2009 SLO: APAE (Student Learning Outcomes: Academic Plan Assessment Evaluation) Nursing, BSN. Assessment and Evaluation of Outcomes 1-6

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1 2009 SLO: APAE (Student Learning Outcomes: Academic Plan Assessment Evaluation) Nursing, BSN Assessment and Evaluation of Outcomes 1-6 The BSN program s Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation (SPPE) provides the mechanism for inclusive, continuous program improvement and is systematically applied. The SPPE reflects the ongoing evaluation activities and data evaluation in regard to the extent the program has achieved the BSN program student learning outcomes. [SPPE Attached] Action Plan for 2009 Summary of Task to Ensure Employment of Action Plan: Continue to trend and monitor NCLEX-RN pass rates. Continue to utilize ATI s Total Testing Plan. Implement mandatory remediation and re-test for students not achieving Level 2 Proficiency on all ATI exams. Method of Assessment: NCLEX-RN Method/Indicator Indicators: NCLEX-RN pass rate > 80% Expectation of Achievement (Derived from SPPE Calendar Year 2009: Standard VII) NCLEX-RN NCLEX-RN pass rate > 80% NCLEX-RN Calendar Year 2009 # graduates testing: 145 Assessment Data # of graduates passing: 134 BSN Program pass rate: 92.41% Extent of achievement: Satisfactory Achievement Results Program graduates achieved these outcomes to a satisfactory extent. *A check mark denotes that the task has been employed. Summary of Task to Ensure Employment of Action Plan: Assessment of Action Plan Tasks* Continue to trend and monitor NCLEX-RN pass rates. Continue to utilize ATI s Total Testing Plan / RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam Implement mandatory remediation and re-test for students not achieving Level 2 Proficiency on ATI exams. NCLEX-RN pass rate data / achievement results analyzed; culminate program student learning outcomes achieved, NCLEX-RN pass rate > 80%. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam scores Evaluation of Results reviewed comparing graduating students group scores to the national mean score. For fall 2009 and spring 2010, graduating seniors met and exceeded the national mean score on the RN Predictor exam respectively. Also, to better gain valid data on assessment of learning throughout the program, in conjunction with the ATI total testing plan, faculty implemented action of employing a remediation and Developed by the Department of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Nicholls State University, Summer 2011.clc Developed for the Purpose of Planning and Documenting Assessment and Assessment Evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes

2 2009 SLO: APAE (Student Learning Outcomes: Academic Plan Assessment Evaluation) Nursing, BSN re-test for students not achieving an established Level 2 Proficiency on course content specific exams throughout the program. Plan to continue with the required remediation and re-test for students scoring below expectation. Subsequent results will be compared and evaluated for program improvements. Summary of Task to Ensure Employment of Action Plan: Continue to monitor NCLEX-RN pass rates. Action Plan for 2010 Continue to utilize ATI Comprehensive Assessment and Remediation Program. Continue to mandate remediation and re-test for students not achieving Level 2 Proficiency. Continue to review NCLEX Program Report as indicated Continue to trend and monitor Developed by the Department of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Nicholls State University, Summer 2011.clc Developed for the Purpose of Planning and Documenting Assessment and Assessment Evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes

3 SYSTEMATIC PLAN FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION (SPPE) CALENDAR YEAR 2009 PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN Standard I. MISSION AND GOVERNANCE. Criteria 1, 2, 3, & 4. Expected Outcomes (EO): 1. At least 90% of the BSN faculty agree that the respective missions, philosophies, and/or goals, of the BSN Program, DON, College, and Parent Institution are congruent, clearly stated, publicly accessible, and represent commitment to the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity of the community; program and level outcomes of the BSN Program are appropriate to legal requirements and scope of practice, and consistent with the contemporary beliefs of the profession programming for distance education in the BSN Program is congruent with the respective missions, philosophies, goals, and/or policies of the DON, College, and NSU. 2. By-laws of the BSN Program s Faculty Assembly, included in those of the DON s Faculty Organization, and/or the parent institution s University Faculty Association demonstrate faculty, administrator, and student participation in committees at the program, department, college, and university levels. 3. The Chief Nurse Administrator, the Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health, possesses the defined qualifications for the position, has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities. 4. The Department Head of the DON possesses the defined qualifications for the position, has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities. 5. The BSN Program Director possesses the defined qualifications for the position, has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities % of the policies governing the BSN faculty are either congruent with those of the governing organization or rationales for policies that differ from the governing organization exist % of the policies affecting the BSN faculty are readily accessible to them. IMPLEMENTATION EO # Actual Outcomes Results for Program Development, Maintenance or Revision 1 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. The BSN Program mission, philosophy, goals, outcomes, and distance education practices remain congruent, clearly stated, publicly accessible, and represent commitment to the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity of the community. The parent institution revised its mission in 2006 which led to the subsequent review and revision of the mission of the College of Nursing and Allied Health, the Department of Nursing, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program respectively. As with each change/mission revision at any level, congruency will be ensured. Student Learning Outcomes and course level outcomes are appropriate to legal requirements and scope of practice and are consistent with the contemporary beliefs of the profession on an ongoing basis, especially as those of Nicholls State University, College, and/or the DON change. As the faculty move the BSN Program toward curriculum revision, aligned with CCNE accrediting standards, again, congruency will be ensured. The programming for distance education in the BSN Program is congruent with the respective missions, philosophies, goals, and/or policies of the DON, College, and the parent institution. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. It is anticipated that the mission, philosophies, goals of the BSN Program will undergo revisions relative to University strategic planning. The BSN Program s student learning outcomes will also under revisions relative to curriculum re-envisioning and linked to the revised CCNE Standards.

4 Calendar Year 2009 The by-laws of the BSN Program s Faculty Assembly, included in those of the DON s Faculty Organization, and/or parent institution s University s Faculty Association demonstrate faculty, administrator, and student participation in committees at the program, department, and university levels. BSN Program faculty and students are well represented on BSN Program, DON, and University committees. 2 3 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 - This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. The Chief Nurse Administrator, the Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health, possesses the defined qualifications for the position, has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities as evident in personnel files and CV. EO met: Note: With the re-organization of the College from Life Sciences and Technology to the College of Nursing and Allied Health, the Dean serves as Administrator of the unit. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. 4 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. The Department Head of the DON, possesses the defined qualifications for the position, has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities as evident in personnel file and CV. The position is held by Mrs. Rebecca

5 Lyons, PhD (c), RN and holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Nursing. She was appointed Department Head in spring of 2007 after serving as Interim Department Head since fall of She is currently enrolled in doctoral course work. The Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health serves as Chief Nurse Administrator of the unit. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. 5 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 - This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. The BSN Program Director possesses the defined qualifications for the position as evident in personnel files and CV. The Director has defined areas of authority and responsibilities, and has adequate time to fulfill the position responsibilities. Currently, Rebecca Lyons holds the title of Department Head of the DON and the BSN Program Director and is enrolled in doctoral studies. The Dean serves as the Chief Nurse Administrator of the unit. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. 6 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 - This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. 100% of the policies governing the BSN faculty are either congruent with those of the governing organization or rationales for policies that differ from the governing organization existed. Revised DON Faculty Handbook and BSN Program Faculty Handbook are available electronically via the M drive, to the BSN Program Faculty at the beginning of each academic year. The NSU Policy and Procedure Manual is available to BSN Program faculty on-line via the Nicholls State University website Continue to revise handbooks annually and as indicated; continue to monitor.

6 7 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 - This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. 100% of the policies affecting the BSN faculty were readily accessible to the faculty through the DON Faculty Handbook, BSN Program Faculty Handbook, and Nicholls State University Policy and Procedure Manual, via the web-site Continue to monitor on an on-going basis.

7 PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN Standard II. FACULTY. Criteria 5,6,7, & 8 Expected Outcomes (EO): % of the BSN faculty possess the defined qualifications % of the BSN faculty continuously teach within their clinical area of expertise % of BSN faculty student ratio for clinical supervision < 1: % of the BSN faculty receive ongoing review as defined in the DON Faculty Handbook: a. 100% of BSN faculty rated by students > 3 (at least moderately effective ) overall on item #40 of the Student Instructional Report (SIRII) every semester b. 100% of BSN faculty rated by nursing administrator > 4 (at least agree ) overall that performance is excellent on the Administrative Appraisal of Faculty (Tool # 17) Form yearly. c. 100% of BSN faculty rated > 4 (at least agree ) overall on the Evaluation of Clinical Instructor by Administrator (Tool #18) by the nursing administrator (as indicated). d. 100% of BSN faculty participate yearly in continuing education pertinent to their clinical area of expertise % of the full-time BSN faculty participate on at least one BSN Program or DON committee in any academic year % of the full-time BSN faculty participate on at least one NSU committee in any academic year % of full-time BSN faculty are engaged in scholarly activities including research, professional presentations, publishing, grant writing, fellowships, graduate or post-graduate work, or leadership in professional organization in any academic year % of full-time BSN faculty are engaged in some form of community service in any academic year. IMPLEMENTATION EO # Actual Outcomes Results for Program Development, Maintenance or Revision 1 Calendar Year % of BSN faculty possessed the defined qualifications, as evident in their personnel files and CVs, and maintained RN licensure for NOTE: two faculty members are experientially qualified to teach/supervise in clinicals and are approved by the LSBN as faculty exceptions; both are enrolled in master s studies. Continue to monitor. 2 Calendar Year % of the BSN faculty continuously taught within their clinical area of expertise, as evident in a comparison of their personnel files and CVs with schedules of classes. Tool 2, 6, 9 - no areas pertinent to this EO indicating need for improvement. Too 14 no areas to this EO indicating need for improvement. Continue to monitor.

8 3 Calendar Year % of BSN faculty/student ratio for clinical supervision < 10:1, as evident in a comparison of schedules of classes with class lists of students enrolled, an analysis of clinical schedules for each clinical nursing course, and in data from Tools #2 and #6. Tool 2, 6 - no areas pertinent to this EO indicating need for improvement. Continue to monitor. Children s Hospital and Ochsner Clinic Foundation mandates 8:1 student to faculty ratio. 4 Calendar Year % of the BSN faculty received ongoing review as defined in the DON Faculty Handbook: a % (27/28) of BSN faculty were rated by students > 3 (at least moderately effective ) overall on item #40 of the Student Instructional Report (SIR II) while 3.57% (1/28) was rated as < 3. b % (21/26) of BSN faculty rated by nursing administrator > 4 (at least agree ) overall that performance is excellent on the Administrative Appraisal of Faculty (Tool #17) yearly. c. N/A: Evaluation of Clinical Instructor by Administrator (Tool #18) by nursing administrator was not indicated and therefore not conducted. d. 100% of BSN faculty participate yearly in continuing education pertinent to their clinical area of expertise as evident on the Common Forms. EO met except for (a) and (b). Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. Continue to monitor SIRs. Individual faculty aware of performance issues and expectations; action plans included in annual performance evaluation tool. Continue with faculty development and mentorship. 5 Calendar Year % of the full-time BSN faculty participated on at least one BSN Program or DON committee, as evident in an analysis of DON Spring 2009 and Fall 2009 standing faculty assemblies and committee list/assignments. Continue to monitor.

9 6 Calendar Year % (18 of 32) of the full-time BSN faculty participated on at least one University committee, as evident in an analysis of University committee list/assignments. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. 7 Calendar Year % (23 of 25) of full-time BSN faculty were engaged in scholarly activities including research, professional presentations, publishing, grant writing, fellowships, graduate or post-graduate work, or leadership in a professional organization, as evident in BSN Assembly Meeting Minutes and Committee EO not met. Continue to monitor on an on-going basis. All faculty encouraged/expected to participate in scholarly activities; DH met with faculty during evaluations to define plan to include research activities. New faculty are encouraged to continue to collaborate with assigned mentors, also with Chair of BSN Research and Evaluation Committee, and assistance from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Of the two faculty members, one was on FMLA. 8 Calendar Year % of full-time BSN faculty were engaged in some form of community service, such as food and toy drives, blood drives, Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Susan Komen Walk, gratis consulting, service-learning activities (faculty and student involvement), as evident in Faculty Self- reporting forms and Annual Report to VPAA. Continue to monitor and encourage participation.

10 PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN Standard III. STUDENTS. Criteria 9, 10, & 11. Expected Outcomes (EO): % of the policies governing the students of the BSN Program are congruent with those of the DON and NSU, and are publicly accessible, non-discriminatory, and consistently applied with any differences justified by the goals, objectives, policies, and/or procedures of the BSN Program % of randomly selected academic records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students are maintained in the DON and/or the OES, or in the SIS in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval, and to exceed LSBN Standards (3 years) % of randomly selected financial records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students are maintained in the OFA in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval, and to comply with both state and federal regulations % of randomly selected health records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students are maintained in UHS in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval and to comply with both state and federal regulations % of student services personnel (OES, OFA, UHS, etc.) are experientially and/or academically qualified % of student services are readily accessible to students, particularly those enrolled in distance education courses. 7. Overall rate > 3.5 that they are satisfied with BSN Program: Graduating clinical nursing students on item #24 of Senior Exit Survey (Tool #10) every semester Alumni on item #24 of Alumni Survey (Tool #12) at both one (1) year and five (5) year intervals post-graduation. Employers on item #7 of Employer Survey (Tool #13b) at one (1) year post-graduation. 8. On the Senior Exit Interview (Tool #16b): > 50% plan to attend graduate school Overall rate BSN Program > 4 ( high ) 9. Graduating clinical nursing students, on the University s Graduating Student Survey (UGSS), overall rate < 2 (at least helpful ): Information/preparation for work skills (item #6) Information/preparation for further education (item #7) Information/preparation for career(s) (item #9) Information/preparation for learning independently (item #21) 10. Graduating clinical nursing students, on the UGSS, overall rate < 2 (at least satisfied ): Academic advising (item #30) Faculty effectiveness (item #36) Practical learning experiences (item #45) Facility resources (item #50) Computer resources (item #51) Library resources (item #52) Laboratory resources (item #53) Preparation for graduate school (item #55) Preparation for job/career (item #56) BSN Program (item #59)

11 IMPLEMENTATION EO # Actual Outcomes Results for Program Development, Maintenance or Revision 1 Calendar Year 2009 Tool # report had no areas of concerns/recommendations to the EO needing improvement. (reporting on Tool #20 completed every 3 years Admission Committee Eval Report) 100% of the policies governing the students of the BSN Program were congruent with those of the DON and NSU, and were publicly accessible, non-discriminatory, and consistently applied with any differences justified by the goals, outcomes/objectives, policies, and/or procedures of the BSN Program, as evident in review of the meeting minutes of the BSN Program Faculty Assembly and the Committee on BSN Admissions/Progression, BSN Program Student Handbook, NSU Catalog , Nicholls State University Code of Student Conduct, BSN Program brochure. The University and Department of Nursing websites are maintained to provide access to updated information. Continue to monitor on on-going basis. Update website accordingly. 2 Calendar Year 2009 Tool #15 Department Head Evaluation Report : This tool is completed every three years (03, 06, 09, etc.) by the Department Head for action as necessary. 100% of randomly selected academic records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students were maintained in the DON and/or the OES, or in the SIS in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval, in excess of LSBN Standards. Review/audit conducted by BSN Program faculty. Continue to monitor.

12 3 Calendar Year % of randomly selected financial records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students were maintained in the OFA in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval in compliance with both state and federal regulations. Due to the confidential nature of this information, review/audit conducted by OFA staff. 4 Calendar Year % of randomly selected health records for either qualified nursing students or clinical nursing students were maintained in UHS in a manner to assure retention, security, confidentiality, and retrieval in compliance with both state and federal regulations. Due to the confidential nature of this information, review/audit conducted by UHS staff. Dr. Diane Garvey, Director of UHS, interviewed by BSN Program faculty concerning EO. 5 Calendar Year % of student services personnel (OES, OFA, UHS, etc.) were experientially and/or academically qualified. Due to the confidential nature of this information, review/audit conducted with Director of Human Resources. Human Resources Director, Mr. John Ford, interviewed by BSN Program faculty concerning EO.

13 6 Calendar Year % of student services were readily accessible to students, particularly those enrolled in distance education courses. No reports or indicators of lack of student access to services; DON procedures compliment the established practices of both the university and higher education and the distance education principles of NLNAC. NSU Coordinator of Electronic Learning, Dr. A. Simoncelli, interviewed by BSN Program faculty. There were six nursing on-line/distance education courses offered during Calendar Year 09 (NURS 307, NURS 315, NURS 352, NURS 401, NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 440, NURS 499). Also, all nursing courses are web-enhanced utilizing the Blackboard platform. Establish need and time-line for online course development/offerings of current courses. Plan to continue faculty development in on-line course teaching strategies as well as mentor other faculty in teaching within the distance-learning venue. 7 Calendar Year 2009 Program Satisfaction (threshold > 3.5) Tool #10, Item #24 Graduating seniors Spring 09: 4.18 ES Fall 09: 4.56 Results Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings. Continue to survey 1 & 5 years; DON responsible for sending and tracking surveys; Continue to trend and monitor. Tool #12, Item #24 One (1) year alumni by alumni 4.26 Tool #13b, Item #7 One (1) year alumni by employers 4.33 Tool #12, Item #24 Five (5) year alumni by alumni 4.69 Results disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings. Continue to monitor and encourage students to return surveys as postgraduates.

14 8 Calendar Year 2009 Program Satisfaction Tool #16b Graduating seniors Spring 2009: (n = 38) 33/38 (87%) intend to attend graduate school give high rating to BSN Program Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings. ES 09: (n = 53) 43/53 (81%) intend to attend graduate school give high rating to BSN Program Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings. Fall 09: (n = 49) 44/49 (90%) intend to attend graduate school give high rating to BSN Program Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings. 9 Calendar Year 2009 Student Services Satisfaction UGSS (threshold < 2) Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Item # Item # Item # Item # Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings.

15 10 Calendar Year 2009 Student Services Satisfaction UGSS (threshold < 2) Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Disseminated to BSN faculty by BSN Program Director at BSN Program Faculty Assembly meetings.

16 Standard IV: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Criteria #12, 13 & 14 Expected Ouctomes (EO): PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN 1. The mission, philosophy, and goals of the BSN Program are congruent. 2. The curricular organizing framework is reflective of the mission, philosophy, and goals of the BSN Program. 3. The course and level outcomes progressively culminate in the student learning outcomes. 4. Ongoing review of the BSN Program s curriculum and instruction is conducted in accordance with the process of the BSN Program s Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation (SPPE) 5. For nationally standardized examinations in ATI (Tool #24b): On nursing comprehensive achievement profile (N-CAP) tests for each clinical nursing course, the class average will exceed the national minimal passing score. On pre-nclex-rn (RN Assessment) test, the class average will exceed the national minimal passing score. On critical thinking and therapeutic communication tests, respectively, there will be at least a five (5) percentage point improvement between the class average on admission and the class average at graduation. On critical thinking and therapeutic communication tests for graduating seniors, respectively, the class average will exceed the national minimal passing score. Not offered by ATI. 6. On NCLEX-RN, each graduating class pass rate will meet or exceed the national average pass rate. 7. Overall, the BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that they are satisfied with the adequacy, congruency, and/or merit of the: Course, level, and student learning outcomes on items #1-#3 of Faculty End of Course Evaluation (Tool #3) Course content on items #4-#10 of Tool #3 Course instruction on items #11-#14 of Tool #3 Course evaluation on items #15-#16 on Tool #3 Clinical facilities on items #1-#12 of Faculty Evaluation of Clinical Facilities (Tool #4) Teaching/Learning practices on items #1-#57 of Faculty Evaluation of Teaching/Learning Methodologies (Tool #5) 8. Overall rate > 3.5: BSN students, on item #25 of Student End of Course Evaluation (Tool #1), that courses are very effective BSN students, on items #26-#31 of Tool #1, that course outcomes were achieved BSN students, on items #1-#14 of Student Evaluation of Clinical Facility (Tool #1a), that clinical facilities are adequate BSN graduating seniors, on items #23 and items #25-#27 of Senior Exit Survey (Tool #10), that they felt prepared BSN graduating seniors, on items #33-#38 of Tool #10, that they had achieved BSN Program objectives BSN graduating seniors, on items #1-#85 of LSNA Expected Competencies of BSN Graduates (Tool #11), that they met/achieved these competencies BSN alumni, at 1-year and 5-year intervals, on items #23 and items #25-#27 of Alumni Survey (Tool #12), that they felt prepared BSN alumni, at 1-year and 5-year intervals, on items #33-#38 of Tool #12, that they had achieved BSN Program student learning outcomes Employers of BSN alumni 1-year after graduation, on items #1-#6 of Employer Survey (Tool #13b), exemplified BSN Program student learning outcomes 9. Average time for generic BSN students to complete clinical sequence of BSN curriculum is < 6.5 semesters as indicated on item #1 of Admissions Committee Evaluation Report (Tool #19) 10. Committee on BSN Curriculum in 100% affirmation that BSN curriculum adequately addresses critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic intervention as indicated on items #1-#3 on Curriculum Committee Evaluation Report (Tool #21) (every semester) IMPLEMENTATION EO # Actual Outcomes Results for Program Development, Maintenance or Revision 1 Calendar Year 2009 BSN Program mission, philosophy, and goals were congruent, as evident by review. Continue to monitor at least every semester.

17 2 Calendar Year 2009 The curriculum organizing framework was reflective of the mission, philosophy, and goals of the BSN Program, as evident by review. Continue to monitor at least every semester. 3 Calendar Year 2009 The course and level outcomes progressively culminate in the BSN Program student learning outcomes, as evident by review. Continue to monitor at least every semester. 4 Calendar Year 2009 Using the SPPE, evaluation process/tools, national standardized tests (TTP), and NCLEX-RN pass rates, ongoing review of the BSN Program s curriculum and instruction was and is conducted. Specifically, the syllabus of each clinical nursing course was reviewed using the Syllabus Review Form to ascertain congruency of course content and objectives with the appropriate level outcomes, the mission, philosophy, goals, and the BSN Program student learning outcomes. Continue to monitor at least every semester.

18 Nursing 427 Leadership/Management test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ATI Scores Nursing 225 Fundamentals I test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 255 Adult Health I test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 355 Adult Health II test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 371 Maternal-child test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 381 Pediatric Nursing test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 400 Mental Health test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Nursing 420 Community Health test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ New contract awarded per RFP for testing services from ERI to ATI. Scores reported accordingly. Students and faculty have been apprised of the change in relation to results. Resource materials are offered in both tangible and on-line formats. All testing is completed on-line. Ms. Angelique Allemand is coordinating the testing of all students. Will begin collecting and trending ATI data accordingly. ATI reps have introduced the students to the product. Ms. Allemand will also meet with individual course faculty to educate them on the affiliated processes. Continue to monitor. Level 2 Proficiency is established benchmark. Students scoring below Level 2 must remediate and re-take the exam. Continue to monitor and trend data.

19 ATI pre-nclex-rn assessment test known as the Comprehensive Test Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ Critical Thinking test to graduating seniors Semester/Year Class Mean National Average SP/ ES/ FA/ EO met for N255 and N420 for spring, summer, and fall semesters; EO partially met for N355, N371, N381, N427, and Critical Thinking; EO not met for N400 *NOTE: An individual Therapeutic Communication test, relative to ATI testing plan, is no longer available. Continue to monitor and trend ATI scores; While the majority of the courses met the expected outcomes, the action plan continues to have students complete the practice test with at least an 85% pass prior to taking the proctored test. Also, students achieving below Level Proficiency 2, must remediate and retest. Department Head has met with Course Coordinator for EO not met to discuss ATI scores, strategies, course review, approaches to teaching to improve scores. *Therapeutic Communication: ATI vendor does not offer an individual test on therapeutic communication. Therapeutic communication pervades all tests. 6 NCLEX-RN pass rates Year #Graduates # Passed 1 st Time % Passed 1 st Time National Pass Rate % 89.49% Continue to monitor NCLEX-RN pass rate; continue to utilize new vendor, ATIs Total Testing Plan; continue mandatory remediation and re-test for students not achieving Proficiency

20 Level 2; continue to review NCLEX Program Report. Continue to trend and monitor. 7 Faculty Formative Evaluation of Curriculum Spring 2009 Faculty overall agreed that they were satisfied with the adequacy, congruency, and/or merit of the course, level, and program outcomes (> 4 on Items #1-#3, Tool #3), course content (> 4 on Items #4-#10, Tool #3), course instruction (> 4 on Items #11-#14, Tool #3), course evaluation (> 4 on items #15-#16, Tool #3), clinical facilities TGMC, TRMC, TECHE, Ochnser, Children s, GPHU, TPHU, LPHU, River Oaks, LCMC, St. Anne (> 4 on Items #1-#12, Tool #4 except <4 items # 8 for Children s, GPHU, TPHU, and LPHU),), and teaching-learning practices (> 4 Items #1-#57, Tool #5) (<4 Items 11,49) ES 2009 Faculty overall agreed that they were satisfied with the adequacy, congruency, and/or merit of the course, level, and program outcomes (> 4 on Items #1-#3, Tool #3), course content (> 4 on Items #4-#10, Tool #3), course instruction (> 4 on Items #11-#14, Tool #3), course evaluation (> 4 on items #15-#16, Tool #3), clinical facilities Teche, Ochnser, St. Anne, LPHU, TPHU, GPHU, ROH, Children s CMC, TGMC and TRMS except < 4 item # 8 CMC) (> 4 on Items #1-#12, Tool #4), and teaching-learning practices (> 4 Items #1-10, 12-48, Tool #5) (< 4 Items # 11, 49). Fall 2009 Faculty overall agreed that they were satisfied with the adequacy, congruency, and/or merit of the course, level, and program outcomes (> 4 on Items #1-#3, Tool #3), course content (> 4 on Items #4-#10, Tool #3), course instruction (> 4 on Items #11-#14, Tool #3), course evaluation (> 4 on items #15-#16, Tool #3), clinical facilities ROH, CMC, TGMC and TRMS (> 4 on Items #1- #12, Tool #4), and teaching-learning practices (> 4 Items #1-10, 12-48, Tool #5) (< 4 Items # 11, 49).

21 8 Students Formative Evaluation of Curriculum Spring 2009 Item # 25, Tool # 1 Course effectiveness > 3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 307, 311, 315, 340, 352, 355, 360, 371, 381, 385, 400, 401 www, 420, 420www, 427, 428, 440, 460 Item # Tool # 1 Achievement of course outcomes > 3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 307, 315, 340, 352, 355, 357, 360, 371, 381, 385, 400, 420, 420www, 427,428,440, 460 Item #1-14 Tool #1a Adequacy of clinical facilities > 3.5 N 225 (St. Anne, TRMC) ; N255 (CMC, OCH, TRMC); N355 (TGMC, TRMC); N371 1m1 (TRMC, TGMC); N 371 1m2 (TRMC, TGMC) N381 2m1 (TRMC, TGMC); N 381 2m2 (Childrens, TGMC, CMC); 400 (ROH); 420 (LPHU, GHPU, TPHU); 420www (TPHU); 428 (OCH, TGMC, TRMC, CMC) < 3.5 N225 (TRMC item # 5); N 255 (TRMC item #5); N 371 1M1 (TGMC item # 12); N428 (OCH item # 11) ES 2009 Item # 25, Tool # 1 Course effectiveness >3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 355, 371, 381, 400, 420, 427, 428 Item # Tool # 1 Achievement of course outcomes > 3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 355, 371, 381, 400, 420, 427, 428 Item #1-14 Tool #1a Adequacy of clinical facilities > 3.5 N225 (TRMC, St. Anne), N255 (TGMC, CMC), N355 (TRMC, TGMC), N371 1m1 (TGMC), N 371 (TRMC, TGMC), N381 (OCH, Childrens); N400 (ROH, CMC); N420 (TPHU, GPHU, LPHU), N428 (CMC, TRMC, TGMC, OCH, Teche) < 3.5 N225 (St. Anne item # 3); N 255 (TGMC item # 4); N 428 (CMC item # 11) Fall 2009 Item # 25, Tool # 1 Course effectiveness > 3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 307 ww1, 307 www, 311, 315, 340, 352 ww1, www, 355, 360, 371 1m1, 371 1m2, 381 2m1, 381 2m2, 400, 401, 417, 420,

22 427, 428, 440, 460 Item # Tool # 1 Achievement of course outcomes > 3.5 Nursing 225, 226, 255, 307 ww1, 307www, 311(2T), 311(5T), 315, 340, 352 ww1, 352 www, 355, 360www, 371 1m1, 371 1m2, 381 2m1, 381 2m2, 400, 401www, 417www, 420, 427, 428, 440, 460 Item #1-14 Tool #1a Adequacy of clinical facilities > 3.5 Nursing 225 (TRMC, St. Anne) 255 (TGMC, CMC); 355 (TGMC, TRMC, OCH); 371 1m1 (TGMC); 371 1m2 (TGMC, TRMC); 381 2m1 (TGMC, CMC, Childrens); 381 2m2 (TGMC, CMC, Childrens); 400 (ROH); 420 (LPHU, TPHU); 428 (Teche, OCH, TRMC, CMC, TGMC) < 3.5 N225 (St Anne items # 2,3,4,12; TRMC items # 3,4,5,13); N381 2M1 (CMC items # 10, 11) EO met overall. Graduating Seniors Summative Evaluation of Curriculum Overall, BSN students indicated that courses are effective and outcomes were achieved. Overall, BSN students indicated clinical facilities were adequate. Will continue to monitor and trend. N420ww1 first offering in on-line venue. While there were a few items that fell below 3.5, there is no trend. Will continue to monitor. Spring/09 Items #23, 25-27, Tool #10 Preparation for nursing career all > 3.5 Items #33-38, Tool #10 Achievement of program outcomes all > 3.5 Items #1-85, Tool #11 Achievement of LSNA nursing competencies all > 3.5 Fall/09 Items #23, 25-27, Tool #10 Preparation for nursing career all > 3.5 Items #33-38, Tool #10 Achievement of program outcomes all > 3.5 Items #1-85, Tool #11 Achievement of LSNA nursing competencies all > 3.5

23 1-year Alumni Summative Evaluation of Curriculum Items # 23, 25-27, Tool # 12 - all > 3.5 Items # 33-38, Tool # 12 all > 3.5 n=21 5 year Alumni Summative Evaluation of Curriculum Items # 23, 25-27, Tool # 12 - all > 3.5 Items # 33-38, Tool # 12 all > 3.5 n= Employers of 1-year Alumni Summative Evaluation of Curriculum Items #1-6, Tool #13b Exemplification of program outcomes all > 3.5 Continue to monitor yearly. Continue to monitor yearly. Continue to monitor yearly 9 # Semester to complete BSN Program clinical nursing sequence Semester/year graduated # Semesters to complete # graduates S/06 (Final) F/06 (Final) Continue to monitor every semester for each admitted class; continue to utilize extant remediation, retention, and evaluation strategies to maximize retention, timely progression, and graduation. Each clinical nursing student is assigned a faculty advisor with must meet with faculty in order to schedule classes. This offers a venue of communication and partnership between faculty and student.

24 10 Spring/09 Committee on BSN Curriculum in 100% affirmation that BSN curriculum adequately addressed critical thinking. With transition to ATI, there are no longer specific tests for communication and therapeutic intervention. (Items #1- #3 of Tool #21). Fall/09 Committee on BSN Curriculum in 100% affirmation that BSN curriculum adequately addressed critical thinking. With the transition to ATI, there are no longer specific tests for communication and therapeutic intervention. (Items #1- #3 of Tool #21). As the Program transitioned from ERI to ATI, there are no longer specific tests for communication and therapeutic intervention. In October of 2009, the Department of Nursing hired a curriculum consultant to review current practices/evaluations, etc. and to subsequently advise the faculty on further developing a concept-based curricular vision.

25 PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN Standard V. RESOURCES. Criteria 15, 16, 17, and 18 Expected Outcomes (EO): 1. Fiscal resources available to the BSN Program and DON are comparable to those for other academic programs and departments at NSU. 2. Fiscal resources available to the BSN Program and DON are adequate to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. 3. The BSN Program faculty have input into budget preparation: BSN faculty include budget requests on item #18 of Tool #3( Faculty End of Course Evaluation ) Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that faculty input is considered in acquiring learning resources (item #16 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) BSN Program Director notes that faculty have input into budget planning (item #1 of Tool #9 Program Director s Evaluation Report ) 4. The chief nurse administrator and the Department Head of the DON, has responsibility and authority for budget preparation. 5. Administrator, faculty, and staff salaries are comparable to those for other academic programs and departments at NSU. 6. Nursing administrator and faculty salaries at NSU are comparable to those as determined by the Southern Region Educational Board (SREB) and/or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). 7. On-campus physical resources available to the BSN Program and DON are adequate to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. 8. Overall, BSN students rate > 3.5 that: Lab equipment and supplies are adequate (item #22 on Tool #1 Student End of Course Evaluation ) Lab space is adequate (item #23 on Tool #1 Student End of Course Evaluation ) Classroom space is adequate (item #24 on Tool #1 Student End of Course Evaluation ) 9. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that: Space (square footage) is adequate (items #1-9 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) 10. BSN Program Director notes that space (square footage) is adequate (items #4-16 of Tool #9 Program Director s Evaluation Report ) 11. Department Head of DON notes that space (square footage) is adequate (item #2 of Tool #14 Department Head Evaluation Report ) 12. Off-campus clinical facilities available to the BSN Program and DON are sufficient in number and variety to facilitate clinical learning. 13. Overall, BSN students rate > 4 (at least agree ) that clinical facilities are adequate (items #1-14 on Tool #1a Student Evaluation of Clinical Facility ) 14. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that: Clinical facilities are adequate (items #1-12 on Tool #4 Faculty Evaluation of Clinical Facility ) Clinical facilities are available in sufficient number and variety (item #18 on Tool #6 Faculty Resources Assessment Survey ) 15. Overall, BSN students rate > 4 (at least agree ) that clinical preceptors are adequate (items #1-23 on Tool #1b Student Evaluation of Clinical Preceptor ) 16. Personnel available to the BSN Program and DON are sufficient in number, variety, and expertise to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. 17. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that: Support personnel/services are adequate and available (item #15 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) Secretarial and support resources are adequate (item #17 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) 18. Teaching aids, computer hardware and software, and technical support are sufficient in number, variety, and availability to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. 19. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that computer hardware and software is adequate and available (item #14 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) 20. Library assets are sufficient in number, variety, currency, comprehensiveness, and availability to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. 21. Overall, BSN students rate > 4 (at least agree ) that lab resources are adequate (item #21 on Tool #1 Student End of Course Evaluation ) 22. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that library assets are adequate (items #10-13 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey ) 23. The BSN Program faculty have input into library acquisitions and management of library assets. 24. Overall, BSN faculty rate > 4 (at least agree ) that faculty input is considered in acquiring library assets (items #16 on Tool #6 Faculty Resource Assessment Survey )

26 IMPLEMENTATION EO # Actual Outcomes Results for Program Development, Maintenance or Revision 1 Fiscal Year July 1-June 30 Budgets - NSU Departments Fiscal Year Biology History FACS P. Science Nursing* $1,734,868 $1,268,063 $ 489,798 $ 749,441 $1,358, $1,719,489 $ 556,373 $ $ 719,006 $1,267,626 * Budget for entire DON; budget for BSN Program approximately 90% of these amounts Fiscal resources available to the BSN Program and DON were comparable to those for other academic programs and departments at Nicholls State University; 2 Fiscal Year July 1 June 30 Fiscal resources available to the BSN Program and DON were adequate to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service, as evident by no evident lapses in support and funding during these periods. Continue to monitor every fiscal year and submit budget requests for consideration for inclusion in both DON and Nicholls State University budgets. Spring 2010 will mark the completion of the ASN Program at Nicholls State University. Budget allotment and re-allocation of space will positively impact the BSN Program. Also, as a result of statewide budget cuts to higher education, programs on the campus have been eliminated or merged. FACS and History have been drastically downsized. Will continue to monitor budget impacts to the department. Continue to monitor every fiscal year and submit budget requests for consideration for inclusion in both DON and Nicholls State University budgets. In addition, increase extramural funding via grant writing and funding of endowments, scholarships, etc.

27 3 Calendar Year 2009 The BSN Program faculty had opportunity to input into budget preparation as evident in inclusion of BSN faculty budget requests on item #18 of Tool #3; faculty input was considered in acquiring learning resources (item #16 on Tool #6: 4.81(S09), 4.92(M09), and 4.93(F09) and by the BSN Program Director noting that BSN faculty had input into budget planning ( Yes on item #1 of Tool #9 for both Spring, ES, and Fall 2009). Continue to monitor every fiscal year and submit budget requests for consideration for inclusion in both DON and Nicholls State University budgets. Continue efforts to increase funding via grant writing and funding of endowments, scholarships, etc. 4 Calendar Year 2009 The chief nurse administrator and the Department Head of the DON, had responsibility and authority for budget preparation, as noted in the position description for Department Head at Nicholls State University. Continue to monitor. 5 Fiscal Year Average Faculty/Administrator Salaries* Nicholls State University Department Instructor Assist. Prof. Assoc. Prof. Professor Biology $37,467 $49,513 $59,671 $82,456 History $34,112 $41,302 $52,852 $65,726 Phy. Science $38,689 $44,232 $56,183 $57,771 BSN Program* $44,500 $48,272 $56,454 $87,449** *BSN Dir./DH included **Professor and Dean Note: All salaries are reported on a 9-month basis only for comparison purposes. Administrator, faculty, and staff salaries are comparable to those for other academic programs and departments at Nicholls State University. Continue to monitor every fiscal year. Continue to seek augmentation for Assistant Professor salaries. Budget requests reflect augmentation proposals for Assistant Professor rank. Relative to market demand, faculty salaries need to remain competitive to retain and attract qualified nursing faculty. EO met, however; continue to seek augmentation of Assistant Professor salaries.

28 Fiscal Year Average Faculty/Administrator Salaries* vs. AACN vs. SREB Rank/Title BSN Program Salary AACN Salary SREB Salary (4 year-4) Instructor * $44,500 54,256 42,361 Assist. Prof. $48,272 57,519 58,179 Assoc. Prof. $56,183 62,611 69,604 BSN Prog. Dir.** $53,985 87,999 ** & Dept Head Dean/Prof. $87,449 87,999 92,253 * All salaries are reported on a 9-month basis only for comparison purposes. ** 12 month position ** BSN Prog. Dir/Dept. Head rank is Assist. Professor Faculty/Administrator Salaries are overall comparable with SREB salaries; difference noted between Nicholls State University and AACN and SREB regarding salaries at the Assistant Professor rank. Will continue to seek augmentation for Assistant Professor salary. However, continue to seek augmentation of assistant professor salary. Continue to monitor every fiscal/calendar year. Continue to seek salary augmentation for all ranks, especially the rank of Assistant Professor. 7 Calendar Year 2009 The BSN Program alone has at least eight classrooms and four dedicated laboratories. Audiovisual and computer technologies, both hardware and software, are adequate in quantity and quality. One computer laboratory is designated for the College of Nursing and Allied Health only. In addition, each faculty has an assigned office with a new computer and phone. On-campus physical resources available to the BSN Program and DON were adequate to support curriculum and instruction, faculty development, research, and service. However, in lieu of admissions of 120 BSN students every year, plus the addition of 60 students in the exceptional session summer semesters (2008, 2009, and 2010), the anticipation of increased need for computer lab availability is necessitated; the need for increased classroom size is also necessitated. With classrooms combined to increase seating, the need was met. The DON continues to utilize two additional computer labs housed in Ayo Hall to conduct ATI testing. At this juncture, computer lab needs are met. Additionally, the auditorium is currently utilized as a classroom. With ASN Program currently being taught-out, plans include to reallocate the lab space to the BSN Program and alleviate congested labs. Also, simman has been temporarily housed in Room 130 of Ayo Hall, a secure location, to ease student flow/reservation of site in and out of the labs. Continue efforts in developing simulation labs. Room 315 has been reallocated and converted into a birthing simulation lab.

29 8 Calendar Year 2009 Students Physical resources Tool #1 (benchmark > 3.5) Spring 2009 ES 2009 Fall 2009 Item #22 Lab equipment and supplies were adequate > 4.58 > 4.60 > 4.57 Item #23 Lab space was adequate > 4.56 > 4.65 > 4.63 Item #24 Classroom space was adequate > 4.50 > 4.54 > Calendar Year 2009 Faculty Physical resources adequate Tool #6/Items #1-9 (benchmark > 4.0) Spring/09 > 4.61 ES/09 > 4.74 Fall/09 > Calendar Year 2009 BSN Program Director Physical resources adequate Tool #9/Items #4-16 (benchmark= yes ) Consistently, Item # 16, learning lab space, was marked as needing improvement. In response to the need, faculty have worked diligently together, reserving the spaces as needed for their courses. As the ASN Program is taught-out, this lab is reallocated to the BSN Program. Also, classroom 315 has been reallocated for a birthing sim lab and BCAH 130, currently houses the adult sim lab. Re-allocate ASN lab to BSN Program once program is taught-out. Continue efforts to reallocate additional classroom space for lab space. EO not met. However, significant efforts have been accomplished to off-set congestion in the labs by virtue of the sim labs and scheduling. Will continue efforts to expand lab space through classroom reallocation.