Nursing 1 Year: Program: BSN Dept. Chair: Dr. Mary Radford Date: 1/21/2016 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 Made Performance on NCLEX-RN Program Completion 350 (Betty Neuman project) RN- Graduate Program Satisfaction 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 2012-2013 87.23% Test writing workshop for faculty Restructure of NURS 481 course 2013-2014 100% 2014-2015 96.88% 2012-2013 71% Implemented admissions interviews 2013-2014 100% Increased benchmark to 80% (from 65%) 2014-2015 2012-2013 93.56% 2013-2014 93.74% 2014-2015 92.23% Continue to monitor BSN RN- BSN 2012-2013 3.52 3.63 Student feedback indicated need for more practice with IV skills, IV meds, and IV pumps prior to graduation. IV therapy content and related skills moved to Level II fall (implementation date Fall, 2013) to allow for more clinical opportunities 2013-2014 3.92 3.00 RN-BSN low response rate (1/27) 2014-2015 3.71 *** Student feedback indicated need for review of GI and Endocrine content in NURS 411 prior to NCLEX-RN; content has been added back to NURS 411 (implementation date Spring, 2016) RN-BSN no responses from first survey cycle. Survey resent 1/27/16
Nursing 2 Employer Program Satisfaction Employers will report an average of 3.5 out of 5 on BSN Employer Survey for satisfaction with graduates competencies BSN RN- BSN 2012-2013 4.11 4.11 2013-2014 3.58 *** RN-BSN No responses received in survey cycle 2014-2015 4.38 *** Continue to monitor Job Placement 90% of program graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN will be employed as RNs within six months of licensure or will be enrolled in a graduate nursing program RN-BSN 90% employed as RN or enrolled in graduate program BSN RN- BSN 2012-2013 100% 100% RN-BSN no responses from first survey cycle. Survey resent 1/27/16 2013-2014 86% 100% Low response rate (1 out of 7 without job after 6 months); however, 1 graduate indicated she wasn t beginning job search until after December due to completion of a second degree in Micro 2014-2015 100% 100% 3. Using critical thinking, initiate scientific and creative methods of problem solving to explore, evaluate, and select solutions to challenging situations. Exit Exam Level I Kaplan Integrated Test: Critical Thinking Management 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN 70% or > on Kaplan Nursing Assessment Test (NAT) 65.8% or > correct (55 th 73.3% or > correct (51 st 85% or > on Community Assessment 2012-2013 66.4% Restructure of NURS 481 course for 2013-2014 academic year; Faculty reviewed and voted to maintain higher benchmark (Faculty Association minutes 10-11-13) 2013-2014 72.8% 2014-2015 72.6% 2012-2013 64.4% 2013-2014 63.2% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing ; 2014-2015 64.4% Faculty reviewed and decided to keep benchmark and increase remediation on scores below benchmark (Faculty Association minutes 4-24-15) 64.8% 2012-2013 69.1% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing ; Association minutes 4-24-15) 2013-2014 76.8% 2014-2015 74.9% 2012-2013 95.93% 2013-2014 95.85% 2014-2015 91.56% Continue to monitor
Nursing 3 4. Assess client/client system utilizing the Neuman Systems Model, 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 Test: Psychosocial Diagnostic Exam 312 (Comprehensive Physical Exam) RN-BSN Level II Kaplan Integrated Test: Med/Surg I 66.6% or > correct (52 nd 65% or > correct (94.8% or > probability of pass on NCLEX-RN) 85% or > on CPE Continue to monitor L1 L2 L3 2012-2013 N/A Psychosocial tests has not been required to date. Faculty voted to begin requiring Psychosocial test beginning Fall, 2013 (Faculty Association minutes 4/19/13) 2013-2014 67.0% 2014-2015 66.3% Faculty determined close enough to benchmark; no changes at this time; continue to monitor annually (Faculty Association minutes 4/24/15) 65.6% 2012-2013 59.0% Faculty determined close enough to benchmark; no changes at this time; continue to monitor annually (Faculty Association minutes 10/11/13) 2013-2014 65.0% 2014-2015 63.1% Additional remediation required for not meeting benchmark; Hurst reviewed required and departmental support for half of registration fee (Faculty Association minutes 4/24/15) 2012-2013 99.1% 2013-2014 97% 2014-2015 99.6% Continue to monitor Continue to monitor L1 L2 L3 54.4% or > correct (52 nd 2012-2013 62.6% 2013-2014 58% 2014-2015 63.5% 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. Level II Kaplan Integrated Test: Med/Surg II 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN Level I Kaplan Integrated Test: Pharmacology Level I Kaplan Integrated Test: Fundamentals Community 431 (Community Assessment) RN-BSN 55.6% or > correct (55 th 85% or > on Community Assessment 68% or > correct (53 rd 66.6% or > correct (52 nd 59% or > correct (52 nd 85% or > on Community Assessment 2012-2013 62.2% 2013-2014 64.6% 2014-2015 66.5% Continue to monitor 2012-2013 95.93% 2013-2014 95.85% 2014-2015 91.56% Continue to monitor Continue to monitor L1 100% 2012-2013 62.5% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing 2013-2014 58.6% 2014-2015 58.3% Remediation requirements increased for those not meeting benchmark; review topics and completed focused review before the integrated exam; course faculty putting generics on tests instead of both drug names (Faculty Association minutes 4/24/15) 2012-2013 68.7% 2013-2014 69.1% 2014-2015 68.6% Continue to monitor 2012-2013 63.6% 2013-2014 70.6% 2014-2015 65.5% Continue to monitor 70.0% 2012-2013 95.93% 2013-2014 95.85% 2014-2015 91.56% Continue to monitor
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. Med/Surg Comprehensive 350 (Betty Neuman project) RN- 73.3% or > correct (53 rd 85% or > on Betty Neuman project Continue to monitor L1 L2 L3 2012-2013 72.7% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing 2013-2014 78.4% 2014-2015 77.7% 2012-2013 93.56% 2013-2014 93.74% 2014-2015 92.23% Continue to monitor Continue to monitor OB Peds 76% or > correct (54 th 68% or > correct (50 th 2012-2013 74.9% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing 2013-2014 78.3% 2014-2015 77.0% 80.1% 2012-2013 63.0% Faculty reviewed and determined new testing 2013-2014 71.0% 2014-2015 67.1% Faculty reviewed and determined close enough to benchmark; course faculty to test more in class instead of via Blackboard (Faculty Association minutes 4/24/15)
Nursing 6 312 (Comprehensive Physical Exam) RN-BSN 85% or > on CPE 71.1% 2012-2013 99.1% 2013-2014 97% 2014-2015 99.6% Continue to monitor