Sacramento City College
Unit Plan
Completed Spring 2002
Department Name: NURSING
Department Spokesperson: DIANE WELCH
Division Dean:
MARY TURNER
Elements of the Unit Plan:
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Accomplishments
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Three Year Plan
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Action Plan
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Budget Request
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Budget Narrative
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Key Performance Indicators
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Nursing Department 2001-2002 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Goal 1: Curriculum Review effectiveness, currency and relevancy of curriculum.
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Action Item
Linkage to
Other Plans
Year-end status and accomplishments
Review the objectives for accuracy, clarity,
relevancy and leveling.
BVNPT,
BRN,
Program
Review, SPA, B
The objectives for each course in each program are
reviewed on an on-going basis. New objectives have
been written and continuing objectives have been
refined to reflect more leadership, delegation, and
management experiences.
Develop, implement and evaluate seminars in
special topics that relate to curriculum but
provide depth of subject matter.
BVNPT,
BRN, SP-A,
B
Courses are in the catalog that partially address this
objective. Faculty has not been found to teach these
courses. This will remain an objective for the next year.
1c
Develop Preceptorships with health care
agencies.
BVNPT,
BRN, A, B,
H
SP-A, E
1d
Use Internet hook-up in classroom that
compliment curriculum.
Implement disaster-planning objectives.
BVNPT,
BRN, SP-A,
B
Preceptorships have been developed in the UCDMC
Clinics for the Vocational Nursing students. The ADN
faculty does not choose to use Preceptorships at this
time.
This avenue has not been used as extensively as it might.
More nursing Websites are being developed throughout
the country which can enhance learning; these will be
introduced to the students in both programs.
Objectives have been developed in both programs. The
Vocational Nursing students participated in Sutter
Health’s Disaster Day during the Spring 2002 semester.
1a
1b
1e
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1f
Linkage to
Other Plans
Action Item
Prepare graduates to function in current RN/LVN
roles.
BVNPT,
BRN
At the end of their last semester, graduates of both
nursing programs are capable of caring for the number of
patients expected of an entry-level staff nurse. This
objective will be a continuing objective.
Emphasize delegation/management and leadership;
increase integration into all semesters.
BVNPT,
BRN
In the ADN program, new objectives have been written
in each semester to increase integration both in the
clinical experiences and the classroom. During clinical
experiences, students from the second year of the
program enhance their delegation skills by providing
direction to students in the first year. In the VN program,
the leadership experience in the last semester (3rd)
enhances the students’ abilities to manage a team of
CNAs in long-term care facilities.
Utilize critical thinking in an innovative way in
classroom and clinical areas.
BVNPT,
BRN
In both programs faculty use clinical case studies in
group discussions in the classroom. This theory is
transferred into clinical practice on a weekly basis.
Validate technical skills by refining competency
skills testing at specific intervals.
BVNPT,
BRN
Both programs utilize clinical competencies in each
semester which students must pass to graduate.
Depending upon the semester, competency testing is
interspersed throughout.
Achieve continuity of instruction in both classroom
and clinical by maintaining full time faculty.
BVNPT,
BRN
Both programs are fortunate to have full time faculty.
This provides continuity of theory to clinical practice
with instructors who have specific areas of expertise in
patient care.
1g
1h
1i
1j
Year-end status and accomplishments
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Linkage to
Other Plans
Action Item
Evaluate revised curricula on an ongoing basis.
Year-end status and accomplishments
Program
Review, SPA
In each program, faculty meet once a month specifically
to address curriculum issues. Students are invited to these
meetings and provide input for potential changes or
additions to the curriculum.
Emphasize end of life issues and pain management.
BVNPT,
BRN
Objectives for these topics have been enhanced. Both
Boards of Nursing require this content for licensure.
Evaluate and revise N14A, Drug calculation course
as necessary to assist students in nursing courses.
SP-A
Upon faculty and student evaluation, it was determined
that N14A needed to be increased to 1 unit. This has been
approved by the SCC Campus Curriculum Committee.
Utilize an increased variety of teaching methods such
as multimedia, interactive, case studies, concept
mapping, and group projects.
SP-A
All of these teaching methodologies have been integrated
into the classroom in both programs.
Meet BRN/BVNPT accreditation standards.
Program
Review,
BRN,
BVNPT
The Associate Degree Program met and exceeded all
standards following an accreditation visit in April, 2001
by the Board of Registered Nursing.
The Vocational Nursing Program will have an
accreditation visit in 2003. The VN Program completed
program review for 2002-2002; the program continues to
meet the accreditation standards required by the Board of
Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
1p
Continue to develop critical thinking test questions.
SP-A
This is an ongoing objective.
1q
Parallel the curriculum with the changing role of the
RN/LVN in health care.
SP-A
The LRCCD Nursing Advisory Committee meets twice a
year. As a result of meetings, the curriculum is current.
1k
1l
1m
1n
1o
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Linkage to
Other Plans
Action Item
Investigate creative ways to alleviate the critical
nursing shortage.
PFE,SP- A
The Director submitted a proposal to obtain a grant from
the Community College Chancellor’s Office to increase
the number of nursing students. The grant was approved,
and ten additional Career Mobility students will begin in
August 2002.
Implement program with SCC and CSUS to provide
nursing students the opportunity to obtain BSN by
concurrently attending SCC and CSUS nursing
programs. ADN PROGRAM ONLY
PFE, SP-C
The program was implemented Spring 2002 semester.
Eight students were admitted.
1r
1s
Year-end status and accomplishments
Goal 2: Student Success
Promote student success and reduce attrition.
Provide theory/clinical assistant to help students who
need concentrated focus on theory and or clinical
skills.
SP-A, PFE
PFE funding provided for a tutor for students in both
programs. The tutoring was successful for 95% of the
students who took advantage of the opportunity.
SP-A
2b
Assign peer mentors in same semester and mentors
from other semesters.
2c
Continue to offer open-door access by faculty.
SP-A
Implement practice NCLEX in all semesters.
BVNPT,
SP-A, E
The SCC chapter of the National Student Nurse
Association has developed a mentoring system for the
ADN students. The VN faculty will help the VN students
develop their mentoring system this coming year.
Faculty are often available to students more hours than
are posted as office hours
Computer programs have been purchased that allow
students to practice the type of questions used by NCLEX
throughout the semester.
2a
2d
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2e
Action Item
Linkage to
Other Plans
Develop WEB page.
SP-I, E, H
The Vocational Nursing faculty have developed a WEB
page. The Associate Degree Nursing faculty are working
to develop one.
Promote life-long learning that encourages
students to access additional education.
SP-A
The concept of life-long learning is integrate throughout
all semesters in both programs. The expectation is that
the majority of students will continue their education
after completion and graduation from SCC nursing
programs.
Actively involve students in the learning
process by participation in curriculum
meetings/hiring committees, curriculum review
and career fairs.
SP-A, B, D
Encourage students to attend classes that
complement the Nursing program, i.e. math,
medical language, pharmacology.
SP-A
Students from both programs have been part of hiring
committees and career fairs. Students in the ADN
program are active in curriculum meetings. Faculty in
the VN program will continue to encourage students to
participate.
Many students attend N14A-Dosage Calculation and
N11-Pharmacology classes. Prior to entering the nursing
program, may students have taken medical language.
Pass rates increase NCLEX to 100%
SP-A
The pass rate for the ADN Program has been between
96-100%; the pass rate for the VN Program has ranged
from 84-96%.
Continue to evaluate effects of new enrollment
process i.e. nursing 90, reading prerequisite.
SP-A
Evaluation is a continuing process. The new entry
criteria appears to increase the students opportunities for
success in the nursing programs.
2f
2g
2h
2i
2j
Year-end status and accomplishments
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Action Item
Linkage to
Other Plans
Year-end status and accomplishments
Encourage participation in NSNA for
implementation of leadership concepts.
BRN,
BVNPT
The SCC Chapter of the National Student Nurses
Association has continued to grow and is quite active in
the community.
Continue use of optional open ADN lab on
Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. To have nursing
instructors and equipment available to
students.
PFE, SP-A
The open lab for the ADN students continues to be
available. The VN faculty has also provided opportunity
for their students to practice clinical skills after class.
Increase the number of certificates and
associate degrees awarded.
PFE, SP-A
The number of students graduating from the ADN
program and those completing the VN program has
increased.
Increase the number of students who transfer.
PFE, SP-A,
C
A slight increase has been seen in the number of ADN
graduates who continue their education for their BSN at
a university.
2o
Improve course completion rates and
persistence rates from fall to spring.
PFE, SP-A
Attrition rates have decreased.
2p
Improve transition of students from basic skills
to college-level courses.
PFE, SP-A
The use of PFE money for tutoring services has been
quite successful.
2q
Increase number of graduate surveys returned.
SP-A,H
A slight increase has been noted.
2r
Increase the number of businesses and
employees that benefit from training through
contract education.
PFE, SP-C,
H
The nursing programs do not use contract education
other than contract with clinical facilities for student
experiences.
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2l
2m
2n
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Linkage to
Other Plans
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Action Item
2s
Identify additional key performance indicators
to evaluate student success.
PFE, SP-A
Year-end status and accomplishments
The refinement of clinical competency requirements has
led to additional performance indicators.
Goal 3: NCLEX scores will reach 95% - 100%
One of the Vocational Nursing faculty members
attended an NCLEX item writing workshop. Several
ADN faculty members attended a conference in which
one of the speakers addressed student preparation for
NCLEX.
Within the individual program curriculum committees,
the objectives and examinations have been reviewed.
This is an on-going process.
The NCLEX scores in the ADN program have been
between 94%-100% for the last three semesters. In the
VN program the scores have been between 86% -96%.
Attendance by faculty at NCLEX writing
workshop or NCLEX preparation conferences.
SP-H, D
3b
Review examinations to make sure exams
reflect appropriate leveling.
SP-A,D
3c
Obtain and analyze NCLEX scores and
evaluate effectiveness of teaching.
SP-A
3d
Use NCLEX exams as a review for students in
both nursing programs.
SP-A
Computer programs have been purchased for students to
use for practice.
Obtain updated computer programs.
PFE, SP-A
Several new programs have been purchased. There is
always a need to continue to purchase more current
programs in the health care field.
Offer NCLEX review class.
SP-A
An NCLEX review class has been provided on our
campus to the ADN graduates. A class for the VN
students is in the beginning stages of being developed.
3a
3e
3f
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Action Item
Linkage to
Other Plans
Year-end status and accomplishments
Goal 4: Faculty
Provide for appropriate VN and ADN staff development needs.
4a
Revise ADN and VN Faculty Handbooks.
SP-D
The handbooks have been revised.
Increase classroom availability.
SP-B
Creative scheduling has helped in obtaining classroom
space. It does continue to be a problem at the beginning
of the semester when orientations to the semesters and
clinical check-offs are occurring.
4c
Link resources with other divisions, department
at community college level.
SP-B, C
Communication has increased with the Biology faculty
who teach the prerequisites for the nursing programs.
4d
Provide one conference room for nursing use in
Mohr Hall.
SP-D,
Facilities
The prior audio-visual equipment supply room has been
converted to a conference room.
4e
Explore ways to resolve nursing shortage.
PFE, SP-C
This is continuing to be addressed.
4b
Goal 5: Technology
Utilize technology to improve instructional quality and variety.
5a
Use Internet hook-up in classroom to
compliment content i.e. Blackboard program.
SP-A, E
Several of the faculty are now using Blackboard to post
information for the students.
5b
Encourage faculty to use technology in
classroom.
SP-A, D
Faculty have become much more proficient in the use of
technology in the classroom.
Attend workshops on power point presentations.
SP-A, D
Some faculty members have attended workshops
provided by the District.
5c
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Linkage to
Other Plans
Action Item
Year-end status and accomplishments
Increase CD ROM educational programs;
search for quality relevant software.
PFE, SP-A
This is an on-going objective.
Utilize CAI programs in M25.
PFE
Students in both nursing programs are required to
complete certain requirements in the Computer Lab.
Increase student computer competency for
clinical use and classroom.
PFE, SP-A
As the students use the computers more frequently, they
have become more competent. Students are also coming
more frequently to the nursing programs with previous
learned computer skills.
Provide CAI review for NCLEX preparation.
PFE, Program Review
These programs have been purchased.
5h
Prepare an one-line nursing class for Fall 2001.
SP-A, D, E
Nursing 11—Pharmacology has been offered on-line.
Move M25 CAI nursing programs to LRC to
increase accessibility or hire TA to assist
students during evening and weekend classes.
PFE, SP-A
5i
Some CAI nursing programs are now in the LRC. There
has not been funding to hire a TA (IA) for the off hours
in the computer lab in Mohr Hall.
5d
5e
5f
5g
5j
6a
Evaluate use of templates for care plans and
SP-A
Templates are in use for care plans in three of the four
clinical preparation worksheet. N30 students
semesters in the ADN program. The students like using
will use template for required papers.
them.
ADN PROGRAM ONLY
Goal 6: Facilities and Equipment
Update equipment and facilities to meet instructional needs.
Purchase equipment
SP-A,
Budget
Some new equipment has been purchased.
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6b
6c
6d
6e
Action Item
Linkage to
Other Plans
Year-end status and accomplishments
Update LRC book collection
SP-A
The LRC staff have been very helpful in purchasing
books suggested by the nursing facuolty.
Build an Allied Health Complex to house all
programs and clinic
SP-G,
Facilities
This continues to be an objective.
Increase classroom availability
SP-A,
Facilities
Addressed in a previous goal
Mount TV monitors on wall in M35 for
VCR/video.
SP-A
The college is pursing this.
Goal 7: Clinical Facilities
Provide current and appropriate clinical experiences for each level of nursing student.
7a
7b
Continue to evaluate campus and quality of
learning opportunities to meet student
objectives.
SP-A
The quality of the experiences the students, both on
campus and in the clinical facilities is excellent.
Update LRCCD and clinical facilities
contracts.
BRN,
BVNPT,
Program
Review
The contracts are updated on a routine basis as required
by both Boards of Nursing and the clinical facilities.
Goal 8: Recruitment
Recruit qualified nursing instructors into VN and ADN programs.
8a
Volunteer for specific recruitment tasks.
SP-D
Faculty have been active in recruiting substitute faculty.
8b
Act as personal ambassadors to improve image
and attractiveness of nursing as a career.
SP-G, H
All faculty function in the role of personal ambassadors.
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3 – Year Plan
NURSING Department
Long Range Plan
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12.
2003 –
2004
2004 –
2005
X
X
Offer nursing/Allied Health courses
Online
Implement Web site for both programs
Incorporate Blackboard program
Purchase updated software
Mount VCRs in classrooms
Establish Student Nurses Association for
Vocational Nursing Students
Development and implement classes on
Stress Reduction for Allied Health
students
Rotate faculty between semesters—VN
program only
Development program to recruit substitute
instructors and offer a class in teaching
methodologies for substitute nursing
instructors
Offer I.V. Therapy/Blood Withdrawal
class
Develop a part-time evening Associate
Degree Nursing Program
Refurbish nursing labs with up-to-date
equipment—beds, bedside stands, over
bed tables, lamps
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2005 2006
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Nursing
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1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
Department / Action Plan 2002 – 2003
Goal 1: Maintain currency, relevancy, and effectiveness of the curriculum in each program
Linkage to
Action Item
Year-end status and accomplishments
other Plans
Review objectives for accuracy, clarity, relevancy and
leveling
Offer classes already in the catalog for enhancement for
understanding pathophysiology
Use Internet hook-up in the classroom that complements
the curriculum
Utilize critical thinking in innovative ways in the classroom
and the clinical areas
Parallel the curriculum with the changing role of the
RN/LVN in health care
Develop and implement disaster-planning objectives
DSS;BRN;
BVNPT
DSS; BRN;
BVNPT
DTL
DSS;
BRN;BVNPT
DSS;BRN;
BVNPT
DSS; BRN
BVNPT
Goal 2: Promote student success and reduce attrition
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
Provide theory/clinical tutor to help students who need
concentrated focus on theory and/or clinical skills
Utilize computer programs with test questions similar to
NCLEX for student practice
Continue to offer open-door access by faculty
Encourage the use of peer mentors/tutors
Encourage ESL students to access the resources on campus
to assist in reading and conversing in the English language
Encourage students to attend classes that complement the
nursing program
DSS; DTL
DSS; BRN;
BVNPT
DSS
DSS
DSS
DSS
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Department / Action Plan 2002 – 2003
NURSING
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3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
Goal 3: NCLEX Scores will be above 95%
Linkage to
Action Item
Year-end status and accomplishments
other Plans
Review exams to assure that questions are written clearly
and match the objectives
Obtain and analyze NCLEX scores for use in evaluating
effectiveness of teaching
Purchase updated computer programs for practice for
NCLEX
Offer NCLEX review classes
DSS
DSS, DTL
DSS
DSS;DTL
Goal 4: Increase the number of graduates to address the nursing shortage
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
Enroll more career mobility LVN-to-RN students
Enroll another group of students in the collaborative
program with CSUS
Recruit more potential nursing students
M1; DED
M1; DAG;DED
DAG; M1
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Description
Department Budget Request - 2003 - 2004
Operating
New
Instruction
Marketing
Budget
Computers Equipment Furniture Program
Supplies
Materials
Increase
Start-up
Hospital beds for labs
20,000
Child manikin
2,500
Projector for power point
3,000
7,200
Bedside tables for labs
5,000
Overbed tables for labs
5,000
Faculty replacement
IV Pump
Faculty
Hires
4,000
Videos/CD ROMS
Conferences/faculty
Remodel
Space
1 FTE
8.000
Paint/wall repairs
M31,M35
Totals:
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Staff
Hires
Student
Hires
Temp
Hires
Budget Narrative 2003 – 2004
Nursing Department
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Description
Total Priority
Amount Rank
Justification
1
Hospital beds for labs
$20,000
1
2
Child manikin
$2,500
2
Existing beds are broken and outdated. In order for students to be proficient in providing patient
care, they need to practice on beds similar to those used in the hospitals used.
This manikin will help the students practice essential assessment skills needed in caring for
children. This performance is part of the mastery the student must possess.
3
Projector for power point
$4,000
3
Most faculty are now using power point in class as an instructional methodology
4
Videos/CD ROMS
$3,000
4
Clinical simulations on CD ROMS strengthen students critical thinking skills
5
Conferences
$7,200
5
Allows for faculty to attend conferences related to their teaching assignment
6
Bedside tables for labs
$5,000
6
Replacement for old, partially functional bedside tables in the nursing labs
7
Overbed tables for labs
$5,000
7
8
Faculty replacement
Replacement for old, partially functional overbed tables in the nursing lab
It is anticipated that one faculty member will retire at the end of the 2002-2003 school year.
Having fulltime faculty assures that theory taught in the classroom is transferred to the clinical
experiences. This is a strength of our highly regarded programs.
9
IV Pump
10
Paint/repair walls
8
$8,000
9
10
Practice with an IV pump will assure safety when caring for patients
The classrooms are in great need of painting. The ceilings in both the classrooms and the
instructors’ offices need repair to prevent falling tiles.
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Key Performance Indicators for Nursing—RN and VN
Department
100
95
90
Pass-RN
Pass-VN
85
80
75
2000
2001
2002
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Key Performance Indictors for Nursing—RN and VN Department
45
40
35
30
25
Completion-RN
Completion-VN
20
15
10
5
0
2000
2001
2002
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