RRN 1,920 Associate Degree: Nursing Fall Graduate Exit Survey Results Prepared by Elisa Lewis Date: May 2, 2016
Introduction Thirty Chaffey College students completing the Associate Degree in Nursing program during the Fall semester replied to the Graduate Exit Survey. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information required for the accreditation process. Executive Summary Respondent Demographics (see Table 1. on Pages 4 and 5) 73% of survey respondents were female, 20% were male, 7% unknown 17% were 20-24 years of age, 28% were 25-29, 23% were 30-34, and 10% were 35-39, 17% were 40-49, and 3% 50 were years of age or older Student ethnicity was comprised of Caucasian (57%), Hispanic (17%), Asian (10%), African American (10%), Filipino (3%), and Unknown (3%) 97% identified English as their primary language and 3% identified French as their primary language 69% had no dependents living with them, 17% had 1 dependent, 10% had 2 dependents, 7% had 3, and 3% had 4 dependents 10% were single parents Employment Information (see Table 2. on Pages 5 and 6) Three graduates (10%) reported being hired to work following graduation with these graduates reporting an hourly starting wage ranging from $14.00- $16.00/hr. Graduates were hired at San Antonio Regional Hospital the Chaffey College Skills Lab Two graduates did receive employee orientation Employer Benefits of Student Who Reported Having Been Hired to Work Following Graduation (see Table 3. on Page 6) No graduate employer benefits information was provided Success Centers (see Table 4. on Page 7) 45% were advised to go to a Success Center 10% accessed a Success Center Student Services (see Table 5. on Page 7) Most of the students did not use any of the support services listed in Table 5 Respondents who accessed the following services gave high marks in helpfulness: 75% of students agreed that Career Services was helpful or very helpful, 89% agreed that Financial Aid was helpful or very helpful and 89% agreed that Health Services were helpful or very helpful, 79% agreed or strongly agreed that study skills support at the Success Center was helpful, and 94% agreed that the Library was helpful or very helpful. 2
Future Education Plans of ADN Program Students (see Table 6. on Page 8) 7% plan to earn an AA Degree Program Evaluation (see Table 7. on Page 9) Most students agreed or strongly agreed with all of the statements listed in Table 7 Students were most likely to strongly agree with all of the statements listed in Table 7, especially the following statements: Knowledge gained from the program is sufficient for entry level practice. Patient care learned during the program is sufficient for entry level practice. Critical thinking skills learned during the program are sufficient for entry level practice. 3
Table 1: Demographics of ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. ADN Student Demographics N = 30 % Gender Female 22 73.3 Male 6 20.0 Missing 2 6.7 Approximate Age 19 and Under 20 24 0 5 0.0 16.7 25 29 8 26.7 30 34 7 23.3 35 39 3 10.0 40 49 5 16.7 50 and Under 1 3.3 Missing 1 3.3 Ethnicity African American 3 10.0 Asian 3 10.0 Caucasian 17 56.7 Hispanic 5 16.7 Filipino 1 3.3 Other/Unknown 1 3.3 Missing 0 0.0 Primary Language English 29 96.7 Spanish 1 3.3 Missing 0 0.0 Number of Dependents* Living with You None 19 63.3 1 5 16.7 2 3 10.0 3 2 6.7 4 1 3.3 5 0 0.0 Missing 0 0.0 Are you a single parent? No 27 90.0 Yes 3 10.0 Missing 0 0.0 (Table 1 Continues!) 4
(Table 1 Continued!) ADN Student Demographics N = 30 % What was your average unit load per semester? Less than 3 units 0 0.0 3 5 units 1 3.3 6 9 units 12 40.0 10 or more 16 53.3 Missing 1 3.3 How long did it take to complete the Health Science Program (in semesters)? 4 or Less 14 46.7 5 6 4 13.3 7 15 9 30.0 More than 15 1 3.3 Missing 2 6.7 Table 2: Employment Information of ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. Employment Information N = 30 % Have you been hired to work following graduation? No 27 90.0 Yes 3 10.0 Missing 0 0.0 Where are you employed?* Chaffey College Nursing Skills Lab 1 33.3 San Antonio Regional Hospital 2 66.7 3 100.0 Area Employed* Skills Lab Student Worker 1 20.0 Medical Assistant 1 20.0 CNA 2 40.0 EKG Technician 1 20.0 5 100.0 (Table 2 Continued!) 5
(Table 2 Continued!) Employment Information Starting Pay Per Hour* N = 4 % $14.00 1 25.0 $15.00 2 50.0 $16.00 1 25.0 4 100.0 Employer provided an orientation?* Yes 2 33.3 No 0 0.0 I don t Know 4 66.7 6 100.0 *Only examines those students who said they had been offered employment after graduation and/or indicated areas of employment. Table 3: Employer Benefits of ADN Students Who Reported Being Employed Following Graduation in Fall. Employer Benefits* Receive Sick Leave? N/A N = 0 % Receive Vacation? N/A Receive Medical? N/A Receive Dental? N/A Receive Educational/Professional Credit? N/A *Only examines those students who said they had been offered employment after graduation. 6
Table 4: Success Center Access of ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. Success Center Access Advised during program to go to the Success Center for assistance? N = 30 % No 16 53.3 Yes 13 43.3 Missing 1 3.3 Number of times accessed Success Center 0 17 56.7 2 2 6.7 3 4 13.3 4 1 3.3 5 1 3.3 10 1 3.3 20 1 3.3 Missing 3 10.0 7
Table 5: Helpfulness Ratings of Student Service Programs by ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. Not Applicable Not at all Helpful Not Helpful Helpful Very Helpful N % N % N % N % N % N % Career services 15 50.0 0 0.0 4 13.3 9 30.0 1 3.3 29 100.0 Child Care 25 83.3 0 0.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 29 100.0 Disability Programs and Services (DPS) 23 76.7 0 0.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 28 100.0 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) 24 80.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 29 100.0 Financial Aid 8 26.7 1 3.3 2 6.7 6 20.0 12 40.0 29 100.0 Health Services 9 30.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 11 36.7 6 20.0 29 100.0 Veterans Services 24 80.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 29 100.0 VITA-income tax preparation service 26 86.7 0 0.0 3 10.. 0 0.0 0 0.0 29 100.0 Library (On-line) 9 30.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 13 43.3 4 13.3 29 100.0 Reading support at a Success Center 18 60.0 1 3.3 2 6.7 6 20.0 0 0.0 27 100.0 Study Skills support at a Success Center English as a Second Language Support at a Success Center Math support at a Success Center Writing support at a Success Center 17 56.7 1 3.3 2 6.7 7 23.3 2 6.7 29 100.0 24 80.0 0 0.0 2 6.7 2 6.7 1 3.3 29 100.0 18 60.0 0 0.0 2 6.7 5 16.7 4 13.3 29 100.0 19 63.3 0 0.0 3 10.0 6 20.0 1 3.3 29 100.0 Table 6: Educational Planning of ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. ADN Student Educational Planning AA Degree N = 30 % No 28 93.3 Yes 2 6.7 Note: Only the areas in which at least one student responded that they plan to continue their education are reported in this table. 8
Table 7: Ratings of the ADN Program by ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree a. Knowledge gained from the program is sufficient for entry level practice. b. Patient care learned during the program is sufficient for entry level practice. c. Organizational time management skills learned during the program are sufficient. d. Communication skills learned during the program encourage professional interpersonal relationships with peers, coworkers, and faculty. e. Critical thinking skills learned during the program are sufficient for entry level practice. f. Instructors provided additional help when needed. g. Opportunities were available to interact with other health professionals. h. The Health Science courses gave me the confidence to seek employment. i. I learned to communicate in a professional setting. j. I felt safe in the Chaffey College learning environment. k. I learned how to exhibit a professional demeanor. # % # % # % # % # % # % 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 31.0 20 69.0 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 8 27.6 20 69.0 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 10 34.5 19 65.5 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.6 10 35.7 17 60.7 28 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 7 24.1 21 72.4 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 10 34.5 19 65.5 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 11 37.9 18 62.1 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 13 44.8 15 51.7 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 10 34.5 19 65.5 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 11 37.9 17 58.6 29 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 13 44.8 16 55.2 29 100.0 9
Table 8: Comments of ADN Students Who Completed the Graduate Exit Survey in Fall. EXCELLENT PROGRAM. Student Comments 10