Educational model based on competences

Abstract

The IMSS Nursing school in Guadalajara, Jalisco has modified the curriculum in order to implement an education model based on competence in the preparation of nurses as an answer to the national and institutional politic of rnodernizing the education for the preparation of "highiy qualitied human resources "that show know ledge, abilities and attitudes required for the nursing professional practice and capable of having influence in the health conditions of the people.

The socialization of the model with the Medical Education and the teacher and Directive formation Regional Center of the West Regional Delegation, as well as the five IMSS nursing schools in the country made feedback and enrichment possible. The elements, characteristics and results of the education model based on contests implemented in this school since 1999 are presented in this article. The model is elaborated according to the University of Guadalajara plan of studies should be mentioned. Since it's the institution that endorses the school, was necessary to increase and relocated the learning units as well as the search for education and evaluation strategies in agreement with the model requirements in order to reach the nursing degree program and the mission proposed.