Crosswalk with State Board of Nursing and AACN Essentials

Crosswalking state board requirements with the AACN Essentials ensures that the curriculum supports practice-ready competencies, including leadership, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice, while supporting continuous improvement through regular feedback from stakeholders (AACN, 2021). For instance, the Illinois Board of Nursing mandates that nursing programs provide adequate preparation for licensure, focusing on competencies in patient care, clinical reasoning, and nursing ethics.

State Board of Nursing Requirements and AACN Essentials

State Board Requirements

AACN Essentials (2021)

 

 

Competency in patient-centered care

Domain 2: Person-Centered Care: Emphasizes individualized, holistic care.

Proficiency in clinical reasoning

Domain 4: Scholarship for Nursing Discipline: Promotes integration of evidence-based practice and critical thinking.

Emphasis on nursing ethics and safety

Domain 5: Quality and Safety: Focuses on ethical principles and patient safety.

Integration of technology and informatics in care      

Domain 7: Systems-Based Practice and Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: Advance the use of systems and tools for improved care delivery.

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