As the demand for workforce-ready graduates continues to rise, Florida A&M University (FAMU) took bold steps to modernize its nursing program with a shift to competency-based education (CBE)—a move rooted in both mission and mandate.
Facing new expectations from its accrediting body and a deep institutional commitment to student-centered learning, FAMU’s School of Nursing needed to reimagine how it prepares nurses to serve diverse communities. The university recognized that CBE could not only improve skill mastery but also drive progress toward greater health equity in the profession.
To turn this vision into reality, FAMU partnered with WGU Labs, tapping into our expertise in educational transformation. Our team of consultants, strategists, and learning experience designers guided the School of Nursing through its CBE transition—from aligning competencies to redesigning learning experiences that put students at the center.
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