Program Assessment Report
(Associate Degree Nursing)
(2010)
North Central State College Mission Statement:
To provide quality, responsive, lifelong learning opportunities, including occupational, degree and other educational programs for individuals,
business and industry, and the communities we serve.
Program Mission Statement:
Upon completion of the program, the graduate:
I. Demonstrate critical thinking in the role of provider of care, manager of care and member of the discipline of nursing.
II. Integrates the nursing process to meet basic human needs of individuals and of groups with common health issues in a variety
of settings.
III. Safely performs technical procedures using judgment based on knowledge of biopsychosocial principles
IV. Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients and families as an integral part of nursing care.
V. Facilitates cooperative, interpersonal relationships with co-workers as a member of the health care team
VI. Assumes responsibility for self-direction in the ongoing process of learning
VII. Incorporates knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities and individual limitations in nursing practice.
Core Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome
Assessment Procedures &
Criteria
100% of ADN graduates will
successfully pass English 101
90% of ADN students will pass
an evaluation of an oral
presentation in the Trends in
Practical nursing(Capstone
Course) using the Speech
Across the Curriculum (SpAC)
rubric
Assessment Results
Use of Results
100% of all ADN graduates
have passed English 101
100% of ADN students passed
an evaluation of an oral
presentation in the Trends and
Transition in Nursing(Capstone
Course) using the Speech
Across the Curriculum (SpAC)
rubric
Graduates can communicate
effectively in writing
Graduates can communicate
effectively in oral
communication
Computation Skills
90% of ADN students will pass
a dosage calculation test in
ADN 142
90% of ADN students passed
the dosage calculation test in
ADN 142
Computer Literacy
90% of PN students will be able 100% of ADN students are able
Communicates—Writing
Communicates—Speech
Dosage calculation skills are
utilized throughout the
program and are important in
medication administration as a
nurse
Culture & Community
Critical Thinking
to access and utilize a
computerized web page (Black
Board) to communicate with
faculty and to use basic word
processing skills to produce
written assignments
All ADN students will submit a
report on cultural diversity in
their first level classes as they
care for patients of various
cultural backgrounds in the
health care setting.
The learning outcomes of the
ADN program are heavily
based on the ability to critically
think.
90% of graduates and
employers will agree that the
ADN graduate is able to
critically think
to access and utilize a
computerized web page (Black
Board) to communicate with
faculty and to use basic word
processing skills to produce
written assignments
100% of students have
successfully incorporated
principles of cultural diversity
into their care of patients from
diverse cultural and
socioeconomic areas
Over 90% of graduates and
employers agree that the ADN
graduate is able to critically
think
Critical thinking is a major
component of nursing and
evaluated closely by
employers.
Program-Level Learning Outcomes (add rows as needed)
Learning Outcome
1. Function as a health team
member under appropriate
supervision
Assessment Procedures &
Criteria
85%, or better , of graduates
surveyed will agree that they
function as a health team
member under appropriate
supervision
Assessment Results
Graduate surveys from 2009
indicate at least a 90%
agreement that all objectives
have been met
Use of Results
All learning outcome results
are incorporated into the Ohio
Board of Nursing annual report
and site approval visit to
evaluate program
effectiveness.
Faculty review returned
surveys and use the data to
revise the curriculum, if
indicated. Revisions are noted
in faculty meeting minutes
such as greater emphasis on
medication administration
resulting in smaller instructor
to student ratios in the acute
care setting
2. Utilizes the nursing process
when assisting the
patient/client to reach optimal
state of wellness throughout
the life span
3. Safely performs technical
procedures based on
knowledge of scientific and
humanistic principles
4. Utilizes various
communication methods in
maintaining relationships with
patients, families, and
coworkers
90% , or better, of employers
will agree that these outcomes
are met
Employer surveys from 2009
indicate at a 99% agreement
that this program outcome has
been met
90%, or better, of employers
will agrees that these
outcomes will be met
Employer surveys from 2009
indicate a 97% agreement that
this program outcome has
been met
Employer surveys from 2009
indicate a 99% agreement that
this program outcomeshas
been met
5. Adjusts to changes occurring
in society in relation to health
care needs
90%, or better, of employers
will agrees that these
outcomes will be met
6. Incorporates knowledge of
legal responsibilities and
individual limitations in nursing
practice
90%, or better, of employers
will agrees that these
outcomes will be met
Employer surveys from 2009
indicate at lease a 90%
agreement that this program
outcome has been met
85%, or better of graduates will The percentage of pass rates
pass the licensure exam on the on the licensure exams have
first attempt
met this criteria:
2005 – 95%
2006 – 96%
2007 – 90 %
2008 – 93%
2009 – 92 %
Graduates have clear
understanding of the nursing
process and its utilization with
patient care
This demonstrates that
graduates have achieved
minimal competencies as
beginning practitioners, it is
one measure of program
success.