FSU COLLEGE OF NURSING ADVANCES ONLINE DOCTORAL EDUCATION WITH QUALITY MATTERS CERTIFICATION
The Florida State University College of Nursing Mixed Methods and Implementation Science Research course has earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design and represents the college’s commitment to providing high-quality, learner-centered educational experiences.
The certification is a result of the college’s dedication to continuous improvement, including the work of Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH, endowed professor for the FSU College of Nursing, and course instructor. NGR 7816 Mixed Methods and Implementation Science Research is now listed on the QM directory of certified courses.
Earning the Quality Matters certification for this course demonstrates a strategic pairing of research expertise with the highest standards for online course design that creates an exceptional learning experience for the college’s students.
“Excellence in nursing education is a priority across every level of training at the FSU College of Nursing,” Budhwani said. “In our PhD program, students learn from accomplished researchers who bring their expertise and experience directly into the classroom."
The certification is part of the college’s broader Boldly Rising strategy to prepare the next generation of nurse leaders through innovative and accessible education. “As healthcare and nursing continue to evolve, it’s important to provide innovative and accessible pathways for nurses to advance their education,” said Jing Wang, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, dean of the FSU College of Nursing. “Our online PhD program offers the flexibility to study from anywhere while maintaining the highest standards of academic and research excellence. Students learn from world-class researchers with a collective research portfolio that in recent years has exceeded $100 million in new grant funding, preparing them to advance nursing science and shape the future of healthcare.”
The QM Official Review provided independent validation of the quality, learner-focused design found in Mixed Methods and Implementation Science Research. Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated Standards, which are based on research and best practices. A course earns the QM Mark once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Standards.
As a QM-certified course, it joins a global community of courses from more than 1,600 institutions and organizations across more than 30 countries dedicated to advancing quality online education.
ABOUT QUALITY MATTERS
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. Quality Matters is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Recognition and Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course or Program Quality Standards in a rigorous review process.
ABOUT THE FSU COLLEGE OF NURSING
The Florida State University College of Nursing is Boldly Rising in education, research and practice, pioneering digital health and artificial intelligence in new care models, increasing enrollment to address the critical nursing shortage and attracting more than $100 million in new federal research funding for innovation healthcare research.