[Assessment of the community health nursing curriculum in relation to the modified Stake curriculum evaluation model].

The modified Stake curriculum evaluation model was implemented in practice to evaluate the Community Nursing Science curricula of three Nursing Colleges and the method used is outlined. Some of the results obtained regarding the model's description matrix are: . students are not familiar with the philosophy of Community Nursing Science; . students doubt their readiness for clinical work directly after training; . only one of the tutors in Community Nursing Science had applicable clinical experience in community nursing; . satisfaction regarding the content and evaluation of Community Nursing Science exists amongst students. The purpose of the evaluation was to identify shortcomings in the curricula and and to facilitate curriculum improvement.