Curriculum Evaluation of the 2020 Revised Practical Nurse Certificate Program of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai

Abstract

This evaluative research aimed to assess the revised 2020 Certificate in Practical Nursing Curriculum of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Chiang Mai, using the CIPP evaluation model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The evaluation covered four components: context (scope and environment), input (resources), process (teaching and learning management), and product (graduate outcomes). The sample consisted of 208 participants, including administrators and instructors, graduates, and employers. The research instruments included a curriculum evaluation form and a semi-structured interview guide. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The findings revealed that the overall evaluation of the curriculum was rated at the highest level (Mean = 4.65, S.D. = 0.52). The highest score was obtained in the context dimension (Mean = 4.76, S.D. = 0.44), followed by input (Mean = 4.62, S.D. = 0.49), product (Mean = 4.61, S.D. = 0.59), and process (Mean = 4.59, S.D. = 0.55), respectively. Qualitative analysis indicated that the curriculum structure is clear and systematic, active learning plays an essential role in facilitating in-depth understanding, and graduates demonstrate strong practical skills, particularly in providing basic care, which aligns with employers’ perceptions. Recommendations from the study include improving curriculum quality by updating course content to reflect changing health service needs, increasing clinical practice hours, and strengthening a systematic advisory support system to enhance students’ professional competencies and enable them to reach their full potential.