Explore concept-based learning in nursing education

Lippincott CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts provides a unified digital foundation for teaching and learning in concept-based nursing programs. The platform unifies textbooks, journal articles, videos, case studies, adaptive quizzing, and instructor tools in one place to help students learn more effectively and apply clinical reasoning with confidence. 

Evidence-based resources

Our Concepts curriculum delivers trusted content organized by concept and exemplar, along with real-world clinical decision-support tools like Lippincott Advisor.

Adaptive learning and insights

Adaptive quizzing, powered by PrepU, personalizes students’ mastery of concepts while giving faculty powerful data to measure their progress at every step.

Built for your curriculum

Flexible design allows each program to tailor CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts to their curriculum, aligning trusted content with the concepts and exemplars they teach.

Expert guidance when you need it 

Lippincott educational consultants and our digital implementation team are available to help you effectively set up and launch your concept-based curriculum.
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Map out your curriculum — LPN & RN now on the enhanced platform
Lippincott CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts makes it easier to shift to concept-based learning while giving you the flexibility to confidently transition to a new model over time. Facilitate coordination and consistency with curriculum grids, customizable templates, and more — including pre-built concept and exemplar collections for LPN/LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
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What you and your students will get with CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts
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  • Navigation by concept and exemplar that links eBook readings, journal articles, multimedia, and more — helping students think critically and make conceptual connections
  • Adaptive learning, powered by PrepU, offering intelligent quizzing organized by concept, with SmartSense personalized remediation for just‑in‑time support
  • Full access to Lippincott Advisor for Education, featuring 8,500+ entries of evidence‑based clinical and drug content that mirrors real‑world decision support
  • A fully integrated learning experience that is assignable, gradable, and built to prepare students for clinical practice
  • A comprehensive multimedia library with 2,000+ journal articles, 340+ videos, 50+ animations, and 160+ interactive case studies
  • Clinical skill development tools including tutorials, dosage calculation quizzes, assessment guides, and procedure checklists
  • Supplemental learning aids such as curated web links, a Spanish‑English glossary, heart and breath sounds, and interview or movie guides
  • vSim for Nursing scenarios available as an add‑on that seamlessly integrate into the Concepts view to enhance connected learning

  • Haywood Community College

Moving to a concept-based curriculum is really the only way to effectively teach students the material they need for the job and to equip them with the critical thinking and collaboration skills they will need to deliver the best patient care.
Michael Youngwood, MSN
Nurse educator, Haywood Community College, North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
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  • What is Lippincott CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts?

    Lippincott CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts is a comprehensive digital learning solution that organizes trusted evidence based content by concept and exemplar. It supports concept based curricula with textbooks, journal articles, videos, case studies, adaptive quizzing, and teaching tools designed to help students learn more effectively.

  • How does CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts support concept based teaching?

    The platform organizes 66 commonly taught concepts and nearly 640 exemplars, pairing each with readings, multimedia resources, and assessment tools. This structure helps faculty reinforce core nursing concepts while giving students multiple ways to learn and apply knowledge.

  • What learning resources are included?

    CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts includes more than 10,900 digital textbook readings, 2,000+ journal articles, 340+ videos, 50+ animations, 160+ interactive case studies, dosage calculation practice, assessment guides, checklists, sample heart and breath sounds, curated web links, and more.

  • How does adaptive learning with PrepU work in this solution?

    Adaptive quizzing, powered by PrepU, personalizes each quiz to the student’s level of understanding. As students answer questions, PrepU adjusts difficulty, tracks mastery of concepts, and provides faculty with measurable data to monitor progress and identify areas where students may need support.

  • Can CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts be customized to my curriculum?

    Yes. Faculty can tailor the platform to align with their curriculum structure and teaching approach. Content can be organized or emphasized based on the concepts, exemplars, and learning resources most relevant to each program.

  • What support is available for faculty and students?

    CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts includes dedicated implementation support, training services, as well as access to Lippincott’s educational consultants upon request. This ensures smooth adoption, effective use of the platform, and continued guidance throughout your program.

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