Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT

Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence 2015

Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Department of Graduate Nursing Purposes and Philosophies... 3 University, College Goals and Program and Curriculum Outcomes... 4 Standard I Mission and Governance Evaluation Blueprint... 8 Standard II Institutional Commitment and Resources Evaluation Blueprint... 12 Standard III Curriculum/Teaching-Learning Practices Evaluation Blueprint... 16 Standard IV Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes Evaluation Blueprint... 20 Standard I Mission and Governance Committee Worksheet... 27 Standard I Mission and Governance Score Card Results... 31 Standard II Institutional Commitment and Resources Committee Worksheet... 31 Standard II Institutional Commitment and Resources Score Card Results... 36 Standard III Curriculum/Teaching-Learning Practices Committee Worksheet... 35 Standard III Curriculum/Teaching-Learning Practices Score Card Results... 41 Standard IV Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes Committee Worksheet... 42 Standard IV Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes Score Card Results... 49 End of Course Report... 50

Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Introduction to the Graduate Nursing Master Evaluation Plan The School of Nursing strategic plan utilizes a multi-faceted approach when evaluating data to evidence program effectiveness. This multi-faceted approach incorporates qualitative and quantitative data, from all three nursing programs. Information is obtained from a wide variety of sources, including students, alumni, faculty and other communities of interest. In previous years the Department of Nursing (DON) created a strategic plan in which initiatives drove policy for three to five years. Realizing that the present health care environment changes more rapidly than ever before, the DON has elected to look at strategic planning initiatives yearly rather than every three to five years. With this thought in mind, the MSN program Master Evaluation Plan was adapted and revised to include the DNP and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs. The Master Evaluation Plan was revised in 2013 to create a more comprehensive plan that ascribes to two theoretical bases: Total Quality Management and The Balanced Score Card. The Graduate Nursing Programs provide input into the Department of Nursing s Strategic Plan utilizing ongoing, systematic evaluation guided by the Master Evaluation Plan. R. S. Kaplan and D. P. rton (1992) introduced the concept of The Balanced Scorecard- Measures that Drive Performance. Drawing from this theory and and AACN, ANA Guidelines and IHL Guidelines the faculty divided the Master Evaluation Plan into four categories: Mission and Governance, Institutional Commitment and Resources, Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Practices, and Program Effectiveness. The faculty believes that each of the four categories is of equal importance, thus each category is given a 25% ranking. In each category CCNE key elements (standards) were utilized. For each key element (standard) the faculty developed outcome benchmarks utilizing CCNE, ANCC, NTF and IHL standards. The outcome benchmarks are qualitative, quantitative, internal, external, and process in nature thus providing an overall program performance evaluation. Evaluation data are collected on a planned, periodic basis according to the Master Calendar for Evaluation. For the purposes of evaluation, the faculty is subdivided into four Ad-Hoc committees: Mission and Governance, Institutional Commitment and Resources, Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Practices, and Program Effectives. These committees correlate with the categories within the Master Evaluation Plan. Each committee gathers aggregate data from a wide variety of sources. The aggregate data are compiled utilizing committee worksheets, which organize the data to better facilitate data analysis. After a faculty committee collects data, the entire Graduate Nursing faculty analyzes the data utilizing TQM tools and techniques. Once the data are analyzed the faculty scores each of the four areas thus obtaining scorecard results. The scorecard results assist the faculty in prioritizing strategic planning initiatives for the following year. A Total Quality Management approach is utilized when opportunities for program improvement are identified within one of the four categories based on scorecard results. These opportunities for improvement allow the faculty to work toward a 100% scorecard result in each category. To this end the faculty envisions this process as Working Toward Excellence. July 10, 2007 August 7, 2008 June 23, 1015 2

Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Department of Graduate Nursing: DNP, MSN, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program Purposes The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is congruent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (2006). The DNP program is a practice-focused doctoral program designed to prepare nurses at the highest level of nursing practice to lead in applying and translating research into practice in local, state, national, and global health systems. The focus of the DNP program is on evidence-based practice reflecting synthesis, application, and translation of credible research findings. The DNP program includes integrative practice experiences and an intense practice immersion experience that prepares advanced practice nurses caring for populations in primary and specialty care settings with emphasis on chronic illness management. The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses by expanding and refining a broad base of knowledge and skills of baccalaureate education incorporating the experiential background of the professional nurse. This purpose relates to the Mission of the University by providing professional education at the master s level that emphasizes advanced academic preparation of specialized knowledge and competencies through the process of role mastery. Program Philosophies The philosophy of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is congruent with University mission that emphasizes high-quality education, personalized learning environment, and attention to research, scholarship, and creativity to advance knowledge. Consistent with the Baccalaureate program philosophy, the DNP program seeks to further prepare leaders who are dedicated to the improvement of health care outcomes at the local, state, national, and global levels. Like the Master of Science in Nursing program, the philosophy of the DNP program includes advanced nursing practice and evidence-based practice foci. An additional area of emphasis is chronic illness. Mastery of these foci may occur in through Post-BSN to DNP preparation or through MSN to DNP preparation. Through either route, the DNP program philosophy holds that the basis for the highest level of nursing practice is the integration of nursing knowledge from the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences. Further, education at the DNP level provides a basis for translating evidence-based research findings into safe, high-quality clinical practice for a wide variety of patient populations. Finally, DNP-educated advance practice nurses are uniquely prepared to emerge as leaders utilizing a blend of clinical knowledge, organizational skills, economic understanding, political awareness, and technological proficiency to impact patient outcomes in complex health systems. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program extends and refines the knowledge and skills of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse while integrating findings from the sciences and the humanities, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement, health economics, translational science and organizational sciences in order to provide care to diverse populations of patients in clinical and community-based systems. Attainment of advanced knowledge and competencies occurs through the process of role mastery, moving from novice to expert, in order to provide nursing interventions that influence healthcare outcomes for individuals/families across the lifespan, populations, or systems. The educational process is guided by three foci: primary care, advanced nursing practice, and evidence based practice. Primary care emphasizes health promotion and health maintenance for individuals, families, and populations in addition to managing and monitoring acute and chronic illnesses. This diversity of care is patient centered and culturally appropriate with evidence-based goals and modalities of care. Advanced nursing practice is autonomous and focuses on knowledge and competencies for the specialized role of the family nurse practitioner. In this role, the advanced practice nurse functions 3

Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence independently, is accountable as a direct provider of care, and is an advocate for patients, families, caregivers, populations and members of the healthcare team. Inherent in advanced nursing practice is leadership in order to provide for high-quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, patient safety and quality improvement, and for understanding health care delivery systems assisting with identifying the economic, ethical, legal, and political factors that influence health care. Advanced practice nursing involves self-evaluation for continuing scholarship, professional growth, and excellence in practice. Therefore, the advanced practice nurse is prepared to pursue doctoral education. Evidence based practice provides opportunity for integration of nursing research, primary care, and leadership with the science of nursing. Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program (RN-FNP and NP-FNP tracks): The faculty believes that nursing professionals who already hold a Master s degree in nursing within a defined area of advanced nursing practice should be afforded the opportunity to enhance that preparation by incorporating the specialized role of the nurse practitioner into their existing skill sets. The post-master s certificate program is designed to prepare those nurses, already grounded in research and theory and proficient in their specialties, to become clinically competent nurse practitioners. This is accomplished by educating these students clinically alongside traditional Master s students so they may gain equitable knowledge and skills as primary care nurse practitioners rooted in the latest evidence base for advanced practice. Revised March 2015 MUW University Goals: MUW Goal 1 The University will provide an innovative, high quality academic enterprise that engages students, faculty, and staff by fostering students' deep learning, engagement, and holistic development; and by developing, and retaining a highly qualified, diverse faculty and staff; MUW Goal 2 The University will cultivate a dynamic student body that can benefit from, and contribute to the institution by recruiting qualified diverse students, promoting student access, success, retention, and graduation, and by cultivating a student-first institutional culture; College of Nursing & Speech Language Pathology Goals Goal 1 ACADEMIC: Provide innovative high quality academic programs (ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, SLP) that engage students, faculty and staff and promote their success and retention: A-Recruit and retain master teachers, staff, and administrators for all college programs and positions; B-Continually improve the process of planning, assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement for college academic programs and support areas; C- Implement innovative, dynamic teaching-learning strategies to engage students and promote their success; STAFF: D- Set aside money each year for college staff development. Program Goals/Outcomes DNP Program Goals/Outcomes 1. Produce nurse practitioner leaders who will utilize the theoretical and scientific underpinnings for nurse practitioner practice to provide acute and chronic health care that is ethical, safe, evidencebased, culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary, technically sagacious and appropriate for a diverse range of individuals and aggregates. (ESO #1, 3, 6) 2. Produce graduates who utilize research and nursing knowledge to influence healthcare policy and advocate for improvement in the health of individuals and Curriculum Outcomes DNP Expected Student Outcomes 1. Synthesize theoretical, philosophical, ethical, and empirical knowledge to develop therapeutic interventions in complex health systems. (DNP Essentials I.1, 2, 3; II.1, 3; III.1, 4, 6; V.7; VI.1; VII.2, 3; VIII.2). 2. Develop leadership skills within complex health systems to improve safe, cost-effective, and quality health care for diverse populations. (DNP Essentials 4

MUW Goal 3 - The University will promote internal operations that advance institutional efficiencies and priorities by: maintaining, enhancing, and effectively utilizing the campus facilities, space, and infrastructure; providing appropriate resources, equipment, and technology; designing effective, efficient procedures and policies; and fostering a culture of accountability to ensure ongoing quality enhancements; MUW Goal 4 - The University will promote external relations that advance its public mission and fiscal priorities by: forging meaningful and engaged partnerships with external stakeholders; providing services and enhancing relationships in the community, region, and state; and by seeking innovative revenue enhancement through external fund raising and auxiliary management. Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Goal 2 ACADEMIC: Maintain the maximum enrollment of high quality diverse students in each college program through effective advising, mentorship, and retention strategies by participation in advising, and mentorship activities as appropriate to each college program. STAFF: Maintain the maximum enrollment of high quality diverse students in each college through effective recruitment strategies as appropriate for each college program. Goal 3 ACADEMIC and STAFF: Promote effective internal operations that advance college efficiencies and priorities: A- Examine internal operations to promote efficiencies and improvements where indicated; B- Demonstrate internal operational efficiencies by operating within established budgets and identifying additional budgetary needs through collaborative strategic planning; C- Technology, equipment and physical facilities adequate for meeting the needs of the College. Goal 4 ACADEMIC and STAFF: A- Provide appropriate community-based services (through clinical and program volunteer activities) and provide graduates prepared to meet the healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation by planning clinical and program activities to produce high quality nurses at different levels of preparation and high quality SLP master's graduates and high quality preprofessional undergraduate SLP graduates; aggregates, especially the chronically ill. (ESO# 2, 4, 6) 3. Produce clinical scholars who are committed to lifelong learning, ongoing leadership, and the improvement of health care delivery in the local community, in Mississippi, in the United States, and across the globe. (ESO# 2, 4, 5, 6) II.2a, b, c, d, e; III.3, 6; IV.4, 6; VI.3; VII.2, 3; VIII.1, 5, 6). 3. Demonstrate clinical scholarship and the use of analytical methods to design, implement, evaluate, and disseminate evidence-based practice. (DNP Essentials I.3; III.1, 2, 7; VIII.4). 4. Utilize information systems and patient care technology for the improvement and transformation of health care (DNP Essentials III.1, 3, 5; IV.1, 2, 3, 5; VII.2). 5. Provide leadership in the analysis, development, and implementation of health care policy on local, regional, national, and global levels. (DNP Essentials II, V.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; VI.1; VIII.5, 6, 7). 6. Employ collaborative approaches with other disciplines for improving health outcomes among diverse populations. (DNP Essentials III, VI.1, 2, 3; VII.3, VIII. 3). 5

Revised 3/8/04 Reviewed 9/05 Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence B- and build partnerships and public awareness to support the college's mission and development of each program through maintaining and building partnerships that support the mission of the college and the development of each program. MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Goals/Outcomes 1. Prepare advance practice nurses who expand and refine a broad base of knowledge and skills from nursing and the biopsychosocial sciences to influence healthcare [new ESO#1, 2, 3] 2. Prepare advanced practice nurses who demonstrate mastery of expected national competencies including the abilities to assess, diagnose, and manage a broad scope of acute and chronic health issues in primary care ESO #2, 4, 7] 3. Prepare advanced practice nurses who continue as lifelong learners and who influence safe and quality healthcare through interprofessional team approaches, emerging technology, health policy, and ongoing role development [ESO #5, 6, 8]. MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Expected Student Outcomes 1. Integrate baccalaureate and Master s level understanding of nursing and relevant sciences in the assessment, diagnoses, and direct pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of diverse patient populations in primary care (Essentials 1 & 9 +APRN), 2. Provide leadership in practice to promote high quality, safe, costeffective, culturally appropriate, and ethical patient care (Essential 2, 3, 9), 3. Articulate and apply evidence-based methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality and safety in primary care and other organizational settings (Essential 3), 4. Conduct, apply, and disseminate research to resolve practice problems and effect positive change based on evidence (Essential 4), 5. Use health information systems and technology to support lifelong learning 6

Reviewed 5/8/06 Reviewed 6/6/08 Reviewed/Revised March 2015 Mississippi University for Women Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence and enhance delivery of safe, quality care (Essential 5 + APRN), 6. Participate in the process of policy development, and employ advocacy strategies to influence health and health care (Essential 6), 7. Participate as a member and leader of interprofessional teams to manage and coordinate safe and quality patient care (Essential 7), 8. Integrate client-centered and culturally appropriate concepts to deliver evidence-based prevention and intervention services to individuals, families and aggregates (Essential 8). 7

I. MISSION AND GOVERNANCE EVALUATION BLUEPRINT (25%) Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Key Elements A. The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution; and consistent with relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals. B. The mission, goals and expected outcomes of the program are reviewed periodically and revised, as appropriate, to reflect professional standards and guidelines, and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. C. Expected faculty outcomes are clearly identified by the nursing unit, are written and communicated to the faculty, and are congruent with institutional expectations. Qualitative, Quantitative, Internal, External and Process Evaluation Benchmarks Program Mission, Goals and Program Outcomes are: Written Consistent with the university Consistent with the School of Nursing Consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Nursing s Social Policy Statement, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, NTF, CCNE, SREB (distance education) and IHL Standards and NONPF Standards Reviewed yearly Revised as necessary to o meet the expectations of the required standards o meet the expectations of the community of interest DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program will seek and maintain accreditation by: IHL CCNE SACSCOC (University) The community of interest is defined as: Internal Customers o DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Students o Grad Nursing Faculty/Staff Measurements/Tools and Aggregate Data Sources to be Collected From Specified Parties by Mission and Governance Sub-Committee and placed on Mission and Governance Sub-Committee Worksheet MUW Catalog/Bulletin, MUW Web Site, Student Handbook, Memo s/e-mails Program Chair maintains the coordination of publication to various sites. Program Chair maintains: IHL Reports/Surveys Accreditation Criteria Accreditation Reports Timeline Analysis / Flow for Follow- Up September Completed worksheet results reported to Graduate Nursing Faculty February Grad Nursing Strategic Planning by all Grad Nursing Faculty March Program Chair forwards Grad Nursing Strategic Plan to Dean May School of Nursing Strategic Planning Retreat June Dean forwards School of Nursing Strategic Plan to University Administration August Dean returns completed School of Nursing 8

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence o Other university Departments/services/staff o University Administration External Customers o Potential Students o Health Care Agencies o Employers of graduates o Alumni o Universities o Community at Large Strategic Plan to Grad Nursing Program Chair September Program Chair shares Departmental Strategic Plan with Grad Nursing Faculty D. Faculty and students participate in program governance. E. Documents and publications are accurate. A process is used to notify constituents about changes in documents and publications 100 % Grad Nursing faculty serve on the following: DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program Committee DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Curriculum Committee 75% of Grad Nursing Faculty will serve on DON committees 50% of Grad Nursing Faculty are represented on university committees Student representation will occur 100% of the time on the following committees as evidenced in minutes: DON Grievance Committee DON Recruitment, and Retention Committee DON Alumni Committee The MUW Bulletin, Grad Nursing Web Site, and Recruitment Brochures are: Accurate Congruent with the university Committee Minutes Program Committee Appointment List by Program Chair DON Committee Appointment List by Dean University Committee Appointment List by Provost Program Chair and/or designee maintain Grad Nursing Homepage. Recruitment Brochures are maintained by: Program Chair and Department secretary Review of published policies in Bulletin, Recruitment Brochures, Student Handbook and Web Sites. 9

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence F. Academic policies of the parent institution and the nursing program are congruent and support achievement of the mission, goals, and expected student outcomes. These policies are fair and equitable, published and accessible, and reviewed and revised as necessary to foster program improvement. Congruent with DON and Grad Nursing Policy to include: o Program Description o Program Purpose o Program Philosophy o Admission Dates o Curriculum Outcomes o Accreditation Status o Admission Policies o Degree Completion Policies o Tuition and Fees 100 % of the following Grad Nursing Policies and Procedures are: Accurate Published Congruent with university policies, Fair and equitable, Reviewed yearly and revised as necessary to include: o Academic Dishonesty o Admission (APO) o Admission (Generic) o Clinical Facilities Evaluation o Course Overview Template o Drug and Alcohol Abuse o Faculty Performance Review o General DON Statement o Grading Policy o Graduation Policy o Grievance policy o Program Policies Program Chair for Grad Nursing Policies Dean for DON Policies Review of accuracy and congruency of policies between the Bulletin, Web Sites, Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, Course Overviews, Master Evaluation Plan (Policy Section) and Orientation Packets Grievance Committee Minutes Policies are reviewed yearly by faculty in March Reviewed 9/05 Revised 8/11/06 Revised 8/9/07 Reviewed 8/7/08 Reviewed 8/1/11 Revised Dec 2012, June 2015 10

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence o o o o Progression Policy Readmission Policy Safety Waver Form for Criminal Backgrounds 11

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence II. INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES (Fiscal, Physical and Human) (25%) Key Elements Qualitative, Quantitative, Internal, External and Process Evaluation Benchmarks Measurements/Tools and Aggregate Data Sources to be Collected From Specified Parties by Institutional Commitment and Resources Sub-Committee and placed on Institutional Commitment and Resources Worksheet Timeline Timeline/ Analysis / Flow for Follow- Up A. Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the program to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed periodically and resources are modified as needed. B. Academic support services are sufficient to ensure quality and are evaluated on a regular basis to meet program and student needs. The Graduate Nursing Program is able to maintain a full complement of faculty. 100% of Graduate Nursing faculty salaries are equal to the AACN Mean. SREB Mean IHL State Mean. 90% of faculty and 90% of students indicate that the following university services and resources are adequate to assist them in meeting the outcomes of the program: University Admission Office Financial Aid Health Center Library Registrar s Office Academic Support Career and Counseling Residence Life Program Chair maintains information. Deans and Directors Statistics on salary means Faculty Input Program Chair to Dean on Faculty Exit Interviews Students and Faculty complete University and Departmental Facilities and Resource Form yearly in May and results are compiled by: Program Chair- October Completed worksheet results reported to DNP Faculty February Grad Nursing Strategic Planning by all Grad Nursing Faculty March Program Chair forwards Grad Nursing Strategic Plan to Dean April School of Nursing Strategic Planning Retreat May Dean forwards School of Nursing Strategic Plan to University Administration August Dean returns completed 12

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence C. The chief nurse administrator is academically and experientially qualified and is vested with the authority required to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the Department and university. The chief nurse administrator provides effective leadership to the nursing unit in achieving its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. D. Faculty members are academically and experientially qualified and sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Academic Computing School of Nursing Classrooms Clinical Facilities LRC Equipment Staff Assistance o LRC o Secretarial Skills Lab Dean s Office Program Chairs Office The Dean has a written job description (requiring that the Dean is an RN, holds a graduate degree in nursing, and a doctoral degree since the nursing unit offers a graduate program in nursing). 100% of the Grad Nursing faculty have the opportunity to complete Dean Evaluation Yearly Dean Job Description Dean Evaluation by VPAA VPAA Office forwards these to individual faculty Comparison of student admission numbers to present faculty. Admission Report maintained by: Program Chair School of Nursing Strategic Plan to Grad Nursing Program Chair September Program Chair shares Departmental Strategic Plan with Grad Nursing Faculty Faculty Self-Evaluations IHL Report E. Preceptors, when used by the program as an Grad Nursing Faculty hold Doctoral Degrees and hold national certifications as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). 13

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence extension of faculty, are academically and experientially qualified for their role in assisting in the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected student outcomes. The DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Programs maintain the following faculty/student ratios: 1:6 in graduate program 100% faculty has written job descriptions. 100% faculty voice understanding of job descriptions. F. The parent institution and program provide and support an environment that encourages faculty teaching, scholarship, service, and practice in keeping with the mission, goals, and expected faculty outcomes. 100% of MSN and Post-Graduate APRN preceptors are given preceptor packets each semester that includes course syllabus for the clinical component, student evaluation forms, and preceptor evaluation forms. 100% of preceptors/mentors/experts are evaluated by students. 80% of preceptors (MSN and Post- Graduate APRN Program) are visited and observed by Grad Nursing faculty during precepted experiences. (Students have, on average, 5 preceptors each year and 4 site visits by faculty members). 100% of mentors/experts (2 nd year Post BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP programs) are approved by Grad Nursing faculty and have CVs on file in the department). 14

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence 100% of Graduate Nursing Faculty are provided with yearly continuing education reimbursement. 100% faculty verbalizes satisfaction with time allowed for scholarship, service and practice activities. Yearly faculty attrition rate due to deemed lack of fiscal or physical support is 0%. 15

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM/TEACHING- LEARNING PRACTICES (25%) Key Element Qualitative, Quantitative, Internal, External and Process Evaluation Benchmarks Measurements/Tools and Aggregate Data Sources to be Collected From Specified Parties by Program Quality Sub-Committee and placed on Program Quality Sub-Committee Worksheet Timeline of DNP Faculty Analysis of Data Analysis / Flow for Follow- Up A. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student learning outcomes that are consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines and congruent with the program s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. B. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines. These standards and guidelines are clearly evident within the curriculum structure and expected outcomes. Course/unit/level outcomes are consistent with the roles for which the program is preparing its graduates. The DNP curriculum The curriculum framework flow is consistent between the: University Mission/Goals DON Purpose/Goals DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Purpose/Philosophy/Goals Program Outcomes Course Outcomes Content Outcomes The curriculum framework is reviewed yearly for consistency and revised as necessary. ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) and terminology is reflected in: DNP Program Purpose DNP Program Philosophy DNP Program Outcomes Course Outcomes Course Descriptions Topical Content Outlines MUW Bulletin information maintained by: Program Chair Graduate Nursing Master Evaluation Plan (p. 4) maintained by Program Chair Curriculum Committee Minutes Course Overviews maintained by Course Coordinators End of Course Reports maintained by Course Coordinators MUW DNP Portfolio Plan maintained by Program Chair End of Program Evaluations compiled by: Program Chair Orientation Packets maintained by: Program Chair vember Completed worksheet results reported to Graduate Nursing Faculty February Graduate Nursing Strategic Planning by all Graduate Nursing Faculty March Program Chair forwards Graduate Nursing Strategic Plan to Dean April School of Nursing Strategic Planning Retreat May Dean forwards School of Nursing Strategic Plan to University Administration August Dean 16

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence incorporates knowledge and skills identified in The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) and Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012, 2013). The Master s and Post- Graduate APRN Programs curricula incorporate The Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011), and Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012, 2013). 100% Course Overviews are formatted according to policy. ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and the Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011) and Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012, 2013) terminology is reflected in MSN and Post-Graduate APRN Purpose MSN and Post-Graduate APRN Philosophy MSN and Post-Graduate APRN Program Outcomes Course Outcomes Course Descriptions Topical Content Outlines. Core/Nursing Hour Requirements for graduation Curriculum Schema Course Overviews Curriculum Committee Minutes returns completed School of Nursing Strategic Plan to Graduate Nursing Department Chair September Program Chair shares Departmental Strategic Plan with Graduate Nursing Faculty C. The curriculum is logically structured to meet expected program outcomes. The Doctoral curriculum builds upon a baccalaureate and/or master s foundation, depending on the level of entry of the student. The Master s curricula builds on a foundation comparable to baccalaureate level of nursing knowledge, and the Post-Graduate APRN Nursing courses are structured utilizing the following concepts: o Pathophysiology o Health Promotion o Role Development o Leadership o Health Policy o Individual-Aggregates-Global o DNP curriculum emphasizes community, research and leadership o AACN and NONPF competencies End of course evaluations are compiled and analyzed to provide evaluation of all teaching/learning practices: Teaching/Learning Strategies explained in the Course Course Coordinators completed End of Course Reports. 17

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence certificate programs build on graduate level nursing competencies and knowledge base. D. Teaching-learning practices and environments support the achievement of expected student outcomes. E. The curriculum includes planned clinical practice experience that: enable the students to integrate new knowledge and demonstrate attainment of program outcomes; and are evaluated by faculty. Overview Course Completion Rate (number of students starting the course compared to the number of students successfully completing the course) Grade Ranges (# s of A, B, C, D or F) Explain any (W, WP, WF, D or below) given Analysis of Compiled Course Evaluations by Students o # evaluations possible o o o # completed % breakdown for each question on the course evaluation form written analysis by faculty Remediation needs Changes made in course as a result data and rationale for change Student and faculty provide input into selected textbooks yearly. Textbook Evaluations Yearly in May: Program Chair E. The curriculum includes planned clinical practice experiences that: enable students to integrate new knowledge and demonstrate attainment of program outcomes; and are evaluated by faculty. Class schedules maintained by: Grad Nursing Faculty Clinical Schedules are maintained by: 18

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence F. The curriculum and teaching-learning practices consider the needs and expectations of the identified community of interest. G. Individual student performance is evaluated by the faculty and reflects achievement of expected student outcomes. Evaluation policies and procedures for individual student performance are defined and consistently applied. H. Curriculum and teachinglearning practices are evaluated at regularly scheduled intervals to foster ongoing improvement. 100% students are provided equivalent clinical experiences that correlate with didactic content. 100% students are provided with the opportunity to evaluate the clinical experiences. 100% faculty and students evaluate clinical facilities utilized. Input from the Community of Interests is utilized in making curriculum changes. Input is received throughout the year during preceptor visits, at conferences when we talk with hospital systems that hire our graduates, and at our annual department of nursing advisory board luncheon. Student Advisor Clinical Course End of Course Reports By course Coordinator Preceptorship and Mentor/Expert Evaluations Compiled by: Course Coordinators Students Revised: January 2004 Revised 1/05/07 Revised 8/08 Revised 11/09 Revised 8/1/11 Revised 6/23/15 19

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence IV. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes - (25%) Key Elements A. A systematic process is used to determine program effectiveness. Qualitative, Quantitative, Internal, External and Process Evaluation Benchmarks The Master Evaluation Plan is completed each year and results are reviewed to ensure program outcomes are met and are used for strategic planning. 100% of students are oriented to and document understanding of the following policies at the beginning of nursing courses: o DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program Policies o DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Safety Policy o Student Grievance Policy o Academic Dishonesty o o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Healthcare Criminal History, drug screen & Fingerprinting 100% DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program didactic and clinical courses utilize the same grading scale according to policy Measurements/Tools and Aggregate Data Sources to be Collected From Specified Parties by From Specified Parties Program Effectiveness Committee and placed on Program Effectiveness Sub-Committee Worksheet Course Overviews Students Permanent Record (Information Checklist and Student Verification Form) End of Course Reports Timeline of DNP Faculty Analysis of Data January Completed worksheet results reported to DNP Faculty February DNP Strategic Planning by all DNP Faculty March Program Chair forwards DNP Strategic Plan to Dean April School of Nursing Strategic Planning Retreat Analysis / Flow for Follow- Up Admission Data Sheets maintained by: 20

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence B. Program completion rates demonstrate program effectiveness. 100% of DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Nursing Program Course Overviews list: o o o Evaluation Methods Course requirements for successful completion of the course Grading scale 100% Didactic evaluation tools have written directions and criteria for the satisfactory completion of the project. 100% Clinical evaluation tools have written directions and criteria for satisfactory completion of the project. Course Completion Rates are 90% or above. Program Chair/Sec End of Program Evaluation compiled by: Program Chair Graduation Rate Calculations by: Program Chair Certification Scores maintained by Program Chair May Dean forwards School of Nursing Strategic Plan to University Administration August Dean returns completed School of Nursing Strategic Plan to Graduate Nursing Department Chair C. Licensure and certification pass rates demonstrate program effectiveness. Student Admissions: Student admission data are compiled yearly to include: GREs BSN/MSN GPA s (Overall based on 4.0 scale) Transfer Hours RN Licensure (unencumbered) Interview score Pathophysiology (must have a B in course) Criminal history, drug screen, & fingerprints Online Alumni Surveys are compiled by Program Chair Office of Institutional Research Alumni Surveys Nursing Advisory Committee (April) Preceptor Evaluations of the student and program September Department Chair shares Departmental Strategic Plan with Graduate Nursing Faculty 21

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Student Satisfaction: 90% students indicate that the program outcomes were achieved Departmental Recruitment Committee will report yearly in the Spring at Strategic Planning Retreat. D. Employment rates demonstrate program effectiveness. Graduating Students: 90% students complete the program within the expected time frame (Graduation Rates) 90% certification pass rate on first take Certification Pass rate is above or equal to the o state average o national average A current copy of the Master Evaluation Plan in Nursing BlackBoard. January Curriculum Committee Minutes- Program Effectiveness Worksheet February DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Planning Retreat Minutes Yearly DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Strategic Plan submitted by Program Chair DON Strategic Planning Minutes Next 4 Year Evaluation Report due March 2012 The cascade of evaluation events is demonstrated. Alumni Alumni are surveyed and alumni express: o satisfaction in the program o job placement after graduation o professional advancement Employer Minutes are written according to policy and housed in the office of the Program Chair 100% faculty satisfactorily complete faculty performance evaluations as validated by Program Chair. 22

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence E. Program outcomes demonstrate program effectiveness. F. Faculty outcomes, individually and in the Representative sampling of the employers are surveyed yearly and express satisfaction in the program DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Recruitment Plan is implemented yearly and results are compiled and reported. The Graduate Nursing Master Evaluation Plan: is written and provides appropriate information reviewed yearly o Master Evaluation Plan o Committee Assignments o Committee Work Sheets o Balanced Score Card o Master Calendar of Evaluation Events o Evaluation Schema/Evaluation Forms revised as necessary Aggregate program outcome data are compiled yearly and analyzed by faculty according to Master Evaluation Calendar: o Mission and Governance Worksheet (September) o Institutional Commitment and Resources Worksheet (Oct) o Program Quality: Curriculum/Teaching- Minutes to evidence feedback from the Grievance Committee regarding needed revision or recommendation of policy. 23

aggregate, demonstrate program effectiveness. o Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence Learning Practices Worksheet (v) Program Effectiveness: Student Performance and Faculty Accomplishment Worksheet (January) Grad Nursing (DNP/MSN/Post- Graduate APRN) Strategic Planning Occurs according to Master Evaluation Calendar: o o All committee Scorecards are balanced and faculty create following years strategic planning (February) Grad Nursing Strategic Plan is Compiled (March) Grad Nursing Faculty participate in Departmental Strategic Planning (Spring) Four year evaluation report is consistently ongoing: o 2010-2015 Minutes are: Written according to policy/by-laws Evidence Follow-Up Activities Needed Written for each Grad Nursing curriculum meeting Housed in the office of the Program Chair 24

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence G. The program defines and reviews formal complaints according to established policies. 100% Faculty satisfactorily complete self-evaluations and faculty evaluation process yearly: Faculty Performance Evaluation Evidences: o Curriculum Vitae Updates o maintain current practice proficiency in their selected field o maintain 10 contact hours in each academic year o participate in teaching/advising activities o participate in community service activities o participate in scholarship activities Revised 6/23/15 The following events occur yearly: o The Program Chair evaluates each faculty o Faculty have the opportunity to evaluate Program Chair o Dean evaluates Program Chair o Faculty evaluate Dean o VPAA evaluates Dean 25

Mississippi University for Women Master of Science in Nursing DEPARTMENT MASTER EVALUATION PLAN W orking Toward Excellence 100% of students are oriented to the grievance policy 100% of grievances are handled according to the DON Grievance Policy. 26

Graduate Nursing Program MISSION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WORKSHEET COVER PAGE Follow-Up: Evaluation from previous year. Previous Year s Scorecard Score Utilizing the previous year s Mission and Governance Worksheet complete the following table prior to this year s evaluation process. UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAM GOALS KEY ELEMENT INT/EXT& PROCESS EVALUATION BENCHMARKS Indicators ANALYSIS OF BENCHMARKS FROM WORK-SHEET INFORMATION COMMENTS & ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN Resp. Party Group/ Ind. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS REQUIRED TARGET DATE FOR COMPLETION/ Evaluation 27

Mission/Governance Committee Worksheet Date Form Completed: Semesters Being Evaluated: *MUW Bulletin Date Utilized for Review: Benchmark *1. Has there been a change in the Mission/Purpose of the University for the above evaluation period? *2. Has there been a change in the Mission and Goals of the DON or DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program for the above evaluation period? 3. Has the program philosophy been reviewed for the evaluation period? *4. Has the program mission, goals and program objectives been assessed for congruency with the university mission and goals? 5. Have the mission and goals of the program been reviewed this year? 6. List the accreditation bodies presently maintained by the DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Program. 7. Has the faculty made any changes to the definition of the Community of Interests? 8. Are the addresses to the accrediting agencies listed in #5 published? Review Date Benchmark Evaluation If yes, explain actions taken: Met t Met If yes, explain actions taken: Met t Met If no, explain. If yes, discuss any changes made a (or attach revisions to this form) Was congruency found? University: DON: ANA Standards: CCNE: NA SREB: If no, explain actions taken: Met Met Met Met t Met t Met t Met t Met If yes, explain: Met t Met *In the MUW Bulletin? DNP Program website? Academic Affairs website? Met t Met Comments 28

9. 100% of the DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate faculty attend 75% of the DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Curriculum Committee meetings as verified by the Secretary via minutes? 10. DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN faculty have appropriate representation on DON and University committees? If no, do not list name. Program Chair will evaluate on annual performance appraisal. 100% on DNP Committee 100% on DNP Curriculum 75% on Don Committees 50% on University Committees Met t Met Met t Met. 11. Is there student representation on the DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate APRN Curriculum Committee as noted in the By-Laws? 12. Is there student representation on the DON Grievance Committee as noted in the By-Laws and Grievance Policy? List name: Was there attendance as verified by the minutes? List name: Was there attendance as verified by the minutes? Met Met t Met t Met 13. 100% of the Program promotional materials are accurate? Other sites or materials MUW Bulletin MUW Website DNP Secretary to save yearly copy on computer Mission Mission Accreditation Status Accreditation Status Academic Calendar A link to Academic Calendar Admission Policy Admission Policy Degree Completion Requirements Degree Completion Requirements Tuition Tuition Any one of the above marked as no indicates a not met. Met t Met 29

14. 100% of the DNP/MSN/Post-Graduate Policies and Procedures have been reviewed and found to be consistent with the university policy, fair, equitable during the evaluation period? Tupelo and Columbus Campuses Academic Dishonesty (University) Admission/Graduation (APO) Admission (Generic) Clinical Facilities Site Evaluation Course Overview Template (DNP/MSN/Post- Grad APRN) Drug and Alcohol Abuse (DON) Faculty Performance Appraisal General DON student statement regarding Grading(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Graduation Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Grievance (DON) DNP Program Policies (APO) DNP Program Policies (Generic) Progression Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Readmission Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Safety Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Waiver Form for Clinical Background 15. 100% of the following DNP Policies and Procedures were published for student use during the evaluation period? MUW Graduate Program Academic Dishonesty (University) Admission/Graduation (APO) Admission (Generic) Clinical Facilities Site Evaluation Drug and Alcohol Abuse (DON) Comments: Comments: General DON student statement regarding admission Grading(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Graduation Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Grievance (DON) DNP Program Policies (APO) DNP Program Policies (Generic) Progression Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Readmission Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Safety Policy(DNP/MSN/Post-Grad APRN) Waiver Form for Clinical Background Any one of the above marked as no indicates a not met. Met t Met Revised 8/11/09, 8/1/11, 8/2012, 6/2015 30