This course introduces students to information and content related to curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation in nursing education. Current trends in nursing and higher education and accreditation are discussed. Students will learn basic principles/guidelines for: (a) developing course assignments/evaluation methods, (b) evaluating learning outcomes, (c) developing examination blueprints, (d) administering and scoring exams, (e) analyzing statistical exam data, and (f) assigning grades in didactic and clinical courses. This course also focuses on basic aspects of clinical simulation and skills validation, including simulation pedagogy, facilitation, pre-briefing, implementation, and debriefing strategies.