Nursing 1 Program: BSN Dept. Chair: Dr. ary Radford 2016-2020 The Department of Nursing collects data on a semester by semester basis. Data is aggregated, trended and reviewed annually during the program s annual Systematic Program Evaluation. The document below reflects the most recent 3 years of data in addition to what has been collected during the current academic year. Data is stored in the Chair s office in labeled binders to which all faculty have access. Copies of trended and aggregated data are provided to all faculty at the department s annual Systematic Program Evaluation review. The annual review and any data-driven decisions are documented in Faculty Association minutes and available for viewing in the Department of Nursing. Student Learning Outcome Upon completion of the program, the graduate will: 1. Demonstrate synthesis of theoretical and empirical knowledge in developing and implementing nursing practice reflecting understanding of the arts, sciences, humanities, and the disciplines of nursing. 2. Practice the scope of professional nursing with its multiple roles and responsibilities in providing care of the client/client system, as influenced by the historical, ethical, technological, and legal aspects of nursing s current and evolving practice. Assessment Benchmark Results Decision/Improvement ade Performance on NCLEX-RN Program Completion NURS 350 (Betty Neuman project) RN-BSN option Graduate Program Satisfaction Employer Program Satisfaction Job Placement Graduates will achieve first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates at or above state and national rates 80% of students enrolled in the program will graduate within 150% (4-6 years) of the published program length 85% or > on Betty Neuman project Graduate cohorts will reports an average of 3.5 out of 5 on BSN Alumni Survey for program satisfaction Employers will report an average of 3.5 out of 5 on BSN Employer Survey for satisfaction with graduates competencies 90% of program graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN will be employed as RNs within 100% 91.0% et: Continue to monitor 90.95% et: Continue to monitor BSN RN-BSN BSN BSN RN-BSN RN-BSN
Nursing 2 six months of licensure or will be enrolled in a graduate nursing program RN-BSN 90% employed as RN or enrolled in graduate program 3. Initiate scientific and creative methods of problem solving to explore, evaluate, and select solutions to challenging situations, using critical thinking. Exit Exam Level I Kaplan Integrated Critical Thinking 70% or > on Kaplan Nursing Assessment Test (NAT) 65.8% or > correct (55 th 72.7% 73.7% et: Continue to monitor 64.9% 65.3% Data trend over the past 4 years supports the need for intervention. Faculty discussed the following with implementation of fall 2017 at both artin and the Parsons Center: Incorporate Sherpath into NURS 212 with a focus on increasing activities that foster development of critical thinking skills; The Kaplan Critical Thinking exam will be administered earlier in the fall semester beginning fall 2017. If students do not meet the benchmark, a remediation plan that is tailored to their specific needs (based on the Kaplan diagnostics) will be implemented. Student must complete the plan before taking the final exam in NURS 212. Will assess interventions at the next data cycle (fall of 2018). (Faculty Association minutes, 8/24/17) 4. Assess client/client system utilizing the Neuman Systems odel, anagement NURS 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN (Clinical ) 73.3% or > correct (51 st 85% or > on Community Assessment 76.4% 76.3% et: Continue to monitor 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 95.72% et: Continue to monitor
Nursing 3 focusing on physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual variables in response to environmental stressors. 5. Analyze the data collected based on research and assessment findings to determine the client/client system s energy state and the need for nursing intervention. Level II Kaplan Integrated Psychosocial Diagnostic Exam NURS 312 (Comprehensive Physical Exam) RN-BSN (Clinical ) Level II Kaplan Integrated ed/surg I Level II Kaplan Integrated 66.6% or > correct (52 nd 65% or > correct (94.8% or > probability of pass on NCLEX-RN) 85% or > on CPE 54.4% or > correct (52 nd 55.6% or > correct (55 th L1 95% 100% : 1 out of 42 failed clinical in NURS 231; et: Continue to monitor 100% 100% 100% 100% L1 L1 L1 70.2% 67.8% et: Continue to monitor 66.1% 65.8% et: Continue to monitor 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 99% et: Continue to monitor L1 95% 100% : 1 out of 42 failed clinical in NURS 231; et: Continue to monitor 100% 100% 100% 100% L1 L1 L1 65.2% 64.9% et: Continue to monitor 67.7% 66.1% et: Continue to monitor
Nursing 4 6. Plan preventive interventions to assist the client/client system in retaining, attaining, or maintaining optimal health with regard to the wellness/illness continuum. ed/surg II NURS 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN (Clinical ) Level I Kaplan Integrated Pharmacology Level I Kaplan Integrated Fundamentals 85% or > on Community Assessment 68% or > correct (53 rd 66.6% or > correct (52 nd 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 95.72% et: Continue to monitor L1 95% 100% : 1 out of 42 failed clinical in NURS 231; et: Continue to monitor 100% 100% 100% 100% L1 L1 L1 56.7% 59.9% Data trend over the past 4 years indicated a decline in benchmark achievement. Faculty discussed interventions that will be implemented fall 2017: Sherpath will be used in NURS 201 and 202; inclusion of case studies for application of content in NURS 201 and 202; new faculty in NURS 201 and 202 and same faculty at both artin and Parsons Center (congruency); more purposeful inclusion of pharmacology concepts across all courses in all levels. Assessment of interventions will take place at next data cycle (fall 2018) (Faculty Association minutes, 8/24/17) 67.7% 65.5% Faculty discussed data trend for this benchmark and determined new faculty between artin and Parsons Center discussing and planning Fundamentals courses will help with congruency. Faculty decided to maintain benchmark and reevaluate at next data cycle (fall 2018). (Faculty Association minutes, 8/24/17)
Nursing 5 7. Intervene using the plan of care developed within legal and ethical boundaries to assist the client/client system in retaining, attaining, or maintaining an optimal level of health 8. Evaluate the client/client system s response to nursing preventions to determine their effectiveness in strengthening the lines of defense and resistance and managing the environmental stressors within the social context of the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables possessed by humankind. Community NURS 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN (Clinical ) ed/surg Comprehensive NURS 350 (Betty Neuman project) RN-BSN option (Clinical ) 59% or > correct (52 nd 85% or > on Community Assessment 73.3% or > correct (53 rd 85% or > on Betty Neuman project 67.6% 69.1% et: Continue to monitor 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 95.72% et: Continue to monitor L1 95% 100% : 1 out of 42 failed clinical in NURS 231; et: Continue to monitor 100% 100% 100% 100% L1 L1 L1 73.4% 74.1% et: Continue to monitor 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 91.0% et: Continue to monitor L1 95% 100% : 1 out of 42 failed clinical in NURS 231; et: Continue to monitor 100% 100% 100% 100% L1 L1
Nursing 6 OB Peds NURS 312 (Comprehensive Physical Exam) RN-BSN 76% or > correct (54 th 68% or > correct (50 th 85% or > on CPE L1 80.2% 74.7% Although no clear data pattern emerged, faculty determined a need for addressing this benchmark as it was not met at again this year. Faculty determined that new faculty at working closely with the artin campus faculty will help increase congruency and subsequently increase achievement of benchmark. Will maintain benchmark at assess at next data cycle (fall 2018). (Faculty Association minutes, 8/24/17) 71.3% 66.9% Although no clear data pattern emerged, faculty determined a need for addressing this benchmark as it was not met at again this year. Faculty determined that new faculty at working closely with the artin campus faculty will help increase congruency and subsequently increase achievement of benchmark. Will maintain benchmark at assess at next data cycle (fall 2018). (Faculty Association minutes, 8/24/17) 90.95% et: Continue to monitor 99% et: Continue to monitor