Saint Louis University
School of Nursing
Academic Program Assessment Data
Program: Baccalaureate Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional Four Year BSN and Accelerated 12 month BSN
End of Program Student
Learning Outcomes
1. Relate to people as unique
individuals possessing worth,
dignity, and potential for selfactualization
Assessment Methods
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum.
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Provide culturally competent care” rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
Assessment Measures,
Benchmarks, and Results
TBSN: Completion Rate
92% (2013)
ABSN: Completion Rate
91% (2013)
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38 (20132014)
EBI Culturally Competent
Care=6.09
Clinical evaluation tools
with satisfactory ratings
2. Synthesize theoretical and
empirical knowledge from the
humanities and natural, social,
behavioral, and nursing
sciences to provide safe,
effective nursing care.
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
EBI-Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into
nursing practice” rating of 5.5 or higher
TBSN: Completion Rate
92% (2013)
ABSN: Completion Rate
91% (2013)
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
Use of Assessment
Data
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to the program
committee; The
program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Curriculum
Coordinators collect,
compile and present to
for implementation of
changes as indicated
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
Completion of
curriculum: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
1
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI Integrate theories=4.7
NCLEX: First-time pass rate 95% or higher
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Clinical evaluation tools
with satisfactory ratings
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to the program
committee; The
program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to the program
committee; The
program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
3. Establish relationships
based on understanding of self
and others, and of
interpersonal and group
dynamics.
TBSN: Successful completion of IPE courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
ABSN: 100% of students participate as an IPE member in
Interprofessional Team Seminar discussions (student members of
IPE team include those from:
TBSN: IPE Completion
Rate
ABSN: IPTS Completion
Rate
ABSN: Healthy People
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
2
2020 Completion rate
ABSN: 100% of students complete Healthy People 2020 Project
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high
quality patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
EBI Communicate with
healthcare rate=6.21
EBI Work with interprofessional teams
rate=6.27
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
IPE/IPTS: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
2020 Project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
4. Practice in a variety of
settings with clients of all ages
and diverse sociocultural
backgrounds.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools
Clinical agency evaluations by students
Student evaluation of
clinical agencies-ongoing
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
Clinical agency
evaluations: Course
coordinator collects
and compiles --
Decisions about
continued use of
clinical agencies
3
5. Utilize critical thinking and
problem solving skills, in
application of the nursing
process, to achieve optimal
client adaptation.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
NCLEX: First-time pass rate 95% or higher
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38 (20132014)
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
ABSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
TBSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
and course coordinator
4
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes
based on areas of
weakness
6. Assist clients, at any point
on the health-illness
continuum, to mobilize and
use adaptive resources for
promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools
TBSN: 100% of students assess, plan, implement and evaluate a
health promotion project with a client (NURS 251: Health
Promotion Across the Lifespan)
TBSN: % of students who
successfully completed the
health promotion project
in NURS 251
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38 (20132014)
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
Health Promotion
Project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
5
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
ABSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
TBSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
and course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes
based on areas of
weakness
7. Collaborate with
interprofessional colleagues,
community representatives,
and consumers to enhance
TBSN: Successful completion of IPE courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
TBSN: IPE Completion
Rate
ABSN: IPTS Completion
IPE/IPTS: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
6
health care.
ABSN: 100% of students participate as an IPE member in
Interprofessional Team Seminar discussions (student members of
IPE team include those from: medicine, pharmacy, physician
assistants, social work, occupational therapy, and physical
therapy)
ABSN: 100% of students complete Healthy People 2020 Project
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high
quality patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
Rate
ABSN: Healthy People
2020 Completion rate
EBI Communicate with
healthcare rate=6.21
EBI Work with interprofessional teams
rate=6.27
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
2020 Project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
8. Apply evidence-based
knowledge as the basis for
safe, effective nursing
practice.
ABSN: 100% of students complete Healthy People 2020 Project
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Apply research based knowledge as a basis for practice”
rating of 5.5 or higher
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
ABSN: Healthy People
2020 Project Completion
rate
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38 (20132014)
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
7
monitors as indicated
EBI Apply research based
knowledge=5.99
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
ABSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
TBSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
and course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes
based on areas of
weakness
2020 Project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
9. Apply the professional code
of ethics and professional
standards to clinical practice.
TBSN: Successful completion of IPE courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
TBSN: IPE Completion
Rate
ABSN: IPTS Completion
IPE/IPTS: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
8
ABSN: 100% of students participate as an IPE member in
Interprofessional Team Seminar discussions (student members of
IPE team include those from: medicine, pharmacy, physician
assistants, social work, occupational therapy, and physical
therapy)
Rate
EBI Apply an ethical
decision-making: 6.19
EBI Honor the right: 6.44
EBI: “Apply an ethical decision-making framework to clinical
situations” rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Honor the right of patients to make decisions about their
health care” rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
10. Demonstrate personal and
professional responsibility,
accountability, and selfdirection.
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools XX students with
unsatisfactory rating
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools XX
students with
unsatisfactory rating
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
EBI: “Demonstrate accountability for your own actions: rating of
5.5 or higher
EBI Demonstrate
accountability= 6.32
EBI: “Delegate nursing care while retaining accountability rating
of 5.5 or higher
EBI Delegate nursing care
while retaining= 5.89
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
TBSN: Completion
Rate92% (2013)
ABSN: Completion
Rate91% (2013)
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Completion of
curriculum: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
9
implementation of
change as indicated
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
11. Demonstrate leadership
principles in professional and
interprofessional practice.
TBSN: Successful completion of IPE courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
ABSN: 100% of students participate as an IPE member in
Interprofessional Team Seminar discussions (student members of
IPE team include those from: medicine, pharmacy, physician
assistants, social work, occupational therapy, and physical
therapy)
12. Demonstrate
understanding of health care
policy issues, trends and
strategies as they influence
accessibility, accountability
and affordability in health care
delivery.
TBSN: IPE Completion
Rate
ABSN: IPTS Completion
Rate
TBSN: % of students
achieving satisfactory
rating in NURS 483
Clinical evaluation tool: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating in NURS 483/484 Complex Multi-System Nursing
Practicum
ABSN: % of students
achieving satisfactory
rating in NURS 484
Coursework: 100% of students achieve a C or higher in NURS
488/ 493 Healthcare Policy, Finance and Regulatory
Environments where quizzes and/ or examinations on this content
are a significant portion of the final grade
TBSN: % of students
achieving C or higher in
NURS 493
EBI: “Understand the effects of health policies on diverse
populations” rating is 5.5 or higher
IPE/IPTS: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
ABSN: % of students
achieving C or higher in
NURS 488
Coursework grade:
Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/
Option faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
EBI Understand the effects
EBI: Associate Dean
10
13. Utilize appropriate
information and healthcare
technologies to enhance the
delivery of client care
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory
rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the
childbearing family; nursing care of the child rearing family;
public/ community health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Use appropriate technologies to assess patients” rating of
5.5 or higher
of health policies: 5.76
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
ABSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam=
Completion of
curriculum: Option
coordinator collects,
compiles and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
TBSN % of students who
meet minimum scores on
final HESI exit exam=
TBSN: Clinical evaluation
tools XX students with
unsatisfactory rating
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
ABSN: Clinical
evaluation tools XX
students with
unsatisfactory rating
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or
higher)
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38 (20132014)
EBI Use appropriate
technologies:5.79
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
EBI: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate
Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents
to program
committee; Program
committee reviews,
makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
11
TBSN: Completion
Rate92% (2013)
ABSN: Completion
Rate91% (2013)
HESI: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
and course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes
based on areas of
weakness
Clinical evaluation
tools: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents
to Course/ Option
faculty for
implementation of
change as indicated
12
Program: Baccalaureate Science in Nursing (Post-licensure)
Option: RN-BSN
Student Learning
Outcome
1. Relate to people as
unique individuals
possessing worth,
dignity, and potential
for self-actualization
Assessment Methods
Assessment Results
Use of Assessment Data
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Provide culturally competent care” rating of 5.5 or higher
Successful completion of a community project with final evaluation
grade of C or higher (NURS 429)
Successful completion of (grade C or higher) of the Community/Public
Health Nursing course that has ongoing exposure to testing; discussion
of topics such as vulnerable and underserved populations; health
literacy; infections diseases; epidemiology; and biological,
psychological, and sociocultural indicators of community health (NURS
432)
Successful completion of a windshield survey of a community that
demonstrates recognition of the needs and strengths of the community
2. Synthesize
theoretical and
empirical knowledge
from the humanities
and natural, social,
behavioral, and
nursing sciences to
provide safe, effective
nursing care.
EBI-Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing
practice” rating of 5.5 or higher
Successful completion of a final paper and PowerPoint that demonstrates
his/ her ability to conduct a library search for evidence; synthesize the
findings; compare the findings to policies, procedures, and practices; and
summarize the impact of their findings n safe, effective nursing care
(Students must earn a C or higher on the final paper)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI Culturally
Competent Care=6.09
Successful completion
rate for community
project
Successful completion
rate for NURS 432
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Integrate
theories=4.7
Final paper/ PowerPoint
completion rate (NURS
380=
Community project/ NURS
432 completion rate:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Final paper and
PowerPoint: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
13
3. Establish
relationships based on
understanding of self
and others, and of
interpersonal and
group dynamics.
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high quality
patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
EBI Communicate with
healthcare rate=6.21
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
EBI Work with interprofessional teams
rate=6.27
100% of students collaborate with a preceptor to plan a community
project with a positive overall rating from the preceptor.
100% of students successfully complete a health work environment
assessment of their work place which includes looking at
communication and collaboration patterns.
Successful completion
of community project
rate
Successful completion
of healthy work
assessment rate
4. Practice in a variety
of settings with clients
of all ages and diverse
sociocultural
backgrounds.
5. Utilize critical
thinking and problem
solving skills, in
application of the
nursing process, to
achieve optimal client
adaptation.
Successful completion of a community project with final evaluation
grade of C or higher (NURS 492)
Successful completion of (grade C or higher) of the Community/Public
Health Nursing course that has ongoing exposure to testing; discussion
of topics such as vulnerable and underserved populations; health
literacy; infections diseases; epidemiology; and biological,
psychological, and sociocultural indicators of community health (NURS
432)
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
Successful completion
of community project
rate
Successful completion
of NURS 432 rate
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
All students collaborate with a preceptor to assess for, plan, implement,
and evaluate a community project with final project grade of C or
higher.
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
Successful completion
of community project
rate
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Community project and
healthy work assessment:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Community project and
NURS 432: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Community project and
NURS 432: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
14
6. Assist clients, at any
point on the healthillness continuum, to
mobilize and use
adaptive resources for
promotion,
maintenance and
restoration of health.
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
All students collaborate with a preceptor to assess for, plan, implement,
and evaluate a community project with final project grade of C or
higher.
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
Successful completion
of community project
rate
7. Collaborate with
interprofessional
colleagues,
community
representatives, and
consumers to enhance
health care.
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high quality
patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
EBI Communicate with
healthcare rate=6.21
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
EBI Work with interprofessional teams
rate=6.27
Collaborates with a preceptor to assess for, plan, implement, and
evaluate a community project with final project grade of C or higher.
Successful completion
of community project
rate
8. Apply evidencebased knowledge as
the basis for safe,
effective nursing
practice.
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Apply research based knowledge as a basis for practice” rating of
5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Community project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Community project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
15
Conducts a search for evidence in preparation for completion of an
evidence-based evaluation and report on a process within the student’s
work setting (All students meet or exceed grade of C on “Asking a
research question paper”
Completes an evidence-based evaluation and report on a process within
their work setting (All students meet or exceed grade of C on final
project rubric).
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI Apply research
based knowledge=5.99
Successful completion
of research question rate
Successful completion
of evidence-based
evaluation and report
project rate
9. Apply the
professional code of
ethics and professional
standards to clinical
practice.
10. Demonstrate
personal and
professional
responsibility,
accountability, and
self-direction.
EBI: “Apply an ethical decision-making framework to clinical
situations” rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Apply an ethical
decision-making: 6.19
EBI: “Honor the right of patients to make decisions about their health
care” rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Honor the right:
6.44
All students successfully complete an individual assignment in NURS
380 related to the professional code of ethics and standards of practice
Successful completion
of NURS 380 rate
All students successfully complete a reading and ongoing discussion of
the book, “A Never Event—Exposing the largest outbreak of Hepatitis C
in American History”
Successful completion
of Never Event rate
EBI: “Demonstrate accountability for your own actions: rating of 5.5 or
higher
EBI Demonstrate
accountability=6.32
EBI: “Delegate nursing care while retaining accountability rating of 5.5
or higher
EBI Delegate nursing
care while
retaining=5.89
Asking a research question
assignment and evidencebased evaluation and report
project: Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
All students successfully complete a portfolio that demonstrates personal
and professional responsibility, accountability and self-direction in
nursing practice.
Successful completion
of Portfolio rate
NURS 380 and Never
Event Discussion: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
All students successfully complete a community project with final
Successful completion
Portfolio and Community
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evaluation grade of C or higher.
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
11. Demonstrate
leadership principles
in professional and
interprofessional
practice.
12. Demonstrate
understanding of
health care policy
issues, trends and
strategies as they
influence accessibility,
accountability and
affordability in health
care delivery.
All students successfully complete a community project with final
evaluation grade of C or higher (NURS 492)
All students successfully complete a healthy work environment
assessment of their work place which includes looking at meaningful
recognition patterns and authentic leadership.
All students successfully complete a case study practice experience
where they plan the recruitment of staff and development of nursing
policies and procedures for a new hospital; hire a nurse manager;
develop a job description for a nurse manager; develop a nurse
evaluation tool and the performance appraisal process; determine the
quality management program they will use in the hospital; determine the
staff FTE requirements, a staffing plan, and nurse labor cost estimates;
as well as, develop and orientation program for new staff.
EBI: “Understand the effects of health policies on diverse populations”
rating is 5.5 or higher
All students successfully complete a policy assignment where they apply
the three-way relationship between public policy and its causes and
outcomes; describe the various actors involved in formulating public
policy; address concerns regarding national policies including Social
Security and the Affordable Care Act; and discuss the difference
between good health and good medical care.
of Community Project
rate
Program Completion
Rate = 87%+(2013)
Successful completion
of Community Project
rate
Successful completion
of healthy work
environment assessment
Project: Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Community Project,
Healthy Work
Environment, and
Leadership Case Study:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Successful completion
of leadership case study
EBI Understand the
effects of health
policies=5.76
Successful completion
of policy assignment
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Policy assignment: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
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implementation of change
as indicated
13. Utilize appropriate
information and
healthcare
technologies to
enhance the delivery
of client care
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Use appropriate technologies to assess patients” rating of 5.5 or
higher
All students successfully conduct a search for evidence in preparation
for completion of an evidence-based evaluation and report on a process
within student’s work setting (All students meet or exceed grade of C on
“Asking a Research Question” paper).
All students prepare a final paper and PowerPoint that demonstrates his/
her ability to conduct a library search for evidence; synthesize the
findings; compare the findings to policies, procedures, and practices; and
summarize the impact of their findings on safe, effective nursing care
(Students must earn a grade of C or higher)
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI Use appropriate
technologies: 5.79
Successful completion
of Asking a Research
Question paper
Successful completion
of evidence-based
evaluation and report
assignment
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Asking a Research
Question/ Evidence-Based
Evaluation assignment:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
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Program: Master’s Science in Nursing (MSN)
Option: AGMSN
Student Learning
Assessment Methods
Outcome
1. Relate to people as
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
unique individuals
through the curriculum.
possessing worth,
dignity, and potential
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
for self-actualization.
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Provide culturally competent care” rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
Assessment Results
Use of Assessment Data
Completion Rate85%
(2013)
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI Culturally
Competent Care=6.09
Clinical evaluation tools
2. Synthesize
theoretical and
empirical knowledge
from the humanities
and natural, social,
behavioral, and
nursing sciences to
provide safe, effective
nursing care.
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
Completion Rate85%
(2013)
EBI-Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI: “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing
practice” rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI Integrate
theories=4.7
Clinical evaluation tools
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
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NCLEX: First-time pass rate 95% or higher
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
3. Establish
relationships based on
understanding of self
and others and of
interpersonal and
group dynamics.
100% of students participate as an IPE member in Interprofessional
Team Seminar discussions (student members of IPE team include those
from: medicine, pharmacy, physician assistants, social work,
occupational therapy, and physical therapy)
IPTS Completion Rate
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high quality
patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
EBI Work with interprofessional teams
rate=6.27
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
EBI Communicate with
healthcare rate=6.21
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
IPTS: Option coordinator
collects, compiles and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated
2020 Project: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
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Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
4. Use the nursing
process to provide
care to individuals
across the lifespan,
families, groups,
communities and
populations with
particular emphasis on
health promotion and
risk reduction.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
% of students who meet
minimum scores on final
HESI exit exam=
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated and
course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes based
on areas of weakness
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5. Use knowledge of
political and
regulatory process,
evidenced based
practice and
sociocultural diversity
to advocate for high
quality health care for
individuals, families
and communities.
100% of students achieve a C or higher in NURS 530 Healthcare
Systems and Policy where quizzes and/ or examinations on this content
are a significant portion of the final grade
% of students achieving
C or higher in NURS
530
EBI: “Understand the effects of health policies on diverse populations”
rating is 5.5 or higher
EBI Understand the
effects of health
policies=5.76
6. Synthesize systems
data, information and
evidence based and
theoretical knowledge
to reduce risk and
achieve optimal client
adaptation and
outcomes.
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
Coursework grade: Course
coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
% of students who meet
minimum scores on final
HESI exit exam=
Clinical evaluation tools
XX students with
unsatisfactory rating
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Use appropriate technologies to assess patients” rating of 5.5 or
higher
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI Use appropriate
technologies=5.79
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
NCLEX: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
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Completion Rate85%
(2013)
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated and
course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes based
on areas of weakness
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
7. Utilize appropriate
information and health
care technologies to
improve health care
outcomes.
HESI: 100% of students meet minimum scores on final exit exam
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
% of students who meet
minimum scores on final
HESI exit exam=
Clinical evaluation tools
XX students with
unsatisfactory rating
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Use appropriate technologies to assess patients” rating of 5.5 or
higher
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI Use appropriate
NCLEX: Associate Dean
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
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technologies rating=5.79
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Completion Rate85%
(2013)
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
HESI: Course coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated and
course coordinator
incorporates studentspecific remediation
strategies into classes based
on areas of weakness
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
8. Serve as a leader
and partner in the
interprofessional
health care team.
100% of students participate as an IPE member in Interprofessional
Team Seminar discussions (student members of IPE team include those
from: medicine, pharmacy, physician assistants, social work,
occupational therapy, and physical therapy)
IPTS Completion Rate
% of students achieving
satisfactory rating in
courses
Clinical evaluation tool: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating in
NURS 561 Practicum in Clinical Leadership
100% of students achieve a C or higher in NURS 560 Clinical Nursing
Leadership for Advanced Generalists where quizzes and/ or
examinations on this content are a significant portion of the final grade
EBI: “Communicate with healthcare professionals to deliver high quality
EBI Communicate
rating=6.21
EBI Work with
Interprofessional Teams
rating=6.27
IPTS: Option coordinator
collects, compiles and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
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patient care” rating =5.5 or higher
Course (NURS 560):
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: “Work with inter-professional teams” rating=5.5 or higher
9. Manage human and
fiscal nursing team
resources.
10. Use appropriate
teaching/learning
principles and
strategies as well as
current information,
materials and
technologies to
facilitate learning of
clients, groups and
other health care
professionals.
Assessed by comprehensive clinical project and on clinical units
Satisfactory project
score
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Learning=6.18 (20132014)
11. Provide leadership
in the application of
the professional code
of ethics and
professional standards
of practice to nursing
clinical practice.
100% of students participate as an IPE member in Interprofessional
Team Seminar discussions (student members of IPE team include those
from: medicine, pharmacy, physician assistants, social work,
occupational therapy, and physical therapy)
IPTS Completion Rate
EBI: “Apply an ethical decision-making framework to clinical
situations” rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Honor the
right=6.44
EBI: “Honor the right of patients to make decisions about their health
care” rating of 5.5 or higher
Clinical evaluation tools
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: “Use appropriate technologies to assess patients” rating of 5.5 or
higher
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.38
(2013-2014)
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI Use appropriate
technologies=5.79
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
Clinical Areas of Concentration: Nursing care of the childbearing
family; nursing care of the child rearing family; public/ community
health; psych/ mental health; adult/ older adult
EBI Apply an ethical
decision-making=6.19
IPTS: Option coordinator
collects, compiles and
presents to Course/ Option
faculty for implementation
of change as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
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Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
12. Demonstrate
personal and
professional
responsibility,
accountability and
self-direction in
nursing practice and
life long learning.
EBI: “Demonstrate accountability for your own actions: rating of 5.5 or
higher
EBI Demonstrate
accountability=6.32
EBI: “Delegate nursing care while retaining accountability rating of 5.5
or higher
EBI Delegate nursing
care while
retaining=5.89
NCLEX: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
NCLEX pass rate=84%
(2013)
Completion Rate85%
(2013)
EBI: Associate Dean for
Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Completion of curriculum:
Option coordinator collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
NCLEX: Associate Dean
for Undergraduate and
Prelicensure collects,
compiles, and presents to
program committee;
Program committee
reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
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Program: Master’s Science in Nursing (MSN)/ Post-Master’s Science in Nursing Certificate
Options: MSN-NP/ Post MSN-NP Certificate
Student Learning
Assessment Methods
Outcomes
1. Implement
EBI: Factor 11 Interprofessional teamwork rating of 5.5 or higher
collaborative
strategies to provide
EBI: Factor 18 Patient care rating of 5.5 or higher
ethical, high quality,
safe, effective, patient- Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
centered care.
(Advanced Clinical Studies 1 and II and Nursing Practicum)
Assessment Results
Use of Assessment Data
EBI Interprofessional
teamwork rating=5.85
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI Patient care
rating=5.85
Clinical evaluation tools
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
Completion Rate
Pass rate for aggregate
of MSN and Post-MSN
students: 93.4% for
2012
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Completion of curriculum:
Program Director collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
2. Use scholarly
inquiry including
evidence-based
practice and research
application to improve
decision-making and
health outcomes.
EBI: Factor 8 Research rating of 5.5 or higher
3. Integrate advanced
competencies, skills,
theories, and cultural
sensitivity in
relationships with
Certification pass rate will be 90% or higher
EBI Research
rating=5.64
EBI: Factor 13 Evidence based knowledge rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Evidence based
knowledge=5..95
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
Certification pass rate by
Specialty Option
[Adult/ Gero Primary
Care NP=N/A (2013;
less than 3 students took
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Certification: Specialty
Option Coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
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patients and
professionals.
exam); Adult/ Gero
Acute Care NP=XX;
Pediatric Primary Care
NP=XX, Psych/ Mental
Health NP=XX; Family
NP=96% (2013)]
EBI Overall
Learning=6.10
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.29
EBI Prevention &
population care
rating=5.92
4. Design culturally
sensitive patient care
that includes health
promotion and disease
prevention.
EBI: Factor 12 Prevention and population care rating of 5.5 or higher
5. Facilitate the
improvement of health
care through
leadership within
health care systems
and communities.
EBI: Factor 6 Leadership skills rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Leadership skills
rating=6.00
6. Demonstrate
competence in a
specialized area of
advanced practice
nursing that builds on
foundational nursing
knowledge.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of students achieve satisfactory rating
(Advanced Clinical Studies 1 and II and Nursing Practicum)
Clinical evaluation tools
EBI Overall
Learning=6.10
100% of students will successfully complete residency:
EBI: Overall Learning rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Overall Effectiveness rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Overall
Effectiveness=5.29
EBI Sciences and
humanities rating=5.07
EBI: Factor 5 Sciences and humanities rating of 5.5 or higher
Certification: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to advance
Certification pass rate by
Specialty Option
[Adult/ Gero Primary
Care NP= N/A (2013;
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Completion of curriculum:
Program Director collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
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through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70% or higher)
less than 3 students took
exam);Adult/ Gero
Acute Care NP=XX;
Pediatric Primary Care
NP=XX, Psych/ Mental
Health NP=XX; Family
NP=96% (2013)]
Program Completion
Rate
Residency Completion
Rate
Certification: Specialty
Option Coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRNPC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Residency: Specialty
Option Coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
7. Utilize health care
informatics and
technologies to
support practice.
EBI: Factor 9 Healthcare technologies rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI healthcare
technologies rating=5.62
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
8. Advocate for
policies that improve
the health of the public
and the profession of
nursing.
EBI: Factor 10 Policy and advocacy
EBI policy and
advocacy rating=5.30
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
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Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Option: DNP
Student Learning
Assessment Methods
Outcomes
1. Use advanced
EBI:Factor 6 Science based theories rating of 5.5 or higher
knowledge of midrange and translational
theories from nursing
and other disciplines
as a framework for
advanced nursing
practice.
2. Critically examine
70% of students will successfully complete a capstone project within 5
research and
years
scholarship to support
evidence-based
60% of capstone projects will be published
clinical practice.
EBI: Factor 12 Evidence based practice rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Factor 13 Analyze data rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Factor 14 Research methods rating of 5.5 or higher
Assessment Results
Use of Assessment Data
EBI Science based
theories rating=5.48
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Program completion rate
Program completion rate:
Program Director collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
% of capstone projects
published
EBI Evidence based
practice rating=5.14
EBI Analyze data
rating=4.97
EBI Research methods
rating=5.00
Capstone projects
published: Program
Director collects, compiles
and presents to Course/
Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
3. Exemplify ethical
principles in the
delivery of
comprehensive health
care.
EBI Factor 10 Ethical dilemmas rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Ethical dilemmas
rating=5.58
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
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recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
4. Formulate strategies
to maximize health in
patient populations.
EBI: Factor 22 Population health care rating of 5.5 or higher.
EBI population
healthcare rating=5.02
5. Develop clinical
competence for
advanced practice that
provides consumers
with primary,
secondary, and/or
tertiary health care.
Clinical evaluation tools: 100% of BSN to DNP students achieve
satisfactory rating (Advanced Clinical Studies 1 and II and Nursing
Practicum)
Clinical evaluation tools
BSN to DNP Residency:
BSN to DNP
Certification pass rate by
Specialty Option
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Clinical evaluation tools:
Course coordinator collects,
compiles, and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
BSN to DNP Certification: First-time pass rate=95% or higher
Completion Rate
BSN to DNP Successful completion of curriculum courses in order to
advance through the curriculum (Program completion rate will be 70%
or higher)
EBI: Factor 11 Best practices rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Factor 23 APN role development rating of 5.5 or higher
BSN to DNP Residency
EBI Best practices
rating=5.66
Certification: Specialty
Option Coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI APN role
development rating=5.65 Completion of curriculum:
Program Director collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
Residency: Specialty
Option Coordinator
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
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Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
6. Use technology and
information to
improve the health
care.
EBI: Factor 16 Patient care technology rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Patient care
technology rating=4.58
7. Apply principles of
epidemiology,
biostatistics, and
environmental
sciences to recognized
populations at risk,
patterns of disease,
and effectiveness of
prevention and
intervention.
EBI: Factor 7 Healthcare diversity rating of 5.5 or higher
8. Apply current
knowledge of
organizations and
financing of the health
care system to
improve the outcomes
of care.
EBI: Factor 9 Business principles rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Business principles
rating=5.56
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
9. Design and
implement processes
to evaluate outcomes
and systems for health
EBI: Factor 13 Analyze data rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Analyze data
rating=4.97
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
EBI: Factor 17 Health information technology rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Health information
technology rating=4.64
EBI Healthcare diversity
rating=5.69
EBI: Factor 22 Population healthcare rating of 5.5 or higher
100% of students will successfully complete a capstone project within 5
years
EBI Population
healthcare rating=5.02
5 year capstone
Completion Rate
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Completion of capstone:
Program Director collects,
compiles and presents to
Course/ Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI: Factor 14 Research methods rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Research methods
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care delivery.
10. Use business and
management strategies
for the provision of
quality care and
efficient use of
resources.
100% of students will develop a business plan
rating=5.00
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
Business plan
Completion Rate
NURS 714 Instructor/
Program Director: Course
Instructor/ Program
Director collects, compiles
and presents to Course/
Option faculty for
implementation of change
as indicated
EBI Factor 9 Employ business principles rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Business principles
rating=5.56
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
11. Use advanced
communication and
leadership skills with
interprofessional
health care teams to
create and evaluate
health care delivery
systems.
EBI: Factor 11 Best practices rating of 5.5 or higher
12. Influence health
policy at institutional,
local, state, and
national levels.
EBI: Factor 18 Healthcare policy rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Best practices
rating=5.66
EBI: Factor 15 Communicate findings rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Factor 21 Interprofessional collaboration rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Communicate
findings rating=5.31
EBI Interprofessional
collaboration
rating=5.22
EBI Healthcare policy
rating=5.22
EBI: Factor 19 Healthcare policy leadership rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI: Factor 20 Healthcare policy education rating of 5.5 or higher
EBI Healthcare policy
leadership rating=4.85
EBI Health policy
education=5.19
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
EBI: Associate Dean for
Graduate Education
collects, compiles, and
presents to APRN PC;
APRN PC reviews, makes
recommendations, and
monitors as indicated
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Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
Option: PhD
End of Program
Assessment Methods
Outcomes Student
Learning Outcomes1
1. Articulate multiple
Direct
perspectives on
a. Successful completion of required course work with a cumulative
knowledge
grade point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
development and a
broad understanding
b. Successful completion of written and oral qualifying exams
of research methods.
evaluated by faculty with diverse perspectives and nursing
exams
specialties.
Indirect
End-of-program survey (Items related to knowledge development and
research methods)
Assessment Results
Use of Assessment Data
Results
a. Average time from
beginning
enrollment to
completion of
course work is 2.7
years. Of the 5
students admitted in
fall 2010, 80%
completed course
work.
b. 60% completed
qualifying exams.
Assessment data are
reviewed by the program
director and presented to
the Ph.D. Nursing Program
Committee with the
associate dean for graduate
education for discussion
and recommendations, as
necessary.
6 graduates from AYs
2009-11: average rating
was 86.4%on 5 specific
items marked Agree or
Strongly Agree
2. Critique and
synthesize nursing and
interdisciplinary
knowledge in a
substantive area of
inquiry relevant to risk
reduction.
Direct
a. Successful completion of an area of concentration or formal minor
3. Generate and
disseminate nursing
knowledge through
research that is
innovative, rigorously
Direct
a. Successful completion of dissertation research and presentation
(graduation rate)
b. Successful defense of dissertation research proposal
Indirect
End-of-program survey (Items related critique/integrate science)
a. 6 graduates from
AYs 2009-11:
average rating was
89.8% on 5 specific
items marked Agree
or Strongly Agree.
Results
a. Students who
graduated from 2000
through 2010 had an
average of 5.6
Assessment data are
reviewed by the program
director and presented to
the Ph.D. Nursing Program
Committee with the
associate dean for graduate
education for discussion
and recommendations, as
necessary.
Assessment data are
reviewed by the program
director and presented to
the Ph.D. Nursing Program
Committee with the
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conducted, ethically
sound, and culturally
sensitive.
b. Primary/secondary presenters at research conferences (e.g., Midwest
Nursing Research Society [MNRS])
c. Publication of dissertation research
publications
compared to 2.1
publications prior to
graduation.
6 graduates from AYs
2009-11: the average
rating was 83.0%on 6
related items marked
Agree or Strongly Agree
associate dean for graduate
education for discussion
and recommendations, as
necessary.
a. All graduates from
2005 have 100%
employment with
one year of degree
completion.
Use of Program Outcomes
(Student Learning)
Assessment Data
Assessment data are
reviewed by the program
director and presented to
the Ph.D. Nursing Program
Committee with the
associate dean for graduate
education for discussion
and recommendations, as
necessary.
Indirect
a. Demonstration of scholarship reflecting a program of research (e.g.,
funding, peer-refereed publications and presentations for
interprofessional audiences)
4. Steward the
discipline by serving
as leaders in
healthcare and
academic settings.
End-of-program survey (Items related to ethical and culturally
competent scholarship
Direct
a. Placement/employment one year post graduation in a position at a
health care or academic setting commensurate to the level of
education (e.g., faculty position, research scientist, and
administrator).
Indirect
a. End-of-program survey (Specific items related to leadership)
b. Demonstration of the development of other areas important to the
discipline: teaching, mentoring, leadership, policy, and service to
the profession (e.g., organizational participation, editorial boards).
Results
a. 6 graduates from
AYs 2009-11:
average rating was
83.5%on 2 specific
items marked Agree
or Strongly Agree.
Long-term measure.
Unable to evaluate at
this time.
1
Program Objectives – Student Learning Outcomes were revised and adopted by the Ph.D. Nursing Program Committee in March 2014.
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