Assessment Methods. STANDARD Students will obtain an HESI score that is equal to or greater than the standardized National Average Score.

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1 Program Outcome (Stated in Measurable Terms) BSN students will demonstrate professional nurse generalist content/discipline knowledge and skills on the EXIT examination. Content/discipline knowledge and skills are theory-based actions reflected in the core competencies found in Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2010). Pass rates: Standardized synthesis EXIT examination (Elsevier HESI Evolve/Reach Testing & Remediation Program) completed during the final semester. Examination content includes all core competencies (ANA, 2004). Students will obtain an HESI score that is equal to or greater than the standardized National Average Score. 1) The EXIT examination will be administered during the final semester course. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the percentile of the students who met the standard. Students who do not pass the final EXIT exam will be required to complete a review course. Term # Students %Pass Fall 2010 (GENERIC) 41 76% Spring 2011 (GENERIC) 43 93% Spring 2011 (FEP) % Summer 2011 (FEP) % Use of for Improving Program In fall 2010, 76% of the students passed the standardized synthesis EXIT examination and in spring 2011, 93% of the students passed the standardized synthesis EXIT examination. In spring 2011 & summer 2011, 100% of FEP students passed the EXIT exam. Faculty and administrators will continue the following strategies for : Orient all students to the resources available through HESI. Explain the link between success on HESI and success on NCLEX examinations. Distribute the NCLEX review booklets provided by HESI at beginning of and throughout program. At the beginning of each semester, students will be informed about which HESI examinations they will be responsible for each semester. HESI examinations will be scheduled at the end of semester in which the content is taught. Faculty must utilize the Evolve Case Studies in all courses. After each secured HESI examination the student will bring a copy of the full report to their instructor. The report can be analyzed with the student to assist him/her in reading such a report and finding the review study opportunities on the HESI site. Each HESI examination report is accompanied by a detailed description of remediation activities. Students must be encouraged to take advantage of those activities. Each student will be encouraged to take a particular HESI practice examination until they pass that examination above the national average. Once that is accomplished the students are to bring in the examination report on the examination they passed. This exercise should have a due date. Schedule the HESI NCLEX review course before the standardized synthesis EXIT examination (HESI) each semester. See additional strategies under NCLEX (RN Licensing) examination pass rates. 1

2 Program Outcome (Stated in Measurable Terms) Post graduation, BSN graduates will demonstrate professional nurse generalist content/discipline knowledge and skills on the RN licensing examination (NCLEX). Annual pass rates of the NCLEX results (RN licensing examination) Pass rates for GENERIC graduates (first sitting) will be within a 10% range of the national pass rate. Pass rates will be taken from Board of Nursing NCLEX reports. NCLEX REPORT # CON % Pass 90.10% 93.94% 88.95% 84.66% 90.26% 95.48% 91.70% 84.20% 75.40% 69.80% Florida % Pass 88.97% 88.41% 84.94% 83.22% 85.52% 85.73% 82.40% 82.20% 82.50% 83.04% U.S. % Pass 87.95% 88.42% 86.73% 85.47% 88.11% 87.29% 85.30% 87.00% 85.96% 85.53% Use of for Improving Program In 2010 the NCLEX pass rates were 90%, a decrease from 94% in FEP student pass rates are included in the reported data from the Board of Nursing. For administrators and faculty teaching in the BSN program will continue with the following strategies: Orient all students to the alternative question format that is used on NCLEX and use such formats on nursing examinations in all classes (same as NCLEX). Either the midterm or final examination in each course should contain 75 or more questions so that the students become accustomed to longer examinations (same as NCLEX). All examinations will be timed so that the student receives no more than one minute per question (same as NCLEX). Conduct one examination from each course in a computer lab (NCLEX is on computer). Previous interventions will continue to be implemented (See previous BSN student learning outcome reports). See also interventions under standardized synthesis EXIT examination pass rates. 2

3 Program Outcome As nurse generalists in practice, BSN alumni will function as communicators. Alumni Survey: Effective communication item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the communication survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. Employer Performance Appraisal: Effective communication item statements evaluated are noted in the results. Due to low return rates, a new procedure is in development. See details under Continuous Improvement Summary. TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Fall 10 Spring 11 Return= 14 (44%) Return= 6 (12%) -#4 communicating ly with individuals/families #5 communicating ly intra-professionally #7 performing health education activities #9 functioning as an advocate/change agent #12 assuming leadership roles in nursing practice #13 assuming leadership roles in nursing profession." TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK POST 1 YR Alumni Survey: (Spring 2011) Total Return = 45 (13%) Return= 18 -#4 communicating ly with individuals/families #5 communicating ly intra-professionally #7 performing health education activities #9 functioning as an advocate/change agent #12 assuming leadership roles in nursing practice #13 assuming leadership roles in nursing profession." 4.11 *< 3.50 Use of for Improving Program Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. 3

4 Program Outcome As nurse generalists in practice, BSN alumni will function as caregivers. Alumni Survey: Effective caregiver item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the caregiver survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. Employer Performance Appraisal: Effective caregiver item statements evaluated are noted in the results. Due to low return rates, a new procedure is in development. See details under Continuous Improvement Summary. TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Fall 10 Spring 11 Return=14(44%) Return=6(12%) -#1 assessing an individual s needs #2 assessing a family s needs #3 assessing community needs #6 performing nursing interventions with some degree of skill #8 coordinating client care with other professionals #10 analyzing/using research for improving nursing practice." #11 adapting the nursing process to specific situations #14 understanding legal and ethical implications for nursing." #15 understanding cultural implications for nursing practice." TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK POST 1 YR Alumni Survey: (Spring 2011) Total Return = 45 (13%) Return= 18 -#1 assessing an individual s needs #2 assessing a family s needs #3 assessing community needs #6 performing nursing interventions with some degree of skill #8 coordinating client care with other professionals #10 analyzing/using research for improving nursing practice." #11 adapting the nursing process to specific situations #14 understanding legal and ethical implications for nursing." #15 understanding cultural implications for nursing practice." 4.06 Use of for Improving Program *< 3.50 Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. 4

5 Support System Assessment Method CNHS administrators and staff will provide courteous, timely, and competent services and support to BSN students. Alumni survey: Level of satisfaction item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the level of satisfaction survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. Use of for Improving Program TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Indicate your level of satisfaction for Nursing resources/ support services during your program of study: Fall 10 Spring 11 Spring 11 POST 1 YR (Total Return=45) Return=14 (44%) Return=6 (12%) Return=18 NURSING web site * 3.83 NURSING program information (printed) * 3.89 NURSING support personnel (e.g., secretaries) NURSING pre-program advisement services * 3.41 NURSING program advisement services NURSING scholarship/financial aid information NURSING skills laboratory (ies) NURSING audiovisual materials NURSING computer laboratory NURSING library materials NURSING student governance * Indicate your level of satisfaction for Florida International University (FIU) resources/ support services during your program of study: FIU web site * 4.06 FIU advisement service * 3.28* FIU admission services FIU registration services * 3.78 FIU financial aid services * 3.24* FIU Learning Center FIU library services FIU health services FIU student governance *< 3.50 CON web site: The College is revised its web site during to make it more user friendly. CON pre-program/program advisement services: 1) Student advisement workshops will be held annually by experienced faculty/staff for new and current faculty; 2) A student services satisfaction survey is currently being submitted to users; 3) Printed materials are being revised to reflect new program information. CON scholarship/financial aid services: 1) The deadline cycle was changed to provide scholarship funds in the fall (at the beginning of the academic year) rather than the spring (at the end of the academic year); 2) Scholarship and financial aid information was updated and posted with links on the CON web site; 3) A common scholarship application was posted on the web site to make it easier for students to apply. CON library materials: 1) Faculty members will collaborate with library staff to acquire additional materials; 2) Orientation sessions will be scheduled for accessing library materials. CON audiovisual materials & skills/computer labs: During 2010 the CON moved into a new building with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and skills/computer laboratories. CON/FIU governance: 1) Student representatives are included in Program committees; 2) A process for selecting student to ensure representation was developed and students are encouraged to participate in the meetings. FIU services: At meetings with FIU administrators, issues with FIU services (advisement, admissions, registration, financial aid, Learning Center, etc.) were discussed. 5

6 Program Outcome As nurse generalists in practice, BSN alumni will function as communicators. Alumni Survey: Effective communication item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the communication survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. Employer Performance Appraisal: Effective communication item statements evaluated are noted in the results. Due to low return rates, a new procedure is in development. See details under Continuous Improvement Summary. FOREIGN PHYSICIAN- BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Spring 11 Summer 11 Return= 10 (30%) Return=7 (18%) -#4 communicating ly with individuals/families #5 communicating ly intra-professionally #7 performing health education activities #9 functioning as an advocate/change agent #12 assuming leadership roles in nursing practice #13 assuming leadership roles in nursing profession." FOREIGN PHYSICIAN- BSN TRACK POST 1 YR Alumni Survey: (Spring 2011) Total Return = 45 (13%) Return= 11 -#4 communicating ly with individuals/families #5 communicating ly intra-professionally #7 performing health education activities #9 functioning as an advocate/change agent #12 assuming leadership roles in nursing practice #13 assuming leadership roles in nursing profession." 4.18 *< 3.50 Use of for Improving Program Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. A revision for the Foreign-Educated Physician track was approved in January 2010; since most FEP alumni apply to the MSN NP tracks on completing the BSN, FEP-BSN students will now have the option (if admitted) of tracking directly into the MSN program. If not admitted to the MSN program, the student will complete the BSN track. The new FEP-MSN curriculum/track was implemented fall

7 Program Outcome As nurse generalists in practice, BSN alumni will function as caregivers. Alumni Survey: Effective caregiver item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the caregiver survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. Employer Performance Appraisal: Effective caregiver item statements evaluated are noted in the results. Due to low return rates, a new procedure is in development. See details under Continuous Improvement Summary. FOREIGN PHYSICIAN- BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Spring 11 Summer 11 Return=10(30%) Return=7(18%) -#1 assessing an individual s needs #2 assessing a family s needs #3 assessing community needs #6 performing nursing interventions with some degree of skill #8 coordinating client care with other professionals #10 analyzing/using research for improving nursing practice." #11 adapting the nursing process to specific situations #14 understanding legal and ethical implications for nursing." #15 understanding cultural implications for nursing practice." FOREIGN PHYSICIAN- BSN TRACK POST 1 YR Alumni Survey: (Spring 2011) Total Return = 45 (13%) Return= 11 -#1 assessing an individual s needs #2 assessing a family s needs #3 assessing community needs #6 performing nursing interventions with some degree of skill #8 coordinating client care with other professionals #10 analyzing/using research for improving nursing practice." #11 adapting the nursing process to specific situations #14 understanding legal and ethical implications for nursing." #15 understanding cultural implications for nursing practice." 4.60 Use of for Improving Program *< 3.50 Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. A revision for the Foreign- Educated Physician track was approved in January 2010; since most FEP alumni apply to the MSN NP tracks on completing the BSN, FEP-BSN students will now have the option (if admitted) of tracking directly into the MSN program. If not admitted to the MSN program, the student will complete the BSN track. The new FEP-MSN curriculum/track was implemented fall

8 Support System CNHS administrators and staff will provide courteous, timely, and competent services and support to BSN students. Assessment Method Alumni survey: Level of satisfaction item statements evaluated are noted in the results. On a 5 point Likert-type scale (1 = Not at all 5 = Very much), alumni will rate the level of satisfaction survey items with an average of 3.5 or higher. 1) At two (2) months and one (1) year post graduation, alumni will be sent the survey. 2) Data will be aggregated to determine the mean of the statement. FOREIGN PHYSICIAN BSN TRACK EXIT Alumni Survey: Spring 11 Summer 11 Spring 11 POST 1 YR (Total Return=45) Return=10 (30%) Return=7 (18%) Return=11 NURSING web site NURSING program information (printed) NURSING support personnel (e.g., secretaries) NURSING pre-program advisement services 3.33* NURSING program advisement services 3.40* NURSING scholarship/financial aid information NURSING skills laboratory (ies) 3.20* NURSING audiovisual materials NURSING computer laboratory NURSING library materials NURSING student governance 3.33* Indicate your level of satisfaction for Florida International University (FIU) resources/ support services during your program of study: FIU web site FIU advisement service FIU admission services FIU registration services FIU financial aid services FIU Learning Center FIU library services FIU health services FIU student governance *< 3.50* Use of for Improving Student Learning CON web site: The College is revised its web site during to make it more user friendly. CON pre-program/program advisement services: 1) Student advisement workshops will be held annually by experienced faculty/staff for new and current faculty; 2) A student services satisfaction survey is currently being submitted to users. CON scholarship/financial aid services: 1) The deadline cycle was changed to provide scholarship funds in the fall (at the beginning of the academic year) rather than the spring (at the end of the academic year); 2) Scholarship and financial aid information was updated and posted with links on the CON web site; 3) A common scholarship application was posted on the web site to make it easier for students to apply. CON library materials: 1) Faculty members will collaborate with library staff to acquire additional materials; 2) Orientation sessions will be scheduled for accessing library materials. CON audiovisual materials & skills/computer labs: The skills laboratories are currently being upgraded at Biscayne Bay Campus. CON/FIU governance: 1) Student representatives are included in Program committees; 2) A process for selecting student to ensure representation was developed and students are encouraged to participate in the meetings. FIU services: At meetings with FIU administrators, issues with FIU services (advisement, admissions, registration, financial aid, Learning Center, library, health, etc.) were discussed. 8

9 Summarize use of results for continuous improvement of the educational program: EXIT EXAMINATION In fall 2010, 76% of the students passed the standardized synthesis EXIT examination (this was the first time students used the standardized HESI exam) and in spring 2011, 93% of the students passed the standardized synthesis EXIT examination. In spring 2011 & summer 2011,1 00% of FEP students passed the EXIT exam. Faculty and administrators will continue the following strategies for : Orient all students to the resources available through HESI. Explain the link between success on HESI and success on NCLEX examinations. Distribute the NCLEX review booklets provided by HESI at beginning of and throughout program. At the beginning of each semester, students will be informed about which HESI examinations they will be responsible for each semester. HESI examinations will be scheduled at the end of semester in which the content is taught. Faculty must utilize the Evolve Case Studies in all courses. After each secured HESI examination the student will bring a copy of the full report to their instructor. The report can be analyzed with the student to assist him/her in reading such a report and finding the review study opportunities on the HESI site. Each HESI examination report is accompanied by a detailed description of remediation activities. Students must be encouraged to take advantage of those activities. Each student will be encouraged to take a particular HESI practice examination until they pass that examination above the national average. Once that is accomplished the students are to bring in the examination report on the examination they passed. This exercise should have a due date. Schedule the HESI NCLEX review course before the standardized synthesis EXIT examination (HESI) each semester. NCLEX (LICENSING EXAMINATION) In 2010 the NCLEX pass rates were 90%, a decrease from 94% in FEP student pass rates are included in the reported data from the Board of Nursing. For administrators and faculty teaching in the BSN program will continue with the following strategies: Orient all students to the alternative question format that is used on NCLEX and use such formats on nursing examinations in all classes (same as NCLEX). Either the midterm or final examination in each course should contain 75 or more questions so that the students become accustomed to longer examinations (same as NCLEX). All examinations will be timed so that the student receives no more than one minute per question (same as NCLEX). Conduct one examination from each course in a computer lab (NCLEX is on computer). Previous interventions will continue to be implemented (See previous BSN student learning outcome reports). TRADITIONAL GENERIC BSN TRACK Alumni Surveys NOTE: Due to low return rates on mailed Alumni EXIT and POST 1 YEAR surveys, the alumni surveys were developed in an online format during summer 2101 using Qualtrics software. New procedures were developed on ing these surveys during the academic year and forward. Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. 9

10 Employer Performance Appraisal CNHS administrators and faculty initiated the following strategies for : 1) Due to the low return rates, a short survey (a Likert-type scale) is being developed that will collect aggregate information about CNHS nurse employees. Possible survey items include (as a group) leadership abilities, knowledge base, communication abilities, participation in organization, and professional performance; 2) The survey will be distributed to health care facility administrators (such as the education departments) who have knowledge about employees academic backgrounds and their work performance; and 3) A procedure will be developed to collect and aggregate the data at regular scheduled intervals. Support Services CON web site: The College revised its web site during to make it more user friendly. CON pre-program/program advisement services: 1) Student advisement workshops will be held annually by experienced faculty/staff for new and current faculty; 2) A student services satisfaction survey is currently being submitted to users. CON scholarship/financial aid services: 1) The deadline cycle was changed to provide scholarship funds in the fall (at the beginning of the academic year) rather than the spring (at the end of the academic year); 2) Scholarship and financial aid information was updated and posted with links on the CON web site; 3) A common scholarship application was posted on the web site to make it easier for students to apply. CON library materials: 1) Faculty members will collaborate with library staff to acquire additional materials; 2) Orientation sessions will be scheduled for accessing library materials. CON audiovisual materials & skills/computer labs: The skills laboratories are currently being upgraded at Biscayne Bay Campus. CON/FIU governance: 1) Student representatives are included in Program committees; 2) A process for selecting student to ensure representation was developed and students are encouraged to participate in the meetings. FIU services: At meetings with FIU administrators, issues with FIU services (advisement, admissions, registration, financial aid, Learning Center, library, health, etc.) were discussed. FOREIGN PHYSICIAN BSN TRACK Alumni Surveys NOTE: Due to low return rates on mailed Alumni EXIT and POST 1 YEAR surveys, the alumni surveys were developed in an online format during summer 2101 using Qualtrics software. New procedures were developed on ing these surveys during the academic year and forward. Based on new published curriculum guidelines The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008) and using recommendations from the CCNE professional accreditation visitors and the BSN consultant (Dr. Stanhope) along with feedback from students and alumni on the alumni surveys, the BSN faculty members implemented the new BSN curriculum fall Since the new curriculum is a two program of study, faculty and administrators will monitor feedback from students and alumni over the next two years. A revision for the Foreign-Educated Physician track was approved in January 2010; since most FEP alumni apply to the MSN NP tracks on completing the BSN, FEP-BSN students will now have the option (if admitted) of tracking directly into the MSN program. If not admitted to the MSN program, the student will complete the BSN track. The new FEP-MSN curriculum/track was implemented fall Employer Performance Appraisal CNHS administrators and faculty initiated the following strategies for : 1) Due to the low return rates, a short survey (a Likert-type scale) is being developed that will collect aggregate information about CNHS nurse employees. Possible survey items include (as a group) leadership abilities, knowledge base, communication abilities, participation in organization, and professional performance; 2) The survey will be distributed to health care facility administrators (such as the education departments) who have knowledge about employees academic backgrounds and their work performance; and 3) A procedure will be developed to collect and aggregate the data at regular scheduled intervals. 10

11 Support Services CON web site: The College revised its web site during to make it more user friendly. CON pre-program/program advisement services: 1) Student advisement workshops will be held annually by experienced faculty/staff for new and current faculty; 2) A student services satisfaction survey is currently being submitted to users. CON scholarship/financial aid services: 1) The deadline cycle was changed to provide scholarship funds in the fall (at the beginning of the academic year) rather than the spring (at the end of the academic year); 2) Scholarship and financial aid information was updated and posted with links on the CON web site; 3) A common scholarship application was posted on the web site to make it easier for students to apply. CON library materials: 1) Faculty members will collaborate with library staff to acquire additional materials; 2) Orientation sessions will be scheduled for accessing library materials. CON audiovisual materials & skills/computer labs: The skills laboratories are currently being upgraded at Biscayne Bay Campus. CON/FIU governance: 1) Student representatives are included in Program committees; 2) A process for selecting student to ensure representation was developed and students are encouraged to participate in the meetings. FIU services: At meetings with FIU administrators, issues with FIU services (advisement, admissions, registration, financial aid, Learning Center, library, health, etc.) were discussed. 11