White Paper
Evaluating Clinical Management Systems?
A Strategic Framework for Selecting the Right Clinical Management System for Schools of Nursing
Choosing a clinical management system is one of the most important operational decisions a nursing program can make.
In this practical guide, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing leader Amy S. Bowser shares a proven framework for evaluating, selecting, and implementing a clinical management system that supports clinical placements, competency-based education, compliance, assessment, and accreditation reporting.
What You'll Learn
- How to build an effective software selection committee
- Critical areas every nursing program should evaluate
- Key questions to ask vendors during demonstrations
- Best practices for assessing usability, security, reporting, and support
- How to identify non-negotiable requirements before starting your search
- A practical framework for comparing clinical management solutions
Why Download This White Paper?
As competency-based education requirements continue to evolve, nursing programs need systems that connect clinical operations, learning assessment, compliance, and accreditation reporting in one unified platform.
This guide provides a structured approach to evaluating solutions and avoiding costly selection mistakes.
About the Authors
Amy S. Bowser
PhD, MEd, Assistant Dean for Academic Innovation, Teaching, Evaluation, and Learning Assessment, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Wilson Knapp
Senior Business Development Manager
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