The role of Lippincott Consultations

Navigating today's nursing education environment requires more than keeping pace with change. Programs are balancing faculty shortages, accreditation requirements, evolving regulatory standards, student retention concerns, NCLEX® readiness goals, and the integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. These challenges can strain even the most experienced nursing leadership teams.

Lippincott Consultations provides customized support designed to help nursing schools address challenges, achieve strategic goals, and create positive outcomes for faculty and students. Our experienced consultants work alongside academic leaders to leverage program strengths and develop practical solutions tailored to each program's unique circumstances.

Comprehensive nursing curriculum development

A well-designed curriculum is essential to preparing practice-ready nurses and supporting long-term program success. As standards, competencies, and healthcare environments continue to evolve, nursing programs need curricula that do more than meet requirements. Effective design supports meaningful learning, strengthens clinical readiness, and helps students transition safely into practice.

Lippincott Consultations helps institutions evaluate, strengthen, and implement curriculum strategies that support accreditation expectations, faculty effectiveness, and student achievement. Our consultants partner with programs at every stage, from curriculum assessment and redesign to implementation planning and ongoing improvement.

Services may include:

  • Comprehensive curriculum review and gap analysis
  • Competency-based education and concept-based curriculum design
  • New program development
  • AACN Essentials alignment
  • Course and module development
  • Clinical judgment integration
  • Curriculum mapping
  • Program assessment strategies
  • Multi-phase implementation planning

Trusted expertise

Work with experienced leaders who understand accreditation, curriculum design, faculty development, student success, and emerging trends.

Customized for your program

We tailor our services to your organization's goals, opportunities, budget, timeline, and desired outcomes.

Move from planning to action

Receive practical guidance that helps your team prioritize next steps, implement solutions, and sustain meaningful progress.

Meet our consultations lead

Every nursing program has unique goals and challenges. Dr. Emily Roe shares how Lippincott Consultations provides customized support tailored to each program's priorities, timeline, and faculty needs.

  • Faculty development workshops

  • Accreditation readiness & compliance

  • Curriculum review & development

Our workshops focus on the practical work faculty do every day, helping educators strengthen skills in areas such as NCLEX® readiness, clinical judgment, assessment design, active learning, simulation, and student success. We customize each workshop to align with your program's goals.

Workshops trending now:

  • Transforming Best Practices into “Next” Practices
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Education
  • Active Learning and Student Engagement
  • Assessment, Testing, and Evaluation
  • Managing Academic Incivility and Facilitating Belonging
  • Faculty Resilience, Leadership, and Retention
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Prepare confidently for accreditation activities with support for self-study preparation, mock site visits, documentation review, faculty alignment, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

  • Prepare with confidence for ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA accreditation reviews.
  • Strengthen self-study reports through expert evaluation, feedback, and recommendations.
  • Develop comprehensive Board of Nursing reports and supporting documentation.
  • Build year-round accreditation readiness through our Accreditation Matters Year-Round workshop.
  • Gain insights from consultants with extensive experience supporting successful accreditation outcomes.
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Evaluate, redesign, and strengthen nursing curricula through expert guidance on concept-based learning, competency-based education, AACN Essentials alignment, and clinical judgment integration.

  • Program design for ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and specialty tracks
  • AACN Essentials alignment and curriculum mapping expertise
  • Customize assessments, syllabi, courses, and program frameworks
  • Strategic support for new programs, curriculum redesigns, and competency-based education initiatives
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Let's discuss your nursing program goals

Every nursing program faces unique opportunities and challenges. Whether you're launching a new program or enhancing an existing curriculum, we help create meaningful learning experiences that support faculty success and improve student outcomes.

Schedule Time with an Expert
– Sara Holton

This was a phenomenal presentation. I learned so many new things I'll need to pace myself on implementation. I would highly recommend this presentation and would honestly take it again to ensure it became a core memory.

– Sara Holton Assistant Professor Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Temple College 
– Jo Sebring

Emily was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, had great examples, and explained things in a way that felt very applicable and doable.

– Jo Sebring Full-Time Faculty, Pima Community College
– Heather Thumm, MSN, RN

Great use of engaging active learning strategies. I love that the presenter took the extra step to show us tangible strategies to use in classroom and clinical!

– Heather Thumm, MSN, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Charleston

Connect with a Lippincott Consultations expert

Whether you're exploring accreditation support, faculty development, curriculum redesign, NCLEX® readiness, or another strategic initiative, we're here to help.

Submit the form to connect with a member of our consultation team to share your goals, discuss your program's challenges, and determine the best path forward.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach. We'll work with you to identify the right consultation services, experts, and engagement options for your institution.

Let's start the conversation and build a plan that supports your program's success.

FAQ

  • What is Lippincott Consultations?

    Lippincott Consultations is an education consulting service that provides customized support for curriculum development, faculty development, accreditation readiness, student success initiatives, NCLEX® preparation, and strategic program improvement.

  • Who can benefit from Lippincott Consultations?

    Nursing program directors, deans, faculty leaders, curriculum committees, accreditation teams, and academic institutions seeking expert guidance can benefit from consultation services.

  • What types of nursing education consulting services are available?

    Services are customized to each program's unique goals and may include curriculum review, faculty development workshops, accreditation support, assessment evaluation, NCLEX® readiness initiatives, strategic planning, concept-based curriculum development, competency-based education implementation, leadership development, mentoring, and student success programs. Our flexible consulting approach ensures support is aligned with each institution's priorities, timeline, and desired outcomes.

  • Can Lippincott Consultations support accreditation preparation?

    Yes. Consultants can assist with accreditation readiness, self-study review, documentation preparation, mock site visits, faculty education, and strategic planning for accreditation efforts.

  • Does Lippincott Consultations offer curriculum development support?

    Yes. Consultants help programs design, evaluate, align, revise, and implement nursing curricula that support accreditation expectations, AACN Essentials alignment, clinical judgment development, and learner success at any level.

  • Are consultation services customized?

    Yes. Every engagement is tailored to your institution's unique goals, challenges, timeline, budget, and desired outcomes. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we begin by understanding your specific needs and priorities. Our consultants work collaboratively with your team to assess opportunities, recommend targeted solutions, and develop actionable strategies that support meaningful, long-term success.

  • Are consultations available virtually?

    Yes. Lippincott Consultations offers virtual, onsite, hybrid, and multi-phase engagement models based on program needs.

  • How do I get started?

    Complete the contact form to schedule an initial conversation. A consultation team member will discuss your goals and recommend appropriate support options.

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