Toward that end, nursing education programs develop curricula, hire qualified faculty, and select learning experiences for students in an effort to train and graduate competent, effective nurses. Likewise, nursing education programs are faced with increased pressure to produce graduates who are capable of providing safe patient care. 1 Nurses and other health care professionals are under increased scrutiny to provide safe, effective care. The alarming rise in morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients throughout the United States heightens concerns about professional competency.
