JANUARY S UPERVISOR S URVEY SURVEY REPORT. Bachelor s Degree in Nursing Program.

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1 JANUARY 2014 S UPERVISOR S URVEY SURVEY REPORT Bachelor s Degree in Nursing Program i

2 Report of Survey Results: Supervisor Survey Bachelor s Degree in Nursing January 2014 Office of Institutional Effectiveness

3 Table of Contents Sample...1 Familiarity with the Graduate...1 Comparative Ratings with Similar Programs...1 Critical Thinking...2 Nursing Program Outcomes...3 Open-Ended Items...5

4 Sample There were four respondents to the one-year supervisor survey from supervisors of graduates who obtained a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing between February 2010 and December Matched graduate data for the items that were common to both the supervisor and graduate surveys were also analyzed. Frequency comparisons, rather than paired-samples t-tests, are provided for comparison of supervisor and graduate items because sample sizes for both groups were less than five. Due to the small response to this survey, care should be taken in interpreting its results. Familiarity with the Graduate To what extent are you familiar with the daily work performance of the graduate? (N = 4) Rating 7 (Extremely familiar): n = 3 Rating 5: n = 1 Have you conducted any performance reviews for the graduate? (N = 4) Yes: n = 3 No: n = 1 If yes, how did you rate the graduate as compared to other nurses with similar preparation? (N = 4) Rating 7 (Much higher): n = 2 Rating 4 (About the same): n = 2 Comparative Ratings with Similar Programs As a result of your experience with the graduate and any other Excelsior College graduates, how would you rate the overall quality of the Excelsior College nursing program compared to other colleges? (N = 4) Rating 7 (Much higher): n = 1 Rating 5: n = 1 Rating 4 (About the same): n = 2 Given the opportunity would you hire another Excelsior College graduate? (N = 4) Yes: n = 4 January

5 Based on your experiences with the graduate and other Excelsior College BS graduates, would you recommend the Excelsior nursing program to others? (N = 3) Yes: n = 3 Critical Thinking Please evaluate the graduate s abilities as compared to other individuals with a position and educational background similar to the graduate s. (N = 4) Critical Thinking (as compared to others this graduate can:)* Likert ratings Accurately identify problems or issues. Analyze complex patterns of data to develop judgments. Distinguish between credible and non-credible sources of information. Generate alternative solutions for problems. Make reasonable inferences from data. Analyze an issue or problem from more than one perspective. Question judgments made by others without fear. Distinguish statements of fact from value judgments. Generate reasonable hypotheses based on the synthesis of information. *Likert rating scale: 1 = Much worse, 4 = As well as, 7 = Much better January

6 Nursing Program Outcomes Comparison of Supervisor and Graduate Ratings of Nursing Program Outcomes (Supervisors N = 3; Graduates N = 4. Table continues on page 4.) Please rate the degree to which this person has achieved each behavioral competency* Distinguishes between credible and noncredible sources of information. Generates alternative solutions for problems. Readily provides a rationale in support of a judgment. Analyzes an issue or problem from more than one perspective. Is sensitive to differing values/beliefs of clients. Applies principles, theories and concepts from the sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing. Uses health care technology effectively. Assesses the role of the physical environment on the health of populations. Exhibits ethical behavior in all professional contacts. Practices nursing within a legal, ethical, and moral framework. Uses critical thinking skills to identify problems and seek interventions. Emphasizes health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the life span. Likert ratings Ratings by Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X * Likert scale: 1 = Not at all achieved, 6 = Completely achieved January

7 Comparison of Supervisor and Graduate Ratings of Nursing Program Outcomes (Continued) Please rate the degree to which this person has achieved each behavioral competency* Uses a holistic approach to design care with clients experiencing complex health care problems. Integrates management and leadership principles to allocate resources for the delivery of cost-effective quality care to diverse and vulnerable clients. Interprets research evidence to guide nursing care. Articulates the contributions of professional nursing to health care. Incorporates client's values and beliefs in a collaborative plan of care. Supports client's effective coping behaviors. Collaborates with members of the health care team to develop interdisciplinary plans. Uses a variety of strategies to professionally communicate with diverse groups. Establishes a network of community relationships in order to provide continuity of client care. Uses appropriate means of communication with clients and other members of the health care team. Likert ratings Ratings by Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X Graduate X X * Likert scale: 1 = Not at all achieved, 6 = Completely achieved January

8 Open-Ended Items Can you identify any areas that you feel are DEFICIENCIES in Excelsior College BS graduates? Responses to this question were received from two supervisors. All comments appear below. [Graduate] is an outstanding performer. No issues. No. Can you identify any areas that you feel are STRENGTHS in Excelsior College BS graduates? Responses to this question were received from two supervisors. All comments appear below. 1) Job knowledge, 2) Dedication, 3)Patient advocate, 4) Exceptional performer. Organizational skills, critical thinking. January