Dixie State College of Utah Nursing Program Systematic Plan for Program Assessment ADN NLNAC Standards

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1 Dixie State College of Utah Nursing Program Systematic Plan for Program ADN NLNAC Standards Standard 1: Mission and Administrative Capacity The nursing education unit s mission reflects the governing organization s core values and is congruent with its strategic goals and objectives. The governing organization and program have administrative capacity resulting in effective delivery of the nursing program and achievement of identified outcomes. Congruent program and college mission, philosophy, and outcomes, student, and administrator participation in governance The mission, philosophy, and outcomes of the DSC nursing program are congruent with those of DSC. ADN faculty, students, and nurse administrator participate in DSC and nursing program governance. College catalogue, Nursing Student Handbook, DSC website DSC committees list NFO Handbook Nursing Advisory Committee handbook and meeting Profile Form Nurse administrator and faculty CVs or with substantive changes to program and/or college mission, philosophy, and outcomes 1 Results of Data Collection and Analysis

2 Involvement of communities of interests Partnerships Qualified nurse administrator Adequate time for nurse administrator to fulfill responsibilities Communities of interest have input into ADN program processes and decision-making. Strategic partnerships exist that are mutually beneficial to the ADN program and community. The nursing education unit is administered by a nurse who holds a graduate degree with a major in nursing. The nurse administrator has adequate time to fulfill the role responsibilities. 85% or better of faculty agree that administrative services are adequate to support the nursing Nursing Advisory Committee handbook and Student Exit, Graduate, and Employer Surveys faculty meeting Nursing Advisory Committee Review by NA Nurse administrator CV and transcripts DSC Workload Model Review by NA opinion survey At time of hire FO Survey every two years Results of Data Collection and Analysis 2

3 Congruent program and college policies Program complaints and grievances addressed program. Nursing program policies related to faculty/staff are consistent with DSC policies or differences are justified by goals and outcomes of nursing program. Grievances are addressed in accordance with DSC policies. Letters of complaint receive administrative responses. DSC policies website; Workload Model Review by NA Program complaint file in NA s office DSC policies website Nursing Student Handbook or with substantive changes to program and/or college policies Results of Data Collection and Analysis Nursing program faculty/staff policies are consistent with DSC policies. Standard 2: and Staff Qualified faculty and staff provide leadership and support necessary to attain the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit. Full-time faculty credentials 100% of full-time ADN faculty hold a minimum of a MSN. 100% of full-time ADN faculty maintain expertise in their areas of responsibility. Position application Transcripts CV Profile Form At hire and as credential status changes Results of Data Collection and Analysis Part-time faculty The majority of part- Position At hire and as 3

4 credentials Sufficient number and utilization of faculty scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices Sufficient number and utilization of staff time ADN faculty hold a minimum of a MSN; the remaining hold a minimum of a BSN. The number and utilization of full-time and part-time faculty is sufficient to ensure that program outcomes are achieved. 100% of full-time and part-time ADN faculty are engaged in scholarship as defined by nursing program faculty and evidence-based teaching/ clinical practices. The number and utilization of staff are sufficient to ensure that program outcomes are achieved. 85% or better of faculty agree that clerical services are application Transcripts CV Profile Form Review by NA Review by NA Teaching assignment documentatio n and workload calculation documents in NA s office Review by NA Annual performance appraisals CV meeting Annual course analyses Review by NA Opinion Survey credential status changes by NA FO Survey every 2 years (interval changed from every 5 years) Results of Data Collection and Analysis 4

5 adequate to support the nursing program. Results of Data Collection and Analysis mentoring and staff evaluation 100% of full-time and part-time faculty are oriented and mentored in their areas of responsibilities. 100% of full-time and part-time faculty and staff are evaluated according to DSC policies. Review by NA DSC Retention, Tenure, and Promotion policy New Handbook, college and program Review by NA DSC faculty and staff policies and staff files in NA s office Standard 3: Students Student policies, development, and services support the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit. Results of Data Collection and Analysis Congruency of DSC nursing program student policies and DSC student website policies Nursing Student Handbook Nursing program policies related to students are consistent with DSC policies or differences are justified by goals and outcomes of nursing program. or with substantive changes to program and/or college policies 5

6 Results of Data Collection and Analysis Students services Compliance with policies for student educational and financial records Compliance with Title IV eligibility Integrity and consistency for information sources Student services are adequate to support the needs of students. Student educational and financial records are in compliance with DSC policies and state and federal guidelines. Compliance with the Higher Education Reauthorization Act Title IV eligibility and certification requirements is maintained. Information about the nursing program is current, accurate, clear, and consistent. DSC Student Services websites DSC policies website College catalogue FERPA website Review by NA Office of Financial Assistance website Director of Financial Assistance College catalogue Student Guide to Financial Aid booklet Review by NA, program secretaries and advisor Nursing program website Nursing Student Handbook Recruitment brochures College catalogue and ongoing as information changes 6

7 Orientation to technology and technological support Orientation to technology and technological support is available to students. IT Support Services website/office Computer Center Library Nursing Student Handbook Bookstore Blackboard Vista website Every 2 years Results of Data Collection and Analysis Standard 4: Curriculum The curriculum prepares students to achieve the outcomes of the nursing education unit, including safe practice in contemporary health care environments. Student learning outcomes guide the curriculum, teaching/learning activities, and evaluation ADN student learning outcomes guide the ADN curriculum, teaching/learning activities, and evaluation. 85% of faculty agree or strongly agree that the program provides opportunity for students to achieve program competencies at the associate degree level. 85% of faculty agree or strongly agree that the program design provides opportunity for student achievement of learning outcomes. Curriculum Committee meeting Annual retreat Student Handbook Curriculum map Curriculum matrix Course analysis form FO Survey Ongoing 7 Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review

8 Developed by faculty and regularly reviewed Cultural, ethnic, and social diversity Practice learning environments support student learning outcomes The ADN curriculum is developed by the faculty and regularly reviewed for rigor and currency. The ADN curriculum includes cultural, ethnic, and socially diverse concepts. Clinical experiences are monitored by clinical faculty to ensure support of student learning outcomes. Curriculum Committee meeting Annual retreat Course syllabi Course analysis forms NA and faculty review ADN Clinical site surveys Ongoing Ongoing review Surveys every semester Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review Clinical contracts 90% of ADN students agree that student experiences at clinical site support student learning outcomes including: Critical thinking Technical skills Therapeutic communication Leadership/management Time management/organization Professional behavior Caring Utilization of nursing process ADN clinical contracts are current, specify NA review Clinical 8

9 Currency Specify expectations expectations of all parties, and provide for protection of students.. contracts Clinical contract spreadsheet Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review Protect students Standard 5: Resources Fiscal, physical, and learning resources promote the achievement of the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit. Results of Data Collection and Analysis Fiscal resources Fiscal resources are sufficient to ensure the achievement of the DSC nursing program outcomes. budget by NA Ongoing Physical resources Fiscal resources are commensurate with the resources of DSC. Physical resources are sufficient to ensure the achievement of the DSC nursing program outcomes. Review by NA and faculty meeting Annual retreat Learning resources Physical resources meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students. Learning resources support ADN program and student learning outcomes. Review by NA and faculty meeting Annual retreat Ongoing Survey every 2 years 9

10 85% of faculty agree learning resources and technology are selected by the faculty. survey Results of Data Collection and Analysis 85% of faculty agree that learning resources are comprehensive, current, and accessible to faculty and students. Standard 6: Outcomes Evaluation of student learning demonstrates that graduates have achieved identified competencies consistent with the institutional mission and professional standards and that the outcomes of the nursing education unit have been achieved. SEP as ongoing assessment The systematic plan for evaluation is used for ongoing assessment and evaluation of DSC student learning and program outcomes and NLNAC standards. SEP NLNAC criteria meeting NFO meeting retreat Ongoing Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review Licensure exam pass rates The systematic plan for evaluation is used for program decision-making. The ADN program licensure exam first- Utah Board of 10

11 Program completion rates Program satisfaction time pass rates will be at or above the national mean. 90% of ADN students complete the program within an additional two semesters beyond the PN program. Beginning with CBC entering class, criteria revised to: 90% of students complete the program within three semesters. 90% of ADN graduates agree that they overall are satisfied with the education they received in the nursing program. Nursing report on pass rates Quantitative measurement of number of students completing the program within a defined period of time Review by NA ADN Graduate Surveys ADN Employer Surveys Every two years Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review 90% of employers will agree that the work performance of ADN program graduates meets or exceeds expectations. 90% of employers will agree that they overall are satisfied with the education 11

12 Job placement rates graduates received in the ADN program. 90% of ADN graduates will secure employment as an RN within six months of passing the RN licensing exam or be enrolled in a formal continuing nursing education program ADN Graduate Surveys Every graduating class with CBC Results of Data Collection and Analysis Next Review 12

13 Systematic Plan for Program ADN Student Learning Outcomes Institutional and Program Purpose DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Program Student Learning Outcomes Program competency: Technical skills Time management/organization Leadership/management & Criteria for Success 1a. 100% of ADN students will achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool. Results Use of Results Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. 1. The ADN graduate will manage the patient-centered care of a group of patients across the lifespan and their families using basic leadership skills. 1b. 65% or better of graduating ADN students will correctly answer the leadership in nursing questions on the ATI ADN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. ATI language changed; criteria changed to 65% or better group score on management of care content area revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan Management of Professional Issues exam will be at or above the normed % correct. 1c. The group score for graduating ADN students will be at or above 65% on the therapeutic nursing interventions sub-score on the ATI ADN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. 13

14 Institutional and Program Purpose DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. Program Student Learning Outcomes Program competency: Critical thinking Utilization of the nursing process 2. The ADN graduate will demonstrate the ability to make reasonable clinical judgments through the use of the nursing process and evidence-based practice. & Criteria for Success 2012 revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Exam will be at or above the normed % correct for the therapeutic procedures sub-score. 2a. 100% of ADN students will achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool. 2b. The group score for graduating ADN students will be at or above 65% on the critical thinking subscores on the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. ATI eliminated subscores. Criteria changed to group score of 65% or better on clinical judgment/critical thinking in nursing. Results Use of Results 2c. Group mean on CT exit exam is at or above national group mean revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan NCLEX-RN diagnostic exam will be at or above the normed % correct for the following sub-scores: 14

15 Institutional and Program Purpose DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. Program Student Learning Outcomes Program competency: Leadership/management 3. The ADN graduate will demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team in a collaborative environment. & Criteria for Success Making nursing judgments Critical thinking Nursing process 3a. 100% of ADN students will achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool. 3b. 65% or better of graduating ADN students will correctly answer the leadership in nursing questions on the ATI ADN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. ATI language changed; criteria changed to 65% or better group score on management of care content area. Results Use of Results DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader Program competency: Therapeutic communication 4. The ADN graduate will utilize effective communication techniques with individuals, families, people in groups, and members of the health care team within the RN role revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan Management of Professional Issues Exam will be at or above the normed % correct. 4a. 100% of ADN students achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool. 4b. The group score for graduating ADN students will be at or above 65% on 15

16 Institutional and Program Purpose scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. Program Student Learning Outcomes & Criteria for Success the communication skills sub-score on the ATI ADN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. Communication skills subscore eliminated from ATI exam. Results Use of Results DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. DSC mission: Commitment to community college role in providing career and technical education Program competency: Caring 5. The ADN graduate will demonstrate caring behaviors that incorporate patient and family advocacy; respect for persons and cultural diversity; and ethical principles. Program competency: Professional behavior 6. The ADN graduate will assume responsibility and accountability in the practice of registered 2012 revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Exam will be at or above the normed % correct for the communication subscore. 5a. 100% of ADN students will achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Exam will be at or above the normed % correct for the meeting client needs: physical and psychosocial sub-score. 6a. 100% of ADN students will achieve a 2 or greater rating on the outcome in the ADN Clinical Evaluation Tool. 16

17 Institutional and Program Purpose Nursing program mission: ADNs have a broader scope of practice than the practical nurse and provide direct care to clients with more complex needs. Program Student Learning Outcomes nursing as defined by the Utah Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of registered nursing. & Criteria for Success 6b. The group score for graduating ADN students will be at or above 65% on the therapeutic nursing interventions sub-score on the ATI ADN Comprehensive Predictor Exam. Results Use of Results 2012 revised to: The group score of graduating ADN students on the Kaplan Management of Professional Issues Exam will be at or above the normed % correct. 17