VUSN DNP Exit Survey-Class 2017 The VUSN DNP Exit Survey was completed by 7 DNP students in 2017. The response rate to 74 invitations was 50%. Demographics Ninety-seven percent (n=4) of respondents were female. The average age was 8 years old and ranged from 25-67 years of age. Eighty-five percent (n=29) identified themselves as White, not of Hispanic origin, 6% (n=2) as African American, and % (n=1 each) as Hispanic, Native American or Other. Specialization N=7 Specialty n % Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Acute Care 7 18.9 Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Primary Care 2 5.4 Clinical Nurse Practitioner 2 5.4 CRNA 0 Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/FNP) 0 Family Nurse Practitioner 5 1.5 Health Care Leadership 8 21.6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 0 Nursing Informatics 1 2.7 Nurse-Midwifery (including Nurse-Midwifery/FNP) 2 5.4 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care 2 5.4 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care 4 10.8 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (all types) 5 1.5 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner 8.1 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner/AGPCNP 0 Background Information Concerning DNP Program Eighty-four percent (n=1) of the respondents worked full time while in the program. Fourteen percent (n=5) worked part time, % (n=1) varied between part and full time while in the program and none did not work at all while a student at VUSN. Thirty-two percent (n=12) stated that they started and finished the program full time. Thirty-two percent (n=12) were admitted as seamless transition students. Three quarters (75%, n=27) indicated that it took 6 semesters to complete the program. Twentytwo percent (n=8) indicated that it took 4 semesters and % (n=1) took 7 or more. 1
Perception of Preparedness Respondents were asked to indicate their perception of how well the DNP program prepared them to function in specific ways on a 5 point scale (not at all, somewhat, very much). Perception of Preparedness How well did the DNP program prepare you to: % rating (n=7) Assess, analyze and evaluate health care environments 4.6.492 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.8 62.2 Manage complex health care environments 4..749 0.0 2.8 8. 44.4 44.4 Analyze and appraise the evidence regarding clinical practice and system decision making 4.8.74 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.2 8.8 Use analytical skills to appraise the evidence regarding clinical practice and system decision making 4.8.447 0.0 0.0 2.8 11.1 86.1 Integrate professional values and ethical standards within clinical practice and population based care 4.7.450 0.0 0.0 0.0 27.0 7.0 Use informatics, organizational and systems leadership skills 4.4.647 0.0 0.0 8.1 40.5 51.4 2
Perception of Preparedness How well did the DNP program prepare you to: % rating (n=7) Develop, test and disseminate scholarly evidence based practice focusing on standards of care, clinical practice models or health care policy 4.6.478 0.0 0.0 0.0. 66.7 Take a leadership role for population based health initiatives in collaboration with other professionals and stakeholders 4.5.599 0.0 0.0 5.4 29.7 64.9 Evaluate and advocate for evidence based health care policy through collaboration with other professionals and stakeholders 4.7.450 0.0 0.0 0.0 27.0 7.0 Preparation to Use analytical skills to appraise the evidence regarding clinical practice and decision making was rated highest (prepared Very ) by the highest percent of respondents (86%, n=1). Preparation to Manage complex health care environments was rated highest by the lowest percent of respondents (44%, n=16). Use of Technology Respondents were asked to rate the extent that technology used in the DNP program enhanced or facilitated learning on a 5 point scale (not at all, somewhat, very much).
% rating (n=6-7) Technology Facilitated Learning 4.5.75 0.0 2.8 5.6 25.0 66.7 Enhanced Learning 4.5.775 0.0 2.8 8. 25.0 6.9 Respondents were asked to rate the extent that certain technological tools facilitated learning on a 5 point scale (not at all, somewhat, very much). % rating (n=6-7) Facilitated Learning Blackboard 4..894 0.0 5.6 11.1 27.8 55.6 Web-based Chats (discussion boards) 4.2.92 0.0 5.4 16.2 24. 54.1 Voice-over PowerPoint Presentations 4.1.845 0.0 5.4 10.8 4.2 40.5 Blue Jeans 4.6.69 0.0 0.0 8.1 21.6 70. Skype.7 1.15 5.4 8.1 21.6 2.4 2.4 Blue Jeans was rated Very in facilitating learning by the highest percent of respondents (70%, n=26). Skype was rated Very in facilitating learning by the lowest percent of respondents (2%, n=12). Program Features Respondents were asked to rate the extent to which certain program features facilitated or enhanced their learning on a 5 point scale (not at all, somewhat, very much). 1 Not at % rating (n=7) Portfolios worked as a useful organizational tool to demonstrate meeting the DNP essentials 4.2.88 0.0 8.1 0.0 48.6 4.2 4
1 Not at % rating (n=7) Committee chair facilitated or guided scholarly project 4.6.75 0.0 2.7 8.1 10.8 78.4 Scholarly project committee members facilitated or guided project 4.4.80 0.0 0.0 18.9 16.2 64.9 Committee chair facilitated or guided scholarly project was rated Very by the highest percent of respondents (78%, n=29). Portfolios worked as a useful organizational tool was rated Very by the lowest percent of respondents (4%, n=16). Intensives as an Organizing Structure Respondents were asked to rate the value of the intensives as an organizing structure to the overall DNP program on a 5 point scale (not at all, somewhat, very much). % rating (n=7) Value of intensives 4.6.709 0.0 2.7 5.4 1.5 78.4 Over three quarters of the respondents rated the intensives as an organizing structure in the highest category (78%, n=29). Program Satisfaction Students were asked to rate their satisfaction with the DNP program as a whole on a 5 item scale (Very low, Low, Moderate, High, Very high). The majority of respondents (89%, n=) rated their satisfaction as high or very high. N=7 Mean Overall Satisfaction Aspects of the Program Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 4.49.768 0.0 2.7 8.1 27.0 62.2 Respondents were asked to rate aspects of the program on a 5 item scale (Very Poor, Poor, Adequate, Good, Excellent). If they did not use resource, they were asked to indicate NA (not applicable). The following table presents information for those students using each resource. 5
% rating who used the resource Aspect of Program N Mean Very Poor Poor Adequate Good Excellent Course/Program Advising 27 4.5.75 0.0.7.7 29.6 6.0 VUSN Financial Aid Services 22 4..727 0.0 0.0 1.6 6.4 50.0 VU Financial Aid Services 1 4..650 0.0 0.0 7.7 46.2 46.2 Amount of Financial Aid 22 4.1.990 0.0 9.1 1.6 1.8 45.5 Psych. and Counseling Center @ VU 8 4.8.54 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.5 87.5 Library Resources 4 4.5.61 0.0 0.0 5.9 2.4 61.8 Instructional Media Center @ VUSN 12 4.5.674 0.0 0.0 8.. 58. Clinical Resources Used by VUSN 14 4.5.514 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.9 57.1 Informatics/Computer Support 2 4.4.759 0.0 0.0 15.6 25.0 59.4 Psychological and Counseling center was rated Excellent by the highest percent of respondents who used the service (88%, n=7). VU Financial Aid Services and Amount of Financial Aid was rated Excellent by the lowest percent of respondents who used the services (46%, n=6 and n=10 respectively). Qualitative Results The benchmarks for preparedness were met. Students were appreciative of committed and professional faculty and a supportive program. Areas for improvement included more time to spend together during intensives and a standardized turnaround time for grading assignments. 6