Programs Report Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Health Systems and Organizational Leadership Nurse Anesthesia Nurse-Midwifery Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Ashland AccBacc) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Ashland) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Klamath Falls) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - La Grande) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Monmouth) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX (Post-AAS Transfer)) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX 3 year) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX AccBacc) Nursing (Bachelor of Science - RNBS) Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Nursing (Doctor of Philosophy) Nursing Education Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Public Health: Primary Care & Health Disparities
Xitracs Program Report Page 2 of 23 Program Name: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program/Department Chair: Joshua Squiers, PhD, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC Program length: 4 quarters Admit by cohort: Admitted in the spring Authorized Award(s): (CIP Code: 513814) Minimum number graded credit hours: Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/adult-gero Assessment Plan: SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved:
Xitracs Program Report Page 3 of 23 Program Name: Family Nurse Practitioner Program/Department Chair: Cynthia Perry, PhD, FNP-BC Program length: 8 quarters Authorized Award(s): Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - (CIP Code: 51.1605) Minimum number graded credit hours: 46-48 for Postmaster Certificate, 78-80 for Master of Nursing Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/family-nu Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/27/2012 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/23/2014 Analysis (Parts 6 & 7): Submitted/Not Submitted The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program prepares registered nurses to practice independently in primary health care settings that provide continuous and comprehensive care. As an FNP student you will learn to assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic health problems, consult with specialists as needed and gain a solid foundation in clinical practice to address the health care needs of individuals and families across the life span. In the FNP program students are guided to learn care that is interdisciplinary, collaborative, culturally appropriate, and built upon a foundation of relevant scientific evidence. At the end of the family Nurse Practitioner Program the Master s in Nursing graduate will be able to: 1. Apply advanced knowledge in the science of a specialty area of advanced nursing practice. 2. Use emerging information and health technologies to access current research and health care data to improve patient care. 3. Make sound, culturally appropriate and ethically grounded clinical judgments based on critical analysis of the best available evidence. 4. Demonstrate the leadership skills that are essential for influencing policy and organizational systems for improving patient outcomes Additionally the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty graduate will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical thinking with diagnostic, management and reasoning skills in the process of clinical decision-making within the scope of FNP practice. 2. Demonstrate professional behaviors in oral and written forms and establish collaborative relationships. 3. Assess and intervene to promote wellness and prevent disease. 4. Integrate contextual variables in assessment and provision of care
Xitracs Program Report Page 4 of 23 Program Name: Health Systems and Organizational Leadership Program/Department Chair: Amy Miner Ross, PhD, RN, CNS Program length: Varies Authorized Award(s): Master of Nursing, Post Master Certificate (PMCO) (CIP Code: 512211) Minimum number graded credit hours: 50 credits for MN; 20 for PMCO Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/hsol/ Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/27/2012 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 09/16/2013 The mission of the Health Systems and Organizational Leadership (HSOL) program is to prepare nurses for advanced nursing practice roles (e.g., executive and front-line positions, quality improvement, project management, etc.) by providing leadership and collaboration in advocating for decision making, policy making, and humanistic organizational design. The goal for graduates is to innovate and co-create change in complex healthcare systems interested in implementation, evaluation and improvement of sustainable practice models that are safe, effective, efficient, timely, equitable, person-centered in the delivery of quality care. At the end of the Health Systems and Organizational Leadership program, graduates will be able to: 1. Apply advanced knowledge in the science of a specialty area of advanced nursing practice. (MN) 2. Use emerging information and health technologies to access current research and health care data to improve patient care. (MN) 3. Make sound, culturally appropriate and ethically grounded clinical judgments based on critical analysis of the best available evidence. (MN) 4. Demonstrate the leadership skills that are essential for influencing policy and organizational systems for improving patient outcomes. (MN) 5. Apply advanced knowledge of nursing and health systems theories to positively impact organizational, care delivery and policy outcomes at a population level. (HSOL) 6. Integrate nursing and health systems knowledge in leading and advocating for the design, implementation, and improvement of sustainable person-center practice models. (HSOL) 7. Maximize the use of human capital to impact clinical care, quality outcomes, and evidence-based policies within complex adaptive health systems. (HSOL) 8. Use information, quality science, and knowledge management tools to make sound and ethical decisions that advance interprofessional and collaborative health services practice. (HSOL)
Xitracs Program Report Page 5 of 23 Program Name: Nurse Anesthesia Program/Department Chair: Mary Karlet, CRNA, PhD Program length: approximately 7 quarters (27 months) Authorized Award(s): Nurse Anesthesia - Master of Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1604) Minimum number graded credit hours: 106 units for MN Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/nurse-ane Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 08/2013 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 12/09/2013 The Nurse Anesthesia Program educates registered nurses with critical care experience to the advanced practice specialty of anesthesia. The program provides nurse anesthesia students with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and accountability. Students develop the knowledge and skills to deliver safe anesthesia care using sound clinical judgment to diverse patients across the lifespan. All Master of Nursing students will be able to: 1. Apply advanced knowledge in the science of a specialty area of advanced nursing practice. 2. Use emerging information and health technologies to access current research and health care data to improve patient care. 3. Make sound, culturally appropriate and ethically grounded clinical judgments based on critical analysis of the best available evidence. 4. Demonstrate the leadership skills that are essential for influencing policy and organizational systems for improving patient outcomes. At end of the OHSU Nurse Anesthesia Program, the graduate will also be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Deliver safe and culturally competent anesthesia care to patients of all ages and physical conditions. Develop and implement anesthesia management throughout the perianesthetic continuum using a variety of current anesthesia techniques, agents and equipment. Apply knowledge to practice in decision-making and problem-solving. Provide nurse anesthesia care based on sound principles and research evidence. Interact on a professional level with integrity using appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication in the delivery of perianesthetic care. NAP Program Statement and SLOs Aug 2013 [PDF 205 KB 11/18/13]
Xitracs Program Report Page 6 of 23 Program Name: Nurse-Midwifery Program/Department Chair: Carol Howe CNM, DNSc, FACNM, DPNAP, FAAN Program length: 7 to 11 quarters Authorized Award(s): Master of Nursing/Postmasters Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1604) Minimum number graded credit hours: 65 credits for the Certificate; 84 credits for MN Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/nurse-midwifery/index.cfm Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/25/2014 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The nurse-midwifery program educates students to become competent health care practitioners, scholars, and leaders with a clinical focus on the reproductive and primary health care needs of women and their neonates. The program provides nurse-midwifery students with a solid foundation in the scientific basis for clinical practice. Students develop the knowledge and skills to provide safe nurse-midwifery care using sound clinical judgment to care for women in the context of her family. At the end of the nurse-midwifery program, the graduate will demonstrate the following general Master of Nursing (MN) and nurse-midwifery (NM) specific competencies: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Apply advanced knowledge in the science of a specialty area of advanced nursing practice. Use emerging information and health technologies to access current research and health care data to improve patient care. Make sound, culturally appropriate and ethically grounded clinical judgments based on critical analysis of the best available evidence. Demonstrate the leadership skills that are essential for influencing policy and organizational systems for improving patient outcomes. Demonstrate the independent management of primary health screening and health promotion of women from the perimenarcheal through post-menopausal periods. Demonstrate the independent management of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post partum period. Demonstrate the independent management of the care of the well newborn during the first 28 days of life. Evaluate, utilize, interpret, and collaborate in research. Demonstrate professional accountability through collaborative communication in the provision of midwifery care to women and their families. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of health care principles and a familiarity with the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Standards for the Practice of Midwifery and the ACNM Code of Ethics Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the practice of clinical midwifery. Apply interpersonal and communication skills to care for diverse populations of women and their families. Demonstrate development of leadership skills directed toward representation of the midwifery model of care in clinical practice, health policy, education, and scholarship. 2013-2014 Program Purpose Statement Nurse-Midwifery 4-25-14 [PDF 345 KB 5/2/14]
Xitracs Program Report Page 7 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Ashland AccBacc) Program Director & Credentials: Joanne Noone, PhD, RN, CNE Program Length: 5 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 for degree Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/campuses/ashland-campus-page.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report PaPage 8 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Ashland) Program Director & Credentials: Joanne Noone, PhD, RN, CNE Program Length: 9 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/campuses/ashland-campus-page.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 9 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Klamath Falls) Program Director: Tamara Rose, R.N., M.S.N Program Length in academic quarters: 9 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/campuses/klamath-falls-campus-page.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 10 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - La Grande) Program Director & Credentials: Carla Hagen, PhD, MPH, RN Program Length in academic quarters: 9 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/campuses/la-grande-campus.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 11 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - Monmouth) Program Director & Credentials: Bret Lyman, Ph.D., M.S., R.N., C.N.E Program Length: 9 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/campuses/monmouth-campus.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 12 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX (Post-AAS Transfer)) Program Director & Credentials: Ann Nielsen, Ph.D., R.N. Program Length in academic quarters: 4 quarters Authorized Award(s): BS in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Minimum acceptable GPA: Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/undergraduate/cc-transition/ Assessment Plan: Well-developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 13 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX 3 year) Program Director: Ann Nielsen, Ph.D., R.N. Program Length in academic quarters: 9 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/undergraduate/bs-degree/index.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 2-2014 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 14 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - PDX AccBacc) Program Director & Credentials: Ann Nielsen, Ph.D., R.N. Program Length in academic quarters: 5 quarters Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/undergraduate/accelerated-bs/ Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3): Approved Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 04/25/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 15 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Bachelor of Science - RNBS) Program Director: Catherine Salveson, RN, MS, Ph.D. Program Length in academic quarters: 6-12 quarters Admit by cohort: No Authorized Award(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum Number of Graded Credit Hours: 180 Program website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/undergraduate/current-rn-bs/ Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: Resubmit by 07/01/2014 The Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing program is a four-year degree that prepares graduated to practice in a variety of settings and to care for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. A competent nurse bases personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values 2. A competent nurse uses reflection, self-analysis, and self-care to develop insight 3. A competent nurse engages in intentional learning 4. A competent nurse demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care 5. A competent nurse collaborates as part of a health care team 6. A competent nurse practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system 7. A competent nurse practices relationship-centered care 8. A competent nurse communicates effectively 9. A competent nurse makes sound clinical judgments 10. A competent nurse, in making practice decisions, locates, evaluates and uses the best available evidence
Xitracs Program Report Page 16 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Program/Department Chair: Gary Laustsen, PhD, FNP, FAANP, FAAN Program length: 8 quarters postmasters Authorized Award(s): Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - (CIP Code: 51.1699) Minimum number graded credit hours: 46 credits Program website address: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/doctor-of-nursing-practice/index.cfm Assessment Plan: Mid-Stage SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 03/01/2011 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: Resubmit by 12/31/2014 The DNP program educates nurses prepared in advanced practice nursing (PMHNP, FNP, CNM, CRNA, and CNS) or health systems/organizational leadership to provide leadership in clinical inquiry, policy, and innovation in health care. The DNP program builds on the advanced nursing practice masters programs and provides not only integrative clinical preparation designed to expand practice in breadth and/or depth but additionally prepares leaders in a culture of innovation and inquiry. The clinically focused DNP prepares expert clinicians in the critical analysis of ethical and equity concerns as well as health systems and policy in order to optimize health outcomes. The health systems focused DNP prepares organizational leaders to engage in contextual and systematic analysis of clinical phenomena in order to optimize health systems in the delivery of high quality care. At the end of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, the graduate is prepared to: 1. Engage in advanced nursing practice in a professional, evidence-based, skilled, and ethical manner; 2. Influence health and health outcomes of individuals, groups, and populations through clinical inquiry; and 3. Influence health policy and systems of health care in the local, regional, state, and international forums.
Xitracs Program Report Page 17 of 23 Program Name: Nursing (Doctor of Philosophy) Program/Department Chair: Jill Bennett, RN, Ph.D. Program length: minimum 12 quarters postmasters maximum 28 quarters Authorized Award(s): Doctor of Philosophy (CIP Code: 51.1601) Minimum number graded credit hours: 90 units postmasters Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/admissions/doc_of_phil_require.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 03/01/2011 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 09/16/2013 The PhD program educates students to become scientists, capable of independent thought and research who contribute to the advancement of nursing science and provide leadership in practice, education, and research. At the end of the PhD program the graduate will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Critically evaluate and synthesize a defined body of relevant knowledge. Identify significant and original problems that impact human health. Analyze theoretical perspectives and philosophic traditions in research design, identifying and evaluating the underlying assumptions Demonstrate analytical skills. Identify appropriate research design, drawing on a deep understanding of methods from at least one research tradition Understand and comply with current policies on rights of research participants, copyright, ethics, data ownership, and use of animals, hazardous materials, and rdna. Provide culturally appropriate safeguards for protection of research participants. Collect and store data in accordance with good practices. Design and conduct independent, innovative research project that has the potential of both advancing nursing science and establishing a foundation for a program of research Accurately and professionally communicate knowledge to others both verbally and in writing. Produce written documents appropriate for publication. Develop and maintain good working relationships with faculty, students, and staff Establish new connections by attending seminars, meetings, symposia, or conferences.
Xitracs Program Report Page 18 of 23 Program Name: Nursing Education Program/Department Chair: Deborah Messecar, RN, Ph.D., MPH Program length: 8 quarters Authorized Award(s): Master of Nursing in Nursing Education (CIP Code: 51.1699) Minimum number graded credit hours: 18-28 for Certificate, 50-51 for MN Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/nursing-education.cfm Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/27/2012 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 05/23/2014 Master of Nursing with a Major in Nursing Education: This program is designed for the bachelors prepared nurses who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in nursing, either as a faculty member in a school of nursing or in staff development positions. Students will study curriculum and instructional design, methods of assessing student competency, clinical teaching approaches, and new technologies in nursing education, such as simulation. This program involves a minimum of 50 to 51 total credit hours; 44-45 credits of didactic and 6 credits of clinical practica. Students are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing Nurse Educator Certification Exam. There are three clinical focus areas that students may chose: Community Health Nursing: Students in this focus area will take coursework issues in public health, health policy, epidemiology, ethics and professionalism, as well as practica in teaching community health nursing. Coursework for the degree is focused on care of the vulnerable and underserved and has a strong focus on health disparities and social justice. Adult Gerontological Nursing: Students in this focus area will take coursework in health assessment, symptom management and other aspects of care of the older adult, as well as a practica in teaching gerontologic nursing. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Students enrolling in this focus area will complete coursework in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health as well as practica in teaching psychiatric mental health nursing. Postmaster Certificate in Nursing Education: The PMCO in Nursing Education program is intended for nurses with a master s degree in a clinical nursing specialty or a bachelor s degree in nursing and a master s in a related field. For the person with a master s in nursing, the program of study requires a minimum of 18 credit hours. For the person with a baccalaureate in nursing and a master s in a related field, the program of study requires a minimum of 28 credit hours, at least 10 of which must be in advanced practice nursing. Programs of study are tailored to supplement the master s in a related field providing relevant advanced nursing content as well as learning experiences in the practice of teaching nursing. Course formats will include in person intensives, internet-based modalities, faculty-facilitated seminars and practica. Master of Nursing with a major in Nursing Education: 1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a specialty area of nursing practice.
Xitracs Program Report Page 19 of 23 2. 3. 4. 5. Use emerging information technologies to access current research & health care data Make sound and ethically grounded clinical judgments, drawing on best available evidence. Demonstrate the leadership skills which are essential for influencing policy within organizations and for improving patient care outcomes. Demonstrate beginning competence as a nurse educator as evidenced by the ability to: A. Determine competencies for selected learner groups, written at appropriate level of achievement and relevant for the specialty; B. Design, implement & evaluate competency-based learning activities for classroom, lab and clinical settings using sound pedagogical & instructional design principles; C. Facilitate learning related to central nursing competencies including: evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, cultural humility, ethical reasoning & quality improvement; D. Recognize individual variations in learning styles and cultural understandings and incorporate this assessment into instructional planning; E. Use written and observational methods to assess student s learning; F. Incorporate emerging technologies into educational practice; G. Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation and improvement initiatives. Postmaster Certificate in Nursing Education: 1. (5a) Determine competencies for selected learner groups, written at appropriate level of achievement and relevant for the specialty; 2. (5b) Design, implement & evaluate competency-based learning activities for classroom, lab and clinical settings using sound pedagogical & instructional design principles; 3. (5c) Facilitate learning related to central nursing competencies including: evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, cultural humility, ethical reasoning & quality improvement 4. (5d) Recognize individual variations in learning styles and cultural understandings and incorporate this assessment into instructional planning; 5. (5e) Use written and observational methods to assess student s learning; 6. (5f) Incorporate emerging technologies into educational practice; 7. (5g) Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation and improvement initiatives
Xitracs Program Report Page 20 of 23 Program Name: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program/Department Chair: Martha Driessnack, Ph.D., PNP - BC Program length: Authorized Award(s): (CIP Code:511609) Minimum number graded credit hours: Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/pediatric- Assessment Plan: N/A SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: N/A
Xitracs Program Report Page 21 of 23 Program Name: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program/Department Chair: Margaret Scharf, DNP, PMHNCNS-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP Program length: 7 quarters Authorized Award(s): Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Master of Nursing, Post Masters Certificate (CI Minimum number graded credit hours: 68 for certificate, 71 credits for MN Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/advanced-practice-nursing/psych-me Assessment Plan: Well Developed SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/27/2012 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: 05/23/2014 The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program focuses on the promotion of mental health for individuals, families and groups across the lifespan. PMHNP students complete courses in the psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Students are provided a strong background in personality development, pharmacology, psychopharmacology, and therapy modalities. Additional coursework emphasizes the community mental health system, health promotion in vulnerable populations, and the development and current role of the PMHNP in the health system. At the end of the PMHNP program, the Master s graduate will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Apply advanced knowledge in the science of a specialty area of advanced nursing practice. (MN) Use emerging information and health technologies to access current research and health care data to improve patient care. (MN) Make sound, culturally appropriate and ethically grounded clinical judgments based on critical analysis of the best available evidence. (MN) Demonstrate the leadership skills that are essential for influencing policy and organizational systems for improving patient outcomes. (MN) Development of therapeutic relationships as a basis for assessment and provision of evidence-based interventions to individuals across the life span. (PMHNP) Ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.(pmhnp) Development of a comprehensive diagnostic formulation of family systems and their functioning.(pmhnp) Utilizing of evidence-based therapeutic models in intervening with individuals across the life span.(pmhnp) Documenting and communicating psychiatric evaluation, intervention and follow-up data.(pmhnp) Demonstrating professional accountability through collaborative communication and education within and between disciplines.(pmhnp) Implementing ethical strategies in the provision of mental health care.(pmhnp)
Xitracs Program Report Page 22 of 23 Program Name: Public Health: Primary Care & Health Disparities Program/Department Chair: Deborah Messecar, RN, Ph.D., MPH Program length: Up to 28 quarters Admit by cohort: No Authorized Award(s): Public Health - Master of Public Health, Post-Bacc Certificate - (CIP Code: 51.2201) Minimum number graded credit hours: 20-21 for certificate, 58 for Master of Public Health Program Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/programs/masters/public-health/ Assessment Plan: N/A SLOs (Parts 2-3) Approved: 04/25/2014 Assessment Plan (Parts 4 & 5) Approved: N/A The Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GCPH): is designed to enhance the preparation of public health professionals not currently prepared in a public health academic specialty, and provide a broad introduction to public health for students. Students who successfully complete the GCPH are eligible to apply to the Oregon Master of Public Health (OMPH) on any campus and to any track to complete a Master of Public Health degree. The Master of Public Health: Primary Health Care and Health Disparities (PHCHD) track of the OMPH program prepares public health professionals to assume clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings, including community health centers and health maintenance organizations, community agencies and health departments, and official and voluntary health agencies and organizations. Graduates are able to ensure the quality of implemented clinical and community care activities, act as a resource for the development of innovative and expanded responses in clinical and community care, coordinate care with regional and county offices, interface with all services involved with the care of patients, and provide counseling and education for families and patients receiving care. Students in the PHCHD program will identify and explore the socio-cultural, economic, psychosocial, political and organizational influences on the health care of populations and design and implement interventions and policies that address identified health inequities as consistent with the World Health Organization primary health care philosophy.. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health all students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to public health practice that include: 1. Use principles of statistical inference for critical reading and interpretation of reports of statistical analysis and of public health problems; 2. Apply epidemiologic methods to identify patterns of disease and injury; 3. Analyze the environmental and occupational impacts on the health of a population; 4. Identify and analyze major issues in health services and systems associated with the delivery, quality and costs of health care. 5. Communicate theoretical principles, constructs, and models used to understand and affect the behavioral aspects of health. Upon completion of the MPH degree, all students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to public health practice that include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Applying evidence-based knowledge of health determinants to public health issues. Selecting and employing appropriate methods for design, analysis, and synthesis to address population-based health problems. Integrating understanding of the interrelationship among the organization, delivery, and financing of health-related services. Communicating public health principles and concepts through various strategies across multiple sectors
Xitracs Program Report Page 23 of 23 5. 6. 7. of the community. Employing ethical principles and behaviors. Enacting cultural competence and promoting diversity in public health research and practice. Applying public health knowledge and skills in practical settings. The above OMPH SLOs map to the OHSU School of Public Health Core Competencies in the following manner: 1. Integrate social determinants into public health science, practice, and policy. (SLO-1, 5, 6) 2. Engage with communities to improve population health. (SLO-4, 5, 6) 3. Apply public health knowledge and skills to eliminate health disparities. (SLO-2,3, 5, 6, 7,) The following PHCHD track competencies build upon the overall MPH program competencies listed above and further define the skills we expect students to achieve: 1. Assess, analyze and synthesize the health status of vulnerable populations. 2. Identify, develop and manage interventions to promote and protect the health of populations at risk. 3. Lead and participate in inter-professional efforts to address health inequities with community partners. 4. Conduct, participate in or apply research which improves the health of a population. 5. Assess and integrate cultural beliefs and practices into public health interventions. 6. Develop & apply effective communication strategies across multiple sectors of the community. 7. Understand the principles of public health ethics and apply them to public health practice. 8. Employ knowledge of health systems organization and health care finance to population based health problems. 9. Apply quality improvement and risk management principles in the development, management and/or evaluation of population health services. 10. Understand and participate in the process of grant and proposal development. 11. Employ techniques to manage human, fiscal, and other public health resources. SLO Scoring Graduate Cert 4-25-14 [PDF 212 KB 5/2/14]