Free Download: Student Learning Outcomes Evaluation Worksheet for Graduate-Level Nursing Curriculum Mapping

Aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Miller’s Pyramid

Effective curriculum mapping in nursing education is essential for aligning instruction with desired student learning outcomes (SLOs)—especially as programs adapt to competency-based education models and the AACN 2021 Essentials.

This free nursing curriculum mapping template helps faculty and academic leaders evaluate whether their outcomes are measurable, observable, and mapped appropriately across various domains. Grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid, it provides a structure for meaningful academic program evaluation.

What you’ll get

This free nursing curriculum mapping template enables you to:

Analyze and revise student learning outcomes for clarity and rigor
Align assessments with expected competencies using competency-based education principles
Ensure program-level coherence through intentional curriculum mapping
Support evaluation efforts tied to the AACN 2021 Essentials

Whether you’re redesigning a course, preparing for accreditation, or implementing backward design, this student learning outcomes evaluation worksheet simplifies the process of mapping learning experiences to outcomes that demonstrate real clinical competence. Designed for nursing faculty, instructional designers, and academic program evaluation leaders, it bridges the gap between curriculum intent and practice-ready performance—ensuring alignment with the AACN 2021 Essentials and the principles of competency-based education.

Do more with AI-enhanced Backward Design

This worksheet was introduced in our recent webinar, Transforming Nursing Education with AI-Enhanced Backward Design. In that session, we explored how AI can improve curriculum mapping in nursing education by making every outcome intentional, measurable, and actionable.

Watch as Alejandra Zertuche, CEO of Enflux, shares how this worksheet supports institutions on their journey toward competency-based education and backward design adoption—empowering faculty and curriculum leaders to make data-informed decisions with confidence..

Stronger curriculum starts with stronger learning outcomes

Across nursing programs, challenges in curriculum assessment, student learning outcomes evaluation, and alignment with the AACN 2021 Essentials call for smarter tools and strategies. Data silos, unclear outcomes, and fragmented assessments reduce impact and increase risk during accreditation reviews.

Using this student learning outcomes evaluation tool, programs can base decisions on measurable evidence, design around competency-based education, and leverage real-time nursing school analytics for continuous quality improvement. It’s a first step toward sustainable excellence and smarter academic program evaluation.

Institutions that embed this process as part of curriculum mapping in nursing education initiatives often see gains in clarity, retention, and readiness—making it a critical entry point for broader student retention solutions.

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Success stories & proven results

How Florida A&M University Achieved 100% Faculty Compliance

The Role of Advanced Learning Analytics in Operational Efficiency and Early-Alert Programs

“Enflux made what seemed like an impossible task feel effortless. After just sharing the folder of all of our course syllabi, we had a fully mapped, accreditation-ready curriculum and a dashboard that shows all of our NP programs. This saved our faculty months of work and positioned us ahead of schedule for our CCNE review.”

Dr. Janet Noles, Rocky Mountain University

Strengthen your competency-based curriculum

Schedule a 15-minute assessment call to discover how to evaluate student learning outcomes, approach curriculum mapping in nursing education, and make evidence-based decisions—with expert guidance every step of the way.