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:

PI Callout

Progression Indicators Available Now

AACN's progression indicators (PIs) are descriptive, observable behaviors of the sub-competencies that provide nursing faculty, practice partners, and students with clear and consistent expectations for competency development throughout a program. Click the button below to familiatize yourself with the PIs with our helpful written and video guides.

Explore the PIs

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

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