GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM MASTER OF SCIENCE TRACKS PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEARS

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1 GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM MASTER OF SCIENCE TRACKS PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEARS College: Program: College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science Tracks Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to prepare future leaders, to advance human well-being and improve quality of life for diverse populations, with an emphasis on rural communities in North Dakota, the region and beyond, through the provision of high-quality innovative inter-professional education, research, and service. The Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science Tracks Plan for Assessment of Student Learning will be utilized for the six Master of Science tracks and two post-master s certifications that are currently offered in the CNPD graduate nursing program. The plan outlines student learning outcomes and identifies benchmarks within the curriculum to gather evidence to support the completion of program outcomes. The Master of Science Tracks are: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Advanced Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator. A nationally based certification examination is available for most of the tracks. Version

2 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Years Masters Essential EXAMPLE Performance Criteria Students will be able to.. Experience/Assessment Method Utilizing a 3 (at minimum) measure approach, describe how the students are meeting or have met the performance criteria: 1. Curricular Assessment, proficiency or skill. 2. End-of-Program Survey or Exit Interview. 3. Alumni Survey (One Year After Graduation). Benchmark Party What is the benchmark? When and how is data collected/ analyzed? Who is responsible? Data Analysis/ Key Findings List key findings of data analysis. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Identify how results are used and shared. List appropriate recommendations and/or action items. Version

3 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Years Graduate Program Outcome #1: Integrate knowledge from science, humanities, theory and research into evidence-based advanced nursing practice. (Essential I & IV) Masters Essential Performance Criteria Experience/ Assessment Method Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of background knowledge in the sciences and humanities in preparation for advanced nursing practice. Students will be able to integrate appropriate information from the nursing and health sciences literature into practice to provide current evidencebased care. 1a. NURS 997 Independent Project or NURS 998 Thesis (for All Tracks) 1b. Specialty Specific Predictor Exam (for NA, FNP, AGNP Tracks) 2. End of Program Survey Benchmark Party 95% of students will successfully complete either an Independent Project or Thesis that includes an evidencebased literature review. 95% of students will achieve a score that is predictive of success on the appropriate national specialty predictor exam. Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #1 question on the End of Program Survey. Track Director and IP Faculty Advisor Track Director Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. 3. Alumni Survey Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #1 question on the Alumni Survey. Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Version

4 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Years Graduate Program Outcome #2: Utilize knowledge of organizational and systems leadership (II), quality improvement (III) health care technologies (V), and policy (VI) to ensure high quality patient care. Masters Essential Performance Criteria Experience/ Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy Students will demonstrate competency in organizational and systems leadership. Students will demonstrate competency in measuring and meeting quality improvement and safety standards. Students will be competent with a range of healthcare technologies and databases to coordinate care and communicate relevant information. Students will advocate for positive changes to the local and broad policies that impact the wellbeing of their clients. Assessment Method 1. Advanced Practicum Course APHN N592 NE N568 AGNP, FNP, NA, PMHNP N End of Program Survey Benchmark Party 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to Quality Improvement and Safety. (TBD by Track) 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to informatics and healthcare technologies. (TBD by Track) Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #2 question on the End of Program Survey. 3. Alumni Survey Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #2 question on the Alumni Survey. Track Director and Course Faculty Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Version

5 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Years Graduate Program Outcome #3: Participate as members and leaders of interprofessional health care teams (VII). Masters Essential Performance Criteria Experience/ Assessment Method Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes Students contribute to optimal client care by communicating and collaborating with interprofessional teams. 1. Advanced Practicum Course APHN N592 NE N568 AGNP, FNP, NA, PMHNP N End of Program Survey Benchmark Party 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to interprofessional communication and collaboration. (TBD by Track) Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #3 question on the End of Program Survey. Track Director and Course Faculty Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. 3. Alumni Survey Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #3 question on the Alumni Survey. Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Version

6 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Years Graduate Program Outcome #4: Apply advanced nursing skills in order to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate health care for patient populations (VIII & IX) Masters Essential Performance Criteria Experience/ Assessment Method Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health Essential IX: Master s-level Nursing Practice Students are able to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate, preventive care for individuals, families, and aggregates. Students will appropriately apply advanced nursing skills to direct and indirect care of clients. 1a.Cultural Competency Training Benchmark Party 95% of students will complete the cultural competency training prior to beginning coursework in track. 1b. Certification Exam 80% of students will pass the national board certification exam for their specialty on the first attempt. 2. End of Program Survey. Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #4 question on the End of Program Survey. 95% of student respondents would recommend the program to others. 3. Alumni Survey Respondents will indicate a mean rating of 8 or higher (0-10 scale) to the Program Outcome #4 question on the Alumni Survey. 95% of alumni respondents would recommend the program to others. Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Version Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Track Director Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Administrative Assistant under direction of Department Chair Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Adapted from WASC, adapted by BA Holzman, Office of Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, SFSU, Addition/r evisions by Cheryl L. Ney, Academic Programs and Undergraduate Education Cal Poly, Additions/revisions by Anne Wahl, Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Office, RIT, 2010.

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8 GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM MASTER OF SCIENCE TRACKS PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEAR College: Program: College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science Tracks Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to prepare future leaders, to advance human well-being and improve quality of life for diverse populations, with an emphasis on rural communities in North Dakota, the region and beyond, through the provision of high-quality innovative inter-professional education, research, and service. This assessment plan will be utilized for the six Master of Science tracks and two post-master s certifications that are currently offered in the CNPD graduate nursing program. The plan outlines student learning outcomes and identifies benchmarks within the curriculum to gather evidence to support the completion of program outcomes. The Master of Science Tracks are: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Advanced Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator. A nationally based certification examination is available for most of the tracks. Version DRAFT 1

9 Masters Essential EXAMPLE Performance Criteria Students will be able to.. Experience/Assessment Methods Utilizing a 3 (at minimum) measure approach, describe how the students are meeting or have met the performance criteria: 1. Curricular Assessment, proficiency or skill. 2. End-of-Program Survey or Exit Interview. 3. Alumni Survey (One Year After Graduation). Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures What is the Goal/Benchmark/ Measure? When and how is data collected/ analyzed? Party Who is responsible? Data Analysis/ Key Findings List key findings of data analysis. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Identify how results are used and shared. List appropriate recommendations and/or action items. Version DRAFT 2

10 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Year Graduate Program Outcome #1: Integrate knowledge from science, humanities, theory and research into evidence-based advanced nursing practice. (Essential I & IV) Masters Essential Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice Performance Criteria Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of background knowledge in the sciences and humanities in preparation for advanced nursing practice. Students will be able to integrate appropriate information from the nursing and health sciences literature into practice to provide current evidence-based care. Experience/ Assessment Methods 1a. NURS 997 Independent Project or NURS 998 Thesis 1b. Specialty Specific Predictor Exam (for NA, FNP, AGNP Tracks) 2. End-of-Program Survey Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures 95% of students will complete either an evidence based Independent Project or Thesis. 95% of students will score within 10% of the national mean for the appropriate specialty predictor exam. 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # on End of Program Survey Party Track Director and IP Faculty Advisor Track Director TBD Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. 3. Alumni Survey 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # on Alumni Survey. TBD Version DRAFT 3

11 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Year Graduate Program Outcome #2: Utilize knowledge of organizational and systems leadership (II), quality improvement (III) health care technologies (V), and policy (VI) to ensure high quality patient care. Masters Essential Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy Performance Criteria Students will demonstrate competency in organizational and systems leadership. Students will demonstrate competency in measuring and meeting quality improvement and safety standards. Students will be competent with a range of healthcare technologies and databases to coordinate care and communicate relevant information. Students will advocate for positive changes to the local and broad policies that impact the wellbeing of their clients. Experience/ Assessment Methods 1. Advanced Practicum Course APHN - N547/N549/N592 NE N568 AGNP, FNP, NA N End-of-Program Survey Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to Quality Improvement and Safety. (TBD by Track) 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to informatics and healthcare technologies. (TBD by Track) 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (Org and Systems Leadership) on End of Program Survey. Party Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Version DRAFT 4 Track Director and Course Faculty TBD Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

12 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Year 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (Health Policy and Advocacy) on End of Program Survey. 3. Alumni Survey 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (Org and Systems Leadership) on Alumni Survey. 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (Health Policy and Advocacy) on Alumni Survey. TBD TBD Version DRAFT 5

13 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Year Graduate Program Outcome #3: Participate as members and leaders of interprofessional health care teams (VII). Masters Essential Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes Performance Criteria Students contribute to optimal client care by communicating and collaborating with interprofessional teams. Experience/ Assessment Methods 1. Advanced Practicum Course APHN - N547/N549/N592 NE N568 AGNP, FNP, NA N End-of-Program Survey Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL Advanced Practicum Course summative evaluation related to interprofessional communication and collaboration. (TBD by Track) 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (interprofessional communication and collaboration) on End-of- Program Survey. Party Track Director and Course Faculty TBD Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. 3. Alumni Survey 95% of students will indicate either much greater than expected or met my expectations to question # (interprofessional communication and collaboration) on Alumni Survey. TBD Version DRAFT 6

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15 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER s Nursing Program Academic Year Graduate Program Outcome #4: Apply advanced nursing skills in order to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate health care for patient populations (VIII & IX) Masters Essential Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health Essential IX: Master s-level Nursing Practice Performance Criteria Students are able to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate, preventive care for individuals, families, and aggregates. Students will appropriately apply advanced nursing skills to direct and indirect care of clients. Experience/ Assessment Methods 1a.Cultural Competency Training 1b. Certification Exam 2. End-of-Program Survey. Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures 95% of students will complete the cultural competency training prior to beginning coursework in track. National Board Certification Pass Rate (for specific specialty) is at or above national average 95% of graduating students would recommend the program to others. Party Data Analysis/ Key Findings TBD Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Track Director TBD Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. 3. Alumni Survey 95% of alumni would recommend the program to others. TBD Adapted from WASC, adapted by BA Holzman, Office of Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, SFSU, Addition/revisions by Cheryl L. Ney, Academic Programs and Undergraduate Education Cal Poly, Additions/revisions by Anne Wahl, Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Office, RIT, Version DRAFT 8

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17 GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM (MASTER OF SCIENCE TRACKS) PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEAR College: Program: College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Graduate Nursing Program (Master of Science Tracks) Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to educate individuals for professional roles in nursing and nutrition. The College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines strives to enhance the health of people in the region, nation and across the globe by preparing leaders in nursing and nutrition through innovative, accessible programs, and significant faculty and student scholarship and service. This assessment plan will be utilized for the six Master of Science tracks and five post master s certifications that are currently offered in the CNPD graduate nursing program. The plan outlines student learning outcomes and identifies benchmarks within the curriculum to gather evidence to support the completion of program outcomes. Capstone projects include the theses and independent (non thesis) options. The Master of Science areas of specialization are: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Advanced Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator. A nationally based certification examination is available for most of the tracks.

18 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) Masters Essential EXAMPLE Student Learning Outcomes Students will be able to.. Experience What are the students doing throughout their program that addresses the student learning outcome? Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures Benchmark and Measure When and how is data collected/ analyzed Party Who is responsible? Data Analysis/ Key Findings List key findings of data analysis Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Identify how results are used and shared. List appropriate recommendations and/or action items. Graduate Program Objective #1: Integrate knowledge from science, humanities, theory and research into evidence based advanced nursing practice. (Essential I & IV) Masters Essential Student Learning Outcomes Experience Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures Party Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of background knowledge in the sciences and humanities in preparation for advanced nursing practice. NURS 511: Advanced Physiology/ Pathophysiology NURS 504/506 (NA) NURS 535/539 (FNP/AGNP/PMH) NURS 514: Essentials in Epidemiology 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher in NURS % of students will achieve a grade of B or higher for their appropriate pharmacology course 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher in NURS 514. ODD YEAR ODD YEAR ODD YEAR Course Faculty Course Faculty Course Faculty Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

19 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) NURS 585: Advanced Health Assessment 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher for Advanced Health Assessment course. EVEN YEAR Course Faculty Self Evaluation Examination (NSEE) (NA) 95% of students will score within 10% of the national mean for the NSEE EVEN YEAR NA Track Director Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice Students will be able to integrate appropriate information from the nursing and health sciences literature into practice to provide current evidencebased care. NURS 502 literature review or NURS 997 Independent Study NURS 597 Clinical Practicum Tool 95% of students will achieve a grade of at least a B in producing a relevant, appropriate evidence based literature review. (Find standards for evidence based practice and compare it to the students product.) Preceptor/Faculty Clinical Evaluations: 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL NURS 597 course summative clinical evaluation for integrating current research into practice. (TBD by track) EVEN YEAR ODD YEAR Course Faculty Track Director Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

20 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) Graduate Program Objective #2: Utilize knowledge of organizational and systems leadership (II), quality improvement (III) health care technologies (V), and policy (VI) to ensure high quality patient care Masters Essential Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate competency in organizational and systems leadership. Experience One Year Alumni Survey Role Development Course (NURS 520, NURS 552,or NURSE 553) Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures Evidence that at least 25% of graduates are participating in committees (professional organization, school or community organization). 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher on their student presentation. ODD YEAR EVEN YEAR Party CNPD Graduate Office Course Faculty Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

21 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety Students will demonstrate competency in measuring and meeting quality improvement and safety standards. NURS 597: Advanced Clinical Practicum Provides evidence of participation in quality improvement activities on Preceptor/Faculty Clinical Evaluation Tools (track specific). ODD YEAR Track Director Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies Students will be competent with a range of healthcare technologies and databases to coordinate care and communicate relevant information. NURS 597: Advanced Clinical Practicum Preceptor/Faculty Clinical Evaluations: 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL NURS 597 course summative clinical evaluation related to informatics and healthcare technologies. (TBD by track) EVEN YEAR Track Director Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

22 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy Students will advocate for positive changes to the local and broad policies that impact the wellbeing of their clients. NURS 526: Ethical, Legal, and Health Policy Issues Alumni Survey Course Assignment relevant to health policy content. 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher. Evidence that at least 25% of students are participating in health policy and advocacy within their. EVEN YEAR ODD YEAR Course Faculty CNPD Graduate Office Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Graduate Program Objective #3: Participate as members and leaders of interprofessional health care teams (VII). Masters Essential Student Learning Outcomes Experience Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes Students contribute to optimal client care by communicating and collaborating with interprofessional teams. NURS 597: Advanced Clinical Practicum Preceptor/Faculty Clinical Evaluations: 95% or greater of students achieve the meets or exceeds level on FINAL NURS 597 course summative clinical evaluation related to interprofessional communication and collaboration. (TBD by track) EVEN YEAR Party Track Director Data Analysis/ Key Findings Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

23 UND CNPD Assessment Plan for MASTER S Nursing Program EVEN Year (e.g ) & ODD Year (e.g ) Graduate Program Objective #4: Apply advanced nursing skills in order to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate health care for patient populations (VIII & IX) Masters Essential Student Learning Outcomes Experience Goals/Benchmarks/ Measures Party Data Analysis/ Key Findings Use of Results, Action Items, and Dissemination Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health Essential IX: Master s Level Nursing Practice Students are able to plan, manage and coordinate culturally appropriate, preventive care for individuals, families, and aggregates. Students will appropriately apply advanced nursing skills to direct and indirect care of clients. NURS 523: Health Promotion Cultural Competency Training Certification Exam One Year Employer Survey One Year Alumni Survey Course Assignment relevant to population health content. 95% of students will achieve a grade of B or higher. 95% of students will complete the cultural competency training prior to beginning coursework in track. National Board Certification Pass Rate (for specific specialty) is at or above national average 95% of alumni and employers would recommend the program to others. ODD YEAR EVEN YEAR EVEN YEAR ODD YEAR Course Faculty CNPD Graduate Office CNPD Graduate Office (FNP/AGNP/ PMH) Track Director (NA) CNPD Graduate Office Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Key findings are compiled and analyzed. Adapted from WASC, adapted by BA Holzman, Office of Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, SFSU, Addition/revisions by Cheryl L. Ney, Academic Programs and Undergraduate Education Cal Poly, Additions/revisions by Anne Wahl, Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Office, RIT, Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met. Results are collected by responsible party and forwarded to the Assessment Committee and shared as appropriate. Recommendations and/or actions will be taken if benchmark not met.

24 GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEAR College: College of Nursing Program: Graduate Nursing Program Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Nursing is to educate individuals for professional roles in nursing and nutrition. The College strives to enhance the health of people in the region, the nation, and across the globe by preparing leaders in nursing and nutrition through innovative, accessible programs and significant faculty and student scholarship and service. There are currently six* Master of Science tracks, five post-master s certifications, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing offered in the graduate nursing program. Capstone projects include the thesis and independent (non-thesis) options at the master s level and the comprehensive examination and dissertation in the doctoral program. The Master of Science areas of specialization are Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Advanced Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), Gerontological CNS, Gerontological NP, and Nurse Educator. A nationally based certification examination is available for most of the tracks. 1

25 COLLEGE OF NURSING ASSESSMENT PLAN OF GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING Master s of Science degree Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 1. Integrate theory, research, experiential knowledge, and evidenced-based practice into advanced nursing practice. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N597: Advanced Clinical Practicum Assessment Methods and Goals Certification Examination Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) Upon completion of program Person/Group Track directors Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) Assessment results reported to track faculty, advisory committees, and to Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS). Curricular changes are then made by track directors and faculty based on assessment results. When appropriate, curricular changes are brought to Graduate Council for approval. N592: Advanced PHN Practicum III N568: Teaching Practicum Certification Examination Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) Upon completion of program the program End of Program of Study (summative) Track director Track director 2) DGS also reports assessment results from previous year to the College Assessment Committee and to Graduate Council in the fall semester. Graduate Council reviews and discusses results and makes recommendations to course faculty and department chair as appropriate by end of the fall semester. 3), together with department chairs, review results and recommendations from the Graduate Council and either make suggested revisions and changes or determine that no change is needed. 2

26 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 1. Integrate theory, research, experiential knowledge, and evidenced-based practice into advanced nursing practice. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N500: Theories & Concepts in Nursing Assessment Methods and Goals Theory presentation, theory paper the program Person/Group Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making See above N997: Independent Study or N998 Thesis Capstone project End of Program of Study (summative) Student advisors 3

27 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 2. Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing practice consistent with applicable professional standards. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N597: Advanced Clinical Practicum NA NA N592: Advanced PHN Practicum III NA NA N568: Teaching Practicum NA Assessment Methods and Goals Certification exam Self evaluation exam (SEE) Employer evaluation Graduate Questionnaire Certification exam Employer evaluation Graduate Questionnaire in teaching practicum Graduate Questionnaire Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) ly ly ly ly Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) ly ly ly ly Person/Group Track director and faculty Track director and faculty Nursing Graduate Office Track director and faculty Track director and faculty Nursing Graduate Office Track director and faculty Nursing Graduate Office Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) Assessment results reported to track faculty, advisory committees, and to Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS). Curricular changes are then made by Track directors and faculty based on assessment results. When appropriate, curricular changes are brought to Graduate Council for approval. 2) DGS also reports assessment results from previous year to the College Assessment Committee and to Graduate Council in the fall semester. 3) Graduate Council reviews and discusses results and makes recommendations to course faculty and department chair as appropriate by end of the fall semester. 4), together with department chairs, review results and recommendations from the Graduate Council and either make suggested revisions and changes or determine that no change is needed. 4

28 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 2. Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing practice consistent with applicable professional standards. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N552: Role Development of the CNS Assessment Methods and Goals Course synthesis paper Person/Group Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making N553: Role Development of the NP Student project N520: Prof. Role Dev. for Nurse Anesthesia Student presentation Cumulative exam 3. Practice in the development of nursing science through evidenced-based practice, research, and theory. N500: Theories & Concepts in Nursing NA N502: Evidence for Practice N597: Advanced Clinical Practicum N592: Advanced PHN Practicum III Theory presentation, theory paper Capstone project Assessment of evidence paper Course paper Case presentation Scholarly Journal Presentation Written case for publication Certification Exam scores SEE scores Case presentation Scholarly Journal Presentation Faculty advisor Track director and faculty Track director and faculty 1) Assessment results reported to track faculty, advisory committees, and to Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS). Curricular changes are then made by track directors and faculty based on assessment results. When appropriate, curricular changes are brought to Graduate Council for approval. 2) DGS also reports assessment results from previous year to the College Assessment Committee and to Graduate Council in the fall semester. 3) Graduate Council reviews and discusses results and makes recommendations to course faculty and department chair as appropriate by end of the fall semester. 5

29 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 3. Practice in the development of nursing science through evidenced-based practice, research, and theory. 4. Integrate relationships between social, cultural, political, and economic issues and health care delivery. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N568: Teaching Practicum N997: Independent Study or N998: Thesis N597: Advanced Clinical Practice N592: Advanced PHN Practicum III N569: Assessment & Evaluation N526: Ethical, Legal & Health Policy Issues N552: Role Development of the CNS Assessment Methods and Goals Course project Capstone project End of First Year Student Survey End of Program Student Survey Graduate Questionnaire Course presentation, Graduate Questionnaire Course presentation Course papers Student project ly ly ly ly Person/Group Track director and faculty Faculty Advisor Track director and faculty Track director and faculty Track director and faculty Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 4), together with department chairs, review results and recommendations from the Graduate Council and either make suggested revisions and changes or determine that no change is needed. 1) Assessment results reported to track faculty, advisory committees, and to Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS). Curricular changes are then made based on assessment results. When appropriate, curricular changes are brought to Graduate Council for approval. 2) DGS also reports assessment results from previous year to the College Assessment Committee and to Graduate Council in the fall semester. 3) Graduate Council reviews and discusses results and makes recommendations to course faculty and department chair as appropriate by end of the fall semester. N553: Role Development of the NP N520: Prof. Role Dev. for Nurse Anesthesia Student project Student presentation Cumulative exam 4), together with department chairs, review results and recommendations from the Graduate Council and either make suggested revisions and changes or determine that no change is needed. 6

30 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Master s Program Objectives) 4. Integrate relationships between social, cultural, political, and economic issues and health care delivery. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N597: Advanced Clinical Practice Assessment Methods and Goals Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) Person/Group Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making N592: Advanced PHN Practicum III Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) N568: Teaching Practicum Midterm (formative) End of term (summative) N997: Independent Study or N998 Thesis Independent Project Faculty advisors NA Certification Examination At completion of Track director and faculty 7

31 COLLEGE OF NURSING ASSESSMENT PLAN OF GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 1. Synthesize and critically evaluate the literature of nursing and related fields to identify issues and critical gaps in scientific nursing knowledge. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N574: Quantitative Nursing Methods N575: Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing Grant application N999: Dissertation Comprehensive Exam Assessment Methods and Goals Course paper Course presentation Course paper Course presentation Submitted grant to nationally competitive entity Dissertation Written comprehensive exam Oral comprehensive exam Person/Group Faculty advisors Student advisor and Dissertation committee Comprehensive Exam Committee Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, exam pass rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 8

32 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 2. Make significant original contributions to scientific nursing knowledge through the interdisciplinary and independent conduct of basic and clinical research. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N999: Dissertation N577: Healthcare Ethics and Diversity Assessment Methods and Goals Dissertation Course project Person/Group Student advisor and Dissertation committee Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, passage rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council. 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 9

33 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 3. Contribute to the development of scientific methodology for nursing research congruent with the broad concerns of the discipline (physiological, biobehavioral, spiritual, and psychosocial). Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N574: Quantitative Nursing Methods N575: Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing N999: Dissertation PhD Intensives Assessment Methods and Goals Course paper Course paper Course presentation Dissertation Student evaluation of Intensive experience ly Person/Group Student advisor and dissertation committee DGS Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, passage rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council. 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 10

34 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 4. Complete research and direct application of findings in an environment characterized by commitment to high standards of ethical conduct, including truth, honesty, freedom of inquiry, and intellectual autonomy. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N999: Dissertation N577: Healthcare Ethics and Diversity Regional/national conference Assessment Methods and Goals Dissertation Seminar Course papers Juried scholarly podium or poster presentation Person/Group Student advisor and Dissertation committee Advisor Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, passage rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council. 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. Comprehensive Examination Written comprehensive exam Oral comprehensive exam Comprehensive Exam Committee 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 11

35 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 5. Display readiness for postdoctoral and early research program development through recognition of high achievement in research and scholarship. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N999: Dissertation N580: Research Practicum N568: Teaching Practicum Comprehensive Examination Assessment Methods and Goals Dissertation Research product, e.g., grant proposal, manuscript, data analysis Individually designed teaching residency with emphasis on selfdirected nursing pedagogical teaching entity Written comprehensive exam Oral comprehensive exam Minimum of once during Person/Group Student advisor and Dissertation committee Faculty Advisors Comprehensive Exam Committee Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, passage rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council. 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 12

36 Student Learning Goals and Objectives (Doctoral Program Objectives) 6. Develop and assume roles that facilitate discovery, application, and integration of new nursing knowledge. Experiences (Experiences were assessed) N999: Dissertation N580: Research Practicum Assessment Methods and Goals Dissertation Research product, e.g., grant proposal, manuscript, data analysis Minimum of once during Person/Group Student advisor and dissertation committee Faculty Advisors Use of Results: Process for Documentation and Decision- Making 1) DGS reports completion of grant applications, passage rates, and survey data from the previous year to the College Assessment Committee early in the fall semester; assessment results are forwarded to the Graduate Council. 2) Graduate Council reviews reports and makes curricular and/or program recommendations to course faculty and department chairs by end of the fall semester. N568: Teaching Practicum Individually designed teaching residency with emphasis on a nursing pedagogical teaching entity Minimum of once during 3) Grant applications, comprehensive exam pass rates, and survey data reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 4) Dissertation and/or completion information is reported to Nursing Faculty Organization by December 15 th for the previous academic year. 13

37 GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM PLAN FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC YEAR College: College of Nursing Program: Graduate Nursing Program Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Nursing is to educate individuals for professional roles in nursing and nutrition. The College strives to enhance the health of people in the region, the nation, and across the globe by preparing leaders in nursing and nutrition through innovative, accessible programs and significant faculty and student scholarship and service. There are currently six* Master of Science specializations, five post-master s certifications, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing offered in the graduate nursing program. Capstone projects include the thesis/non-thesis independent options at the master s level and the comprehensive examination and dissertation in the doctoral program. The Master of Science areas of specialization are Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Advanced Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), Gerontological CNS, Gerontological NP, and Nurse Educator. A nationally based certification examination is available for most of the specializations. *Two of the master s specializations, Health Administration and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Nursing Therapeutics, are not accepting applications for new admissions at the present time. These two specializations are in the evaluation process for continuance or discontinuance. 1