LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Health Sciences
Discipline/Program:
Nursing
Course Number and Name: N 329 B – Role Transition L.V.N. to R.N.
Program Contact Person: ___Krista Yachechak___________________________________ Phone: __310-233-4262____________
Reviewed by:
Elena Reigadas, SLO Coordinator
Institutional Mission &
Goals
2
Course Intended Outcomes
Apply problem-solving / criticalthinking skills to simulated client
case studies.
2
Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
Demonstrate documentation of the
nursing process.
Date:
5/15/2013
.
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Summary of Data
Collected
62.5% (10/16 students)
identified 70% or more of
the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric.
Use of Results
Means: IV Quiz
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
100% (16/16) of the
students were able to
calculated 90% or above
of the IV related questions.
86.6% of students (13/16)
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
Continue to monitor.
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
81% (13/16) of the students
scored 15 or more out of 20
points.
Continue to monitor.
Points were changed to 30 total
and instructions were edited.
Slight improvement in number
of students meeting criteria.
Include references student
might want to use in directions.
Continue to monitor.
2
Master dosage calculations test by
80%.
5
Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
preparation and administration of
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
SOAPE format scoring
16/20 points
Means: Dosage Calculation
problems in the Math
Competency exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
students will score at or
above 75% on skills tested
in practicum.
71% of the students (10/14)
achieved a score of 80% or
more.
Continue to award points for
Math practice test.
14 students participated in
the practicum 85.7 passed
Continue to give students
opportunity to practice new
skill each week throughout the
course.
Fall 12
Institutional Mission &
Goals
2
Course Intended Outcomes
Apply problem-solving / criticalthinking skills to simulated client
case studies.
2
Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
Demonstrate documentation of the
nursing process.
2
Master dosage calculations test by
80%.
5
Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
preparation and administration of
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Means: IV Quiz
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
Summary of Data
Collected
60% (6/10 students)
identified 70% or more of
the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric.
100%% (10/10) of the
students were able to
calculated 90% or above
of the IV related questions.
Use of Results
90% of students (9/10)
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
Continue to monitor. Increased
effort seen with increased
points.
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
SOAPE format scoring
15/20 points
Means: Dosage Calculation
problems in the Math
Competency exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
students will pass
Criteria not met 70% (7/10)
of the students scored 15 or
more out of 20 points.
If in the next semester criteria
not met, will give additional
assignment to students who do
not achieve a score of 15 or
more on assignment.
60% of the students (6/10)
achieved a score of 80% or
more.
Award points for Math practice
test to be given before Math
Competency exam.
10 students participated in
the practicum. 90% (9/10)
students passed practicum
Continue to give students
opportunity to practice new
skill each week throughout the
Edit instructions for students
and increase points awarded.
Continue to monitor.
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
practicum skill with 2
attempts.
course.
Spring 12
Institutional Mission &
Goals
2
Course Intended Outcomes
Apply problem-solving / criticalthinking skills to simulated client
case studies.
2
Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
Demonstrate documentation of the
nursing process.
2
Master dosage calculations test by
80%.
5
Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Means: IV Quiz
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
Summary of Data
Collected
87% (13/15 students)
identified 78% or more of
the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric.
78.5% (11/14) of the
students were able to
calculated 90% or above
of the IV related questions.
3 students achieved 80%
All students (13/14)
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
Continue to monitor. A new
case study was assigned and
point assignment implemented
and increased from 20 to 30
points.
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
SOAPE format scoring
16/20 points
Means: Dosage Calculation
problems in the Math
Competency exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
92% (13/14) of the students
scored 16 or more out of 20
points.
Points for this assignment were
increased from 10 to 20.
71% of the students (10/14)
achieved a score of 80% or
more.
Continue Math practice test.
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
Implemented a practice
math test with sample
questions before
competency exam.
14 students participated in
the practicum. 57% (8)
Use of Results
Continue to monitor
Continue to monitor.
Continue to give students
opportunity to practice new
preparation and administration of
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
students will score at or
above 75% on skills tested
in practicum.
scored above 75% on first
attempt, 78% (11 students
scored above 75% on
second attempt.
skill each week throughout the
course.
Fall 2011
Institutional Mission &
Goals
2
Course Intended Outcomes
Apply problem-solving / criticalthinking skills to simulated client
case studies.
2
Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
Demonstrate documentation of the
nursing process.
2
Master dosage calculations test by
80%.
5
Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
preparation and administration of
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Means: IV Quiz
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
Summary of Data
Collected
90% (9/10 students)
identified 70% or more of
the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric.
90% (9/10) of the students
were able to calculate all of
the IV related questions
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
SOAPE format scoring
8/10 points
Means: Dosage Calculation
problems in the Math
Competency exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
students will score at or
80% (8/10) of the students
scored 8 or more out of 10
points. All of 8 students
also passed the practicum
documentation section.
All students (9/10)
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
40% of the students
achieved a score of 80% or
more.
Use of Results
Continue to monitor
Continue to monitor. May want
to look at IV related questions
on final exam.
Continue to monitor, new case
study for this assignment
implemented and increase point
structure from 20 to 30 points.
Continue Math Competency
test.
Implement a practice Math
Errors were with basic math assignment or practice test
computations.
before competency exam.
8/10 students participated
in the practicum. 80% (8)
scored above 75%,
Continue to give students
opportunity to practice new
skill each week throughout the
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
above 75% on skills tested
in practicum.
course.
Spring 11
Institutional Learning
Outcomes
2
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Apply problem-solving /
critical-thinking skills to simulated
client case studies.
2
2. Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
3. Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
4. Demonstrate documentation of
the nursing process.
2
5. Master dosage calculations test
by 80%.
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Means: IV Quiz
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
SOAPE format scoring
8/10 points
Means: Dosage Calculation
problems in the Math
Competency exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
Summary of Data
Collected
91% (11/12 students)
identified 70% or more of
the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric.
100% (11/11) of the
students were able to
calculate all of the IV
related questions
All students (11/11)
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
Although Fall 10 students
did well with this
assignment, not all students
did well on their 1st H&A
for clinical when in
program.
90% (10/11) of the students
scored 8 or more out of 10
points
55% of the students
achieved a score of 80% or
more.
Errors were with basic math
computations.
Use of Results
Continue to monitor
Continue to monitor. May want
to look at IV related questions
on final exam.
Continue to monitor, develop
new case study for this
assignment for Fall 11 and
increase point structure.
Students had to document
procedure for practicum instead
of increasing points, thus took
initial assignment more
seriously.
Continue Math Competency
test.
5
6. Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
preparation and administration of
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
students will score at or
above 75% on skills tested
in practicum.
11 students participated in
the practicum. 80% (9)
scored above 75%,
Continue to give students
opportunity to practice new
skill each week throughout the
course.
Fall 2010
Institutional Mission &
Goals
2
Course Intended Outcomes
Apply problem-solving / criticalthinking skills to simulated client
case studies.
2
Demonstrate calculation of dose
and administration of IV fluids
and IVPB medications.
3
Demonstrate documentation of
history and physical assessment.
3
Demonstrate documentation of the
nursing process.
2
Master dosage calculations test by
80%.
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: Case Study Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will identify 70 %
of the patient problems and
appropriate interventions
Means: Embed problems in
the Math Competency
exam.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 90% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
embedded related to IVs.
Means: History and
Assessment Form
Criteria: 70% of the
students will accurately
communicate 75% of the
patient information in case
study.
Means: Documentation
Rubric
Criteria: 80% of the
students will document
patient data using DAR and
SOAPE format scoring
8/10 points
Summary of Data
Collected
Fall 2010-85% (17
students) identified 75% or
more of the appropriate
interventions on the case
study rubric. 2 students
scored 70%
Fall 2010-90% of the
students were able to
calculate all of the IV
related questions on the
math competency test.
Fall 2010-All students
identified the ineffective
behaviors in the case study
H&A assignment.
Fall 10-17 students
completed this assignment.
Two students scored 5/10
points, one student scored
6/10 points, Two students
scored 7.5 points, One
student scored 7.8 points.
The remainder 11 students
(65%)
Means: Dosage Calculation Fall 2010-77% of the
problems in the Math
students achieved a score of
Competency exam.
80% or more.
Criteria: 70% of the class
will demonstrate
satisfactory performance by
scoring 80% or higher on
Math Competency Exam
Use of Results
Continue to monitor
Continue to monitor
Continue to monitor, develop
new case study for this
assignment.
Increase point structure so that
students take assignment more
seriously.
Continue Math Competency
test.
5
Demonstrate competency in the
following L.V.N. skills:
preparation and administration of
intramuscular injections; urinary
catheterization; sterile dressing
change, wound irrigation, gastric
feedings, administration of
intravenous fluids and
medications, as well as conversion
of IV to saline lock and saline
flush.
Means: Skill Checklists
Criteria: 70% of the
students will score at or
above 75% on skills tested
in practicum.
Fall 2010- 18 students
participated in the
practicum. All 18 passed,
however 4 of the 18
students passed with their
second attempt.
Students given opportunity to
practice new skill each week
throughout the course.