository hub for templates and shared documents, implementing various communication channels, and repurposing standing meeting times.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>As this process is just beginning, anticipated lessons include an understanding of changes occurring circuitously within and between steps. Considerations include significant and purposeful actions to deliver the new curriculum.