Dianne Harris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE As nursing education evolves to meet the demands of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), faculty face the challenge of preparing students for new question formats that measure clinical judgment. The Bow-Tie question has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge this gap. Understanding Clinical Judgment on the NCLEX The NCSBN defines clinical judgment as "the skill of recognizing cues about a clinical situation, generating and weighing hypotheses, taking action, and...

by Dianne B. Harris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Implementing CBE: Practical Strategies for Nursing Educators 1. Curriculum Redesign Based on Competencies Academic nurse educators must embrace the opportunity to prepare new graduates for their transition to professional practice through CBE approaches that enhance the outcomes of nursing education programs. Action Steps - MIC: M ap existing curriculum to competencies I dentify gaps where competency demonstration is lacking C reate deliberate learning...

Competency based education will bridge the gap for the future of the nursing profession.