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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Educational Program Assessment Plan and Report
From School of Nursing for University Learning Assessment
RN BS/ PreLicensure Program
2012 - 2013
Primary Contact Name/Info:
Carol Heinrich PhD APRN CNE, Program Evaluation Committee
Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
PO 1: Faculty are
academically and
experientially
qualified to
accomplish the
mission, goals,
and expected
outcomes
UNCW SON
Strategic Plan
Goal 4: Recruit,
retain and
develop
undergraduate
and graduate
faculty for
nursing and
clinical research
programs.
Tools
Annual Faculty
Profile
Annual Faculty
Development
Plans
Faculty
Workload Plan
Implementation
Reviewed by
Departmental
Chairs
Plan is developed
by faculty in
August, and
evaluated in May
by faculty and
Department
Chairs
Faculty /course
plan for
academic year
Summary of Findings
All SON faculty currently teaching in the PreLicensure &
RN-BS programs have met the NC BON requirements for
nurse educators and are teaching in content areas reflective
of their clinical expertise with the exception of faculty that
were hired recently hired – they have 3 years to meet the
nursing education NCBON requirement (2 faculty need to
meet this requirement by Aug 2015)
Faculty development and support is promoted through on
campus CTE programs, and ITSD & SON workshops. 112
professional development activities related to teaching were
reported by all faculty in 2012-2013.
Tenure track faculty are given a 3-credit hour workload
reduction to develop and enhance a program of scholarship
that will move them toward the goal of tenure. 1 faculty
was awarded tenure effective Fall 2013;1 faculty
reappointed
Actions Taken
Filled 9 teaching faculty
positions, coordinator of the
simulation learning center, and
1 distinguished professor in
gerontology position.
Continued administrative
support for scholarship
development of faculty.
All faculty were evaluated by
peers assigned by Department
Chair
3 Monthly Faculty Lunch
Time Conversations – best
practices related to teaching
effectiveness, QSEN, Novastat
Glucose Monitoring,
Debriefing for Meaningful
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
Learning Simulation
Workshop, 4/13
Annual faculty travel funds
were used for research
dissemination, scholarship
support, and the development
of teaching expertise.
PO2: National
Council
Licensure Exam
pass rate will be
above 90%
UNCW SON
Strategic Plan
Goal 1: Increase
admission,
retention, and
graduation rates
for
undergraduate
students.
NCLEX RN
National
licensing
examination
taken by students
following
completion of
PreLicensure
program – May
and December
cohorts
The NCLEX pass rate
December 2013 96 %
May 2013 87% (2 students pending National passing
standard was adjusted in April of 2013 and increased by 16
log its which resulted in decline in pass rate at local, state
and national levels.
National average (4/13 - 6/13) for all programs is 80.95%
National average (4/13-6/13) for BS programs is 85.82%
UNCW pass rates continue above the state and national
average.
2013 annualized pass rate is 91% (above state ave)
NCLEX Success Plan update began in Spring 2013 – need
to continue in Fall 2013 by PreLicensure Test Review
Committee
Complete update of NCLEX
Success Plan – based on drop
in NCLEX scores in May
2013, NCLEX test plan updated
- higher passing standard
implemented for Spring 2013.
ATI standardized testing was
used by students that
graduated in May 2013 – first
class. The standardized testing
is used to build student testing
skills. Complete analysis of
NCLEX failures in relation to
ATI results – Sept 2013.
Continue to have 2 ATI Exit
Exams completed by
graduating seniors
Undergraduate curriculum
change started with Jan 2013
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
cohort.
PO3: Alumni
satisfaction with
program.
Alumni Survey
Survey link is emailed by the
Program
Evaluation
Committee to
graduates 1 year
following
graduation. The
survey has been
revised to include
graduation year.
12 responses were obtained from the Alumni Survey. Email
addresses were obtained from students just prior to
graduation (non UNCW) as well from the UNCW Alumni
Office. Survey link was sent to students by PEC Chair and
Alumni Office.
 92% agree/strongly agree that the education
received at UNCW SON prepared them for current
position
 100% agree/strongly agree that the education
received at UNCW Nursing enhanced professional
career trajectory
 100% agree/strongly agree that experiences at
UNCW helped develop confidence in leadership
and management skills
 100% agree/strongly agree definitely satisfied with
my nursing education I received at UNCW Nursing
Evaluate the survey in relation
to CCNE revised accreditation
standards.
Search for improved methods
of delivery of survey
Assess EBI Alumni Survey
PO4 Employer
Satisfaction
Employer
Evaluation of
Program
Program
Evaluation
Committee
identifies the 3
top employers of
each student
cohort and sends
out surveys.
Very difficult to
The top employers will be contacted following the same
procedure that was used in 2010 -2011. NHRMC, Duke
University, and UNC Health System have been identified
clearly as the top employers.
High priority this year for the
program evaluation committee
Employer survey data was not obtained for 2012 - 2013
Use same approach in 20122013 to further evaluate
approach to improve returns.
Evaluate for a trending of
positive returns as process
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
obtain results.
PO5 Graduation
Rate
UNCW SON
Strategic Plan
Goal 1: Increase
admission,
retention, and
graduation rates
for
undergraduate
students.
Course
enrollment
documents
Program
coordinators
report data to
Program
Evaluation
Committee
Actions Taken
generates greater numbers
PreLicensure Program
Graduation Rate for class of Dec, 2012: 50 out of the
original 50 students in the cohort graduated: 100%
graduation rate.
Graduation rate for class of May, 2013: 48 of the original 50
students in the cohort graduated: 96% graduation rate.
Continue to trend for any
pattern changes.
Compare RN BS
graduation/program
completion rates to national
trends.
RN-BS - Completion of program within 2 years
Fall 2010 Cohort 89%
Fall 2011 Cohort 85%
Assess graduation rate for new
accelerated RN BS program
that started in Aug 2013.
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
PO6 Job
Placement Rate
Tools
Educational
Benchmarking
Institute (EBI)
Exit Survey
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Program
Evaluation
Committee
facilitates online
delivery of
survey to
students 1 month
prior to program
completion in
April and
November.
Pre-Licensure N=53, EBI Survey results, 2 weeks prior to
graduation:
Actions Taken
Recent nursing literature
(AACN survey from August
2010) suggest that in the
present job market, the
employment rate increases to
approx. 89% at 4-6 months
after graduation.
Alumni survey to be sent out
in Fall 2013 – to check
employment rates 9 months
post-graduation
RN BS Program N= 21
Phone calls will continue to be
made to graduates (method
reviewed)
SON students participate in the
nursing focused Career Day on
campus.
Students also attend resume
writing and interview skill
sessions offered by the campus
career services office.
EBI survey results are collected 2 weeks prior to graduation
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
– not a reliable measure of employment status.
Phone calls were made by PEC Chair to follow up on
graduates regarding job placement
Job placement rates prior to graduation have decreased
related to the effect of the economic climate in the area/state
and healthcare arenas deferring employment until the
graduates pass the NCLEX.
Hiring practices of clinical agencies are beginning to reflect
the strengths of hiring new nurses with BS in nursing
degrees.
Job Placement Rates
PreLicensure
Dec 2012 (9 months post-graduation) 86%
May 2013 (4 months post-graduation) 81%
RN BS Program
May 2013 86%
PO7 Student
Satisfaction
Educational
Benchmarking
Institute
(EBI) Exit
Survey
Scale from 1 – 7
(highest)
Program
Evaluation
Committee
facilitates online
delivery of
survey to
students 1 month
prior to program
completion in
Pre-Licensure
Overall Program Effectiveness:
Mean 5.58 N=51 (Above our Expected Outcome)
Increased from 4.62 (2012); 3.23 (2011)
Overall Program Effectiveness - Expectations: 5.49
To what extent did your Nursing program
fulfill your expectations
Overall Value: When you compare the expense 5.47
to the quality of education, how do you rate the
Continue to assess students
“satisfaction” at prior to
graduation and one year later
via alumni survey.
Continue student meetings
with the SON Director every
semester and student
involvement on SON
committees.
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
April and
November.
Summary of Findings
value of the investment you made in your
Nursing program?
Recommendation: How inclined are you to
recommend your nursing program to a close
friend?
Actions Taken
5.78
Pre-Licensure
Overall Program Satisfaction:
Mean 5.87 N=51 (Above our Expected Outcome)
Did your Nursing school provide an accepting
environment?
Did your Nursing school provide a positive
academic experience?
Continue to assessing program
satisfaction, learning, and
effectiveness by students at
end of program.
Compare findings of
traditional RN BS program
with accelerated format for RN
BS program
5.84
5.90
Pre-Licensure
Overall Learning:
Mean 6.23 N=50 (Above our Expected Outcome)
Were you challenged to do your best academic 6.24
work?
Were you motivated to do your best work?
6.00
Did you learn valuable information?
6.43
Was the information you learned applicable to 6.32
your future career?
RN-BS
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
Overall Program Effectiveness
Above Expected Outcome
Mean 6.27 N=21 Increased from 6.02 (2012) and 5.72
(May 2011)
Overall Program Effectiveness - Expectations:
To what extent did your Nursing program
fulfill your expectations
Overall Value: When you compare the expense
to the quality of education, how do you rate the
value of the investment you made in your
Nursing program?
Recommendation: How inclined are you to
recommend your nursing program to a close
friend?
RN-BS
Overall Program Satisfaction
Above Expected Outcome
Mean 6.31 N=20
Did your Nursing school provide an accepting
environment?
Did your Nursing school provide a positive
academic experience?
6.24
6.24
6.33
6.45
6.15
RN-BS
Overall Learning:
Mean 6.38 N=21 (Above our Expected Outcome)
Were you challenged to do your best academic 6.48
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
work?
Were you motivated to do your best work?
Did you learn valuable information?
Was the information you learned applicable to
your future career?
6.29
6.43
6.33
Trended Overall Program Effectiveness – PreLicensure and
RN BS
Highest score obtained since 2004
Overall Program Effectiveness
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5
4
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PO8 Student
Engagement
Number of
nursing faculty
engaged with
junior & senior
students on
honor project
Students
accepted into
Departmental
Honors – work
with a faculty
advisor/mentor
1
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
Continue collaboration on
honor projects between faculty
and students. M. Prassnikar
presented her research
(podium) at Nu Omega
Research Day in May 2013. 2
student/faculty manuscripts
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
Summary of Findings
Actions Taken
currently under review for peer
reviewed journals
2011-2012 EBI
Survey – Indirect
assessment
method
9. Applied
Learning
Service Learning
Projects
Last month prior
to graduation
Q29 Amount of
work required in
classroom
courses
Q30 Amount of
work required in
clinical courses
Q32 Amount of
collaboration
required in
courses
Q35 Draw on
experience of
students
Q36 Faculty
engage students
in discussions
Students were
involved in many
hours/semester of
service learning
2012 – 2013 The number of graduates who participated in
honors projects with faculty = 10; 3 junior level students
participated in honors projects with faculty. Required
overall GPA of 3.5 required to participate in nursing
departmental honors. SON faculty member continued as
honors liaison to Honors College
EBI On a scale of 1-7
Means have increased since 2011. All but 2 Remain below
the SON benchmark of 5.5
Q29
Q30
Q32
Q35
Q36
N
80
81
85
82
82
Mean
5.44 (increased from 2011 – 2012)
5.32 (increased from 2011 – 2012)
5.32 (increased from 2011 – 2012)
5.94 New question – no comparison
6.02 (increased from 2011 – 2012)
Overall Course Lecture and Interaction
Expected Outcome met for both programs
PreLicensure Program 5.76
RN BS Program 6.07
To look at definition of
“engagement” and what
questions in the EBI annual
nursing exit survey best
capture student engagement
(not done this year)
Continue to encourage faculty
participation in workshops
related to teaching.
Debriefing for Meaningful
Learning Simulation
Workshop 4/13
Continue to build programs in
nursing that have an applied
learning pedagogy.
Continue to involve students in
service learning activities
Clinical Coordinator was
hired in Fall 2012 to manage
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Program
Outcome
UNCW
Strategic Goal
Tools
Implementation
activities that
relate to the
applied learning
philosophy.
These activities
are course
related, and/or
through student
organizations.
Summary of Findings
Examples of service learning activities: Clinical experience
at Coastal Therapeutic Riding, and numerous community
health fairs/screening programs. Each major nursing
clinical course has a direct applied learning component
related to the clinical experiences in a variety of clinical
agencies. NSG 403 has a 120 hour clinical capstone in each
student works directly with a nurse preceptor in the clinical
setting. NSG 405 has been approved as an applied learning
experience for University Studies and NSG 403 has been
approved as a capstone course for University Studies.
RN BS Program – Faculty are revising the service learning
activities in NSG 405 Community Health Nursing and
Capstone Experience. Practice experiences are being
developed based on the 2013 AACN White Paper for
Practice Experiences for RN BS Nursing Programs. NSG
405 will be offered in Spring 2014
Actions Taken
clinical contracts, required
student credentials, and
clinical placements for the
PreLicensure program.
Position filled with a start date
of Oct 2012.
A comprehensive job
description and evaluation
plan was developed for this
position in Fall 2012. A new
system for managing
PreLicensure credentials was
developed and plans to use in
Fall 2013.
RN BS faculty are reviewing
current courses to validate that
the practice experience
requirement is being met by
current/planned course
learning activities.
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Educational Program Assessment Plan and Report
RN- BS/PreLicensure Program
Assessment Plan for 2012 - 2013
UNCW
Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Creative
Inquiry
-Foundational
Knowledge
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Students will
demonstrate
substantive
knowledge of at
least one discipline.
1. Evaluate
comprehensive
individual and/or
population centered care
through an altruistic
concern for the welfare
of others while
supporting autonomy
and respecting human
dignity.
12/12 HESI Exit Exam
administered by faculty
teaching NSG 403 during
last month of semesterPreLicensure option only
12/12 HESI
Mean score 883
UNCW; National
Mean score 846
5/13 ATI Exit ExamFaculty teaching NSG 403administered during last
month of semester –
PreLicensure option only
5/13ATI
Mean score 68.9
UNCW;
National Mean 69.7
Slightly below the
national mean
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
NCLEX test plan updated higher passing standard
implemented for Spring 2013.
Class of Dec 2012 is last
cohort to use HESI; ATI has
been implemented with other
cohorts.
Monitoring of standardized
testing scores will become a
responsibility of the Testing
and Standardized Assessment
Committee under the new,
revised ByLaws in fall 2013
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
-Inquiry
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
Students will
generate rigorous,
open-minded and
imaginative inquiry.
3. Implement safe,
quality patient care by
adhering to moral,
ethical, legal, and
professional standards
through the use of
evidence-based practice.
RN BS – Capstone
Experience
Academic Portfolio
RN-BSN students all
passed Capstone
Experience Academic
Portfolio
EBP projects all
completed
satisfactorily
NSG 415 has been approved
as writing intensive and
information literacy courses
in University Studies. NSG
316 and NSG 330 have also
been approved as WI and IL
courses.
NSG 415 Evidence Based
Practice project-Writing
Intensive
Continue to refine writing
requirements in NSG 316 and
NSG 415 in the TB BS
program option taking into
consideration the accelerated
7 ½ format
Critical
Thinking
-Information
Literacy
Students will
interpret and
evaluate information
using academic and
technological skills.
7. Demonstrate the
competencies of a
generalist nurse through
role development,
teamwork,
collaboration, and
leadership using the
knowledge, skills, and
attitudes of professional
nursing practice.
NSG 403 Clinical Capstone
Clinical Evaluation,
Final Simulation Activity
NSG 403 End of
Semester Report
Summary stated that
all students passed the
final simulation
activity
NSG 415 Evidence Based
Practice project
Student comments,
grades and faculty
course evaluation
NHRMC implemented EPIC,
a comprehensive electronic
medical record system in
June 2012 – faculty and
students to received training
at start of fall 2012 semester
and ongoing for new cohorts
Continue this assessment in
the coming AY using very
small groups and multiple
draft submissions for faculty
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
-Critical
Thinking
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Students will
integrate multiple
methods and
perspectives to
critically examine
complex problems.
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
2. Integrate professional
values based on
integrity, accountability
and responsibility by
engaging in clinical
reasoning skills and lifelong learning.
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
HESI Exit Exam Critical
Thinking Subscale
NSG 403 Clinical Capstone
Reflective Clinical Journal
NSG 405 Community
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
indicate this
assessment improves
student information
literacy and writing
via multiple drafts
w/comments
comments
Fall 12 scored 884 on
HESI Critical
Thinking Subscale
and higher than the
national mean
Trended – HESI Exit
means consistently
above the national
mean
Evaluation of
capstone experience
by students via
reflective journal
helpful in assessing
specific clinical
experiences,
preceptors, and
students preparation
for the capstone.
End-of-Semester
Continue – no change
Look at how curriculum is
positively impacting this
outcome.
Add the implementation of
the ATI Critical Thinking
assessment in NSG252 and
near end of program.
Capstone faculty continue to
work on developing a specific
evaluation tool for reflective
journals and clinical
Continue current evaluative
and reporting process.
Explore the use of the DML
(Debriefing through
Meaningful Learning) model
for clinical reflection.
Continue this assignment.
NSG 405 in the RN BS
Program option will be
evaluated and revised based
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Thoughtful
Expression
-Thoughtful
Expression
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Students will
demonstrate
effective oral
communication and
produce effective
written
communication.
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
7. Demonstrate the
competencies of a
generalist nurse through
role development,
teamwork,
collaboration, and
leadership using the
knowledge, skills, and
attitudes of professional
Nursing practice.
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
Assessment Project
evaluation indicates
this a useful project
for both information
literacy and critical
thinking. All students
passed.
on eh AACN White Paper on
Practice Experiences in RN
BS programs
NSG 403 Clinical Capstone
Clinical Evaluation,
Final Simulation Activity –
Critical Competency
Evaluation (Critical
Thinking)
Student evaluations
and faculty End-ofSemester evaluation
indicates the
summative
“simulation scenario”
activity very useful in
assessing critical
thinking skills. All
students passed
EBI Survey - 2013
Question 61: Make
effective presentations
On a scale of 1-7 in
EBI survey results:
N = 81
Mean = 5.95
SON benchmark met
NSG 403 Clinical Capstone
Clinical Evaluation,
Final Simulation Activity –
Critical Competency
Evaluation
(Communication)
NSG 403, 405 & NSG
415 – grades earned
reflected students
satisfactorily met
course expectations.
Continue current evaluative
and reporting process.
Continue – no change
Lunch time discussion related
to simulation was held on
Nov 5, 2012
Debriefing for Meaningful
Learning Simulation
Workshop 4/13
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
NSG 415 Evidence Based
Practice project
Overall project grades
reflected
comprehension of
project intent.
Continue to incorporate
student presentation
expectations into courses
Question 71:
On a scale of 1-7 in
EBI survey results:
N = 81
Mean = 6.20
Met SON benchmark.
Increased from 2012.
Encourage nursing students
to engage in study of foreign
languages and international
experiences.
NSG 405 Community
Assessment Project- written
document and oral
presentation
-Second
Language
Students will
demonstrate basic
proficiency in
speaking, listening,
writing, and reading
in a language in
addition to English
4. Appraise patient
health by meeting basic
care needs within the
appropriate cultural
context, across the
lifespan and in all
healthcare settings.
EBI Survey – 2013
Q 71= Provide culturally
competent care
Study abroad trip to
El Salvador was
canceled due to US
State Department
travel risk
designation.
Responsible
Students will
4. Appraise patient
NSG 403 Clinical Capstone
Fall 2012: All 51
Study abroad trip is planned
to Peru for spring break 2014
Student nurses encouraged to
learn a second language;
assure students aware of the
various opportunities on
campus including Spanish
For Health Care
Professionals.
Continue to encourage &
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Citizenship
-Diversity
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
examine the
importance and
implications of
human diversity.
health by meeting basic
care needs within the
appropriate cultural
context, across the
lifespan and in all
healthcare settings.
Clinical Evaluation (clinical
faculty, student selfevaluation, and preceptor)
end of course evaluation
students received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component of
NSG 403.
implement a diversity of
human experiences in clinical
and simulation practicums.
Develop new
scenario/experiences as
applicable.
Sp 2013: All students
(48) received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component of
NSG 403
Final Simulation Activity
(clinical faculty) end of
course summary - NSG 403
(PreLicensure only)
Fall 2012: All
students (51)
successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
Final Stimulation Activity
(clinical faculty) end of
course summary NSG 403
PreLicensure only
Sp 2013: All students
(48) successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
RN-BS: NSG 405
Community
Assessment/Implementation
Project
RN-BS Spring 2013:
All students
successfully passed
with project grades
ranging from an 85%
to 98% for the
Implementation
Project and 94 – 98
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
-Global
Citizenship
Students will
demonstrate the
intellectual and
ethical
responsibilities of
active global
citizenship.
5. Promote
environments that
support public and
global health integrating
the knowledge of
sciences, healthcare
systems, policies, and
trends.
EBI Survey - 2013
Q71 Provide culturally
competent care
Q64 Understand the effects
if health policies on diverse
populations
Q65 Understand the global
health care environment
Pre-Licensure: NSG 403
Clinical Capstone Clinical
Evaluation (clinical faculty,
student self-evaluation, and
preceptor) end of course
Pre-Licensure: Final
Simulation Activity
(clinical faculty) end of
course
Summary of
Findings
for the Community
Assessment
EBI Survey
On a scale of 1-7:
N Mean
Q71 81 6.20
Q64 81
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
Encourage participation in
international experience
through the University’s
International Program. Study
Abroad trip to Peru planned
for Spring 2014. Student
information sessions have
been held in Sept 2013 with
good interest.
6.07
Q65 81 5.78
All scores above the
SON benchmark of
5.5
Fall 2012: All 51
students received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component of
NSG 403
Sp 2013: All
students (48) received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component of
NSG 403
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
Fall 2012: All 51
students successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
NSG 404- RN-BS: Health
Policy course: Discussion
Board Assignments
Sp 2013: All students
(48) successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
Sp 2013 NSG 404 800
DB Assignments –
Mean Score 4.66 and
Score Range 0 to 5
out of 5
NSG 404- Pre-Licensure:
Health Policy course:
Presentation/Paper
NSG 404 801
DB Assignments Mean Score 92% and
Score Range 23 to
100 out of 100
Fall 2012
Presentation – Mean
Score 19.9 and Score
Range 18-20 out of 20
Paper #1 Mean Score
27.6 and Score Range
25.4 to 28.7 out of 30
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
Paper #2 Mean Score
30 and Score Range
30 out of 30
Sp 2013:
Presentation – Mean
Score 24.89 and
Score Range 21.5 to
25 out of 25
Paper #1 Mean Score
30.79 and Score
Range 29.3 to 30.9
out of 32
Paper #2 Mean Score
24.9 and Score Range
21.5 – 25 out of 25
-Teamwork
Students will
demonstrate the
ability to work in
teams.
6. Appraise health
maintenance of patients
through trans
disciplinary
management of risk
reduction, disease
prevention and illness
management.
EBI Survey – Student
Perceptions – 2013
Q32 Collaboration required
in courses
Q67 Communication with
healthcare professionals
Q68 Work with
interprofessional teams
On a scale of 1-7:
N Mean
Q32 85 5.32
Q67 81
5.88
Interprofessional simulation
activities have been
implemented in NSG 405
Community Health Nursing
with Social Work.
Continue to integrate
experiences in the classroom,
clinical settings and
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Q68 80
Pre-Licensure: NSG 403
Clinical Capstone Clinical
Evaluation: Teamwork
subscale
Pre-licensure: Final
Simulation Activity
Communication with health
care team and
patients/families.
5.74
Consistent increase in
scores since 2011 and
2012.
Q 67 and Q68 above
SON benchmark; Q32
very close to SON
benchmark. Findings
indicate increased
knowledge and skill I
working with
Interprofessional
teams
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
simulation labs in which
students engage in team
approaches to patient care.
Need to develop assessment
method to evaluate
Interprofessional
communication in the RN BS
program in Fall 2013.
Fall 2012: All
students (51) received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component of
NSG 403
Spring 2013: All
students (48) received
satisfactory grade in
clinical component
Fall 2012: All
students (51)
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Categories of
Student
Learning Goals
Characteristics of
UNCW Graduate
Program Student
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Tools/
Responsibility/Schedule
Summary of
Findings
Actions for Program
Development, Maintenance,
or Revision
successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
Pre-Licensure: NSG 405
Community Assessment
Project
Spring 2013: All
students (48)
successfully
completed Simulation
Activity.
Fall 2012: All
students passed the
community project.
Sp 2013: All students
passed the community
project with grades
ranging from an 85%
to 100%.
RN-BS: NSG 405
Community
Assessment/Implementation
Project
RN-BS Sp 2013: All
students successfully
passed project
Assessment Methods
1. Educational Benchmarking Institute (EBI) – Program Evaluation Committee facilitates administration and analysis of findings – administered to all
undergraduate students in the last month prior to graduation.
2. Health Education Systems INC (HESI) – The HESI Exit Exam is administered by course faculty in NSG 403 1 month prior to graduation. PreLicensure
Council facilitates analysis of findings and changes needed. Evidence based predictor of NCLEX success.
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https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/Undergraduate%20Nursing%20Programs/HESI%20Aggregate%20Dec%202012%20Results.pdf
3. NSG 405 Community Health Nursing – Senior level nursing course with a clinical component. Community Assessment is a course requirement and
graded by course faculty
4. NSG 403 Adult Health II – senior level course with a clinical and capstone component. Capstone evaluations are completed by clinical faculty, selfevaluation by student, and clinical agency preceptor. https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/Undergraduate%20Nursing%20Programs/Competency%20Outcomes%20of%20Nursing%20Students.pdf
Final simulation activity is graded by NSG 403 clinical faculty using a standard grading rubric (Terminal Competency Evaluation Rubric)
https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/Undergraduate%20Nursing%20Programs/NSG%20403%20Simulation%20grading%20rubric.pdf
5. NSG 415 Research in Nursing – senior level theory course that requires an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. The course faculty grade project
using an accepted grading rubric.
6. Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) – the ATI Exit Exam is administered by course faculty twice in NSG 403, approximately 3 months and1 month
prior to graduation. PreLicensure Committee facilitates analysis of findings and changes needed. Evidence based predictor of NCLEX success.
https://share.uncw.edu/sites/aa/chhs/son/gov/pec/Shared%20Documents/2011%20%202012%20Program%20Evaluation/Undergraduate%20Nursing%20Programs/HESI%20Aggregate%20Dec%202012%20Results.pdf
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