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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Educational Program Assessment Plan and Report
School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Educator MS Nursing
Post Masters Certificate Nurse Educator
Post Masters Certificate FNP
Assessment Plan for 2012 - 2013
Primary Contact Name/Info:
Nurse Educator Option – No graduates
Post Masters Nurse Educator – No graduates
Family Nurse Practitioner Option – 13 graduates
Contact: Carol Heinrich, Program Evaluation
Program Outcome
UNCW Strategic Goal
PO 1: Faculty are academically and
experientially qualified to
accomplish the mission, goals, and
expected outcomes
UNCW Goal II:
Recruit, retain and develop quality
faculty, administration and staff in
appropriate numbers.
Tools
Annual Faculty Profile
Annual Faculty
Development Plans
Faculty Workload Plan
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
Reviewed by
Departmental Chairs.
Plan is developed by
faculty in August, and
evaluated in May by
faculty and Director
Faculty /course plan for
academic year
All faculties are teaching in
content areas of clinical
expertise.
Nurse practitioner
faculties maintain
appropriate national
certification.
Faculty teaching in NE
program option has
obtained NLN CNE
certification.
Continue.
Three new dedicated
faculty positions have
been hired to begin 8/13.
Student s’ responsibility to
register to take exam –
needed to work as
advanced practice nurse
(FNP)
FNP certification has been
maintained at or above
the stated goal.
First Time Pass Rate
(student self-report)
Dec 2012 92% N= 13
None – continue with
same plan.
UNCW and School of Nursing
strategic plan
PO 2: FNP Certification Rate will be
higher or equal to 90%
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
National FNP certification
exam taken after program
completion
Full time MS Clinical
Coordinator has been
hired October 2012 start
date. Full position
description developed.
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Program Outcome
UNCW Strategic Goal
our students.
PO3 Alumni Satisfaction
Tools
Alumni survey
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
our students.
Implementation
Alumni Survey was sent
out 9 months postgraduation in electronic
format
Summary of Findings
Graduates of Dec 2012
MSN Alumni Survey N=6
(46% response rate)
Q25 I am definitely
satisfied with the
education I received at
UNCW SON. 80% Agree;
20% Strongly Agree
Actions Taken
Investigate new methods
to increase response rate.
Continue with same
curriculum and program
Q24 I would recommend
the UNCW SON to others
interested in advanced
practice nursing. 89%
Agree; 20% Strongly Agree
PO4 Employer Satisfaction
Employer Survey
Not distributed this year.
Plan was to assess
employer satisfaction
every 2 years – Employer
satisfaction is identified as
optional in the 2013 CCNE
accreditation criteria
None available for 20122013. Surveys are being
revised and will be sent
out this year – graduate
approval has been
obtained through Alumni
Survey
Continue to evaluate
different approaches to
possible improve
employer returns.
Course enrollment
documents
Program completion in
stated program length
FNP 7 semesters
Program coordinator
reports data to Program
Evaluation Committee, NC
Board of Nursing, and
accreditation agencies.
Fall 2009 cohort
(graduated Dec 2012) 76%
Above CCNE benchmark
Continue to evaluate
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
our students.
PO5 Graduation Rate
Program Completion Rate
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
our students.
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Program Outcome
UNCW Strategic Goal
PO6 Job Placement Rate
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
our students.
PO7 Student Satisfaction
UNCW Strategic Goal
GOAL I: Create the most powerful
learning experience possible for
our students.
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
FNP Graduates N=13
NC Board of NursingApproval to Practice
Program coordinator
85% employed as NP
checks NCBON for
within 9-12 months postapproval of practice and
graduation
clinical site of employment
Look at approaches that
might be used to facilitate
this process
MSN Exit Survey
Program coordinator
sends out survey to
students 2 weeks prior to
graduation.
Continue present
approach, however in
response to student
feedback regarding
preparation for advanced
practice a new course,
NSG 515 Advanced
Practice Role
Development and
Transition was approved
in Spring 2013 by the
Graduate Council and will
be offered for the first
time in Fall 2014.
Graduate Student Exit
Survey
Dec 2012
N = 10 77% response rate
Q 1 To what extent did the
overall program meet your
expectations?
65% Completely Satisfied
44% Satisfied
Q2 How inclined would
you be to recommend this
program to a colleague
80% Very 20% Somewhat
Currently, each MSN-FNP
student has been
completing a graduate
project with a faculty
advisor for NSG 597. This
project manuscript and
presentation fulfilled the
requirement for the MSN
oral and written
examinations required by
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Program Outcome
UNCW Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
the UNCW graduate
school. As we transition
to the DNP, the focus of
the project will need to
reflect the outcomes of
the DNP graduate.
Therefore, to assure
continued rigor in the
MSN option, students will
be required to complete a
Research Utilization
Project including Evidence
Based Recommendations
while completing the final
immersion clinical
experience (NSGL 594).
The development of this
comprehensive project
and presentation will fulfill
the requirements for the
oral and written
examination.
There will be no change in
total credit hour allocation
as it will remain at 46. If a
student wishes to
complete a thesis as part
of their master’s program,
he or she will work with a
faculty mentor for an
additional 3-credit hours
as per the guidelines
outlined by the UNCW
Graduate School
(approved by MSN council
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Program Outcome
UNCW Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
and UNCW Graduate
Council 1/13)
Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) planning
proposal started July 2012
and edited through
October 2012. DNP
identified as priority status
by UNCW with state
General Administration
(Spring 2013)
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Educational Program Assessment Plan and Report
School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Educator MS Nursing
Post Masters Certificate Nurse Educator
Post Masters Certificate FNP
Assessment Plan for 2012 - 2013
Student Learning Outcome
Tools
Implementation
SLO1:
Design client-centered care
through advanced practice
and education with an
altruistic concern for the
welfare of others while
supporting autonomy and
respecting human dignity.
FNP Option
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA/ FNP exam during
final weeks prior to
graduation (Dec).
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Course faculty as indicated,
grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
in course evaluation
documents.
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
Summary of Findings
FNP Option
FNP graduates Dec 2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
Actions Taken
FNP Option
Graduate council will
continue examine
association between APEA
FNP Exam scores and
certification pass rate.
Scores were shared with
faculty of final semester to
incorporate areas of
weakness into course.
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
SLO2:
FNP Option
FNP Option
FNP Option
FNP Option
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Student Learning Outcome
Demonstrate integrity
through accountability and
responsibility for clinical
decisions and life-long
learning.
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
December 2012 FNP
graduates
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA FNP exam during final
weeks prior to graduation
in Dec 2012
FNP graduates December
2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
Graduate council will
examine association
between APEA FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Course faculties as
indicated, grades are
reported by course faculty
and discussed at Graduate
Faculty Council in course
evaluation documents.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
SLO3:
Manage quality
improvement measures that
support legal/ethical
standards through the use
of evidence-based practice.
FNP Option
December 2012 FNP
graduates
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA FNP exam during final
weeks prior to graduation
in Dec 2012
Grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
FNP Option
FNP graduates December
2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
FNP Option
Graduate council will
examine association
between APEA FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
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Student Learning Outcome
Tools
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Implementation
in course evaluation
documents
Summary of Findings
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
Actions Taken
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
SLO4:
Impact the health of
underserved populations
through support and
promotion of culturally
competent care.
FNP Option
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA /FNP exam during
final weeks prior to
graduation in Dec.
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Course faculty as indicated,
grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
in course evaluation
documents
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
FNP Option
FNP graduates December
2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
FNP Option
Graduate council will
examine association
between APEA FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
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Student Learning Outcome
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
SLO5:
Evaluate domestic and
global health integrating the
knowledge of healthcare
delivery systems, healthcare
policies, epidemiology, and
the environment.
FNP Option
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA FNP exam during final
weeks prior to graduation
in Dec
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Course faculty as indicated,
grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
in course evaluation
document.
FNP Option
FNP graduates December
2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
FNP Option
Graduate council will
examine association
between APEA/FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
SLO6:
Promote the health of
client/patients through
FNP Option
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
FNP Option
FNP graduates December
2012
FNP Option
Graduate council will
examine association
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Student Learning Outcome
education and
multidisciplinary
management of risk
reduction, disease
prevention and the
management of illness.
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
APEA FNP exam during final
weeks prior to graduation
in Dec
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
Course faculty as indicated,
grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
in course evaluation
documents
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
of the certification exam.
between APEA FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSGL 594 – Grade range
between 80-100%
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received 100%
SLO7:
Demonstrate professional
role competence in
education and advanced
nursing practice
FNP Option
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam administered
last month prior to
graduation
FNP Option
Graduate program
coordinator will facilitate
APEA FNP exam during final
weeks prior to graduation
in Dec
NSGL 594 Clinical reflective
journals, clinical practice
evaluation, case based
utilization, professional
Course faculty as indicated,
grades are reported by
course faculty and discussed
at Graduate Faculty Council
FNP Option
FNP graduates December
2012
APEA Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Practice Exam average class
score 59%. This score is
higher than 2012 59% and
2011 62%). Scores that
were between 65-68
predicted successful passing
FNP Option
Graduate council will
examine association
between APEA FNP Exam
scores and certification pass
rate. Scores were shared
with faculty of final
semester to incorporate
areas of weakness into
course.
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Student Learning Outcome
Tools
portfolio, and NONPF NP
Competency Self-Evaluation
NSG 597/599 MSN
Project/Thesis: paper and
oral defense
Implementation
in course evaluation
documents.
Summary of Findings
of the certification exam.
Hematology content scores
on APEA suggested could be
an area to build on.
Actions Taken
New MSN faculty was hired
with hematology experience
to begin in fall 2013.
Hematology content was
increased in NSGL 594
NSGL 594 – All students
received passing scores
NSG 597/599 – synthesis
presentation all students
received passing grades
1. School of Nursing Strategic Plan 2010 -2015 http://uncw.edu/son/documents/sonstrategicplan.pdf
2. Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) http://www.apea.com/
3. Fall 2012 MSN Graduate Student Projects https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/MSN%20Nursing%20Program/MSN%20Graduate%20Student%20Projects_Fall%202012.pdf
4. NC Board of Nursing NP Licensure and Practice Site Verification http://www.ncbon.com/dcp/i/verify-license-verify-a-license
5. NSGL 594 Case Based Research Utilization
6. NSG L 594 Professional Portfolio https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/MSN%20Nursing%20Program/NSGL%20594%20NP%20Portfolio%20Guidelines_2013.pdf
7. Graduate Council Minutes 1/31/13 http://uncw.edu/gradschool/council/minutes/jan_31_2013.pdf
8. Competency Based Assessment – Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/MSN%20Nursing%20Program/Post-test_FNP_Competency_Finalized.pdf
9. Preceptor Clinical Evaluation of FNP Student https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/MSN%20Nursing%20Program/Preceptor%20Clinical%20Evaluation%20of%20FNP%20Student.pdf
10. APEA Aggregate2012 Exam Results https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/MSN%20Nursing%20Program/APEA%20Aggregate%20Exam%20Results%20Dec%202012.pdf
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