{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Integrating the 4Ps in masters-level nursing education.
{Author}: Day K;Hagler DA;
{Journal}: J Prof Nurs
{Volume}: 53
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul-Aug
{Factor}: 2.272
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.04.003
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>The curriculum for our generalist masters in nursing program required a heavy credit load of science courses shared with the nurse practitioner programs. The bundle of required courses far exceeded the masters in nursing program completion outcomes, increasing tuition costs and prolonging the program of study for students who were not seeking advanced practice credentials.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The purpose of this project was to streamline the curriculum and better align course content with MS program expected learning outcomes, student learning needs, and recent accreditation requirements.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Course expected learning outcomes were drafted and mapped to program expected learning outcomes and AACN The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) concepts and sub-competencies. A two-course series totaling 5 credits was developed to integrate the 4Ps (pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical/health assessment, and health promotion) into an online master's level nursing curriculum while decreasing the total number of credits.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>A total of 67 students successfully completed the online courses during the first semester. Minor revisions based on student feedback were made after the first implementation.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Integrating the 4Ps into a series of two courses is a feasible option for streamlining a generalist masters in nursing curriculum.