LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Health Sciences
Discipline/Program:
Nursing
Course Number and Name: Nursing 345 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of Adult Client III
Program Contact Person: ___Evelyn Lum__________________________________ Phone: __310-233-4380_____________________
Reviewed by: Joachin Arias, Ph.D. (SLO Coordinator)
Attach additional pages as necessary.
Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
Institutional
Learning Outcomes
1
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Apply the nursing process to
individuals and groups across
the lifespan and in various
developmental stages
Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Success
Mean: Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool
(WCET) Rubric – Clinical
performance/observation, clinical
preparation, pathophysiology, anecdotal
notes of clinical instructor; nursing care
plan rubric
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 1 and competency 5
reflecting appropriate use of the nursing
process in 4 out of 5 weeks.
5
2. Display professional behavior
standards of nursing practice.
Date:
June 2014
Summary of Data Collected
N = 72
Will continue to monitor WCET
and nursing care plans.
On written clinical evaluation
tool, all but one student
received Satisfactory in the
delivery of care to adult
patients and families.
On nursing care plans, all but
one student scored 75% on the
required (2) nursing care
plans.
90% of the students will score 75% on
the required 2 sets of nursing care plans.
One student withdrew
voluntarily during Fall 2013
for personal reasons.
Mean: WCET Rubric, clinical
performance observation by the
instructor throughout the quarter,
Anecdotal notes of clinical instructors,
Result: On written clinical
evaluations, more than 90%
received a rating of
satisfactory for the quarter
from clinical instructors on
competency #5.
Criteria: 90% of nursing students will
practice within ethical/legal boundaries
when assessing, planning and
implementing patient care as evidenced
by receiving a “satisfactory” rating on
the WCET in 4 out of 5 weeks.
Use of Results
Continue to monitor performance
of students during clinical and in
classroom areas.
1
3. Integrate therapeutic
communication skills verbally,
non-verbally, and in writing.
Mean: WCET Rubric, electronic and
written documentation, handoff report
(SBAR)
Criteria: 90% of the students will
demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal
and written communication skills by
utilizing appropriate channels of
communication, provide accurate and
pertinent communication when reporting
and documenting the nursing process as
evidenced by a “Satisfactory on the
clinical evaluation tool in 4 out of 5
weeks.
2
4. Demonstrate clinical decision
making that is accurate and safe
and that moves the client and
family towards positive
outcomes across the lifespan and
in various developmental stages.
Mean: WCET Rubric, instructors
anecdotal notes, observations, clinical
preparation, including pathophysiology,
nursing care plans, including
implementation.
Result: On weekly clinical
evaluation tool more than 90%
of students were given a rating
of Satisfactory on competency
#2.
Continue to monitor performance
during clinical activities.
Result: On weekly clinical
evaluation tool, more than
90% of students were given a
rating of Satisfactory on
competencies #1 and #4.
Continue to monitor students’
clinical decision making.
Result: On weekly clinical
evaluation tool, more than
90% of students were given a
rating of Satisfactory on
competency #5.
Continue to monitor caring
interventions in clinical setting.
Result: All but one student
was given 75% on 2 patient
teaching care plans.
Continue to monitor students’ use
of the teaching and learning
process.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 1 and competency 4 in 4
out of 5 weeks.
4
2
5. Create caring interventions
that assist clients in meeting
their bio-psycho-social needs
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages
Mean: WCET Rubric for competency 5
6. Appraise and display
teaching and learning processes
to promote health and reduce
risks for the client and family
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
Mean: Patient Teaching Tool Rubric
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 5 in 4 out of 6 weeks
excluding orientation.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve 75% on two (2) Patient
Teaching care plans.
1
7. Practice providing care as part
of an interdisciplinary team to
delivery client-centered care to
the client and family across the
lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
Mean: WCET rubric, hand-off
communication, review of medical
record for discharge planning, nursing
care plan.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve a rating of Satisfactory: on the
clinical evaluation tool for competency 7
in 4 out of 5 clinical weeks.
Result: More than 90% of
students received Satisfactory
on competency #7.
Continue to monitor patientcentered care as part of an
interdisciplinary team by students.
1
8. Assist clients across the
lifespan in a variety of health
care settings in the community
toward positive outcomes.
Means: WCET Rubric for Competency
8.
Criteria: 90% of students will
demonstrate competency 8 behaviors at
a satisfactory level 5 out of 5 clinical
weeks.
Result: More than 90% of
students received Satisfactory
on competency #8.
Continue to monitor.
February 2012
Institutional
Learning Outcomes
1
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Apply the nursing process to
individuals and groups across
the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
5
2. Display professional behavior
standards of nursing practice.
1
3. Integrate therapeutic
communication skills verbally,
non-verbally, and in writing.
2
4. Demonstrate clinical decision
making that is accurate and safe
and that moves the client and
family towards positive
outcomes across the lifespan and
in various developmental stages.
5. Create caring interventions
that assist clients in meeting
their bio-psycho-social needs
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages
6. Appraise and display
teaching and learning processes
to promote health and reduce
risks for the client and family
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
7. Practice providing care as part
of an interdisciplinary team to
delivery client-centered care to
4
2
1
Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Success
Mean: Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool
(WCET) Rubric for competencies 1 and
5
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 1 and competency 5 in 4
out of 6 weeks excluding orientation.
Mean: WCET Rubric, clinical
performance observation by the
instructor throughout the quarter,
Anecdotal notes of clinical instructors,
Criteria: 80% of nursing students will
practice within ethical/legal boundaries
when assessing, planning and
implementing patient care as evidenced
by receiving a “satisfactory” rating on
the WCET.
Mean: WCET Rubric for competency 3
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 3 in 4 out of 6 weeks
excluding orientation.
Summary of Data Collected
Use of Results
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competencies 1 & 5.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 2.
Fall 11: Criteria met
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 3.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Mean: WCET Rubric for competencies
1 and 4
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 1 and competency 4 in 4
out of 6 weeks excluding orientation.
Mean: WCET Rubric for competency 5
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for competency 5 in 4 out of 6 weeks
excluding orientation.
Mean: Patient Teaching Tool Rubric
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve 11.5/15 points (75%) on Patient
Teaching Exercise
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competencies 1 & 4.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Fall 11: All students achieved
an overall “satisfactory” rating
for competency 5.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Fall 11: All students (43)
scored 75% or more on
assignment.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Mean: WCET rubric for competency 7.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve a rating of “satisfactory: on the
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
Fall 11: Criteria met
1
the client and family across the
lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
8. Assist clients across the
lifespan in a variety of health
care settings in the community
toward positive outcomes.
clinical evaluation tool for competency 7
in 4 out of the 6 clinical weeks,
excluding orientation.
Means: WCET Rubric for Competency
8.
Criteria: 90% of students will
demonstrate competency 8 behaviors at
a satisfactory level 4out of the 6 clinical
weeks, orientation week excluded.
competency 7.
Fall 11: All students (43)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 8.
Fall 11: Criteria met
June 2011
Institutional
Learning Outcomes
1
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Apply the nursing process to
individuals and groups across
the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Success
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of Nursing Process
embedded questions.
5
2. Display professional behavior
standards of nursing practice.
WCET (Rubrics), clinical performance
observation by the instructor throughout
the quarter, Anecdotal notes of clinical
instructors, Criteria: 80% of nursing
students will practice within ethical/legal
boundaries when assessing, planning and
implementing patient care as evidenced
by receiving a “satisfactory” rating on the
WCET.
1
3. Integrate therapeutic
communication skills verbally,
non-verbally, and in writing.
2
4. Demonstrate clinical decision
making that is accurate and safe
and that moves the client and
family towards positive
outcomes across the lifespan and
in various developmental stages.
Mean: Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool
(WCET ) Rubrics
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for Competency # 1 in 4 out of 6 weeks
excluding orientation.
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of Critical
Thinking and Clinical Judgment
embedded questions.
4
5. Create caring interventions
that assist clients in meeting
their bio-psycho-social needs
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of
Implementation/Therapeutic Nursing
Interventions.
Summary of Data Collected
Use of Results
Spring 11: Overall students
scored 69.0%
(64.4-72.2% was considered
level 2) Scores at this level
were judged by the content
expert panel to indicate a
student as fairly certain to
meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Spring: All students (58)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 2.
Spring 11: Criteria met.
Spring 11: All students (58)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 3.
Spring 11: Criteria met.
Spring 11:
First rotation
Overall students (58) scored
68.4% (64.4-72.2% was
considered level 2) Scores at
this level were judged by the
content expert panel to
indicate a student as fairly
certain to meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Spring 11: Not met. Overall
students (58) scored 67.6%
(64.4-72.2% was considered
level 2) Scores at this level
were judged by the
content expert panel to
Spring 11: Criteria met.
Spring 11: Criteria met
Spring 11: Criteria met.
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1
1
6. Appraise and display
teaching and learning processes
to promote health and reduce
risks for the client and family
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
7. Practice providing care as part
of an interdisciplinary team to
delivery client-centered care to
the client and family across the
lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
8. Assist clients across the
lifespan in a variety of health
care settings in the community
toward positive outcomes.
Mean: Patient Teaching Tool Rubric
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve 11.5/15 points (75%) on Patient
Teaching Exercise
indicate a student as fairly
certain to meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Spring 11: All students (58)
scored 75% or more on
assignment.
Spring 11: Criteria met.
Mean: WCET rubric for competency 7.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve a rating of “satisfactory: on the
clinical evaluation tool.
Spring 11: All students (58)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 7.
Spring 11: Criteria met
Means: WCET Tool Rubric for
Competency 8.
Criteria: 90% of students will
demonstrate competency 8 behaviors at a
satisfactory level 4out of the 6 clinical
weeks, orientation week excluded.
Spring 11: All students (58)
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 8.
Spring 11: Criteria met
February 2011
Institutional
Learning Outcomes
1
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Apply the nursing process to
individuals and groups across
the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Success
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of Nursing
Process embedded questions.
5
2. Display professional behavior
standards of nursing practice.
WCET (Rubrics), clinical performance
observation by the instructor throughout
the quarter, Anecdotal notes of clinical
instructors, Criteria: 80% of nursing
students will practice within ethical/legal
boundaries when assessing, planning and
implementing patient care as evidenced
by receiving a “satisfactory” rating on
the WCET.
1
3. Integrate therapeutic
communication skills verbally,
non-verbally, and in writing.
Mean: Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool
(WCET ) Rubrics
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating
for Competency # 1 in 4 out of 6 weeks
excluding orientation.
2
4. Demonstrate clinical decision
making that is accurate and safe
and that moves the client and
family towards positive
outcomes across the lifespan and
in various developmental stages.
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of Critical
Thinking and Clinical Judgment
embedded questions.
4
5. Create caring interventions
that assist clients in meeting
their bio-psycho-social needs
Mean: ATI Medical/Surgical Test
Criteria: Will meet level 2 proficiency
for group performance of
Summary of Data Collected
Use of Results
Fall 10: Overall students
scored 71.4% (64.4-72.2%
was considered level 2) Scores
at this level were judged by
the
content expert panel to
indicate a student as fairly
certain to meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Fall 10: All students 46
achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 2.
Fall 10: Criteria met.
Fall 10: 45 out of 46 students
(98%) achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 3.
Fall 10: Criteria met.
One student was unable to
meet this competency due to
performance anxiety in the
clinical setting.
Fall 10: Overall students (45)
scored 69.1% (64.4-72.2%
was considered level 2) Scores
at this level were judged by
the
content expert panel to
indicate a student as fairly
certain to meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Fall 10: Not met. Overall
students (45) scored 63.9%
(64.4-72.2% was considered
Fall 10: Criteria met
Fall 10: Criteria met.
Fall 10: Increased clinical required
assignment related to nursing
interventions.
2
1
1
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages
Implementation/Therapeutic Nursing
Interventions.
6. Appraise and display
teaching and learning processes
to promote health and reduce
risks for the client and family
across the lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
7. Practice providing care as part
of an interdisciplinary team to
delivery client-centered care to
the client and family across the
lifespan and in various
developmental stages.
8. Assist clients across the
lifespan in a variety of health
care settings in the community
toward positive outcomes.
Mean: Patient Teaching Tool Rubric
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve 11.5/15 points (75%) on Patient
Teaching Exercise
level 2) Scores at this level
were judged by the
content expert panel to
indicate a student as fairly
certain to meet
NCLEX-RN® standards in
this content area.
Fall 10: 45/46 students (98%)
scored 75% or more on
assignment.
Fall 10 Criteria met.
Mean: WCET rubric for competency 7.
Criteria: 90% of the students will
achieve a rating of “satisfactory: on the
clinical evaluation tool.
Fall 10: 45 out of 46 students
(98%) achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 7.
Fall 10: Criteria met
Means: WCET Tool Rubric for
Competency 8.
Criteria: 90% of students will
demonstrate competency 8 behaviors at
a satisfactory level 4out of the 6 clinical
weeks, orientation week excluded.
Fall 10: 45 out of 46 students
(98%) achieved an overall
“satisfactory” rating for
competency 8.
Fall 10: Criteria met