Welcome to the Essentials Tool Kit

The Essentials Tool Kit is a continuously evolving resource designed to assist faculty and others engaged in implementing the 2021 Essentials, including the transition to competency-based education and competency-based assessment. The tool kit provides the following:

Scenario Callout

Nursing Practice Scenarios
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AACN's nursing practice scenarios are simulations that are mapped to the progression indicators and model how faculty can cluster the sub-competencies in experiential learning activities.

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Competency-Based Education

Competency-Based Education

Teaching Resource Database

Teaching Resource Database

Guides & Talking Points

Guides & Talking Points

Video Gallery

Video Gallery

Domains, Concepts & Progression Indicators

Domains, Concepts & Progression Indicators

Curriculum Mapping Tools

Curriculum Mapping Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Implementation Spotlights

Implementation Spotlights

Developing Nurse Well-Being & Leadership Tool Kit

Enhance your curriculum with learning strategies focused on building competency in well-being, self-care, resilience, and leadership.

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

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