Essentials Teaching Resource Database

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Teaching Resource Database

Search for peer-reviewed resources designed to assist faculty and others engaged in implementing the Essentials.

This database includes extracted resources from the 18 Domain and Concept Tool Kit Working Groups. This database is continuously evolving and new teaching resources will be posted. All resources will be reviewed regularly for currency and relevance with new resources added as appropriate. Each resource includes the following:

Overview and How to Use
Recommended Learning Strategies
Recommended Assessment Strategies
Possible Courses
Additional Resources and Publications
Subcompetencies Mapping to Domains

Submit a Resource

Do you have a specific resource or teaching tool that can help faculty implement the Essentials into their curriculum? AACN is currently seeking additional resources for the teaching resource database. Note: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process.

Submit a Resource

How does the database search work?

The database will search by keyword, domain, concept, and sub-competency. Click on the magnifying glass icon to execute the search. To start a new search, click the clear results button.

How are search results ordered?

Search results are ranked by many favors, including the date posted (more recent postings are favored).

What are the labeled boxes under each resource?

The labels show you what domain, concept, and level that resource contains.

What can I find within each resource?

Each resource will provide you the following:

Overview or how to use the resource
Integrative Learning Strategies
Assessment Strategies
Exemplars (if applicable)
Possible Courses
Additional Resources/Publications
Domains and sub-competencies
Concept* (if applicable)