What does it take to ensure today’s nursing graduates are prepared for real-world practice? According to Dr. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price — a trailblazing nurse educator, author, and researcher — the answer lies in competency-based education (CBE).
On episode 523 of The Nurse Keith Show podcast, host Keith Carlson dives into a timely and insightful conversation with Dr. Wittmann-Price about the profound importance and impact of CBE in modern nursing education.
Dr. Wittmann-Price, co-author of Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing
, brings unmatched credentials to the conversation: PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN. Her deep experience in nurse education and curriculum design informs a compelling case for shifting from time-based training models to one centered on mastery, outcomes, and real-world readiness.
So, what is competency-based education, and why does it matter now more than ever?
In CBE, students don’t just clock hours—they demonstrate true understanding and application across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. It’s a learner-centered, flexible model that allows students to progress at their own pace while ensuring they meet clearly defined performance benchmarks.
For nurse educators, this means teaching and evaluating in ways that directly connect to safe, evidence-based practice—and ultimately, better patient outcomes.
In this episode, Keith and Dr. Wittmann-Price discuss the importance and impact of competency-based education in nursing. Dr. Wittmann-Price also reflects on her storied career, and her perceptions and experiences as a highly accomplished nurse academician and writer.
Whether you’re a nurse educator, academic leader, or practicing nurse curious about where the profession is headed, this episode offers a rich, forward-thinking perspective from one of the field’s most influential voices.
🎧 Tune in to Episode 523 of The Nurse Keith Show and discover why competency-based education isn’t just a trend—it’s a transformative shift that could reshape the future of nursing education.
Listen now: The Nurse Keith Show, Episode 523
Explore the book: Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing
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