This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track reviews the NLN Curriculum Revolution. It highlights the contributions of nurse educators like Drs. Em Bevis, Nancy Diekelmann, and Christine Tanner, who challenged traditional customs and advocated for transformative changes in nursing education. The episode discusses the initial resistance and eventual acceptance of these revolutionary ideas, emphasizing the need for ongoing reform in teaching strategies and curriculum design. It also underscores the importance of building nurse educator expertise to enhance higher-level reasoning skills and address complex healthcare environments. The episode concludes by honoring the legacy of these curriculum leaders and their impact on the future of nursing education.

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