DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Unit Strategic Plan and Annual Report -- Academic Year 2007-08
_Nursing_ Academic Unit
I.
_Nursing_ Administrative/Support Unit
Unit Title: Nursing
School/College or University Division: School of Nursing
Unit Administrator: Lizabeth Carlson
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table of Contents
I. Unit Title…………………………………………………………………………………....................1
II. Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan…………………………………………..4
III. 2006-2007 Division/Department Goals & Outcomes Assessment...………………………………..13
IV. Data & Information for Department.……………………………………………………..................23
Overview..……………………………………………………………………………………….23
Accreditation..………………………………………………………………………...................24
Structure & Governance.……………………………………………………………...................25
Figure 1: Organizational Structure.………………………………………………...................26
Figure 2: Programs/Committee Organizational Structure…………………………………….27
Department/Division Goals for 2008-2009……………………………………………………...39
Purpose.…………………………………………………………………………….....................39
Grants, Contracts, Partnerships, Other Accomplishments………………………………………44
Economic Development Initiatives and/or Impact………………………………………………44
Diversity Compliance Initiatives and Progress………………………………………………….49
Committees Reporting to Unit…………………………………………………………………..52
V. Personnel.……………………………………………………………………………….....................52
VI. Degree Program Addition/Deletions.……………………………………………………………….58
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Tables:
IA:
Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan……………………………………....4
NCLEX Results……………………………………………………………………………………4
HESI Exit Exam Results…………………………………………………………………………..5
IA2: BSN Graduate Employment……………………………………………………………………….18
IA3: MSN Graduate Employment...…………………………………………………………………….20
IA4: MSN Certification Results…………………………………………………………………………21
IA5: Retention Rates…………………………………………………………………………………….22
IIA: Mission……………………………………………………………………………………………..23
IIB: Philosophy………………………………………………………………………………………….23
IIC: BSN Outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………..24
IID: MSN Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………….24
IIE: Governance Structure & Correlation with the University………………………………………….26
IIG-1: Goals & Congruency with the University……………………………………………………….28
IIG-2: School of Nursing QEP Learning Goals congruency...………………………………………....34
IIG-3: The Delta Health Initiative, Health Education Project’s Congruency…………………………..37
IIG-4: 2008-2009 Goals………………………………………………………………………………...39
IIF: Enrollment………………………………………………………………………………………….40
IIIA: Faculty & Staff...…………………………………………………………………….…………....52
IIID: Promotion & Tenure Status...……………………………………………………………………..52
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
II.
Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan (Academics)
Learner Outcomes identified for the major.
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
BSN 1st write NCLEX-RN pass rate
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
Annual Report from
the National
Council of State
Boards of Nursing
to Schools of
Nursing (SON) re
1st write of
NCLEX-RN pass
rates. The
NCLEX-RN is a
licensure exam.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
NCLEX 1st write pass rate
01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08
92% 89% 94% 75% 85% 72% Currently
95%
with
21/35
tested so
far
2006-2007 1st write
NCLEX-RN results
below IHL accreditation
standards. Consultant
hired and
recommendations made
to improve plan of study.
Recommendations
referred to Curriculum
Ad Hoc Committee. Plan
of
compliance/improvement
developed based on
Curriculum Committee
recommendations and
approval of SON faculty.
Submitted to
accreditation committee
and IHL Director of
Nursing Programs in
October 2007 (Appendix
A), approval letter
received with one
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
recommendation and one
suggestion (Appendix
A).
Specific baccalaureate program
(student learning) outcomes (PO)
(based on Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE)
accreditation criteria:
The SON Master
Plan for
Evaluation (MPE)
is based on CCNE
criteria for
accreditation and
continues to be
DSU SON mean HESI score/national mean HESI
score (national percentile rank)
2006
2007
Exam 1:
Exam 1:
757/856 (23.42) 771/835 (30.79)
2008
Exam 1:
850/825 (55.11)
Exam 2:
Exam 2:
864/856 (50.88) 815/835 (42.56)
Exam 2:
864/825 (58.97)
UG syllabi reviewed by
course faculty and HESI
specialty exams will be
given as the final exam
for each course for which
there is a HESI.
Percentage of grade for
each course varies
depending on level of
nursing course.
Remediation will be
required for each student
who has a score below
900 on each specialty
HESI exam.
NUR 408 Nursing
Synthesis: Self study
requirement omitted
from NUR 406 Nursing
Preceptorship and credit
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
1. Apply nursing, natural and
behavioral science concepts to
the practice of nursing (clinical
concepts or CC).
2. Deliver care to the client
system using critical thinking
(CT), Therapeutic
communication (TC),
therapeutic nursing
interventions (TNI), and
cultural awareness/human
diversity (CA) within the
nursing process (NP) and
standards of care (SOClegal/ethical considerations).
3. Practice leadership as a selfdirected professional who is
accountable to self, society,
and the evolving nursing
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
used for program
evaluation
(Appendix E).
HESI testing
continues to be
used to evaluate
student
competency on
each of six (6)
different program
outcomes
HESI exit testing
report of results
downloaded from
online exit exam
(X3) testing
during the last
semester of the
program.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
Exam 3:
Exam 3:
854/856 (48.01) 816/835 (42.85)
Exam 3:
854/825 (55.97)
1. Clinical Concepts
Mean 2006
Exam 1: = 770
Exam 2: = 845
Exam 3: = 833
Mean 2007
Exam 1: = 802.3
Exam 2: = 856.6
Exam 3: = 727.07
2. Mean 2006 Mean 2007
Mean 2008
Exam1: = 819
Exam 2: = 904.5
Exam 3: = 878.2
Exam 1:
CT = 755
TC = 788
TNI = 761
CA = 594
NP = 1032
SOC = 716
Exam 1:
CT = 771
TC = 717
TNI = 783
CA = 443
NP = 781.2
SOC = 750
Mean 2008
Exam 1:
CT = 852
TC = 823
TNI = 857
CA = 1041
NP = 859.8
SOC = 873
Exam 2:
CT = 879
TC = 873
TNI = 876
CA = 819
NP = 884
SOC = 871
Exam 2:
CT = 808
TC = 829
TNI = 803
CA = 998
NP = 819.4
SOC = 840
Exam 2 :
CT = 864
TC = 799
TNI = 860
CA = 562
NP = 843.4
SOC = 882
Exam 3:
Exam 3:
Exam 3:
hours increased from two
to three in NUR 408.
Weekly class attendance,
self study hours and
remediation plans based
on HESI exit exam
scores now required for
this course. Faculty also
approved a HESI Exit
Exam policy (4 HESI
Exit Exams will be given
to students, 1 predictor in
1st senior semester and 3
for a grade in NUR 408.)
Nur 408 now requires at
least one score of 900 to
pass the course, the letter
grade earned will be
calculated by the HESI
Exit Exams counting for
95% of the course grade,
with each HESI Exit
Exam being 31.66%. In
addition, all senior
nursing students were
scholarshiped to
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
profession.
4. Participate in research to
enhance health care delivery.
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
CT = 844
TC = 850
TNI = 855
CA = 720
NP = 847
SOC = 867
CT = 815
TC = 575
TNI = 869
CA = 811
NP = 828.6
SOC = 741
3. Mean 2006
5. Improve health care delivery
through interdisciplinary
collaboration, coordination,
and consultation (safe,
effective, care environment or
SECE).
6. Provide nursing care that
assists the client to achieve
well-being (Physiological
integrity or PI) while
respecting individual health
care beliefs (Psychosocial
Integrity or PsI).
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
CT = 855
TC = 842
TNI = 863.4
CA = 863
NP = 1145
SOC = 842
Mean 2007
Mean 2008
Leadership
Exam 1: = 734
Exam 2: = 909
Exam 3: = 848
Exam 1: = 781
Exam 2: = 716
Exam 3: = 751
Exam 1: = 816
Exam 2: = 869
Exam 3: = 853
4. Mean 2006
Mean 2007
Mean 2008
Research/Theory
Exam 1: = 311
Exam 1: = 521 Exam 1: = 225
Exam 2: = not tested Exam 2: = 998 Exam 2:=not tested
MedsPublishing (an
online nursing academic
enhancement program)
which was available to
them starting November
2007 and to a live HESI
NCLEX-RN review.
Students were also given
an additional opportunity
to obtain the minimum
900 score by being
offered a fourth (4) HESI
exit exam. Finally,
students who did not
score a 900 on at least
one of the four HESI exit
exams were required to
take a 40 hour SON
faculty led remediation
course in May, 2008.
Exam 3: = not tested Exam 3: = 387 Exam 3: = 595
5. Mean 2006
Mean 2007
SECE
Exam 1: = 805
Exam 1: = 765
Exam 1: = 900
Exam 2: = 890
Exam 2: = 701
Exam 2: = 853
Mean 2008
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
Exam 3: = 880
6. Mean 2006
Exam 1:
PI = 747
PsI = 639
Exam 3: = 847
Exam 3: = 849
Mean 2007 Mean 2008
Exam 1:
Exam 1:
PI = 715
PI = 838
PsI = 773
PsI: = 849
Exam 2:
PI = 875
PsI = 924
Exam 2:
PI = 859
PsI = 846
Exam 2 :
PI: = 884
PsI: = 791
Exam 3:
PI = 838
PsI = 878
Exam 3:
PI = 872
PsI = 648
Exam 3:
PI: = 857
PsI: = 843
Anonymous
annual end of
program surveys
conducted with
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
pencil and
scantron sheets in
classrooms,
scantrons run by
faculty secretary
and reported as
aggregate data by
the Program
Effectiveness
Committee (PEC)
to the SON
Faculty
Organization
during monthly
meetings as
appropriate.
Anonymous
annual
employer/advisory
council pencil
and paper surveys
distributed at the
DSU spring health
care professions
career fair and at
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
the annual fall
SON open house.
Surveys are
distributed and
collected by the
SON resource
assistant and
tabulated by the
PEC committee.
Aggregate results
are reported as
compiled to the
SON Faculty
Organization
during monthly
meetings as
appropriate.
BSN student end
of program
surveys of
achievement of
program outcomes
using a 1-5 Likert
scale with 1 being
poor and 5 being
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
BSN End of program surveys
Mean 2006
PO 1: = 3.9
PO 2: = 3.33
PO 3: = 4.0
PO 4: = 3.5
PO 5: = 3.4
PO 6: = 3.9
Mean 2007
PO 1: = 4.1
PO 2: = 4.2
PO 3: = 4.2
PO 4: = 4.2
PO 5: = 4.0
PO 6: = 4.1
Mean 2008
PO 1: = 4.42
PO2: = 3.87
PO3: = 3.84
PO4: = 3.48
PO5: = 3.90
PO6: = 4.13
Q1 under additional information on the surveysWould you recommend DSU’s BSN program to a
friend?
2006
Yes = 92%
No response = 8%
2007
Yes = 90%
No = 10%
2008
Yes = 16%
No = 84%
Employer/advisory council surveys
Mean 2006
PO 1: = 4.5
PO 2: = 4.7
PO 3: = 4.8
PO 4: = 3.4
Mean 2007
PO 1: = 4.5
PO 2: = 4.8
PO 3: = 4.8
PO 4: = 4.0
Mean 2008
PO 1: = 4.4
PO 2: = 4.8
PO 3: = 4.8
PO 4: = 4.1
Senior nursing students
were unhappy with the
implementation timeline
of the HESI exit policy
as evidenced by BSN
end of program scores
and responses to
question 1. Junior
nursing students were
given copies of the HESI
exit policy in April 2007
for implementation
starting in October 2008
and signed receipt
obtained.
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
excellent.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification Exam pass rates
(No results yet for Nurse Educator or
Nurse Administrator certification due
to certification exam eligibility
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
PO 5: = 3.5
PO 6: = 4.0
PO 5: = 3.9
PO 6: = 4.2
PO 5: = 4.0
PO 6: = 4.2
BSN
employer/advisory
council annual
surveys (N = 6) of
employee
achievement of
program outcomes
using a 1-5 Likert
scale with 1 being
very little extent
and 5 being very
great extent.
Student self-report FNP Certification 1st write pass rate
01-02 02-03
03-04 04-05
05-06 06-07
07-08
FNP certification
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
*N/A
results
Continue to obtain
feedback from BSN
students, alumni and
employers and monitor
ratings and
recommendations for
improvement; revise
curriculum as needed.
Continue to monitor
national education,
practice (NCLEX) and
MS IHL standards for
BSN programs and
revise curriculum as
needed.
*2007-2008 data not yet available as certification
test dates not yet scheduled.
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
requirements of two years of full time
experience and first cohort(s)
graduated in 2007).
Program Outcomes:
Specific MSN program outcomes (PO)
(based on Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE)
accreditation criteria:
A. Incorporate theories
and research in
development and
implementation of
evidence based
practice.
B. Incorporate information
technology in the
enhancement of health
care.
C. Apply principles of
leadership to promote
effective change in the
healthcare delivery
system.
D. Demonstrate
MSN
comprehensive
exam. Exam at
end of program
which was word
processed and
blind graded by
two (2) MSN
faculty members
(each exam was
assigned a code
number)
1st write pass rate
2006
2007
2008
88% (15/17) 100% (14/14) 100% (29/29)
End of program surveys
Mean 2006
2007
PO 1: = 4.3
PO 1: = 4.5
PO2: = 4.1
PO 2: = 4.5
PO3: = 4.05 PO 3: = 4.5
PO4: = 4.25 PO 4: = 4.0
PO5: = 4.2
PO 5: = 4.5
2008
Anonymous
PO 1: = 4.5
annual end of
PO 2: = 4.4
program surveys
PO 3: = 4.6
(N = 19)
PO4: = 4.6
measuring
PO 5: = 4.63
program outcomes
conducted with
Q1 under additional information on the surveyspencil and
Would you recommend DSU’s MSN program to a
scantron sheets in friend?
The Role Synthesis
course was a combined
course for Nurse
Educators and Nurse
Administrators which
can then pose problems
when students return for
a Post-Master’s degree –
course is replaced with
last course grade on
transcript – decision to
make as two (2) separate
courses:
NUR 620 Role Synthesis
(family nurse
practitioners)
NUR 621 Role Synthesis
(nurse educators) with
implementation this Fall
2008.
Continue to demonstrate
continued compliance
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
competency in practice
through application of
advanced nursing
knowledge and skills.
E. Demonstrate an
appreciation of human
diversity in the delivery
of appropriate,
individualized health
care.
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
classrooms,
scantrons run by
faculty secretary
and reported as
aggregate data by
the Program
Effectiveness
Committee (PEC)
to the SON
Faculty
Organization
during monthly
meetings as
appropriate.
MSN Annual
employer/advisory
council pencil
and paper surveys
distributed at
the DSU spring
health care
professions career
fair and at the
annual fall SON
open house.
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
Yes = 90%
No = 0%
Uncertain = 5%
Not marked = 5%
Employer/advisory council surveys
Mean 2006
2007
2008
PO 1: = 3.75
PO 1: = 4.0
PO 1: = 4.0
PO2: = 4.0
PO 2: = 4.0
PO 2: = 4.0
PO3: = 4.7
PO 3: = 4.8
PO 3: = 3.0
PO4: = 3.6
PO 4: = 3.5
PO 4: = 4.0
PO5: = 3.6
PO 5: = 3.75
PO 5: = 4.5
with CCNE accreditation
standards through
periodic reporting
(Substantial Change
Letter sent July 2008)
and reaccreditation selfstudy (site visit to take
place in the fall of 2010).
Continue to obtain
feedback from graduate
students, alumni and
employers and monitor
ratings and
recommendations for
improvement. Continue
to monitor national
education and practice
standards for MSN
programs for family
nurse practitioner (FNP),
nurse administers (NA)
and nurse educators (NE)
and revise curriculum as
needed.
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Table IA. Learning Outcome
What should a graduate in the
___Nursing_
major know, value, or be able to do at graduation
and beyond?
B. Data Collection
& Analysis
1. What assessment tools
and/or methods will you
use to determine
achievement of the
learning outcome? 2.
Describe how the data
from these tools and/or
methods will be/have
been collected.
3.Explain the procedure
to analyze the data.
C. Results of Evaluation
What were the findings of the analysis?
D. Use of Evaluation
Results
1. List any specific
recommendations.
2. Describe changes in
curriculum, courses, or
procedures that are proposed or
were made/ are being made as a
result of the program learning
outcome assessment process.
Surveys are
distributed and
collected by the
SON resource
assistant and
tabulated by the
PEC committee.
Aggregate results
are reported as
compiled to the
SON Faculty
Organization
during monthly
meetings as
appropriate.
III. Goals
-- For the Current Year
Goals Outcomes Assessment: The School of Nursing's goals outcomes assessment is accomplished through the enactment of
the Master Plan for Evaluation ([MPE] - Appendix E).
A. Goal # 1: Continue to develop and maintain high quality graduate and undergraduate curricula which are sensitive
to community health care needs.
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
Rationale: The Profession of Nursing is in continual evolvement to determine the art and science background and skills
necessary to provide caring to all persons throughout the lifespan.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #1: Enhanced academic
programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic
life of their communities.
2.
Evaluation Procedures:
Utilization of the comprehensive SON MPE (Appendix E) which includes the Community of Interest (COI): students, faculty,
agencies, alumni, and the Advisory Council. Evaluation forms for students: course, course instructor, clinical instructor,
preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and three year follow-up for graduates of both
programs and survey form for the Advisory Council.
3.
Actual Results of the Evaluation:
a. Undergraduate Program—Continue to assess curriculum, compare to national trends and COI needs and revise as necessary.
Refer to MPE (Appendix E)
.
b. Graduate Program—Continue to assess curriculum and compare to national trends and societal needs. Accreditation
standards and guidelines reviewed and compared to SON curriculum and revisions made (CCNE & NONPF).
Refer to MPE (Appendix E)
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
a. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Details in MPE (Appendix E)
B.
Goal #2 To continue to explore and to evaluate alternative methods of curricula delivery.
[SON Priority #3]
Rationale: Use of distance learning technology will enable the SON to have an impact on learning that stretches beyond the
traditional classroom with walls and will help ensure we maintain a competitive marketing edge with other state nursing
programs.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #2: Students will enroll in
greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation.
2.
Evaluation Procedures:
Feedback through the comprehensive SON MPE (Appendix E)--in particular: student course evaluations and enrollment data.
3.
Actual Results of Evaluation:
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BSN
1. On-line efforts will continue and be enhanced as appropriate for course learning activities.
2. No new admissions this spring 2008 as the program of study was changed to a fall admission. Forty-five (45) students were
sent letters of acceptance and 41 accepted.
3. Admissions decreased by 9% over 2007 admissions (from 47 to 41) for fall 2008 due to increased standards for admission
(ACT 21 vs. 18, minimum score on HESI Nursing Entrance Exam vs. no minimum score required).
RN-BSN
1. Students continue to be extremely positive regarding course delivery; the combination of limited, optional in-class time &
online is a good balance and facilitates academic progress while employed.
2. Enrollment decreased by 30% from fall 2006-fall 2007 (from 20 to 14)
MSN
1. On-line efforts will continue as appropriate for course learning activities.
2. Enrollment has remained stable with 25 students sent acceptance letters for fall 2008; all admissions (n = 25) were for the
FNP option; applications for the Nurse Administrator option (n=6) and Nurse Educator (n = 4) options were not sufficient to
justify running these options.
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
BSN
1. Will continue to integrate and increase the SON’s use of nontraditional classroom settings and online delivery of course
content. Plan to explore addition of streaming video of lectures to online format, pending server space.
2. Pool of applicants (76+) exceeds the junior I class maximum of 45.
3. Explore alternate sources of funding for faculty positions and to increase physical plant space to accommodate more
students to maintain mandated IHL faculty student ratios while increasing admissions.
4. Continue with recruitment efforts (High School Ads, sponsor of MORA golf tournament and MNF functions, Kids Kollege
summer nurse camp; & pre-nursing enrichment camp to target future generations of potential nurses.
5. With hire of additional full-time faculty, number of part-time/adjunct faculty needed has stabilized at four (4).
RN-BSN
1. First day classes continue to be held on campus with subsequent optional meetings in Greenville & Clarksdale as applicable.
2. Continue with recruitment efforts.
MSN
1. Continue with online strategies and seek continued feedback.
2. Three (3) grant applications continue in process (Robert Wood Johnson PIN project, Delta Health Alliance grant and
Dreyfus Health Foundation) to increase student and faculty numbers, student retention, and facility expansion funding.
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Continue to explore alternate sources of funding for faculty positions to maintain mandated accreditation agency faculty
student FNP ratios while increasing admissions.
3. Two full-time nurse educator faculty members hired in fall 2007, four (4) faculty members (three FNP, one MSN) started in
DNP programs.
4. Three (3) FNP faculty members resigned summer-fall 2007. Two faculty positions were filled with non-nurse practitioner
faculty members, necessitating limiting enrollment in the FNP option for fall 2008. Additional FNP clinical faculty will likely
be needed for academic year 2008-2009 to increase enrollment and to maintain NONFP mandated faculty/student ratios.
C. Goal # 3: To continue to recruit & retain qualified students. [SON Priority #4]
Rationale: Continue to anticipate expanding our capacity to teach and serve through increasing faculty and classroom capacity,
student support personnel (Student Navigator), renovation/expansion of the building, technology infrastructure (server space)
and online teaching modalities.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #2: Students will enroll in
greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation.
2.
Evaluation Procedures:
Use of the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE-Appendix E). Evaluation forms for students: course, course
instructor, clinical instructor, preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and three year followup for graduates, survey from for the Advisory Council. Piloted Student Navigator position with Master’s student in
Counseling doing internship at SON. Pre and Post evaluation forms completed by student nurses validate need for this type of
support service.
3.
Actual Results of Evaluation:
BSN class of 2008 had an overall retention rate of 79.5% 35/44). Students submitted favorable evaluations with Student
Navigator services. Students also submitted favorable evaluations with on-line /hybrid courses. Students have less required
traditional time in classrooms.
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
Continue with on-line strategies as appropriate. Explore innovative (and traditional) solutions to expanding faculty numbers
and the physical building (expansion of classrooms 129 & 130 are scheduled for completion this summer 2008 and expansion
of the clinical lab is scheduled for start fall 2008). Continue to incorporate classrooms without walls. Explore use of streaming
video for online delivery of class lecture as server space allows. Prepare faculty to utilize simulation mannequins more fully.
All three (3) classrooms are ‘smart’ classrooms (Rooms 101, 129, 130). Recruitment efforts will image both the budget
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situation and nontraditional funding sources to support increasing faculty and student numbers and the physical plant
(classrooms).
D.
Goal # 4: Support and enhance professional development for faculty and staff members.
[SON shared Priority #1]
Rationale: National accreditation requires faculty practice, particularly for nurse practitioners. The plan would insure that
faculty maintain competence and provide an opportunity for university and community service. Educators and practitioners
would have an additional avenue to maintain their skills and provide for students learning. Faculty practice also offers
opportunities for health care related research. In addition, the profession of nursing recognizes the doctorate as the terminal
degree. With the master’s program, doctoral prepared faculty members are needed which will fulfill the SACS guidelines that
the majority of graduate faculty are to have the terminal degree in their field.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal #3: The university community will
benefit from better communication, effective operational and administrative systems, an optimal work
environment, and a performance-responsive reward structure.
2.
Evaluation Procedures:
Faculty educational plans, annual evaluations (including merit evaluations), productivity, professional portfolios, survey by
Faculty Development Committee.
3.
Actual Results of Evaluation:
The Faculty Development Committee continues to offer continuing education opportunities for nursing faculty that meets MS
IHL requirements of at least 10 contact hours annually. In addition, WebCT development/implementation continues with
assistance from the TLC Faculty Institutes. Two faculty members completed doctoral programs (PhD); and four (1 PYT and 3
FT) faculty members have started DNP programs of study. The COAP continues to screen applicants for potential new faculty
members. Faculty members are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in nursing and the advent of the Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP) programs may offer another opportunity for nursing faculty to obtain an additional advanced/terminal degree in
their discipline. All faculty members were evaluated according to the DSU merit document. Five members were rated above
benchmark and the rest met benchmark.
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
Continue to support faculty as appropriate to accommodate their IHL requirements and personal professional coursework
while maintaining excellence in program provisions for the SON.
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E.
Goal #5:
Support and enhance the research base of the faculty members to improve health care in the Delta region
and the state of Mississippi.
[SON Priority #2]
Rationale: Teaching and research are inseparably linked. Faculty members continue to need funding to support their efforts in
conducting and disseminating finding.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal # 5: The citizens of the region will benefit
from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives.
2.
Evaluation Procedure(s):
Faculty portfolio, curriculum vitae, annual and merit evaluations, communication from faculty, reports to the Faculty
Organization Meetings.
3.
Actual Results of Evaluation:
Each faculty member has engaged in appropriate scholarly activities (peer reviewed professional presentations or publications)
or has submitted a written plan with specific annual goals and a status report on accomplishment of such goals for the previous
year. In addition, the SON participated in the sixth year of The Delta Health Initiative (AKA the Delta Health Alliance).
Approximately $24,000,000 over a two year period (2006-2008) was granted through HRSA in conjunction with other partners
in the Alliance to continue a strong community based curriculum. Research data on dietary factors relationship with diabetes
and hypertension was presented at the DSU 3rd annual faculty research symposium. One other grant application was funded (a
collaboration with the Dreyfus Health Foundation for the Robert Wood Johnson PIN program grant to improve retention in
both the SON and practice in the Delta after graduation). Faculty members have the opportunity to participate in submitting
results for publication and/or presentation.
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
The outcomes of scholarly productivity justify the time and revenue support that assist faculty to accomplish career goals and
enhance classroom and clinical teaching. They also promote the University's mission and excellent reputation. All faculty
members (instructors and faculty on the tenure track) will continue to incorporate scholarly activities as a focus of the
requirements of University faculty (teaching, service, & scholarship).
F.
Goal #6:
The students will provide the University community with the opportunity to know the benefits of healthy living through
a Wellness Program and provide the Delta region with exceptional BSN nurses.
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Rationale: The benefits of healthy living do not warrant a rationale. This project provides for the students the example and
involvement of future nurses in a community service activity. The students perform health assessment and education activities
to promote healthy living at various campus and community events, including the annual Delta Health & Wellness Day.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal # 4: Friends of Delta State University,
along with the general public, will become more aware and more supportive of the institution.
2.
Evaluation procedures:
Students, faculty and staff members participate in blood pressure checks, health teaching and recruitment at Octoberfest,
Crossties and at multiple other events. They are also assigned to Colleges and Departments and activity areas at the Delta
Health & Wellness Day. A needs assessment is requested. Blood pressures are checked in the fall and spring semesters.
Specific months focus on selected health issues (i.e., October is Breast-Cancer Awareness Month) and information is provided
at the designated information center for that College or Department. Course faculty members speak with department/division
representatives to assess student activities and benefits of the program. 1 & 3 year follow-up and employer and advisory
council data helps to track graduate locations.
3.
Actual Results of Evaluation:
Students, faculty and staff members participated in more than 75 health/recruitment events during 2007-2008. This is a 25%
increase over 2006-2007. The University and regional community continue to provide very positive responses and sincere
thanks for the activities and information. Recipients of this health assessment and information can make informed decisions
regarding further health care needs.
Table IA2
BSN Graduate Employment
Program Graduates (Year)
35 BSN
14 RN-BSN
Total = 49
(2008)
Employed in
Mississippi n
(%)
25 (71%)
13 (92.8%)
38 (77.5%)
Employed
Elsewhere (%)
10 (29%)
1 (8%)
11 (22.5%)
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
Based upon feedback, additional health information has been provided. Additional assessments are also considered and
implemented when feasible. Communication is facilitated through the use of the Pulse (the biannual SON newsletter), Post It
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Notes, the DSU e-news flyer, the individual information centers in departments and through campus e-mail. Graduates
working in the Delta serve as an excellent recruitment avenue for future classes. An increase in new BSN nurses will
complement the current nurse workforce throughout the Delta.
Graduate Program
A.
Goal #1:
The graduate program will prepare students in the advanced practice role of administrator, educator or practitioner to
help increase the number of master’s prepared nurses working in the Delta area.
Rationale: Master’s prepared administrators, educators and primary care practitioners are in demand in nursing. The School
provides avenues for this preparation to help diminish the shortage of master’s prepared nurses in the Delta area. These nurses
become nurse administrators/managers in health care facilities, faculty in schools of nursing or client educators in health care
agencies and primary health care providers in clinic and hospital settings as nurse practitioners. These nurses assist in the
provision of improved health care and consequently, improved quality of life to Delta area residents.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goals # 1 & 5: Enhanced academic programs
will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of
their communities. The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service and
partnership initiatives.
2.
Evaluation procedures:
Surveys from the Mississippi Deans & Directors Council, the Mississippi State Board of Nursing, and the Mississippi Office of
Nursing Workforce provide data for statewide nursing needs. The University’s Registrar Office provides the data of adequate
numbers of qualified nurses. The COAP and graduate program faculty review and consider applicants for admission. The
graduates are contacted for employment data and information is systematically retrieved from the graduates at one and three
years post graduation.
3.
Results of Evaluation:
Table IA3: MSN Graduate Employment
Program
Employed in
Employed
Graduates n
Mississippi
elsewhere
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(Year )
n (%)
n (%)
29 (2008)
26 (90%)
3 (10%)
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
The School will continue to focus recruitment in the approximate counties to promote retention of these nurses staying in the
Delta area. Continued recruitment will be conducted for graduate nurses interested in taking the nurse educator-specific
courses as a post-master’s student. Through the HRSA Advanced Nurse Traineeship grant, currently funded for 3 years and
proposal submitted for year 4, December 2007), it has been possible to offer partial tuition scholarship support tograduate
nursing students to facilitate pursuit of a full-time plan of study since fall 2005. The current need from healthcare agencies and
educational entities (Associate Degree nursing programs) is for nurse educators and primary care providers. Intensive,
comprehensive recruitment and scholarship funding efforts continue.
B.
Goal #2:
All Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates will pass (on first attempt) the American Nursing Credentialing Center
(ANCC) exam for certification.
Rationale: Per the Mississippi Laws and Regulations, FNP graduates must be certified by the ANCC to have the privilege to
function in the advanced practice role. The National League of Nursing (NLN) now offers (since fall 2005) a Nurse Educator
certification exam; two (2) graduates from the nurse educator track plan to take the certification exam after the two years of
required FT teaching experience year.
1.
Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal # 1: Enhanced academic programs will
ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their
communities.
2.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Currently the notification of certification is by self-report or through an access telephone system at the Mississippi Board of
Nursing. This number is public domain via a software service Certification can be electronically received through the
telephone with the nurse’s social security number. To date, all successful students call their results in to the School.
3.
Results of Evaluation:
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Table IA4: FNP Certification Results
Year
FNP
wrote/passed
Students
n (%)
graduated
N
2001
8
7/6 (86%)
2002
8
8/7 (88%)
2004
No new
(revised two
graduates
year
during
curriculum)
2004
2003
5
5/5 (100%)
2005
9
9 (100%)
2006
14
14 (100%)
2007
15
15 (100%)
Unsuccessful
n (%)
Pending
n
1 (14%)
1 (12%)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Table S4E: Nurse Educator (NE) Certification Results
Year
NE
wrote/passed
Unsuccessful
Students
n (%)
n (%)
graduated
N
2006
1
1 (100%)
0
2007
2
-
4.
Pending
n
0
Not yet
qualified
to take
exam (2
years FT
teaching
experience
required)
Use of Evaluation Results:
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The first write certification pass rate supports the curriculum. The School will use both internal data from their graduates and
external data from the NLN, the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the National Organization of
Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) for curriculum revisions.
School of Nursing Undergraduate & Graduate
A.
Goal #1:
The programs of the School will maintain high retention rates of their highly qualified students.
Rationale: By keeping a high retention rate, both programs will continue to graduate full class cohorts: approximately 40
nurses at the professional RN entry level and 25 at the advanced practice level to help meet the health needs of the Delta
region. High retention rates are more cost-effective for the taxpayers' dollar that is invested in the School and in the
University.
1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goals # 1 & 2: Enhanced academic programs will
ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their
communities. Students will enroll in greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation.
1. Review and update undergraduate and graduate programs to adequately address basic skills, knowledge, and competencies
necessary for students to be properly prepared in their chosen fields, to complete licensure requirements, enter the work force,
continue advanced study in graduate or professional school and complete certification requirements as available.
2. Attract and retain qualified and diverse students, faculty, and staff.
2.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Computation of data base: entering, continuing, returning, and completing students.
3.
Results of Evaluation:
Program Graduates
BSN (2006)
BSN (2007)
BSN (2008)
RN-BSN (2006)
RN-BSN (2007)
RN-BSN (2008)
Table IA5: Retention Rates
Retention % (graduated/admitted)
50% 13 /26
76% 25/33
80% (35/44)
69% (9/13)
90% (18/20)
100% (14/14)
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Program Graduates
Table IA5: Retention Rates
Retention % (graduated/admitted)
MSN (2006)
MSN (2007)
MSN (2008)
88% (15 /17)
88% (15/17)
97% (29/30)
4.
Use of Evaluation Results:
Retention rates validate the admission standards. Continue to maintain the quality indicators of success for applicants and the
resources within the School that support the students and the programs. The faculty will continue to work closely with the
students through advisement and aim for a retention rate of 90% or better. The two-week nursing enrichment camp (K-NEC)
that was funded by the Dreyfus foundation and initiated summer 2004 continues to be offered during July of each year. This
camp focuses on study, test taking and time management skills and ID of areas of weakness in reading, writing and math with
strategies identified to strengthen these areas. The Student Navigator will continue to be available for assessment and support
of campers and admitted students. Faculty support and academic resources continue to be offered to all nursing students as
needed.
III. Data and information for department:
Overview
The School of Nursing (SON) is conceptualized as a faculty of the whole with primary assignment to either the graduate or
undergraduate programs. This framework fosters maximum utilization of faculty preparation and expertise, and promotes exceptional
learning opportunities for all students.
In concurrence with a comprehensive evaluation model that addresses all components of the organization, the School mission
statement, philosophy, by-laws, and program outcomes are reviewed annually. The current documents are presented in Tables IIA-D.
Table IIA: Delta State University School of Nursing Mission
The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is to prepare students for professional nursing practice in a multi cultural
society as either a generalist at the Baccalaureate level or as an advanced practitioner of nursing at the Masters level. The program
will prepare graduates to pursue advanced study.
Revised 9/26/97…last review 05/12/08
Table IIB. Delta State University School of Nursing Philosophy
The philosophy of the faculty of the Delta State University School of Nursing is consistent with the goals and mission of the
University. The faculty believes research and theoretical and systematic methods of critical thinking foster the development of the
nursing profession. Nursing embodies the art and science of caring which is the nurturing, skillful act of being with another to
promote optimum health and derives its mission from societal needs.
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Society is the organizing framework composed of family, group, and community that is governed by morals, ethics and laws. We
believe that each person is a unique individual who possesses the right to informed choices in the attainment of health care services.
Health is a dynamic state of being influenced by spiritual, cultural, psychological, physical and societal components, which interact
with the environment. State of health is influenced by perceptions of the client and society. Nursing seeks to facilitate the health
status of the client through interacting with client systems, assisting in the movement toward an optimum level of functioning or
peaceful death. Revised 5/14/07, last review 5/12/08
Table IIC: Outcomes for the BSN Program
2007
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Apply nursing, natural and behavioral science concepts to the practice of nursing.
Deliver care to the client system using critical thinking, appropriate communication, therapeutic nursing interventions,
and cultural awareness within the nursing process and standards of care.
Practice as a self-directed nursing leader who is accountable to self, society, and the evolving nursing profession.
Participate in research to enhance health care delivery.
Improve health care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, consultation and incorporation of
innovative, creative, and technical strategies.
Provide nursing care that assists the client to achieve well-being while respecting individual health care beliefs.
Revised 5/15/06…last review 5/12/08
Table IID: Outcomes for the MSN Program
2008
1. Evaluate and apply theories and research findings in development and implementation of evidence based practice.
2. Incorporate information technology in the enhancement of health care.
3. Apply principles of leadership to promote effective change in the healthcare delivery system.
4. Demonstrate competency in practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills
5. Demonstrate respect for human diversity in the delivery of appropriate, individualized health care.
Revised 5/14/07…last review 5/12/08
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Accreditation
The School has state, regional, and national accreditation recognition by the Mississippi State Board of Institutions of Higher
Learning, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is
the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to the evaluation of baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in nursing. Currently
more than 600 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing (96%) are accredited by CCNE
(http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ContactUs/about.htm, May 2007). The last CCNE accreditation visit for the whole program was October
2000. The BSN program received accreditation for the maximum of ten years with the next reaccreditation visit projected for October
2010. The MSN program received accreditation for the maximum of five years for a new program, and had a reaccreditation visit
October 3-5, 2005 with full accreditation received for the maximum of 10 years. In order to have both programs on the same
reaccreditation cycle, a request was made and granted for the next reaccreditation visit for the whole program (BSN and MSN) to be
scheduled for fall 2010.
Structure & Governance
The organizational structure of the School consists of the Dean, the Chair of Academic Programs (COAP), the Faculty; and the Staff
(see Figure 1). The chain of command follows from the Dean to the Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs, the President, and
then to the Mississippi State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).
The Dean chairs the Faculty Organization meetings, which is comprised of the total faculty. The COAP co-chairs the Faculty
Organization meeting and is Ex Officio of the three faculty standing committees; Faculty Development, Student Affairs, and Program
Effectiveness (see Figure 2). Activities in curriculum, admissions, and resources are functions of all the faculty members
(undergraduate and graduate). A nurse practitioner faculty member with a doctoral degree is named the nurse practitioner director in
keeping with national guidelines. This faculty member oversees all curriculum matters and is liaison to the COAP. The correlation
between the SON's governance structure and DSU Key Performance Areas are shown in Table IIE. President John M. Hilpert, the
University’s Seventh President (September 2003) identified eleven guiding principles. The third column demonstrates the SON’s
correlation with the new President’s directives. Ad hoc committees are formed as needed. The DSU Faculty & Staff Handbook, the
SON Faculty Handbook, and Roberts Rules of Order provide guidelines for governance. 2007-2008 annual standing committee reports
are presented at the end of each spring semester (see Appendices B, C and D).
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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
JULY 2005
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Institutions of Higher Learning
PRESIDENT
Dr. John Hilpert
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
FINANCE
Mr. Billy Morehead
ACCOUNTING
Ms. Becky Foster
STUDENT BUSINESS
SERVICES
Ms. Teresa Houston
PURCHASING AND
PROPERTY CONTROL
Mr. Sam Washington
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dr. Wayne Blansett
ASSISTANT TO THE VICE
PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT
AFFAIRS & DIRECTOR OF
CAREER SERVICES
Mr. Jason Umfress
DEAN OF ENROLLMENT
SERVICES
Dr. Debbie Heslep
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RELATIONS
Ms. Betsy Elliott
PHYSICAL PLANT
Mr. Paul Lindsey
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Mr. Craig Clemmons
MAINTENANCE
Mr. Paul Lindsey
TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Paul Lindsey
COORDINATOR OF ADMISSIONS
Becky Finley
COORDINATOR OF
RECRUITMENT
Heather Maddox
STUDENT FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Ms. Ann Margaret Mullins
POLICE DEPARTMENT &
CAMPUS SAFETY
Mr. Lynn Buford
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
FOR FINANCE
Mr. Ben Bufkin
HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Ben Bufkin
COUNSELING CENTER
Dr. Richard Houston
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Ms. Bevaline Black
STUDENT UNION
Ms. Linda Ross
POST OFFICE
Ms. Leigh Ann Marquis
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR
Dr. Ray Bridges
ART
Mr. William Lester
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Ms. Vicki Fioranelli
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR FOR
DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Dana George
BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
Dr. John Tiftickjian
COUNSELOR EDUCATION and
PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Matt Buckley
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. George Miller
CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Dr. Malcolm McEwen
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES
Dr. Jan Haynes
HISTORY
Dr. Bo Morgan
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Ms. Susan Lee
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Ms. Julie Jackson
COORDINATOR OF HOUSING &
RESIDENCE LIFE
Mr. DeAndre House
HOUSING CUSTODIAL
SERVICES
Ms. Irene Johnson
DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Dr. Lynn House
LANGUAGES & LITERATURE
Ms. Dorothy Shawhan
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AND RECREATION
Dr. Darvin Barnes
MATHEMATICS
Dr. Rose Strahan
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES and
AQUATICS CENTER
Mr. Ronnie Mayers
MUSIC
Dr. David Schubert
SOCIAL WORK
Ms. Alinda Sledge
SPEECH AND HEARING
SCIENCES
Ms. Gloria Brister
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Talbot Brooks
TEACHER EDUCATION
Dr. Leslie Griffin
DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dr. Lizabeth Carlson
PHONATHON
Ms. Missy Pearce
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR &
COORDINATOR OF
SWIMMING ACTIVITIES
Mr. Ronnie Mayers
BASEBALL
Mr. Mike Kinnison
BASKETBALL
Ms. Sandra Rushing (Women)
Mr. Steve Rives (Men)
CROSS COUNTRY
Mr. Doug Pinkerton
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
PRESIDENT
Dr. Michelle Roberts
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Vacant
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Dr. Myrtis Tabb
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Ms. Christy Montesi
MISSISSIPPI DELTA
TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Mr. Hiram Davis
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER*
Mr. Glenn Trammel
HEARIN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Vacant
USER SERVICES
Ms. Beverly Fratesi
NETWORKING SERVICES
Vacant
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Mr. Chris Giger
TECHNOLOGY LEARNING
CENTER
Dr. Felix Revvanov
FOOTBALL
Mr. Rick Rhoades
SOFTBALL
Mr. David Kuhn
SWIMMING
Mr. Brian Hein
LIBRARY SERVICES
Mr. Jeff Slagell
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE
CENTER
Ms. Frieda Quon
UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
Ms. Emily Weaver
GOLF
Mr. Sam Dunning
TENNIS
Mr. Asa Atkinson
SOCCER
Mr. Jim Allen
DEAN, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Dr. Billy C. Moore
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
Ms. Elsie Lynn Ervin
DIRECTOR OF
ATHLETICS
Dr. Brad Teague
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
ALUMNI-FOUNDATION
Ms. Deborah Cox
COORDINATOR OF FACILITIES
Ms. Leigh Smith
LAUNDRY
Mr. Neely Robinson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
ALUMNI-FOUNDATION
Mr. Keith Fulcher
CENTER FOR RURAL SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Lynn Varner
DEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES
Mr. Collier Parker
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Dr. Albert Nylander
BOOKSTORE*
Mr. Griffin Hite
FOOD SERVICES*
Mr. Kenn Eckardt
PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. John Thornell
ACCOUNTANCY,
COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS & FINANCE
Mr. John Quon
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Dr. Tommy Sledge
DEAN, GRADUATE and
CONTINUING STUDIES
Dr. Paul Starkey
ASSISTANT DEAN, GRADUATE &
CONTINUING STUDIES
Dr. Tyrone Jackson
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND
PLANNING
Ms. Lisa Lord
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING &
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Cooper Johnson
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF DELTA
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Luther Brown
SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ms. Glendscene Williams
DELTA CENTER FOR CULTURE &
LEARNING
Dr. Luther Brown
CENTER FOR BUSINESS
ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH
Dr. Brent Hales
DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Deborah Moore
COORDINATOR, GRADUATE
PROGRAMS
Ms. Carla Johnson
ACADEMIC SUPPORT LAB
Ms. Diane Blansett
BOLOGNA PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
Mr. David Dallas
DELTA MUSIC INSTITUTE
Mr. Norbert Putnam
SPORTS INFORMATION
Mr. Matt Jones
COORDINATOR OF
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
FOR ATHLETICS
Dr. Randy Grierson
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS
ADMINISTRATOR
Vacant
THE MADISON CENTER
Dr. Garry Jennings
COAHOMA COUNTY HIGHER
EDUCATION CENTER
Ms. Lois McMurchy
GREENVILLE HIGHER
EDUCATION CENTER
Dr. Mary Jean Lush
REGISTRAR
Mr. John Elliott
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Figure 2
DSU School of Nursing to IHL: Program & Committee Organizational Structure
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
PRESIDENT
Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
to the President
School of Nursing Faculty
Organization
Dean
Program
COAP
Undergraduate*
BSN & RN-BSN
Graduate*
Administrator, Educator &
Practitioner**
Standing Committees
COAP
Faculty Development
Student Affairs
Program Effectiveness
(*Curriculum, Resource Admissions)
(**FNP Track Director oversees all NP
curricular matters)
_______ Lines of Authority
_ _ _ _ _ Working Interaction
Table IIE: SON Governance Structure Examples of Correlation with
DSU five Strategic Goals1
Faculty (Undergraduate
I. Enhanced academic programs
& Graduate)
III. Better communication, effective systems
V. Benefits to citizens of the region
Examples of Cor
DSU Eleven Guid
Commitm
1. Quality in Academic Pro
2. Learning, Scholarship, &
3. Teaching & Faculty Deve
4. Respect for People & Ide
5. Regional & Economic De
6. Encouragement of Innova
Experimentation
7. Student-Centered Campu
8. Support for the Arts
9. Health
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Table IIE: SON Governance Structure Examples of Correlation with
DSU five Strategic Goals1
Standing Committees
Faculty Development
I. Enhanced academic programs
III. Better communication, effective systems,
performance
Student Affairs
I.
II.
III.
V.
Performance
Effectiveness
Ad hoc Committee
Environment (brick
plaza with fountain, rose
garden, walking
track/path)
Pinning
University Wellness
Committee Center
Faculty Senate &
Committees
1
Enhanced academic programs
Student enrollment numbers and
retention
Increased awareness and support of the
institution
University outreach, service, and
partnership
I.
Enhanced academic programs
III. Better communication, effective systems,
performance.
V. University outreach, service, and partnership
IV. Friends of DSU will become more aware and
supportive of the institution.
Examples of Cor
DSU Eleven Guid
Commitm
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectivene
3. Teaching & Faculty Deve
4. Respect for People & Ide
5. Regional & Economic De
6. Encouragement of Innova
Experimentation
8. Support for the Arts
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectivene
1. Quality in Academic Pro
4. Respect for People & Ide
5. Regional & Economic De
6. Encouragement of Innova
Experimentation
7. Student-Centered Campu
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectivene
1. Quality in Academic Pro
4. Respect for People & Ide
5. Regional & Economic De
7. Student-Centered Campu
8. Support for the Arts
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectivene
7. Student-Centered Campu
9. Health
IV. Friends of DSU will become more aware and
7. Student-Centered Campu
supportive of the institution
Delta State University Governance Structures
I-V as appropriate
#1-8, 10 & 11 with special f
I-V as appropriate
#1-11 as appropriate
DSU Strategic Plan 2006-2008
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2
DSU Guiding Principles, Spring 2004, Inauguration Commemorative, pp.4-5 and DSU Strategic
Plan 2006-2008.
The faculty members receive direction from their three year goals (Table IIG.1) The goals are appropriate
as they promote the University’s mission and are supported by the University’s goals (DSU FY 2006-2008
Strategic Plan). The SON annual goals were reviewed and revised with unanimous approval by the faculty
organization (05/12/08)
(Table IIG.1)
Strategic Goals
(DSU Strategic Plan 20062008)
Examples of Correlation with
DSU Eleven Guiding Principles1
Commitment to:
School of
Nursing Goals
2006-2009
(Three Year
Plan)
SON
Priority
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
III. Better communication,
operational and administrative
systems
IV. Increased awareness and
support of the institution
1. Quality in Academic Programs
2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student
Engagement
3. Teaching & Faculty Development
4. Respect for People & Ideas
5. Regional & Economic Development
6. Encouragement of Innovation &
Experimentation
7. Student-Centered Campus
8. Support for the Arts
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectiveness
1. Continue to
develop and
maintain high
quality graduate
and
undergraduate
curricula, which
are sensitive to
community
health care
needs.
2
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
III. Better communication,
operational and administrative
systems
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
1. Quality in Academic Programs
2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student
Engagement
3. Teaching & Faculty Development
2. Enhancement
of innovative
technology in
the recruitment
and retention of
qualified
students.
1
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
III. Better communication,
operational and administrative
1. Quality in Academic Programs
6. Encouragement of Innovation &
Experimentation
7. Student-Centered Campus
8. Support for the Arts
3. Development
of a student
retention plan
that emphasizes
methods to
1
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
(Table IIG.1)
Strategic Goals
(DSU Strategic Plan 20062008)
Examples of Correlation with
DSU Eleven Guiding Principles1
Commitment to:
systems.
IV. Increased awareness and
support of the institution
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
III. Better communication,
operational and administrative
systems.
3. Teaching & Faculty Development
4. Respect for People & Ideas
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectiveness
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
III. Better communication,
operational and administrative
systems.
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
5. Regional & Economic Development
9. Health
10. Leadership
11. Institutional Effectiveness
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
4. Respect for People & Ideas
5. Regional & Economic Development
6. Encouragement of Innovation &
Experimentation
7. Student-Centered Campus
School of
Nursing Goals
2006-2009
(Three Year
Plan)
improve student
success, such as
study skills,
time
management,
test taking
skills, and life
skills.
4. Continue to
support and
enhance the
professional
development
for faculty and
staff members
as part of
faculty and staff
evaluations for
merit and
promotion.
5. Support and
enhance the
research base of
the faculty
members to
improve health
care in the
Delta region
and the State of
Mississippi.
6. Continue to
maintain
community
support for the
School of
Nursing
through
partnerships
that provide
SON
Priority
3
3
4
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(Table IIG.1)
Strategic Goals
(DSU Strategic Plan 20062008)
Examples of Correlation with
DSU Eleven Guiding Principles1
Commitment to:
I. Enhanced academic
programs
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
4. Respect for People & Ideas
5. Regional & Economic Development
6. Encouragement of Innovation &
Experimentation.
9. Health
10. Leadership
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
IV. Increased awareness and
support of the institution
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
5. Regional & Economic Development
9. Health
10. Leadership
I. Enhanced academic
programs
II. Student enrollment
IV. Increased awareness and
support of the institution
V. University outreach,
service, and partnership
1. Quality in Academic Programs
2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student
Engagement
3. Teaching & Faculty Development
4. Respect for People & Ideas
9. Health
10. Leadership
School of
Nursing Goals
2006-2009
(Three Year
Plan)
service learning
opportunities
for faculty and
students.
7. Maintain
active
involvement of
the School of
Nursing
advisory board
which consists
of members of
the community
of interest.
8. Explore
strategies to
address the RN
shortage in the
Mississippi
Delta.
9. Initiate first
steps to
establish the
School of
Nursing as a
transcultural
nursing center.
SON
Priority
4
4
5
In Spring 2004, the Delta State University QEP developed four (4) main goals with respect to increasing
student engagement (Feb 6, 2004). These goals were as follows:
1. DSU will increase “student-student interaction and faculty-student interaction.”
2. DSU will increase the “use of technology and web-based communication in classroom activities and
assignments.”
3. DSU students will gain “knowledge and practice in a variety of communication skills by having
these skills reinforced in all courses.”
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4. “Student engagement in free-flowing, multi-directional communication with faculty and other
students will increase. Communication related to current performance and its relationship to longterm student achievement and academic career decisions will improve through the use of
departmental review boards.”
The School of Nursing QEP learning goals correspond to the University QEP goals as outlined in the
following table:
Table IIG-2: School of Nursing Unit Specific QEP Learning Goals congruency with University QEP Goals
Unit Goal
Maximize student
potential for
successful
progression in the
School of Nursing
(SON)
Specific Learning
Outcome
Measured
Promote student
learning through
timely academic
advisement and
referrals to specific
academic support
services
Specific Means of
Measuring the
Outcome
Student responses
on NSSE items 1q,
8b, 10b, and 12.
Associated
QEP Goal(s)
Evidence
1. DSU will
increase
“studentstudent
interaction and
faculty-student
interaction.”
NSSE will be
administered every 3rd
year and 5th year.
Since the initial
administration was
Spring, 2004, the
survey was
readministered
administered again in
Spring, 2007.
However, results are
not yet available to
measure this outcome.
SON Student
Interaction Form
documentation of
referrals to
academic support
services
Eleven pre-nursing
students were referred
to academic support
lab
SON Student
Interaction Form
documentation of
referrals to “success
in nursing school”
modules or to
Student Navigator.
10 Junior and 15
Senior students were
referred to Student
Navigator for leaning
and testing taking and
study skill assessments
and recommendations.
SON Student
Interaction Form
All 29 students in
NUR 314 Health care
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documentation of
referrals to DSU
writing lab
Policy and Ethical
Decision Making were
referred to the DSU
Writing Lab
Faculty provides oneon-one tutoring for
students having
difficulties in class.
Ms. Deidra Byas,
Student Navigator.
provided several
workshops on Time
Management, Study
Skills and Test
Taking” with the
Junior students.
SON attrition rate
Attrition Rate:
Fall, 2007
BSN – (14/81) = 17%
RN-BSN – (0/14) =
0%
Increase SON
faculty and student
use of web-based
technology
Enhance classroom Student responses
and WebCT
to NSSE items 10g
content via use of
and 11g
URLs with
relevant streaming
video or animated
demonstrations
Number of SON
courses with links
to relevant URLs
2. DSU will
increase the
“use of
technology and
web-based
communication
in classroom
activities and
assignments.”
Spring, 2008
BSN – (3/69) = 4%
RN-BSN – (0/14) =
0%
NSSE will be
administered every 3rd
year and 5th year.
Since administered
Spring, 2004, the
survey will be
administered again in
Spring, 2007.
However, no evidence
yet to measure this
outcome.
The SON has
numerous links to
URLs within each
course (all nursing
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courses are web
enhanced or online),
therefore this goal no
longer relevant and
will be revised during
2008-2009.
The Health Education Project continues to build and substantiate the community connection in providing
information for healthy living and opening the door of inquiry to students about a health career in the
discipline of nursing. The opportunity of this scholarly endeavor has served to greatly enhance the
fulfillment of the SON mission.
Table IIG-3. The Delta Health Initiative, Health Education Project’s Congruency with the SON Annual Goa
School of Nursing Goals 2006-09
1. Continue to develop and maintain high quality
graduate and undergraduate curricula, which are
sensitive to community health care needs.
SON
Priority
2
2. Enhancement of innovative technology in the
recruitment and retention of qualified students.
1
3. Development of a student retention plan that
emphasizes methods to improve student success,
such as study skills, time management, test taking
skills, and life skills.
4. Continue to support and enhance the
professional development for faculty and staff
members as part of faculty and staff evaluations
for merit and promotion.
1
5. Support and enhance the research base of the
faculty members to improve health care in the
Delta region and the state of Mississippi.
3
3
Delta Health Initiative: Health Education Project (Y
refunded 2003, 2004, 2005, no cost extension
2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth
Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)
5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preve
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs.
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth
Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preve
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs. Increase the p
articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
1. Increase the number of graduates from BSN and MSN
remain to serve in the Delta.
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation
diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the in
management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and
correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transm
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation
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Table IIG-3. The Delta Health Initiative, Health Education Project’s Congruency with the SON Annual Goa
School of Nursing Goals 2006-09
SON
Priority
6. Continue to maintain community support for
the School of Nursing through partnerships that
provide service learning opportunities for faculty
and students.
4
7. Maintain active involvement of the School of
Nursing advisory board which consists of
members of the community of interest.
8. Explore strategies to address the RN shortage
in the Mississippi Delta.
9. Initiate first steps to establish the School of
Nursing as a transcultural nursing center.
4
4
5
Delta Health Initiative: Health Education Project (Y
refunded 2003, 2004, 2005, no cost extension
diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the in
management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and
correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transm
5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preve
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth
Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation
diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the in
management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and
correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transm
5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preve
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
1. Increase the number of graduates from BSN and MSN
remain to serve in the Delta.
3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more commu
healthcare agencies.
5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preve
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs
6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting
area media.
Table IIG-4. 2008-2009 Goals
Goal
A. to increase number
of RN-BSN majors 20% in 5 years
B. to double the size of the
simulation /skills laboratory
Institutional Baseline Year
Goal
(AY
1
2007(0808)
09)
SP 2
15
SP 1
Year
2
(0910)
Year
3
(1011)
Year
4
(1112)
Year
5
(1213)
Year
6
(1314)
Current
skills lab
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(with 5 additional stations)
C. to increase the percentage of
DSU nursing faculty receiving NLN
nurse educator certification
SP 1
has 5
stations
DSU
SON
currently
has one
(1)
Certified
Nurse
Educator
(CNE)
IV. Data and information for department:
Brief Description and/or Narrative of programmatic scope:
Purpose
In keeping with the purposes of Delta State University, the School combines study in the liberal arts, life
sciences, and behavioral sciences with the study of nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science and the
Master’s of Science in Nursing Degrees. The School is committed to the preparation of professional
registered nurses who will assist in meeting the health care needs of the people of the Delta and of
Mississippi (see Table IIF for School enrollment). In addition, the School provides a foundation that
supports graduate/post-graduate work beyond the baccalaureate or master’s level. Through the program of
advanced placement for students who are Associate or Diploma prepared registered nurses, the School
offers opportunities for educational mobility, thus further increasing the number of professional nurses in
the Delta region. Through the graduate program the School prepares registered nurses to function in
advanced practice nursing roles as administrators, educators, or practitioners. The School also offers postmaster’s work, including post-masters fast tracks, for nurses desiring further education in one of two role
preparations--educator or practitioner.
Table IIF: 2007-2008 School of Nursing Enrollment by Program
Program
Summer 2007 (n =161)
Undergraduate (BSN)
Junior (continuing/new admits)
43 (43/0)
Senior (generic/RN completion)
58 (38/20)
Non-degree seeking (RN completion)
0
Totals
101
Graduate (MSN)
Administrator (continuing/new admits)
6 (6/0)
Educator (continuing/new admits)
4 (4/0)
Practitioner (continuing/new admits)
21 (21/0)
Non-degree seeking
29
Totals
60
Fall 2007 (n = 179)
43 (43/0)
52 (38/13)
1
96
14(6/8)
12 (5/7)
45 (21/24)
12
83
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Sp
Comparative Data (enrollment, CHP, majors, graduation rates, etc):
Enrollment
BSN:
Spring 2007 = 115
Jr I = 47 (This enrollment is the largest Jr. I class ever admitted.)
Jr III = 43
Sr = 25
Fall 2007 = 81
Jr II = 43
Sr = 38
Spring 2008 = 69
Jr II = 31
26 full time
5 part time
Sr = 38
35 full time
3 part time
RN-BSN:
Spring, 2008 = 14 continuing
13 full time and 1 part time
MSN Continuing:
Fall 2007:
32 students (21 FNP 5 NEd
6 NAdmin)
MSN Newly Admitted Fall 2007:
FNP = 23
NEd = 7
NAdmin = 8
NonDegree = 12
MSN Total enrollment:
Fall 2007 (n = 70)
FNP = 44, NEd = 12
NAdmin = 14
NDS = 12
MSN continuing (n = 66):
Spring 2008
2nd semester = 35 (8 NAdmin, 6 NEd, 21 FNP)
4th semester = 31 (6 NAdmin, 5 NEd, 20 FNP)
NDS = 14
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2001-02
BSN: 53% n = 10
8 Caucasian
2 African American
8 Female
RN-BSN: 17% n = 1
1 Black/African American Female
MSN: 046% n = 6
6 Caucasian
6 Females
2002-03
BSN: 37% (n = 7)
4 Caucasian
4 African American
5 Females
2 Males
RN-BSN: 10 %( n = 1)
1 Caucasian
1 Female
MSN: 0%
2003 – 04
BSN: 50% (n = 13)
8 Caucasian
5 African American
12 Female
1 Male
RN-BSN: 4% (n = 1)
1 Caucasian
1 Female
MSN: 0%
2004 – 05
BSN: 18% (n = 6)
4 Caucasian
2 African American
4 Female
2 Male
RN-BSN: 39% (n = 7)
3 Caucasian
4 Black/African American
6 Female
1 Male
MSN: 21% (n = 5)
2 Caucasian
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3 African American
5 Female
2005 – 06
BSN: 23% (n =10)
4 Caucasian
6 African American
8 Female
2 Male
RN-BSN: 23% (n = 3)
2 Caucasian
1 African American
3 Female
MSN: 11% (n = 2)
1 Caucasian
1 African American
2 Female
2006 – 07
BSN 38% (n = 18)
13 Caucasian
5 African American
15 Female
3 Male
RN-BSN: 10% (n = 2)
0 Caucasian
2 African American
2 Female
MSN: 3% (n = 1)
1 Caucasian
0 African American
1 Female
Grants, Contracts, Partnerships, Other Accomplishments:
 Grant-HRSA “Graduate Nurse Traineeship”, $28,451.00
 Grant – Delta Health Alliance/Delta AHEC/Delta State University “Team Sugar Free 2”,
$20,000.00
 Grant – Delta AHEC/Delta State University “Future MS Health Professionals (formerly Youth
Health Service Corp), $15,000.00
 Partnerships- The second year (2006-2008) of the partnership between the SON and the Dreyfus
Health Foundation funded by a Robert Wood Johnson PIN Grant continues to focus on mentoring
African American nursing students, offering academic and personal support services to all SON
students (SUPPORT and SMART) and a project designed to prepare pre-nursing students for the
rigors of nursing school (READY).
Economic Development initiatives and/or impact:
School of Nursing
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Thirty-three (33) students successfully completed the Bachelor of Science in nursing program in
May 2008. Currently, 88% (29/33) of these students are employed within the state. Seventeen (17)
registered nurses completed the 12-month advanced standing program and also received their baccalaureate
degree in December 2007 which brings the total BSN degree recipients to 50. These graduates are
employed in various health care agencies, ranging from inpatient hospital care to community home health.
All of the graduates were employed immediately after graduation and are receiving a salary of
approximately $56,635/year per graduate or approximately $2,831750.00 in revenue from the health care
industry.
Approximately 300 undergraduate students at the University have selected a pre-nursing plan of
study to prepare for admission into the generic nursing program. Approximately 125 nurses are enrolled to
complete pre-requisite courses for RN-BSN program admission. Intensive and extensive recruitment efforts
have been launched by the School and throughout the nation. Schools of Nursing continue to turn away
thousands of qualified nursing applicants. According to AACN's report on 2007-2008 Enrollment and
Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing, U.S. nursing schools turned away
40,285 qualified applicants to baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2007 due to an insufficient
number of faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, clinical preceptors, and budget constraints. Almost three
quarters (71.4%) of the nursing schools responding to the 2007 survey pointed to faculty shortages as a
reason for not accepting all qualified applicants into nursing programs. Currently at the writing of this
report, the spring 2008 applicant pool for the DSU SON was comparable to the numbers for Spring 2007
(approximately 75 applicants with 56 qualified applicants; 45 qualified applicants were accepted to start the
program of nursing this fall 2008, pending successful completion of pre-requisite courses, and 44 accepted
admission).
The School’s mission and strategic plan supports the University’s mission and goals. The School
contributes to the economic and health status in the Delta region and the state of Mississippi. The need for
baccalaureate nurses at the professional entry level in an increasingly complex health care system is well
substantiated. In addition, employers are starting to require that RNs in management positions obtain a
BSN degree or risk demotion or job loss. The Delta State University nursing graduates are in demand at the
local, state, regional, and national levels.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program had twenty-nine (29) students to graduate in
May 2008. Nineteen (196) of these graduates were in the nurse practitioner track; four (4) were in the nurse
educator track; and six (6) were in the nurse administrator track. The estimated salary for Family Nurse
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Practitioners is $90,000/year, the estimated salary for Nurse Educators is $52,549.00, and the estimated
salary for Nurse Administrators is $110,000.00. For the 2007 graduates this would approximate to
$2,685,294.00 per annum.
At present there are 35 continuing students enrolled in the MSN program, twenty-one (21) in the
nurse practitioner track, six (6) in nurse educator track and eight (8) in the nurse administrator track. There
were also 18 non-degree seeking students enrolled in prerequisite MSN courses spring 2008.
The nursing profession provides a rich resource, Delta State nursing graduates, to the people of
Mississippi. Nurses are essential contributors to health care in an increasingly complex system.
Economically, this educational investment will have a long-term proactive impact in the Delta. These
graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings with clients of cultural diversity. Baccalaureate
nurses are prepared as generalists. Master’s prepared nurses are educated to work as administrator,
educators, or practitioners. Among the many roles, Delta State graduates are prepared to function in
community health agencies where family planning, health promotion, and disease prevention services,
including immunizations, are provided to the public.
When health care is remote or too costly, the morbidity of chronic and acute diseases will continue
to be ever present in increasing statistics, thus an excess of state dollars will continue to go to Medicaid and
Welfare payments. Healthy Mississippians who are employable are contributors to the overall economic
infrastructure and promote the interests of our state.
ONE-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008)
The School of Nursing plans to:
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Maintain enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Maintain online and off-campus (Greenville [GHEC] and Clarksdale [CCHEC]) access for
RN-BSN program
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Maintain online access for MSN and explore feasibility of off-campus class meetings
(Greenville [GHEC and Clarksdale (CCHEC).
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Seek external funding to assist in easing budget constraints.
FIVE-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (July 1, 2007- June 30, 2012)
The School of Nursing plans to:
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Maintain enrollment per limitations set by IHL standard.
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Continue to seek external funding for more facility expansion and faculty to accommodate
future increased enrollment.
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Promote graduates to work within the Delta region: scholarships/incentives.
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Move to doctoral prepared faculty and increase grant/external funds to enhance the
advancement of nursing science.
The anticipated research productivity will provide economic gain to the state through Delta State
and through the outcomes of nursing research on health care changes particularly in the areas of rural
healthcare access and delivery.
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Diversity Compliance Initiatives and Progress:
Memorandum
Office of Institutional Research and Planning
TO:
Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Department/Division Chairs
FROM:
Dr. Beverly Moon
DATE:
June 26, 2007
SUBJECT:
Plan of Compliance
Each year the IHL Board of Trustees requires that we update Delta State’s “Plan of Compliance” in
response to Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The outline that should be used to respond to the 2006-2007 “Plan of Compliance” is enclosed. Please
read through each of the areas and provide any information you can. The format is open (allowing for
lists or paragraphs). Be sure to include the dollar amount that was spent in expediting the “Plan of
Compliance” and specify if the expenditures were actual or estimated.
If your department/division did not have a section in last year’s report and you have information to
report, please submit your department/division’s information using the enclosed guidelines. If your
department/division submitted information last year, we have a copy of that report on file for your
viewing.
Many of you, we hope, will be able to pull this information directly from your recently completed
Annual Report. Please submit your document electronically as a Word document to the Office of
Institutional Research and Planning at ir@deltastate.edu, labeled according to the following convention:
PlanComplianceRegistrar0607, no later than Monday, July 20. If you do not have anything to report,
please let us know so we will not send you “reminder” memos. If you have questions, please call ext.
4050.
c:
Dr. John Hilpert
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PLAN OF COMPLIANCE (2007-2008 UPDATE)
1. Describe the special efforts made in 2007-2008 to employ, train, and promote members of “other
races.”* (The term “other race” is defined as indicated within the footnote below.)
The School of Nursing had a composite of 14 full-time, 10 part-time faculty during fall
2007 and 13 full-time, 8 part-time faculty in spring 2008. Three (3) of the full-time and one
(1) of the part-time faculty (25+ %) in fall 2007 were African-American. Four (4) of the fulltime and one (1) of the part time faculty (33%) in spring 2008 were African American. In
addition, the SON full-time staff member the “Student Navigator” is also African American
(staff = 25% minority). Recruitment efforts continue to target a national pool with specific
online advertisements to Minority Nurse, an AACN listserve of deans of school of nursing
in liberal arts and small colleges and universities and the National Student Nurses’
Association broadcast email for faculty positions. Approximately 24% (n = 12) of the
School of Nursing’s Advisory Council members (N = 50) are African-American.
2. Describe faculty exchange arrangement between “other race” institutions and indicate the number
of faculty members involved.
There were no faculty exchange arrangements during 2007-08.
3. Describe the special efforts made to assist incumbent “other race” personnel to upgrade credentials
for promotions to higher ranked positions. Indicate the number of employees involved.
An additional African American female was hired in January 2008, resulting in a total of
four (4) minority nursing faculty (33%). One minority faculty member completed the PhD in
April 2007 and two have been accepted into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at
the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
4. Identify distinguished professorships of “other race” personnel brought to the campus in 2006-07.
Maria Gloria Wright, MSN, (Clinton, MS) presented workshop “Survival Spanish in Health
Care” March, 2008. This was a repeat performance from 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 20072008. The School of Nursing plans to have Mrs. Wright offer this continuing education to
the School of Nursing every year.
5. Describe the cooperative programs involving both faculty and students between “other race”
institutions and indicate the number of persons involved.
Mississippi Valley State University –Continues as a partner in the Delta Health Alliance.
The SON is available to participate in recruitment and health care spots during their career
days.
The School of Nursing houses and directs the Delta Area Health Education Center (director
is Shelby Polk, nursing faculty), which is working to network the multiple agencies existing
to serve the predominant needs of the Delta experienced by the poor, the indigent, and the
minority races. The School of Nursing received grant funding from the DHA for “Team
Sugar Free” presentations during fall 2007 (six Bolivar County elementary schools) and
summer 2008 (during Medical Island).
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In addition, the Dean of the School of Nursing serves on the advisory (CRAFT) board of the
Cleveland School District Allied Health Program. The School of Nursing has donated books
to the Allied Health Program, assisted with fund raising ideas and plans to “adopt” the
Allied Health Program by partnering DSU Student Nurse Association members with Allied
Health students.
6. Identify new programs approved in 2007-08 which will have potential of attracting “other race”
students and faculty members.
The SON Delta Health Alliance project to increase numbers of nurses in the Delta has
continued to place the SON in the community spotlight. The SON is active in Health Fairs
and summer camps (Medical Island with Kids Kollege) combined with recruitment efforts
and special events that target youth/new DSU college students for future nursing careers.
These efforts have met with great success.
Medical Island (June 1-6, 2008) had 24 attendees with 79% white and 21% other ethnicities
(4 African American, One (1) Hispanic).
The second year of the partnership between the SON and the Dreyfus Health Foundation
funded by a Robert Wood Johnson PIN Grant continues to focus on mentoring African
American nursing students, offering academic and personal support services to all SON
students (SUPPORT and SMART) and a project designed to prepare pre-nursing students
for the rigors of nursing school (READY).
7. Identify and describe efforts and accomplishments in strengthening existing programs and thereby
attracting “other race” students and faculty members.
BSN – Continue with SUPPORT, SMART and READY projects to help prepare students to
be successful in nursing school. Continue with a part-time admission option for at-risk
students. Continue with the support lab and director position (Student Navigator) to assist
students with successful resolution of both personal and academic issues.
RN-BSN – Enrollment has remained stable in the RN-BSN program; averaging 14-15
students each year. The online classes with on-campus meetings in Greenville and
Clarksdale have increased the opportunities for AD-RN nurses to advance up the
professional career ladder. Historically the associate degree programs have a higher
percentage of minority students, thus DSU SON recruitment in this pool has increased
minority nurses with a baccalaureate degree. Plans for 2008-2009 are to increase recruitment
efforts to increase admissions to this program for a cohort with at least 20 RN-BSN students.
MSN – numbers continued to increase (from 50 enrolled in fall 2005 to 61 enrolled in fall
2006 and 83 enrolled in fall 2007; an additional 25 MSN students are on course for fall 2008
admission) however, total numbers will decrease this fall 2008 to 60 as 29 MSN students
graduated spring 2008 and there were not enough applicants for the Nurse Admin. and
Nurse Educator options to run . Admission numbers were limited in the Family Nurse
Practitioner option as three FNP faculty resigned and could not be replaced, thus requiring
limiting admissions to maintain accreditation faculty:student clinical ratios. However, total
enrollment for fall 2008 is difficult to predict as non-degree seeking student numbers are
currently unknown (non-degree seeking students cannot take clinical courses). The SON
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offers the only BSN and MSN programs in the Delta region thus affording minorities the
opportunity for regional access to graduate nursing education.
* Since the majority of Delta State University’s faculty, staff and students are classified as “White,” the
term “other race,” as used above, is to be defined as including those individuals classified by the U.S.
Census Bureau as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian,
or other Pacific Islander.
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Committees reporting to unit (Committee records archived in the Dean’s office):
Nursing Faculty Organization Committee
V. Personnel:
An excellent complement of full-time faculty, staff, and part-time adjunct faculty (see Table IIIA) enable
the School to fulfill the mission and insure that students achieve program outcomes. The faculty members
have been recognized this past year with noteworthy activities and accomplishments (see Table IIIB).
IV.
Table IIIA: 2007-2008 Full-Time, Part-Time, & Adjunct Faculty Members & Staff Roster
Full-Time Faculty
Lizabeth L. Carlson, DNS, RNC1 ......................................................... Dean & Assc. Professor, Tenured
Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN, CNA .................................................................................................Instructor
Vicki L. Bingham, (PhD (c), MSN, RN ....................................................................... Chair of Academic
Programs, Assistant Professor
Lacey Blessitt, BSN, RN ……………………………………………………………………….Instructor
Catherine Hays, EdD, RN…….............…....................... ............................................ Assistant Professor
Lawanda Herron, PhD, RN, BC………………………………………………………Assistant Professor
Wanda Johnson, MSN, RN.…………………………………………………………………....Instructor
Monica Jones, MSN, RN, BC…………………………………………………………………..Instructor
Lisa E. Julius-Oswalt, MSN, RN, BC..........................................................................................Instructor
Donna Koestler, MSN, RN.………………………………………………………………….....Instructor
Shelby Polk MSN, RN, BC .........................................................................................................Instructor
Melinda Rush, DSN, RN, BC ....................................................................................... Professor, Tenured
D. Louise Seals, EdD, RN ........................................................................... Associate Professor, Tenured
Betty Sylvest, DNS, RN…………………………………………………………...... Assistant Professor
Carleen Thompson, MSN, RN, BC …………………………………………………………….Instructor
Part-Time Faculty
Martha Catlette, DNS, RN....……………........................................ ........................................... Professor
Janette McCrory, MSN, RN, BC................................................................................................. Instructor
Adjunct Faculty
Kathy Beck, MSN, RN,BC……………………………………………………………………..Instructor
Ann Bond, BSN, RN…...…........................................…………………... ............................ ….Instructor
Dora Christian, MS, RN.................................................................................................. .......... ..Instructor
Joyce Henson, MSN, RN……………………………………………………………………….Instructor
Nicki Lary, MSN, RN,BC……………………………………………………………………...Instructor
Rhonda Potter, MSN, RN,BC…………………………………………………………………..Instructor
Shelly Smith, MSN, RN,BC……………………………………………………………………Instructor
Full-Time Staff
Carla Lewis ..............................................................................................................Secretary to the Dean
Judy Haney ........................................................................................................... Secretary to the Faculty
Cheryl Oleis ..............................................................................................................…Resource Assistant
Deidra Byas…………………………………………………………………………...Student Navigator
Noteworthy activities and accomplishments:
Nursing Students:
 Four DSU Students attended NSNA National Convention in Grapevine, Texas: Julie Tipton,
Brittany Flippo, Tina Adams, Lanetra Wiley
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SNA participated in Cholesterol screening, relay for life, a Diabetic teaching program to grades 1-8
in all Bolivar County Schools, taught hygiene classes for 5th graders, Anti-smoking to 3rd and 4th
graders and handwashing to 1st-2nd grade, and ran a healthy living kid’s zone for are 4th and 5th
graders as part of the Delta Health and Wellness day. They also collected coats and blankets for the
needy, sent two boxes to GIs in Operation Shoebox and sent 5 children Christmas boxes thru
Operation Christmas child.
 Six students inducted into the DSU SNA Hall of Fame: Julie Tipton, Brittany Flippo, Tina Adams,
Lanetra Wiley, Stephanie Stevens and Secondria Henry.
Faculty:
Debra F. Allen, MSN:
 Elected as Chair of Nominations committee for MNA
 Elected a Mississippi delegate to ANA
 Served as DSU SNA Advisor
 Served on MNFs Harmony for Health Committee and MNA/MNFs Nightingale Awards Committee
 Served as Sigma Theta Tau International Pi Xi Chapter lst Counselor
 Served as a GST Instructor
 Served on Delta Health and Wellness Day Committee
 Served as SON Faculty Senate Proxy
Vicki Bingham, PhD, MSN, RN:
 Program Chair of ROMEA Conference in September, 2007 for the Delta State University Teaching
Excellence Committee – continuing to serve in that capacity for the 2008 ROMEA Conference
 Accepted into membership for the Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Alabama
at Birmingham, 2007.
 Continue to serve as Secretary/Treasurer for the Mississippi Association of Baccalaureate & Higher
Degree Programs
 Continue to serve as co-Chair of Research on the Mississippi Nurses’ Foundation Board
 Appointed as a member to the following committees for Delta State University:
o Provost Search Committee, 2007
o Diversity Task Force, 2008
o Strategic Planning Committee, 2008
o Marketing Advisory Committee, 2008
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Dreyfus Health Foundation Grant for an orientation program/support network for
the family/significant others of nursing students at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi,
“Understanding provided by Parents/Others Reality Training (SUPPORT)”[submitted January 06,
2007, funded in the amount of $750.58].
Submitted a poster presentation with other colleagues entitled “Exploration of Results from the
Delta State University School of Nursing Dietary and Diabetic Survey”, April 11 & 12, 2007, at the
3rd Annual Faculty Research and Scholarship Symposium for Delta State University, Cleveland,
Mississippi.
Submitted a poster presentation with other colleagues entitled “S.U.P.P.O.R.T. – Support,
Understanding Provided by Parents/Others Reality Training,”
September 26, 2007, at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the ROMEA (Reaching Out
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To Mississippi: Education in Action) Faculty Development Conference on
Teaching In Higher Education, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi
Submitted a poster presentation with another colleague entitled “The Effects of an Educational
Handwashing Program on Absenteeism Related to
Communicable Diseases,” October 17-19, at the Mississippi Nurses Association Convention,
Tupelo, Mississippi
Submitted a poster presentation entitled “The Recovery Experience for Persons with a Myocardial
Infarction and Their Spouses/Partners, April, 2008, at the 4th Annual Faculty Research and
Scholarship Symposium for Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi.
Oral presentation entitled “The Recovery Experience for Persons with a Myocardial Infarction and
Their Spouses/Partners, May 08, 2008, at the PiXi Induction Ceremony of Sigma Theta Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing, Cleveland, Mississippi.
Lacey L. Blessitt, MSN, RN:
 Received the HRSA Nurse Educator Scholarship 2006-2008
 Treasurer of the Pi Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2007
 Successfully completed Delta State University School of Nursing Master’s of Science in Nursing
Education program
Lizabeth L. Carlson, DNS, RN, BC:
 Marquis Who’s Who of American Women (27th ed.), 2008.
 Nominated for MNA’s 2008 Mississippi Nightingale Award “School of Nursing Administrator of
the Year” November 20, 2007.
 Marquis Who’s Who in American Education 2007-2008
 Madison Chamber of Commerce Dynamic Women of Mississippi 2008.
 Marquis Who’s Who Among American Teachers & Educators®, 2007.
 Marquis Who’s Who in the World (25th Silver Anniversary Edition), 2007.
 Marquis Who’s Who in American Education (8th ed.), 2007-2008.
 State (Mississippi) Grassroots Liaison of AACN's Government Affairs Committee, August 1, 2007present
 Vice President of Mississippi Nurses Association District 30, January 2007-present
 Chair of Statewide Planning Committee of Mississippi Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing,
July 12, 2007-present
 Chair of Accreditation Committee of Mississippi Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing,
September 22, 2006-present
 Nursing Faculty Shortage Task Force, January 2005-January 2008
 Sentinel reader/research article rater for the MORE (McMaster Online Rating of Evidence) EBN
(Evidence-Based Nursing) project, Fall, 2006-present.
Martha Catlette, DSN, RN (Part-time faculty fall 2007):
 Named Director of Nursing Education, IHL, fall 2007.
Catherine Hayes, EdD, MSN, RN:
 Nominated to The Oxford Roundtable, in Oxford, England and selected from a group of
international scholars to present research related to indicators for attrition in nursing undergraduate
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education. Received a grant from the Wyatt Fund to assist me in traveling to England for the
Roundtable.
Selected to present a poster at the Fall 2007 ROMEA Conference entitled, "The
Vanished.....Attrition in BSN Programs in Mississippi"
Reelected as the Senator from the School of Nursing for a second two year term and continue to
serve on the Merit Pay Appeals Committee for the university. I have been appointed to the General
Education Committee, have five years in rank as an Assistant Professor and will submit the Full Tenure Review Portfolio in fall 2008, and continue to serve as a part-time administrator at Delta
Regional Medical Center and as a member of the Directors Committee.
LaWanda S. Herron, PhD, CFNP:
 Presented “Student Mentoring Achieves Retention and Transition (SMART) Program” at Poster
Session ROMEA Faculty Development Conference on Teaching in Higher Education
 Submitted “Student Mentoring Achieves Retention and Transition (SMART) Abstract for the
National League for Nursing Education Summit 2008 in San Antonio, Texas
 Submitted “Genders Matters: A Feminist Perceptive of the Nursing Faculty Shortage” Abstract for
the 26th Anniversary Research and Scholarship Day: “Celebrating Nursing Creativity and
Scholarship-Post, Present, and Future” at Valdosta State University College of Nursing 40th
Anniversary
 Submitted a manuscript entitled “A Feminist View of the Nursing Faculty Shortage” for review to
the Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Monica Jones, MSN, CFNP:.
 Accepted to University of Alabama DNP Program beginning Fall 2008
 Collected statistical data for SMART mentor/mentee interactions during Spring 2008
Janette McCrory, MSN, RN, BC:
 American Red Cross – Disaster Health Services Certification: Arranged for Betsy Reeves, MSN,
RN, from the MS Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide training to the senior nursing
students in NUR 403 Community Health Nursing and to some faculty for certification in Disaster
Health Services
 Delta Research Symposium April 16 & 17, 2008 – poster presentation: Mentoring in Nursing
Practice, Education, and Research
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Shelby Polk, MSN, CFNP:
 H.E.A.D.W.A.E. Outstanding Faculty Nominee
 Accepted into UAB’s DNP Program – Summer 2008
 Grant – Delta Health Alliance/Delta AHEC/Delta State University “Team Sugar Free 2”,
$20,000.00
 Grant – Delta AHEC/Delta State University “Future MS Health Professionals (formerly Youth
Health Service Corp), $15,000.00
Melinda Rush, DSN, FNP, BC (faculty Fall 2008):
 Executive Director, Mississippi Board of Nursing, beginning January 2008
Louise Seals, EdD, MS, RN:
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Assisted with submission of Dreyfus Health Foundation Grant for an orientation program/support
network for the Family/significant other of nursing students at Delta State University in Cleveland,
Mississippi, “Understanding [provided by Parents/Others Reality Training (SUPPORT)”, submitted
January 06, 2007, funded in the amount of $750.58 – second session held June 2008.
Betty Sylvest, DNS, RN:
 Involved in BEEP program and assisted Mrs. Moore in completing the IRF packet for approval to
collect data
 Member of Writing Across the Curriculum Committee and elected chair in January, 2008
 Developed fully online class for NUR 686 Basic EKG Interpretation as well as placed it online for
CEU 100 for community nurses and continuing education
 Continue to host the Stroke Support Group on 4th Monday of every month
 Poster Presentation for SMART at ROMEA in September, 2008
 Secretary, District 23, Mississippi Nurses Association
 Provided several Heartsaver/AED classes for community and faculty re-certifications
 Reviewed article entitled HPV: What the Nurse Needs to Know for Innovations in Family &
Community Health, 31 (4)
 Reviewed article entitled Family Child Care Providers’ Experience in Health Promotion for
Innovations in Family & Community Health, 31 (4)
 Publication – (2008) Cardiac health problems. M.A. Hogan and K. Hill Pathophysiology: review
and rationales (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc.
 Publication – (2007) Where do we go from here? Resources for the Rural Health Nurse (in
revision)
 Publication – (in review) Appetite Control through Laparoscopic Gastric Banding. Health Matters.
Fort Pierce, FL: Liberty Medical Supply, Inc.
 Grant – Moore, D., Beard, A., & Sylvest, B.J. (2007) Eradicating Breast cancer as a life-threatening
disease through a breast education and early-detection project (B.E.E.P.) through Cleveland
Community for Economic Development and funded by Susan G. Komen foundation
 Grant – Beard, A. & Sylvest, B.J. (2007) Development and Testing of an educational teaching
project providing breast cancer education and early detection for residents living in Bolivar County,
Mississippi. Master’s thesis funded by Susan G. Komen Foundation. A subset of the B.E.E.P.
program
 Poster presentation for Delta Research and Scholarship Symposium, Relationship of family
cohesion, family flexibility, family type, and duration of caregiving as perceived by the family
caregiver of elderly stroke patients.
 Presentation, Basic EKG Interpretation and MI Location for Sharkey-Issaquena Community
Hospital, Rolling Fork, MS, November 8 & 15, 2007
 Poster presentation Mississippi Nurses Association, The effects of an educational handwashing
program on absenteeism related to communicable illnesses in 4th & 5th grade students (stemming
from the High Five Handwashing educational project funded by Dreyfus Foundation as a pilot
program done by graduate students Meriwether, G. & Goodwin, D.), October 18, 2007
 Presentation – Herron, L.; Sylvest, B.J. et al., (2007) SMART. ROMEA Faculty Development
Conference, September 26, 2007
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Presentation – Sylvest, B.J. & Parker, A.J. (Summer 2007) Cultural aspects of health care in
Monterey, Mexico: A personal experience. Principles of Health Care in Communication Class.
Mountain State University, Beckley, West Virginia
Carleen Thompson, MSN, RN:
 Accepted to the DNP program at University of Alabama, Summer 2007
The School of Nursing reported 50,346.50 service learning hours for 2007-2008.
New position(s) requested, with justification:
None
Recommended change of status
V. Bingham from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
L. Carlson from Associate Professor to Professor
J. Gunn from Assistant Professor to no longer employed
L. Herron from Instructor to Assistant Professor
L. Oswalt from Instructor to no longer employed
M. Rush from Professor to no longer employed
VI. Degree Program Addition/Deletions and/or Major Curriculum Changes:
Changes made in the past year:
None
Recommended changes for the coming year(s):
None
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: ACADEMIC ANNUAL REPORT-APPENDICES
Academic Year 2007-2008
II.
Unit Title: Nursing
School or College: School of Nursing
Unit Administrator: Lizabeth L. Carlson, DNS, RNC
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Table of Contents
Appendix A: IHL Plan of Compliance………………………………………….4
Letter of Approval.………………………………………………..5
Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee Report………………………..11
Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee Report………………………17
Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee Report………………………………24
Recruitment Report..……………………………………………..35
Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation………………………………………53
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Appendix A: DSU SON Plan of Compliance and Approval Letter
Phone: (662) 846-4268
Fax: (662) 846-4272
October 01, 2007
To: Dr. Martha Catlette
State Nursing Education Director
Mississippi Institutes of Higher Learning
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Enclosed you will find the requested Plan of Compliance for Delta State University Baccalaureate
Nursing Program. This plan includes both short (class graduating in May 2008) and long term
solutions for our program (subsequent graduating classes).
Respectfully Submitted,
Lizabeth Carlson, DNS, RNC
Dean and Associate Professor
Delta State University School of Nursing
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Delta State University
Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Plan of Compliance
Submitted 10/10/2007
Goal: Attain an acceptable first write pass rate on the NCLEX-RN
Action plan
Implementation Responsible
date
party
1. Change/increase admission standards Spring
Faculty
to a minimum ACT score of 21 and
2008/ongoing
HESI preadmission exam score of 80%.
Chair of
HESI preadmission exam takes will be
Academic
limited to two.
Programs
Nursing Dean
2. Implement exam policy (attached).
Increase the percentage of exam
questions at the implementation or
higher level progressively over each
course and each semester so all exam
questions are at the implementation or
higher level by the final semester.
Fall
2007/ongoing
Chair of
Academic
Programs
Faculty
Test
Committee
Unit test pre-review and post-review
will be done by all faculty members in
that course.
Individual Student Test Analysis
(attached) will be used for student post-
Increased acuity and
complexity of patient
care creates challenges
related to retention
due to increased
difficulty of course
content and exams and
the NCLEX-RN.
Use of faculty peer
review to ensure exam
quality. Also ensures
consistency of exams
throughout the
program. Includes
increasingly complex
content to promote
retention and
competency.
To ensure clarity and
consistency of exam
items.
Testing policy requires for 2 math
questions/drug calculations to be on
every test; these calculations are to be
multi-step questions.
A Summary Report (attached) will also
be attached to a copy of every test and
filed in test drawer in the faculty
secretary’s office. The Summary Report
will contain the KR20 Score, Item
Analysis, and Point Biserial Correlation
Coefficient of each test.
Rationale
Multiple step math
problems to be
included in every exam
to ensure medication
math competency.
Students
Allows faculty to assess
the quality and
reliability of exams and
make decisions about
item revisions on a
timely basis.
Offers students the
opportunity to
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test review. Students will retain a copy
and a copy will be placed in their file in
the faculty secretary’s office.
3. Schedule a test-item writing
workshop for faculty
Spring 2008
Faculty
Development
Committee
objectively identify
problems in test taking
or study habits and
develop strategies to
improve (with or
without assistance from
the Student Navigator).
To enhance faculty
item writing skills and
improve exam quality
and reliability.
Faculty
Chair of
Academic
Programs
Nursing Dean
Faculty
4.Require use of the NCLEX blueprint
to guide development of each course
exam
Test
committee
5. Orient faculty to simulation
mannequins and explore ways to
maximize use of simulation labs for
selected student clinical experiences
Spring
2008/ongiong
6. Increase hours from two to three in
each of the two combined
pathophysiology/pharmacology courses.
Fall
2008/ongoing
Faculty
Faculty
Development
Committee
Faculty
To improve exam
quality and ensure
appropriate client care
categories are
adequately addressed.
Clinical experiences are
limited in this 100%
rural region.
Appropriate
supplementation of
clinical experiences
with simulation labs
can be a cost effective
and effective learning
experience for students.
Hours increased to be
more consistent with
other nursing
programs. The extra
hour(s) will be
borrowed from
Fundamentals of Client
Care and Medical
Surgical Nursing II.
Understanding
pathophysiology is
essential in delivering
proficient nursing care
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7. Usage of the Meds Publications web
based course support and NCLEX-RN
prep package. Incorporate the Meds
Publications program into each course
as part of the course grade. Purchase of
the faculty led NCLEX-RN review
course will also be included. This
package will be funded by the SON fall
2007 and then student fees will fund
purchase of the package for subsequent
semesters and support after graduation.
Fall
2007/ongoing
Faculty
8. Course exam remediation procedure
Fall
2006/ongoing
Faculty
Student
Navigator
9. HESI course exams
8/2005 and
ongoing
Faculty
Students
and making informed
nursing decisions.
NCLEX has increased
the content on
pharmacology, we
believe that adding
hours to these courses
will produce a better
prepared graduate.
Meds Publication
online program has
been widely used in
schools of nursing at
various levels and
increases success in
both program
progression and
NCLEX-RN 1st write
pass rates. Use will also
promote confidence in
computer skills and
provide evidence-based
data for faculty to focus
student in remediation.
Students scoring 80%
or below on any course
exam will be advised to
meet with course
instructors to review
their exams and
explore reasons for less
than optimal exam
performance. Students
with identified study or
test taking deficiencies
will be referred to the
Student Navigator for
individualized sessions
in these areas.
All students will take
HESI course exams
throughout the
program. HESI exams
will continue to be
utilized as the final
exam for each course
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10. HESI exit exams
for which there is a
HESI with results
representing a
percentage of the
overall course grade.
Any student that does
not score a 900 on the
course HESI will be
advised to develop an
individualized study
plan utilizing the
MedsPublishing
program
Three (3) HESI Exit
Exams will be given to
senior students.
Students must score
900 on each Exit Exam
to be successful. The
first Exit Exam will be
administered near the
end of the 4th semester.
This first exam will be
used as a predictor of
success and will
determine areas the
student needs
remediation. An
individualized
remediation plan will
be given to all students.
This remediation plan
must be successfully
completed before
students can enroll in
5th/final semester
classes. The 2nd Exit
Exam will be given in
the 5th semester at
midterm. If a student
does not score 900 on
the 2nd Exit Exam, an
individualized
remediation plan will
be given to the student.
This remediation plan
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must be successfully
completed before the
student will be allowed
to take the 3rd and final
Exit Exam. The 3rd Exit
Exam will be given the
end of the Spring
semester, after
MedsPublishing
Review Course. If a
student does not score
900 on the 3rd Exit
Exam, the student will
receive a grade of “I”
or “IP” in NUR 408
and an intense
individualized
remediation plan will
be assigned to the
student. After
completion of this
remediation, the
student will take a 4th
Exit Exam. If the
student receives a score
of 900 then the “I” or
“IP” will be removed
and a grade given for
NUR 408. If the student
does not score 900,
additional remediation
will be done until the
student achieves an
Exit Exam score of
900.” It was
recommended in this
Faculty Organization
(Oct. 1) meeting
MedsPublishing be the
basis for the
remediation plan.
Students will sign
contracts identifying
areas of weakness. It
was also recommended
that grade of “I” or
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11. Nursing synthesis course. The
January 2008
Nursing Synthesis course offered during
the final (5th) semester will be increased
from 2 credit hours to 3 credit hours.
In addition to self-study using the
individualized study plan, students will
be required to attend a formal
structured class one day a week
throughout the semester. The additional
credit hour will be borrowed from the
nursing preceptor course offered during
that same semester.
Faculty
12. Three day DSU School of Nursing
led NCLEX review. Data will be
collected from the previous HESI exit
exams to determine the content that is
to be reviewed. The review will be
provided by MedsPublishing and
conducted as part of the final semester
Nursing Synthesis course immediately
prior to the 3rd HESI exit exam.
13. Continue to encourage students to
go to an outside review such as Hurst,
etc.
Spring
2008/final
semester
annual event
Faculty
Ongoing
Dean
Faculty
“IP” be a grade of “I”
which will be
calculated as “F”;
grade of “I” will
convert to grade of “F”
if not removed within 1
year. The School of
Nursing Chair of
Academic Programs
will put a “hold” on
student registration for
Spring classes until it is
determined that
students have
completed their
remediation plan.
Increasing the credit
hours will give weight
to the importance of
this course. It will also
allow more time for
review of essential core
material to be reviewed
in a group setting in
addition to
individualized
instruction. There is
evidence that on
campus review courses
are more effective than
student self study
alone.
Utilization of proven
tools for 1st write
student success on the
NCLEX-RN
Utilization of proven
tools for 1st write
student success on the
NCLEX-RN
Student
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November 27, 2007
Dr. Lizabeth Carlson, Dean
School of Nursing
Delta State University
P. O. Box 3343
Cleveland, MS 38733
Dear Dr Carlson:
The Accreditation Review and Evaluation Committee of the Council of Nursing Deans and
Directors met on November 16, 2007 and approved Delta State University’s Baccalaureate Nursing
Program Plan of Compliance with the following recommendation:

Utilize the NCLEX Program Report for feedback on program strengths and weaknesses to identify
the need for curriculum revisions to supplement the curriculum review already reflected in the plan.
The committee suggested that a comparison of the curriculum to national trends be included, if not
done already.
The committee also noted that the plan was comprehensive in scope and reflected considerable
effort to address areas in need of improvement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Martha Catlette, DSN, RN
Director of Nursing Education
Ms Institutions of Higher Learning
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Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT 2007 – 2008
Committee Members:
Faculty:
Shelby Polk, Chair
Janette McCrory
Betty Sylvest
Students:
MSN
RN-BSN
BSN Senior
BSN Junior
Anne Beard, Helen Vance
Allison Diffey
Rachel Elvis
Lindsay Hudson
Number and Dates of Committee Meetings:
Number of Meetings:
Nine (9)
Dates:
August 20, 2007
September 10, 2007
October 1, 2007
November 5, 2007
January
February
March
April 28, 2008
May 9, 2008
Minutes attached
Faculty Development Committee Functions:
1. Initiate programs for faculty to obtain 10 contact hours as required by the
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).
2. Serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the Dean related to
securing additional funding for faculty development.
3. Plan and/or recommend continuing education offerings (CEU) for faculty and
community of interest (COI).
4. Serve as an advisory group to administration in planning expenditure of funds for
faculty development and travel.
5. Assist in recruiting and retaining minority faculty members.
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FUNCTION GOAL
Annual
review of
roles and
functions of
committee
Initiate
programs
for faculty
to obtain 10
contact
hours as
required by
the
Mississippi
Board of
Trustees of
State
Institutions
of Higher
Learning
(IHL)
ACTION/DECISION DATE
OUTCOMES
IMPLEMENTATION
ACTIONS/
RECOMMENDATIONS
Continue annual review
Committee No changes in
functions
committee functions
reviewed
8/20/08
No change
Goals implemented
and ongoing evaluation
continued throughout
the year
Conduct a
faculty
survey
annually
to obtain
topics of
interest for
CEU
offerings
9/17/07
survey
results
compiled
Faculty Survey
results:
Learning Needs:
Test Writing Skills
(4)
SIMS instructions
(4)
Blackboard
instructions (1)
Teaching critical
thinking skills (1)
Improving power
point presentations
(1)
Nurse Educator
Certification
Workshop (2)
On-line teaching
techniques (1)
Pharmacotherapeutic
s (1)
Respondus (1)
Stress Management
Programs Provided
Continue to conduct
2007 - 2008:
survey annually to guide
1. August 27, 2007
in CEU planning
Meds Publishing
(online) 1 hour
2. August 27, 2007
PASS-PORT (online)
3. September 1-2, 1516, 29-30, 2007
EKG Interpretation –
Dr. Betty Sylvest
4.September 26, 2007
ROMEA Conference
@ DSU
5.October 1-5, 2007
Breast Education and
Early Detection Project
(BEEP)
6.November 12-13,
2007. American Red
Cross Disaster
Preparedness
7.February 18, 2008.
Base CEU
offerings
on
identified
needs
Survey of faculty on
September 10, 2007
to determine priority
needs for CEU
planning.
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(1)
Organization (1)
How to Publish
Articles (1)
Pharmacology for
NPs (1)
Survival Spanish for
Nurses
8.April 3, 2008.
Annual Research Day
– DSU SON.
Day of Week to
Offer:
Late Monday pm (2)
Friday am (2)
Tuesday/Thursday 912 (1)
Time
All day (1)
Half day (5)
Lunch hour (1)
Format
Face to Face (6)
Group/Participatory
(5)
A total of ______
clock hours were
provided. SON faculty
received CEU’s credit
for selected offerings.
Upcoming Events:
1. August 5, 2008
Pat Mahoney will
provide a one day
workshop: Certified
Nurse Educator -
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Preparation Course.
Anticipating 75 – 100
participants. Will be
held at DSU in the
Baioni Center.
Serve in an
advisory
capacity and
make
recommend
ations to the
Dean
related to
securing
additional
funding for
faculty
developmen
t.
The Chair
will
consult
with the
Dean
annually
related to
resource
allocations
for faculty
developme
nt
Dean Carlson
indicated adequate
funding available for
this year to provide
for needs of faculty
Septemb
er 10,
2007
Twelve full time
faculty were
provided funds for
attending CEU
offerings
To obtain
Approved
Provider
DSU SON is
currently completing
paperwork to grant
February
25, 2008
DSU SON to
become an
Approved Provider
2. Test Construction
Workshop to be
offered in Fall ’08 or
Spring ’09.
Selected faculty
presented highlights of
CEU meetings
attended in Faculty
Organization and in
Communication Book
MNF to provide
CEU’s for CNE
workshop. The
Faculty receiving CEU’s
continue to share report
in Communications
Book and Faculty
Organization.
Continue to provide
necessary information to
MNF for the workshops
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status
CEU’s from
from MNF MNF/ANCC for the
Certified Nurse
Educator Preparation
Course. Long term
goal is to obtain the
Approved Provider
status for DSU SON
for future workshops.
Review the
Faculty
Handbook
annually
Annually
Faculty Handbook
review and reviews completed
edit the
for 2007 - 2008
School of
Nursing
Faculty
Handbook
Assist in the
recruitment
of minority
faculty
Ensure
broad
disseminat
ion of
employme
nt
opportuniti
es
May 9,
2008
and have the ability
to offer future
workshops on
campus and provide
CEU’s through
ANCC (American
Nurses Credentialing
Center).
committee is currently and then submit the
completing the
application to become an
paperwork to obtain
Approved Provider.
approval for CEU’s
from MNF. After
DSU SONhas provided
three approved
workshops, application
for Approved Provider
can be submitted.
Final edits for
Handbook approved
May 12, 2008
Revisions to be made
to Faculty Handbook
and updated copies
provided for each
faculty in August 2008.
One minority faculty
has been added to the
faculty in 2007 - 2008
Monitor Faculty
Handbook and ensure
congruence with most
current University
Handbook and
University Policies and
Procedures posted
online.
Continue to promote
diversity within the
faculty.
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Establish a Logbook in Faculty
Frequently work room.
Asked
Questions
logbook
for new
faculty to
post
questions
for
responses
from other
faculty/sta
ff.
March 1,
2008
New faculty has
begun to write
questions in the
logbook and faculty
are responding with
answers.
Continue to provide
answers to questions
asked by new faculty.
Incorporate information
into Faculty Mentoring
program.
Develop
new
faculty
mentoring
program
April 28,
2008
Proposal for the
Faculty Mentoring
Program to be
submitted at Faculty
Org in
August/September
2008.
Develop a Faculty
Mentoring Program with
full implementation of
program on or before the
beginning of Spring ’09
semester.
The Faculty
Development
Committee is in the
process of reviewing
several established
mentoring programs
at other Schools of
Nursing. The
committee plans to
continue to work on
proposal during the
summer months.
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Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee
Program Effectiveness Committee Annual Report 2007-2008
Committee Composition
Faculty:
LaWanda Herron, Chair
Lacy Blessitt
Wanda Johnson
Louise Seals
Carleen Thompson
Students:
Jr 3
Sr
RN/BSN
Graduate
Kathy Williams
Carrie Palmer
Amanda Perry
Marsha Steadman
Number and Dates of Committee Meetings
Number:
8 meetings
Dates:
August 20, 2007
September 10, 2007
October 1, 2007
November 29, 2007
January 28, 2008
February 25, 2008
March 3, 2008
April 10, 2008
Functions
Academic Programs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coordinate evaluation of student academic performance
Coordinate evaluation of end of program outcomes for students and graduates.
Coordinate evaluation of employers’ and advisory council representatives.
Recommend and/or revise evaluation tools.
Review and/or revise SON Position Descriptions.
As part of the Master Plan of Evaluation (MPE):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assure congruence among documents of the SON, University, and other
relevant bodies for accreditation purposes.
Upon request, serve as an advisory group in monitoring the School of Nursing
Strategic Plan with the University’s Strategic Plan for consistency and
currency.
Monitor current Bylaws for consistency, currency, and relevance and make
recommendations for change.
In the spring semester, ensure that the MPE is reviewed and revised/updated.
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Delta State University
School of Nursing
Performance Effectiveness Committee (PEC)
Goals 2007-2008
Date Completed
1. Review and revise the SON Performance Effectiveness
Committee policies and procedures and present all recommended
changes to the SON Faculty Organization for approval.
8/20/07
2. Develop SON PEC Goals for academic year 2007-2008 and
present to the SON Faculty Organization for approval.
8/20/07
3. Review and revise Advisory/Employer survey and present all
9/10/07
recommended revisions to the SON Faculty Organization for approval
prior to administration during all 2007-2008 semester. Recommend
methods for survey dissemination.
4. Maintain accuracy and revision of online evaluation tools and
methods. Continue to collect evaluation data and report results.
4/22/2008
5. Make 1 and 3 year alumni surveys and advisory council/
4/10/2008
employer surveys available on the DSU SON website/email link and/or
via postal service.
.
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DSU SON Action/Decision Tracking Form
Program Effectiveness Committee (PEC)
PEC
Meeting
Dates
8/20/07
Topic/Findings
Action/Decision
Date
Outcomes
Review PEC
Goals 2006 to
2007 and 2007 to
2008
Reviewed and
Revised.
8/20/07
1. All PEC goals for
2006-2007 met.
2. lHerron typed 20072008 PEC Goals and
made available at
Faculty Org 8/20/08.
PEC goals accepted by
faculty during Faculty
Org meeting.
8/20/07
DSU Annual
Strategic Goals
9/10/07
lSeals attained a copy of
the Annual Strategic
Goals for 2007 – 2008.
8/20/07
DSU SON
Evaluation Tools
9/10/07
Evaluation tools
reviewed and revised by
PEC members and were
presented to Faculty Org.
8/20/07
Alumni and
Advisory Surveys
8/20/07
1 & 3 Year
Alumni Surveys
8/20/07
SON Annual
Goals, Mission,
Philosophy
Attain copy
from
President’s
Office
Email all
committee
members a
copy of tools
for review and
revision
Consider email
and hand
administration.
Identify an
effective
administration
method
Reviewed and
revised.
10/26/07 Surveys administered at
DSU SON Open House.
8/20/07
Decided to rewrite cover
letter and mail surveys to
Alumni.
3/3//08
lSeals and cThompson
reviewed SON Annual
Goals, Mission, and
Philosophy. These items
were presented to
Faculty Org for approval
01/28/08 but did not
receive final vote of
approval. Present and
received vote 3/3/08.
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8/20/07
SON Three Year
Strategic Plan
Reviewed/revis
ed with COAP.
3/31/08
Presented to Faculty Org
and approved.
8/20/07
RN/BSN Pass
Rate for
2006/2007
Evaluation Tools
Reviewed.
8/20/07
2006/2007 Pass rate was
72%.
Reviewed and
revised.
9/10/07
Alignment of
School of Nursing
Goals with
President’s
Annual Strategic
Goals
Advisory Council,
MSN End of
Program,
Undergraduate
(RN/BSN and
BSN) Program
Satisfaction
Survey
Reviewed and
discussed.
9/10/07
Presented revised
evaluation tools to
Faculty Org 9/10/07 for
approval. 100% of PEC
members voted that
evaluation surveys
should return to pen and
paper rather than via the
wed. Recommend
evaluations be
administered the week of
final exams and
comprehensive exams.
Committee determined
that the SON Strategic
Goals are aligned with
the President’s goals.
Reviewed and
discussed.
9/10/07
9/10/07
9/10/07
9/10/07
23 health care agencies
responded to the
Advisory Council
survey. DSU students
ranked very high in
appearance,
professionalism,
leadership, knowledge,
dependability, and
accountability. All
hospitals stated that they
needed more nurses in
med/surg area. At least
50% of graduate students
reported that graduate
program objectives were
met, the MSN program
accomplished its stated
purposed, and that they
were satisfied with the
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10/01/07
DSU Institutional
and SON
Academic Ranks
and Criteria for
Promotion.
1&3 Year Alumni
Survey and
Employee Survey
Discussed
11/29/07
Course Faculty
Evaluation
Reviewed and
revised.
1/28/08
Tenure and
Promotion
Guidelines
Reviewed and
revised
1/28/08
COAP and FNP
Tract Director
Position
Descriptions
Reviewed and
discussed.
10/01/07
Discussed.
core courses. The
majority of students
reported DSU MSN
overall strength is the
online format but we
need to improve faculty
availability.
Greater than 50% of
Undergraduate (RN/BSN
and BSN) students
reported that the program
of study contributed to
their achievement of the
program outcomes.
100% of BSN students
stated they would
recommend the program
to a friend.
11/29/07 lHerron and lOlswalt met
and revised the SON
guidelines to bring them
in compliance with
institutional guidelines.
10/01/07 Recommendations were
made to move the 1&3
year Alumni Survey and
Employee Survey to the
fall with results
distributed in the spring.
1/28/08 Survey revised. Added
the following statement,
“The faculty created an
environment that was
conducive to learning.”
2/4/08
Revisions forwarded to
jHaney to be added to
the handbook. An update
was presented Faculty
Org.
3/3//08
There were no
recommendations for
changes. Presented
results at Faculty Org
2/4/08 but not vote
noted. Presented again
3/4/08 and vote received.
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2/25/08
Reviewed.
3/3/08
No changes made. Both
items will be presented
at the next Faculty Org
meeting.
2/25/08
Baccalaureate
Program and
MSN Program
Graduate
Outcomes
SON Bylaws
Assigned to
PEC member
for review.
2/25/08
3/03/08
SON Bylaws
Presented.
3/03/08
4/10/08
1 & 3 Year
Alumni Surveys
Discussed.
Letter drafted.
4/10/08
4/08
SON Short-Term
Goals
Develop goals.
Spring
2008
lBlessett to review/revise
Bylaws and submit
changes to PEC
committee via email.
lBlessitt presented
revised Bylaws to
Faculty Org committee
for a vote. Bylaws
revisions were approved
Cover letter and surveys
emailed to jHaney to be
mailed.
Schedule a meeting with
PEC members to develop
short-term goals.
Narrative Summary
All goals were met. DSU SON Strategic Three Year Strategic Goals were revised and are
in alignment with the President’s Strategic Goals. All Evaluation Surveys were review
and/or revised and presented to the Faculty Org Committee for approval. The results of
the 1 & 3 Year Alumni Evaluations from 2006-2007 were presented at Faculty Org and
the 2007-2008 1 & 3 Year Alumni Evaluations were mailed April 2008. Evaluations for
undergraduate and graduate levels were uploaded on CE3 for students to complete and
hand administered during final exams and the comprehensive exam. Advisory surveys
were administered at Open House October 2007. Twenty-three (23) health care agencies
responded to Advisory Council survey. DSU students ranked very high in appearance,
professionalism, leadership, knowledge, dependability, and accountability. All hospitals
stated that they needed more nurses in med/surg area. At least 50% of graduate students
reported that graduate program objectives were met, the MSN program accomplished its
stated purposed, and that they were satisfied with the core courses. The majority of
students reported DSU MSN overall strength is the online format but we need to improve
faculty availability. Greater than 50% of Undergraduate (RN/BSN and BSN) students
reported that the program of study contributed to their achievement of the program
outcomes. 100% of BSN students stated they would recommend the program to a friend.
SON Annual Goals, Mission, Philosophy reviewed and presented to the Faculty Org
Committee and were approved. DSU Institutional, SON Academic Ranks and Criteria for
Promotion, Tenure and Promotion Guidelines, COAP and FNP Tract Director Position
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Descriptions, Baccalaureate Program and MSN Program Graduate Outcomes, and SON
Bylaws were reviewed, edited and approved by the Faculty Org Committee. The PEC is
currently drafting Short-Term Goals for the DSU SON Three Strategic Goals and will
have them complete before the semester ends.
Prepared 04/21/08 by lHerron, PEC Chair
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Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee
Student Affairs Committee Annual Report 2007-2008
Committee Composition
Faculty:
Monica Jones, Chair
Debra Allen
Catherine Hayes
Donna Koestler
Students:
Angela Pollard, Jr 3
Tina Adams, Sr
Ann Purcell, RN/BSN
Jacqueline McCoy, MSN
Brandy Smith, MSN
Number and Dates of Committee Meetings
Number:
9 meetings
Dates:
August 20, 2007
September 10, 2007
October 1, 2007
November 5, 2007
December 3, 2007
January 28, 2008
February 11, 2008
March 3, 2008
April 14, 2008
Functions
1. Encourage development of student/faculty/staff relationships thru personal, academic
and social activities and information sharing.
2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Spring Semester.
3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using
the following schedule:
a.
BSN – July
b.
RN/BSN – May
c.
Graduates – August
4. Get names of students selected by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing
committees will be selected at the beginning of each fall semester for the following
committees:
a.
Faculty Organization
b.
PEC
c.
Faculty Development
d.
Student Affairs
5. Annually review and revise the recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the University,
School of Nursing, community and students are being met.
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6. Annually review program recruitment information (brochures, handout, and website)
to ensure accurate and current information is being disseminated.
7. Annually monitor and revise the WEB page with input from the Dean and faculty
members.
8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or fundraising efforts of the student classes and
student organizations within the School of Nursing.
9. Annually select students for School of Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors
according to designated criteria.
a.
Develop timeline for scholarship, awards and honors.
b.
Maintain all scholarships, awards and honors with a brief overview of
requirements on a table.
c.
Maintain a notebook and current website listing with complete
information regarding criteria for all scholarships, awards and honors.
d.
Complete any requirements for incision of SON students in Academic
Honors Day.
10. Encourage School of Nursing student participation in University, School of Nursing,
Profession, and community functions.
11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to review committee goals and policy &
procedures.
12. Annually organize/schedule composite pictures for all School of Nursing programs.
13. Organize, edit and publish “The Pulse” School of Nursing Newsletter.
Summary of Committee Goals and Accomplishments
1. Provide at least one social activity with the students, faculty and staff each fall and
spring semester. PROVIDED SOCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE DECEMBER..
2. Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat” time during the noon hour for each BSN class to be held
at least once per semester close to mid-term. BROWN BAG LUNCHEON HELD
DURING THE FALL SEMESTER. NO FURTHER BROWN BAG LUNCHEONS TO
BE HELD PER THE SON DEAN’S REQUEST.
3. Locate at least one new donor for the SON/scholarship.
DR. BARBARA POWELL MEMORIAL ENDOWED NURSING SCHOLARSHIP.
4. Develop and Implement a Student Honor Code.
NEW STUDENT HONOR CODE DEVELOPED BY DKOESTLER. COMMITTEE REVIEW AND
STUDENT MEMBERS TO REVISIT AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS. (SEE ATTACHED, EXHIBIT A )
5. Explore annual MSN and Post-Masters Recognition Event.
MSN/POST-MASTER’S EVENT DESIRED BY MSN STUDENTS. EVENT
PLANNED AND SCHEDULED FOR END OF SPRING SEMESTER.
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6. Initiate organization and scheduling of annual composite photographs for SON
programs. ANNUAL COMPOSITE PHOTOS SCHEDULED AND COMPLETED FOR
EACH SON PROGRAM.
7. Review and Revise the SON recruitment plan.
REVIEWED.
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
DSU SON Action/Decision Tracking Form
Student Affairs
(StdAff)
Student Affairs
Committee
Meeting Date
08/20/07
Findings
1. Election of Officers
Decision/ Action
Group/Date
A.. mJones
to be Chair
SA 08/20/07
The Student Affairs Committee will:
A. Reviewed and
Revised
SA 09/10/07
1. Encourage development of
student/faculty/staff relationships thru
personal, academic and social activities and
information sharing.
2.Policies and Procedures
09/10/07
Outcomes
2. Annually review and revise the “Student
Handbook” during the Spring Semester.
3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing
students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate)
using the following schedule:
a. BSN – July
b. RN/BSN – May
c. MSN – August
4. Get names of students selected by their
peers to serve on the School of Nursing
committees will be selected at the beginning
of each fall semester for the following
committees:
a.Faculty Organization
b.PEC
c.Faculty Development
d.Student Affairs
5. Annually review and revise the
recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the
University, School of Nursing, community
and students are being met.
6. Annually review program recruitment
information (brochures, handout, and
website) to ensure accurate and current
information is being disseminated.
7. Annually monitor and revise the WEB
page with input from the Dean and faculty
members.
8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or
fundraising efforts of the student classes
and student organizations within the School
of Nursing.
9. Annually select students for School of
Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors
according to designated criteria.
a. Develop timeline for scholarship, awards
and honors.
b. Maintain all scholarships, awards and
honors with a brief overview of
requirements on a table.
c. Maintain a notebook and current website
listing with complete information regarding
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criteria for all scholarships, awards and
honors.
d. Complete any requirements for inclusion
in SON scholarship
10. Encourage School of Nursing student
participation in University, School of
Nursing, Profession, and community
functions.
11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to
review committee goals and policy &
procedures.
12. Annually organize/schedule composite
pictures for all School of Nursing programs.
13. Organize, edit and publish “The Pulse”
School of Nursing Newsletter.
The Student Affairs Committee will:
1.) Provide at least one social activity with
the students, faculty and staff each fall and
spring semester.
2.) Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat” time
during the noon hour for each BSN class to
be held at least one per semester close to
mid-term.
3.) Locate at least one new donor for the
SON scholarship.
4.) Develop and Implement a Student
Honor Code.
5.) Explore annual MSN/Post-Masters
Recognition Event.
6.) Initiate organization and scheduling of
annual composite photographs for SON.
7.) Review and Revise the SON recruitment
plan.
Nursing Faculty Committee Student
Representatives
2007-2008
a.Faculty Organization
Junior 2
Senior
Tiffany O’Neal
Julie Tipton
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B. New
policy/procedu
re added to SA
committee
SA 110507
RN/BSN
Yolanda Jones
Graduate
Pat Hampton
Jennifer Scott
b.PEC
3.G oals for committee
Junior 2
A. Written and
approved
Kathy Wilkinson
Senior
Carrie Palmer
RN/BSN
Amanda Perry
Graduate
Marsha Steadman
Joy Allen
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c.Faculty Development
Junior 2
Lindsay Hudson
Senior
Rachel Elvis
RN/BSN
Allison Diffey
Graduate
Anne Beard
Helen Vance
d.Student Affairs
Junior 2
Angela Pollard
Senior
Tina Adams
RN/BSN
KC Shumpert
Ann Purcell
Graduate
Jaqueline McCoy
Brandy Smith
4. Students for
Committee
Appointments
A. IOR’s notified
to request
classes to
select
Std Affairs
approved
09/01/07 and
sent to Faculty
org in
09/01/07
Handbook available on SON website:
SA 100107
vBingham pages 1-7
dAllen pages 8-14
cHayes pages 15-22 (stop just above
visitors)
mJones pages 22 -28 (begin at visitors)
dKoestler pages 29-34
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Adjustment made to the
Pregnancy policy. See Faculty
Org. minutes for
Revision and approval
B. New faculty
and student
representatives added to
faculty
committees
A. Assignments made
SA10/22/07
Recommended
changes
submitted to
COAP
042408
5.Handbook Review
Final changes
presented and
to be approved
at 05/12/08 FO
SA100107
SA 012808
SA 021108
Final review of handbook
provided numerous
recommendations. See attached
copy of those revisions in May
12, 2008 FO minutes and
approval.
SA 10/01/07
FO 091007
Old recruitment plan reviewed for
necessary changes. Brochures updated with
program changes. List of SON website
change recommendations made. This list to
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be forwarded to committee working on
DSU website.
A. Distributed for
review Fall
semester
SA041408
SA042308
SA042408
New applications used for fall scholarships
which are due October 1 for review by
committee
American Legion Auxillary Number
#165 ScholarshipKrissy Hall (2006-2007)
(2007-2008)
Amanda Parker (20082009)
6.Recruitment Plan
Review
A.Check
scholarship
funding in
Foundation
Office, Post and
provide new
scholarship
application or
any other
applications as
required.
selected and
notified
recipients.
Provide addresses
of donors for
student to thank
the donors
Arlene Ward Bradshaw Community
Health Nursing Award–
Angela Campbell (2008)
Bettybell T. Watzek Scholarship–
Krissy Hall (2007-2008)
Rachel Elvis (2007-2008)
Kristen Clark (2008-2009)
Amanda Parker (2008-2009)
SA091007
SA120307
SA012808
Bessie J. Taylor Nursing Scholarship–
Melanie Hull (2007)
SA041408
7.Scholarships
Bryan Hafter/March of Dimes Nursing
Scholarship –
Mary Claire Roberts (2008)
Dana Townes Lamar Nursing
Scholarship–
Jennifer Goss (2008)
Dr. Barbara Powell Memorial
Endowed Scholarship —
SA082007
Andrea Walker (2007-2008)
SA091007
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Dr. R. T. & Kathryn Hollowingsworth
Endowed ScholarshipNicole Hankins (2007-2008)
Shonna Burns (2008-2009)
Dr. Thomas F. & Delia Fewell Clay
Memorial Endowed Scholarship–
Kristen Clark (Fall 2007)
Scott Reed (Spring 2008)
DSU Foundation Nursing Scholarship
for Bolivar County
Angela Campbell (20062007)
Elaine Corder Memorial Scholarship–
Rachel Elvis (2007-2008)
Kristen Clark (2008-2009)
Ferritti-Karnstedt scholarship
Sondra McFadden (2008
2009)
Kelley Elizabeth Humphreys Nursing
ScholarshipAlicial Miller (2007-2008)
Kennedy Joli Smith Memorial Nursing
ScholarshipMadison Martin (2008)
Madison Martin (2009)
North Sunflower Medical Center
Futures Scholarship—
Whitney Roberson (20082009)
Penny & Willard Samuels Nursing
ScholarshipRachel Elvis (2007)
Robert E. Smith, Emily Jane Smith
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Cameron & Mary Dianne Lee
Endowed Nursing Scholarships
Megan L. Tubertini (2007)
Holly Brassel (2007)
Laura Blood (2007)
A.Honor Code
Draft
completed.
Allison Hall (2007)
Sherry Van Liew Bolivar Medical
Center Auxillary Nursing Scholarship
–
Carrie Palmer (2007-2009)
Kathy Kent (2008-2009)
K. Fulcher contacted with list of potential
scholarship donors for the SON.
Scholarship Luncheon set for April 24th .
A.Set dates as
required
8. Student Honor Code
SA021108
Completed Student Honor Code draft done
by dKoestler & presented to Committee for
review.
SA 040308
Committee presented minor revisions with
corrections to be made and document to be
passed
SA041108
on to student representatives of this
committee for review. SON Faculty to
review and approve in May 2008.
A. Citeria
reviewed
9. Student Orientation
B.Recipients
chosen and
voted on in FO
SA021108
New BSN orientation date set for Friday,
May 30, 2008; 9-4pm at SON.
SA041408
SON Unit Plan and Report 2007-2008
No Changes to be presented at FO in April
to choose students for the awards
Most outstanding Jr. Student-
10. Awards
FO033108
Sondra McFadden
Most outstanding Sr Student–
Julie Tipton
Most outstanding RN/BSN Student–
Aimee Lee
Most outstanding FNP StudentKimberly Fava
A.Select a
company/pers
on with most
affordable
package deal
and
opportunity
for makeup
picture days.
Most outstanding NE StudentLacey Blessitt
Most outstanding NA StudentJoy Avery
Bedpan Award –
No recipient this year
Faculty Award –
FO033108
To be decided
Nightingale Award—
A. Decide if
MSN/post –
Master
students want
this event.
To be decided
FO033108
B. Setup and
organize this
event.
vBingham & cLewis will review possibilities.
Bill Powell selected as photographer with picture
dates (including makeup days) setup.
11.Annual Composite
Photos
A.Added
responsibility
for SA
committee by
Dr. Carlson.
B. Students (Jr.’s)
volunteered to
assist with this
task.
Event desired by majority of MSN students.
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Event set for May 9th @ 10am.
12. Annual MSN/PostMasters Recognition
Event
SA 082007
A.Organize and
plan this event
once per
semester.
During this
event students
will bring their
own lunch and
talk/discuss
issues or
conerns with
the Dean of
the SON.
SA120307
dKoestler & dAllen to coordinate this function.
Whitney Roberson, Angela Pollard & Kristen
Clark volunteered to assist with this task.
13.“The Pulse” SON
newsletter
SA120307
SA011208
Next publication due by 4/24/08.
SA021108
cHayes to coordinate this event.
SA012808
Fall 2007 Brown Bag Luncheon scheduled for
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101508.
SA021108
14.Brown Bag
Luncheon
SA041408
No future “Brown Bag Luncheons” to be
scheduled per Dr. Carlson.
SA091007
SA100107
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Date
June 2, 2007
SON
Representative
Cheryl Oleis
Lizabeth Carlson
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Annual Mississippi Picnic
in New York
Central Park
(NYC, NY)
Kids College Course:
M*A*S*H
DSU Campus
(Cleveland, MS)
K-NEC M*A*S*H Camp
DSU Campus
(Cleveland, MS)
Attending
Mississippians,
NY folks w/ MS
ties & NY public
Area elementary
age students with
an interest in
nursing
Freshman and
Transfer students
needing
academic boost
June 4-8,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Debbie Allen
Deidra Byas
June 18-22,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Debbie Allen
Deidra Byas
July 17, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
SE MS (Brookhaven) Area
DSU Alumni Meeting
(Brookhaven /Wesson, MS)
DSU Alumni and
families
July 18, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Direct distribution of
Program Materials and
Recruitment Items
(Flowood/Ridgeland, MS)
Area nurses, fire
fighters and
students
Comments
Tent exhibit; “Mississippi Writers” theme
sponsorship – recruitment materials distributed to
over 250 (Participating Mississippians, New
Yorkers with MS ties and NY general public)
Recruitment materials distributed to 15 1st-2nd
graders and 16 3rd – 6th graders at camp which
encouraged interest in the medical careers –
emphasizing nursing.
Recruitment materials distributed to 6 college age
students (both freshman and transfer) at camp with
focus of assisting students in developing and finetuning skills needed in preparation for nursing
school.
Approximately 50 in attendance. Attended related
golf tournament in Wesson on Co-Lin CC campus,
taking pictures to be used in creation of
recruitment disk on which pictures from the event
are placed along with university and DSU School
of Nursing information and distributed to those
alumni in attendance. Attended social/dinner
meeting that evening in Brookhaven. Had table
display with SON info and recruitment goodies,
provided door prizes for the event and took
additional pictures for disk project mentioned
previously. Very well received at event. Sent
permanent recruitment items (A& P posters, etc.),
program info/recruitment goodies back with
several teachers for use in schools in area counties.
Distribution of program materials and recruitment
items to one fire station, two schools and two
healthcare agencies in the Flowood/Ridgeland
area. Well received at all. Fire station: spoke with
two of their officers; open to idea of second career
nursing after retirement (one had already been
considering it and knew of others). Will be
contacting later for more involvement. Schools:
one K-12 private school, one 9-12 public school;
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Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
July 25, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Jackson Area DSU Alumni
Meeting
(Jackson, MS)
DSU Alumni and
families
July 26, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Distribution of program
materials and recruitment
items to firestation, school
and health care agency in
Flowood/Ridgeland/Pearl
(Flowood, Ridgeland and
Pearl, MS)
Area nurses, fire
fighters and
students
August 2-5,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
DSU Ole Grad Alumni
Meeting
(Iuka, MS)
DSU Alumni and
families
Comments
left materials and recruitment items at first school
for science teacher, met with head of science
department of public school to establish
relationship and left program and recruitment
materials there as well. Healthcare agencies: left
bags with packets of program information and
recruitment items for agencies’ nurses.
Over 100 in attendance. Attended social/dinner
meeting. Had table display with SON info and
recruitment goodies, provided door prizes for the
event. Took pictures to be used in creation of
recruitment disk on which pictures from the event
are placed along with university and DSU School
of Nursing information and distributed to those
alumni in attendance. Well received at this event.
Sent permanent recruitment items (A& P posters,
etc.), program information and recruitment
goodies back with several teachers for use in
schools in Jackson area schools.
Firestation: left program information and
recruitment items. Connection here led to
sponsorship of Firefighter Benefit Softball
Tournament in September. School: reconnected
with public school from earlier (July 18th) visit.
Left program materials, recruitment items,
brain/heart models and posters for A&P teacher.
Agency: Left program information and recruitment
items for Nurse Educator at hospital; spent time
answering questions of floor nurse interested in
RN-BSN.
1st time attending this event. Met with Alumni and
their families and friends on and off during the day
in the hospitality room and had a display table set
up for their social/dinner events. Took pictures
during day and during evening social events to be
used in creation of recruitment disk on which
pictures from the event are placed along with
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Date
SON
Representative
August 3,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
August 11,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
August 28th,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Lizabeth
Carlson
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Distribution of program
recruitment info/items to
schools in the Corinth area
(Corinth, MS)
DeSoto Area DSU Alumni
Meeting
(Southaven, MS)
Craft Committee Meeting
[Area HS Career Center
/Vocational Complex]
(Cleveland, MS)
Area high school
students
DSU Alumni and
families
Area Allied
Health Students
Comments
university and DSU School of Nursing information
and distributed to those alumni in attendance.
Donated door prizes. Very well received at event.
Left packets of program information and
recruitment items for science teachers and
counselors at one county and one city school in the
Corinth area. (schools not yet in session).
Approximately 75 in attendance. This is a very fast
growing alumni event/chapter. Always well
received, in fact, we are “expected” participants in
this event, with alumni knowingly making a place
for our display table. Took pictures to be used in
creation of recruitment disk on which pictures
from the event are placed along with university
and DSU School of Nursing information and
distributed to those alumni in attendance. Had
table display with SON info/recruitment goodies,
provided door prizes for the event. Establishing
good strong relationships with these alumni.
This is a committee involving area
businesses/agencies with the career center. These
meetings give the opportunity to meet with the
center’s teachers whose classes relate to your
business/agency’s area and exchange ideas on
ways to support the students/teachers of those
classes. Our focus is with the allied health
students. We had already established a relationship
with the allied health teacher and that initiation on
our part brought about our invitation to become
part of this school system committee. In the past,
our nursing students have done in class
lectures/presentations; we have provided reference
textbooks along with permanent recruitment items
such as models, posters, etc. Involvement through
this committee gives us high visibility and access
in a routine manner to area high schools students
who show an interest in health/medical careers.
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Date
September 6,
2007
SON
Representative
Cheryl Oleis
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Lefleur Bluff Area Career
and College Fair
(Vicksburg, MS)
Area high school
students/parents
September 6,
2007
Deidra Byas
Drew High School Career
Presentation Event
(Drew, MS)
High School
Seniors
September 89, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Delta Airshow
(Greenville, MS)
General Public
September
12, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
AHEC Symposium
(Jackson, MS)
Grant Peers
September
13, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Jackson Academy (Area
Private Schools) High
School College Fair
(Jackson, MS)
High School
Students
September
20, 2007
DSU Faculty
and Students
AHEC Grant Diabetes
Presentation
(Cleveland, MS)
Area school
children
Comments
Approximately 200 high school students, parents
and counselors from area schools in attendance.
Distributed program information and/or
recruitment materials to approximately 150. Event
held at Warren Central High School. Event
included attendance from Warren, Hinds and
Claiborne county schools.
DSU SON Student Navigator Deidra Byas gave a
nursing career presentation to the high school’s
senior students. Program information and
recruitment materials were provided to the
approximately 30 students in attendance.
– Approximately 500 in attendance between the
two days. Materials/items distributed to
approximately 300. Shared tent/display with DSU
CAV department near their static plane displays as
part of this aviation focused event for maximum
exposure. Made connection with headmaster of
Greenville area private school.
Approximately 50 in attendance. Had contact with
nearly all in attendance. Displayed and distributed
a limited number of Diabetes Coloring and
Activity books. Used this opportunity to
distributed SON recruitment items as well.
Diabetes materials were EXTREMELY well
received and response prompted initiative to load
items to our website for unlimited access. This
should prove to be a valuable recruiting tool.
Approx. 250 in attendance. Distributed program
information and materials to over 200 students,
parents and counselors. Attended with and was
part of university set-up/display - works well
because recruiter is available to answer general
university and pre-nursing related questions.
DSU SON instructors and students gave Diabetes
presentations to approximately 2500 area
elementary and junior high students. Equipment
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Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
September
22-23, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
DSU Faculty
and Students
MidSouth Airshow
(Millington, TN)
General Public
September
27, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
NE Mississippi Area High
School College Fair
(Tupelo, MS)
Area High
School Students
Teachers and
Counselors
September
27, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Tupelo HS College Fair
(Tupelo, MS)
Area High
School Students
Teachers and
Counselors
September
29, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
Firefighter Benefit Softball
Tournament
(Ridgeland, MS)
Fire Fighters
[second career
option]
General Public
Comments
and some recruitment materials purchased with
HRSA grant were used in this event.
Two day bi-annual event with record crowd of
65,000 attending. Tent/Display was set up in
conjunction with DSU CAV Dpt. with DSU logo
multi-engine plane on static display in the vendor
section of this aviation related event. Distributed
program info / recruitment materials to over 2500.
Attended by over 1700 students from 18 Northeast
MS schools. Attended with DSU Recruiter for that
area along with other department reps from the
university. Sent information packets back with
over 10 counselors. Distributed materials directly
to at least 300 students. Table location was in back
side of building. But response was still good. Had
a faced pace flow of students at the tables for the
entire time of the event.
Attended by approximately 250 students, parents,
teachers and counselors. Distributed materials
directly to over 125 people. Left materials with the
schools science and career teachers and the
counselors.
Attended by over 200, over 100 of which were
firefighters from surrounding city/county fire
departments (up to about an hour away). Purpose
of this event was to begin making connections
with fire departments / firefighters for
consideration of nursing as a second career upon
retirement as a firefighter. Provided a sponsorship
of this event which included program information
and recruitment item table at the event and DSU
SON logo imprinted recruitment items as some of
the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes as well as door
prizes for the raffle. Involvement in this event
came about as a direct result of Jackson Area
Alumni Meeting and visit to Ridgeland Fire
Station in July. Benefit was for the MS Burn
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Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
October 3,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Hinds CC Nursing/Allied
Health Job Fair
(Jackson, MS)
ADN students
Attending
Agencies
October 14,
2007
DSU Faculty
and Students
Octoberfest
(Cleveland, MS)
General Public
October 18,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Mississippi Nurses
Association Annual
Convention
(Tupelo, MS)
Nurses, BSN &
ADN students
and exhibiting
agencies
Comments
Camp. Provided goodies to camp leader for kids
attending the camp. Hoping this will lead to SON
involvement with Burn Camp and provide
additional connections with other firefighters.
Low ADN student attendance. ADN nursing
student schedule has not worked well for this event
for a number of years now – students are either in
class/clinical. Always a welcoming reception from
Hinds faculty willing to take information to have
on hand for their students. Distributed info to
attending healthcare agencies.
Booth set up at which SON student nurses provide
blood pressure checks and provide health related
materials for the community. Booth also had
children’s activities such as face-painting.
Recruitment materials targeted at all age ranges are
distributed at this event. Hundreds attend this
event from local and surrounding communities,
providing a steady flow of traffic at the tent
throughout the course of the day.
Attended by nurses and nursing students statewide.
DSU SON was a Diamond sponsor of this event
which included listing and brief article coverage in
the pre and post convention issues of MNA’s
magazine; prime exhibit space in regards to both
location and a double size booth; also included
was a post convention mail out of those in
attendance (to be used in the spring in another
recruiting effort). The DSU chapter of the
International Nursing Honor Society hosted the
Sigma Theta Tau luncheon at the convention this
year and allowed further exposure and recruitment
effort through DSU SON imprinted containers
used as centerpieces and door prizes at the event.
Although there were many, the primary
recruitment tool used at the convention booth this
year was the distribution of USB drives that were
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Date
October 19,
2007
October 22,
2007
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Cheryl Oleis
Nurse Practitioner
Workshop
(Tupelo, MS)
DSU Reps
Agricenter College Fair
(Memphis, TN)
[CAV faculty and
staff members
served as our reps
as part of our
partnership with
their department]
MS FNPs
And exhibiting
agencies
(pharmaceutical
reps)
High School
Students/Parents
October 26,
2007
DSU Faculty,
Staff and
Students
Delta State University
School of Nursing Advisory
Council Open House
(Cleveland, MS)
Advisory council
and general
public
Cheryl Oleis
DSU Homecoming
General Public
October 27,
2007
Lizabeth Carlson
November 1,
2007
DSU Faculty
and Students
Diabeties Education
Presentation to Rosedale
elementary students.
(Rosedale, MS)
Area School
Children
Vicki Bingham
SON Students
Comments
pre-loaded with DSU SON program data. The
latest program information was distributed booth
by booth to recruitment agencies/schools in
attendance.
This event follows the MNA Convention each
year. Attended by approximately 200 NP and NP
students. Intention of attendance here is to keep
recognition among the NP of the state – for post
master’s options and faculty recruitment.
Sent recruitment display and materials with DSU
reps to set up an SON recruitment table (SON rep
was unavailable for this event). DSU rep
distributed SON recruitment materials to area high
school students/their parents and school counselors
in attendance at this event.
Annual event in which area supporters are given
an update of our programs and surveyed in regard
to their experiences with the program and it’s
graduates. Newsletters are printed and distributed
at this event.
Delta State University Homecoming and DSU
SON 30th Birthday Celebration. (Cleveland, MS).
Birthday cake, punch and finger food event under
tent during DSU Homecoming pre-game activities.
DSU SON color books, crayons, SON scrub caps
and nurse hats were given out to children; SON
buttons with 30th Birthday ribbons were worn and
distributed. Recruitment materials were distributed
to family members of DSU students in town for
Homecoming as well as DSU faculty/staff who
had family/friends interested in nursing.
SON student/faculty presentations to elementary
students/teachers included PowerPoint
Presentation, coloring/activity books developed by
Dr. Carlson under the DHA and revised and
printed in part through current HRSA grant.
Crayons & recruitment goodies purchased through
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Focus Group
Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
November 5,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Mississippi Gulf Coast High
School College Fair
(Biloxi, MS)
Area High
School Students,
Teachers and
Counselors
November 6,
2007
Cheryl Oleis
Hattiesburg Area High
School College/Career Fair
Area High
School Students,
Teachers and
Counselors
November 89, 2007
Cheryl Oleis
MS Counselors Association
Convention
(Philadelphia, MS)
Counselors from
across the state
Comments
HRSA were also distributed for use by the classes.
Both the daytime and evening parts of this event
took place at the Gulf Coast Convention Center
and was put on by the GC Counselors Association
for high school students from area schools. We
had a two booth/table set-up directly across the
row from the university’s display. It has been a
long hard trip back for coast folks post-Katrina and
we want to have a heavy presence in the area as it
rebuilds. Networking connections were made that
will lead to further involvement with the coast
schools in the spring.
Event took place at the Hattiesburg Convention
Center. Stopped in at this event on the way to
MCA Convention and assisted DSU Recruiters at
their table. Distributed SON materials to
students/parents/counselors in attendance from
area schools.
Reached all of the approximately 900 counselors
in attendance at this event, as all attending
received a convention tote bag imprinted with the
DSU logo and website as well as a convention
program containing a ½ page SON ad. While
traffic to the display table itself was estimated at
200 and included those from attending exhibiting
agencies, etc., a log was kept at the display table
and 136 counselors from 45 counties signed in,
indicating what school/agency, city and county
they were from. This along with a “chance” door
prize game that they played after signing in
allowed for time to put something from the booth
into their hands (this way materials were
distributed in a manner that best suited the
counselor…children’s materials were given to
counselors from elementary schools, high school
focused materials were given to high school
counselors, etc.).
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Date
November 9,
2007
SON
Representative
Cheryl Oleis
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Choctaw Nation
Reservation
(Philadelphia, MS)
Choctaw Nation
Education
Personnel
January 15,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Memphis Alumni Meeting
(Memphis, TN)
DSU Alumni
January 24,
1008
Cheryl Oleis
SON Faculty
SON Students
Delta Health/Wellness Day
Bolivar County Expo
(Cleveland, MS)
General Public,
and attending
schools and
agencies
January 29,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Nursing Summit
(Jackson, MS)
ADNs and BSNs
Comments
Left recruitment packet of goodies and materials
with Education Council (unavailable to meet that
day because they were at a meeting). Met with an
assistant principal at the high school. Left
recruitment packet at high school and made
arrangements for further involvement in the spring
with the Choctaw schools.
Attended by area residents and school children,
including high school students. DSU SON was a
sponsor for this event. Provided centerpieces for
tables and door prizes, all of which displayed the
DSU SON logo and name. Verbally recognized
and visually recognized through items donated and
logo on PowerPoint presentation. Setting of event
was not conducive to networking due to poor room
set up and overcrowding of area. But name was
well publicized among alumni. Took recruit from
NWCC to a late dinner after the event – recruit has
decided to attend DSU but did not choose nursing
as her major (yet).
Local health event that the DSU SON helped
establish. All levels of SON students worked the
kid’s zone section of the event (in uniforms and
lab coats) – so DSU SON had a very vivid visual
presence at this event. SON had a two table set up
in the exhibit area – booth won Best Overall
Booth. Unexpectedly, a large number of area high
school students attended the event - only the allied
health students and other Career Development
Students were expected. With this in mind, the
SON initiated talk of a “teen zone” for next year’s
event – this will be a prime recruitment event for
area teens. Approximate attendance: over 400 kids,
300 teens and 200 community people.
Attended by over 1400 nurses, nursing students
and healthcare professionals from across the state.
Positive response to exhibit booth. Event schedule
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Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
February,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Senior Project for
Northwest Rankin Senior
Student
(Madison, MS)
NW Rankin
High health care
agencies and
patients in
Jackson area
February 1,
2008
Deidra Byas
Rosa Fort Career Day Event
(Tunica, MS)
High and Middle
School students
and teachers
February 21,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
MS Gulf Coast Counselor
Association Workshop
(Gulfport, MS)
MS Gulf Coast
area counselors
February 21,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Visiting Fire Stations on
Gulf Coast
(Biloxi/Gulfport, MS)
Fire Fighters
[second career
consideration]
February 22,
Cheryl Oleis
Visiting Hospital
ADN and BSN
Comments
did not allow much time with attendees, but brief
contact was made with a vast number of them. Ran
out of recruitment materials.
Senior student from NW Rankin HS contacted me
as a result of previous contact with his school
counselor. Student requested 40 SON tote bags for
senior project in which he would fill the bags with
heart health materials and goodies for distribution
by area healthcare agency to patients dealing with
heart related health issues.
Presentation and exhibit table at Rosa Fort HS to
approximately 150 high school students, middle
schools students and teachers. Distributed
recruitment materials/goodies at table, addressed
high school and teachers in presentation in gym.
Fall MCA event led to request to be a lunchtime
speaker and sponsor for this event. This event
provided direct contact with gulf coast area
counselors – most of which were school
counselors from elementary, jr/sr high schools and
community colleges. VERY well received. This
was the first time this event had been done as a
workshop – so to be part of this from the
beginning and to have things go so well will no
doubt provide continued opportunity to maintain
and grow this relationship with the gulf coast
counselors and community. Each attendee went
home with SON materials and goodies that will
keep our name visible to them on a daily basis.
Distributed materials and goodies to area fire
stations to introduce the idea of second career
nursing and to let the firefighters know we will be
in attendance at their annual conference this year.
Well received – all things considered (many of
these stations are still rebuilding from Hurricane
Katrina).
Planned a 5-10 minute drop in visit to the office of
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Date
SON
Representative
2008
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
on Gulf Coast
(Biloxi, MS)
Nurses
February 28,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
SON Faculty
SON Students
DSU Health Care Day
(Cleveland, MS)
ADNs/BSNs of
Exhibiting
Agencies
March 1,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
DSU Recruitment Day
(Cleveland, MS)
High School
students
March 5,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Hinds Allied
Health/Nursing Job Fair
(Jackson, MS)
ADN students
Attending
Agencies
March 6,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
DSU Teacher
Recruitment Day
(Cleveland, MS)
HS science
teachers and
counselors
March 23,
Cheryl Oleis
Holmes CC Allied
ADN students
Comments
the nurse educator – response was so great that it
extended to about 45 minutes and a second trip to
bring in more materials for distribution.
DSU Health Care Day (Cleveland, MS). Latest
information, deadline extension flyer and goodies
distributed to approx. 25 healthcare agencies in
attendance.
Attended by over 100 parents and students.
Approx. 20 students and their parents were
interested in nursing. Materials and goodies
provided to interested students. Good showing at
event. Our location in the room set-up was
awkward as it was on the curve of a u-shaped setup. Of the students seen, the majority were at or
below the ACT requirement for our program. Not
a prime event for quality students but a necessary
event since it is a campus wide function.
Attended by more allied health than nursing
students. ADN nursing student schedule has not
worked well for this event for a number of years
now. Good show of interest from those ADNs
seen, but would like to reach more of them. Good
reception from Hinds faculty willing to take
information to have on hand for their students.
Distributed latest information and deadline flyers
to attending healthcare agencies.
Attended by approx. 40 schools districts from
across the state. Sent packet of information back
counselors/teachers and goody for those attending.
Gold sponsor of this event in an effort to remind
the DSU student teachers attending this event to
keep the DSU SON in mind as they move into
schools to teach. Well received, intend same
approach for future events of this type. Obtained
current contact information on 60 school districts
expected to attend.
Attended by approximately 100 students from
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Date
SON
Representative
2008
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Health/Nursing Job Fair
(Grenada, MS)
Attending
Agencies
April 3, 2008
Cheryl Oleis
Mississippi Organization for
Association Degree Nurses
Annual Conference
(Vicksburg, MS)
ADN students
Attending
Agencies
April 18-19,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Health Care Conference 2008
Coahoma Community
College Campus
(Clarksdale, MS)
Area ADN
students, high
school students
and health care
professionals
April 25,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
April 26,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Nurse Practitioner
Workshop
(Natchez, MS)
Direct visit to W J Byrne
Central Fire Station
(Natchez, MS)
SON awareness
among NPs,
MSN students
Fire fighters
[second career
options]
April 26,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Direct visit to Natchez
Regional Medical Center
(Natchez, MS)
ADN and BSN
Nurses
Comments
allied health and nursing tracks. Many of the
nursing students – especially those who attended
night classes – did not attend (in spite of direction
from their instructors to do so). Send program
materials, deadline extension flyers and goodies
for approx. 25 students with one of the ADN night
class instructors for her students. Well received at
event. Good relationship established with director
of the nursing program (one of our graduates) –
she invites further involvement on our part with
her faculty and students.
Large exhibit at event – distributed materials to
approximately 400 of over 1,000 registered
convention attendees. Exhibit Hall is on bottom
floor and was not visited by the majority of the
attendees. Need to consider new approach to reach
more, if not all, attendees. We did reach some of
the more studious attendees by contributing
recruitment goodies to all [nearly 40] Scholar
Bowl participants.
Recruitment materials distributed to area high
school and college students and area medical field
attendees of Health Conference. Overall
attendance of the event was approx. 200 –
including workers and exhibitors (over 2 days with
some repeat attendees).
Table exhibit at conference. Approximately 200
NPs in attendance.
Left recruitment materials, advised of second and
co-career nursing options, advised them DSU SON
would be exhibiting at Fire Fighter Conference in
Vicksburg.
Spoke with 5 nursing personnel, 2 with high
interest in our programs. Left recruitment
packets/materials for nurse educator and other
interested parties.
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Date
April 26,
2008
April 26,
2008
SON
Representative
Cheryl Oleis
Cheryl Oleis
Event/Location
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
Comments
Direct visit to Hospital
(Meadville, MS)
Direct visit to Kings
Daughters Medical Center
(Brookhaven, MS)
ADN and BSN
Nurses
ADN and BSN
Nurses
Left recruitment packets/materials for nurse
educator and other interested parties.
Left recruitment packets/materials for nurse
educator and other interested parties. – spoke with
4 nurses, 2 showed strong interest in online
programs.
Firefighters on call, left recruitment materials.
April 26,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Visit to Central Fire Station
(Brookhaven, MS)
April 28,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
MORA Benefit Golf
Tournament
Reunion Golf Course
(Madison, MS)
Fire fighters
[second career
options]
General Public
and Jackson area
medical
community
May 2-3,
2008
Deidra Byas
Eliza Pillars Nursing
Convention
(Vicksburg, MS)
Minority Nurses
and Nursing
Students
May 22-25,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Black Pilots Association
Operation Skyhook
(Pine Bluff, Arkansas)
Minority
Audience
May 29-31,
2008
Cheryl Oleis
Mississippi Fire Fighters
Association Annual
Fire Fighters
[second career
Sponsorship by DSU SON which included tent
table display, 19th hole sponsorship, signage at
benefit golf tournament and area radio ad coverage
listing DSU SON as their major sponsor for the
event. - attended by over 200 (nearly all of whom
work in or otherwise associated with the medical
community).
Table exhibit; Materials distributed to36 of the 78
nurses and/or nursing students in attendance.
Minority Nurse focused convention. Considering a
sponsorship effort next year targeted to reach all
attendees at sign-in to the conference (since event
is typically held in a casino area and this tends to
distract for exhibit event). DSU is always very
well received at this event.
Participated as an exhibitor through our
recruitment partnership with DSU Aviation
program at this event as a minority recruitment
effort for both departments. Extremely well
received at this event. Good nation-wide exposure
with approximately 150 attendees from at least 12
different states (plus area general public attending
event). Brief presentation made to over 100
attendees. Materials distributed to 50+ attendees
and general public.
Participated as an exhibitor and was also listed on
agenda for speaking: distributing materials
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Date
SON
Representative
Event/Location
Conference
(Vicksburg, MS)
Recruitment Report 2007-2008
Focus Group
consideration]
and their families
Comments
directly to 22 MFFA Instructors/Officers during 10
minute presentation and to over 125 attendees and
fellow exhibitors. Very welcomed response.
Strong interest shown. Overall event attendance
around 200. Good showing at event, full page ad
in convention booklet.
Summary

Our recruiting efforts continue to be best summarized in the continued growth we have seen in enrollment in all of our programs and the
increased quality of our applicant pools. There was a slow down in RN-BSN applicants for this year – we feel this is due mostly to the fact
that most of our largest RN-BSN recruitment event [MOADN convention] occurred so close to the application deadline for this program
due to a change from the program beginning in summer instead of fall. By the time we realized the problem, we were too far into it to be
very effective. We are revising our RN-BSN approach to more heavily fall in the fall season in upcoming years to better coincide with the
new starting date for the program.

The continued growth of the School of Nursing’s recruiting efforts is directly tied to our grant funding. Efforts to take recruitment both
around and outside the state more continue to be met. We will continue to utilize grant funds to establish strong footholds both throughout
and outside the state.
Began implementation of Disc maker in 2007-2008 – served primarily as a learning period for using the equipment (some discs created
and distributed). Creation and distribution of disks to be implemented more in 2008-2009.


Continued to use full program flyer created in the previous year. Continue to have a great response to this document. [Allows individuals
to have all info at their fingertips – allowing them to have additional info that might not apply to them and their situation but might be of
interest to friends, family, co-workers, students, teachers (information that they would not have otherwise taken with them since it was not
applicable directly to them). Continues to prove invaluable in distribution to hospitals and other health care agencies.]

DSU SON website – the site contains program information, applications and general nursing career information/guidance, etc. The site
now houses a career link for current students.

Web address for SON site – [nursing.deltastate.edu] has proven very useful. People are easily directed to the site for the latest applications
and program information. Address is now used on nearly all publications.
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
Partnerships with area schools and area educational agencies that involve direct interaction with students and educational faculty and staff
continue. – Faculty and students were heavily seen in local elementary schools due to grant related diabetes presentation project.

DSU SON Students maintained involvement in regards to presentations within area schools (K-12) – safety, hygiene,
nutrition/exercise/diabetes presentations, etc.

DSU SON (through DHI) continued it’s Cleveland Vo-Tech partnership with area business/career leaders. We are seeing a definite
increase in the academic quality of the Allied Health students - a result of direct intervention of SON dean on behalf of the Allied Health
teacher through a meeting with the area school superintendent in which she addressed and stressed the academic qualifications needed by
BSN program applicants.

DSU student/faculty maintained company and community involvement through health presentations and health fairs.

Continued to arrive early and leave almost last at events continues to be an effective time to approach the recruitment representatives from
health care agencies about our RN-BSN completion program and MSN programs. As in the past, agencies have been very responsive to
this approach.

Concentrated efforts in recruiting among exhibitors continued in all events. This keeps our most current online program information in the
hands of key health care agencies around the state.

Recruitment Partnership between DSU SON and CAV Flight Operations remains strong. The initial development of the partnership
focused on combining recruiting efforts by way of sharing travel, registration, recruitment opportunities and recruitment printing
expenses/resources as well as use one another’s departments as resources for ideas and man power for specific departmental events. The
combination logo was used whenever possible – the majority of our current grant funding will not allow for it’s use. We continue to work
together in whatever manner possible.

Stepping outside what had become our typical recruiting box remains key to sustaining our enrollment within the SON and in continuing
to increase the quality of our applicant pool. We will continue to explore options outside the box of normal recruitment in an effort to
keep our numbers strong and the quality of our students high. In this way we continue to strongly contribute in reaching our university
goal of becoming the best regional university in the United States.
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Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation Annual Report
Academic 2006 - 2007 Year Review
Master Plan for Evaluation
Legend
AC ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Academic Council
AACN ................................................................................................................................. American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Admin ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Administrator
ANA ............................................................................................................................................................ American Nurses’ Association
ANCC ……………………………………………………………………………………………..American Nurses Credentialing Center
A/V…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Audio/Visual
BSN………………………………………………………………….Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Undergraduate Program
cBk ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Communication Book
CCNE ……………………………………………………………………………………Commission on Colleges of Nursing Education
CE ……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………… Continuing Education
CIPO ……………………………………………………………………………………………...Chief Information and Planning Officer
CIPR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………CCNE Co Progress Report
COAP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Chair of Academic Programs
COI ........................................................................................................................................................................... Community of Interest
CQI………………………………………………………………………………………………………Continuous Quality Improvement
DFNP …………………………………………………………………………….…………Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
DSU ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………. Delta State University
Ed .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Educator
ERI-CT……………………………………………………………………..Educational Resources Incorporated Critical Thinking Exam
FacDev .................................................................................................................................................... Faculty Development Committee
FacOrg ........................................................................................................................................................................Faculty Organization
GenEd……………………………………………………………………………………………………General Education Requirements
HB (FacHB or StdHB)……………………………...………….Handbook (FacHB = Faculty Handbook or StdHB = Student Handbook)
HEP …………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…….Health Education Project
IHL .................................................................................................................. Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
IOR ............................................................................................................................................................................... Instructor of Record
MSN ........................................................................................................................... Master of Science in Nursing or Graduate Program
MPE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Master Plan for Evaluation
NCLEX-RN…………………………………………………………………..National Council Licensure Examination, Registered Nurse
NLN ............................................................................................................................................................... National League for Nursing
NONPF ..................................................................................................................... National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty
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Master Plan for Evaluation
Legend
OIT ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Office of Information Technology
ONW .............................................................................................................................................................. Office of Nursing Workforce
QEP ...................................................................................................................................................................Quality Enhancement Plan
PEC........................................................................................................................................................ Program Effectiveness Committee
PO……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………Program Outcomes
POS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Plan of Study
Prac ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Practitioner
RA ................................................................................................................................................................................. Resource Assistant
RN-BSN……………………………………………………………………………….Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
SACS…………………..………………………………………………………………….Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
SEC ............................................................................................................................................................ Student Engagement Champion
SON ................................................................................................................................................................................. School of Nursing
SREB/CCEN .............................................................. Southern Regional Education Board/Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
StdAff ................................................................................................................................................................ Student Affairs Committee
TAC…………………..………………………………………………………………………………Technology Across the Curriculum
TEC………………………………………………………………………………………………….Technology Engagement Champion
TLC .................................................................................................................................................................... Teaching/Learning Center
TNI ...................................................................................................................................................... Therapeutic Nursing Intervention(s)
Provost/VPAA ................................................................................................................................... Vice President for Academic Affairs
WAC………………………………………………………………………………………………………Writing Across the Curriculum
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Master Plan for Evaluation
Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY:
MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
I-A. & I-B. The
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes
of the SON are
written, congruent
with those of DSU,
and consistent with
professional nursing
standards and
guidelines for the
preparation of
nursing
professionals.
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Fall (1)
PEC (1)
Spring
(3 & 4)
Fac Org
DFNP
COAP
(3 & 4)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
1. Mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of the
SON reviewed for
congruency with the
mission & strategic plan for
DSU (1)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
1.1 SON mission, goals, and
expected outcomes received
FacOrg 05/14/07. The SON
documents are in compliance
and logically derived from the
University’s revised vision,
mission, & guiding principles.
FacOrg
(1, 3, &
4)
Action
1.1 A No changes to Mission
& Philosophy. SON mission
and philosophy are congruent
with University mission &
philosophy. (Reviewed PEC,
Spring, 2006 – approved
with no substantive changes
FacOrg 05/14/07).
1.1 B No changes - .Strategic
Plan for SON effective for 3
years. The SON Three Year
Plan now reflects the
University’s Strategic Plan
and the Guiding Principles.
Three Year Plan reviewed
with no substantive changes
(edits to format only)
(FacOrg 05/14/07).
1.2 Program Outcomes are
based on the SON core
competencies derived from
1.1 C SON Bylaws were
reviewed & recommendations
presented to FacOrg.
Recommended changes
approved as circulated in cBk
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Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY:
MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
2. Professional nursing
standards and guidelines
that are used in formulating
and evaluating the mission,
goals, and expected
outcomes of the SON: (3 &
4-CCNE)
 IHL Accreditation
 ONW Competency
Model
 SACS
 AACN
 Essential Docs
AACN Essentials
Documents for
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
various professional nursing
standards and guidelines and
the faculty’s philosophy
regarding the concepts of:
caring, critical thinking,
communication abilities,
cultural awareness/human
diversity and therapeutic
nursing interventions.
(FacOrg 11/06/06).
2. These documents continue
to influence the SON mission,
goals, and expected outcomes.
Added documentation and
guidelines are added to reflect
current changes in all
programs.
2. No action taken. Continue
with annual review and as
needed.
2.1 Programs reviewed and in
compliance with guidelines as
noted.
2.2 CCNE recommendations
from 2005 site visit with
subsequent actions:
2.1 Service Learning Hours
for SON during Fall 2006
totaled 16, 936 hours. 26,378
hours reported for Spring
2007. Report submitted to
Office of Community and
Student Engagement.
(FacOrg 01/22/07 &
1.2 BSN Program Outcomes
reviewed 05/14/07 - No
changes.
MSN Program Outcomes
reviewed & approved Fac
Org 05/14/07 with Changes
to PO # 1 and # 5.
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Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY:
MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)





Baccalaureate
Education,
AACN Essentials
Documents for Masters
Education,
AACN Joint Position
on Education for
Nurses in
Administrative Roles
Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care
Competencies
NONPF Guidelines &
Nurse Practitioner
Competencies
ANA
Clinical Practice &
Ethics, Scope & Stds
CCNE
SREB:
 Nurse Educator
Competencies
 Racial/Ethnic &
Gender Diversity in
Nursing Education
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
05/07/07).
A. Upon submission &
approval by COAP, each
course syllabus will be
submitted to the Faculty
Secretary as a hard copy and
as an email attachment within
the first week of the semester
the course is taught (10/10/05)
2.2 A. Continue with this
policy each semester.
B. At the end of each
semester, the IOR will
continue to place a hard copy
of each course syllabus and
one example of exemplar
student coursework in a
designated CCNE
accreditation file folder.
(10/10/05)
2.2 B Continue with this
policy each semester.
C. Faculty will submit all
original student course work
for each course to the Faculty
Secretary at the close of the
semester. (10/10/05)
2.2 C Continue with this
policy each semester.
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)

I-C. The mission,
goals, and expected
outcomes of the
SON are reviewed
periodically and
revised, as
appropriate, to
reflect the needs and
expectations of the
community of
interest (COI)
Spring
(2)
Fall (5)
Spring
(6)
Spring
(8)
FacDev
StdAffr
PEC
(5&6)
Dean (7)
DFNP
COAP(2)
Dean (8)
Curriculum &
Faculty
Development in
Community-based
Care
1. Context of SON reflects
analysis of demographic
and DSU characteristics
that influence the mission,
goals, and expected
outcomes of the SON: (2CCNE)
 MSDH Annual Report
 DSU Fact Book
 SON demographics
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
D. All courses must have
“burned” CD-ROM back
ups from WebCT with
students and without
students to the Faculty
Secretary by the end of the
semester.
Action
2.2 D Continue this policy
each semester and as
needed or indicated by OIT
or WebCT webmaster.
**Documentation of
adherence to all of these
policies will be reflected in
the annual evaluation and
faculty file***
E. MSN application online
with added mission statement
requirement continues as part
of MSN student application to
graduate program.
1. Demographics (see data
Section I-F) reviewed each
semester and annually. There
continues to be a dramatic
increase in enrollment in all
programs as a result of
increasing recruitment efforts
& online nature of the RNBSN & MSN programs.
FacOrg
(1,2, 5, 6,
& 8)
Provost/
VPAA
(7)
2.2 E. All MSN application
materials consistent with
addition of mission statement
requirement.
1.1 Admission of qualified
applicants for all programs
(BSN, RN-BSN, MSN) has
increased again (BSN Spring
2006 admissions n = 44,
Spring 2007 admissions n =
47); RN-BSN Fall 2005 n =
13, Fall 2006 n = 20; MSN
Fall 2005 n = 19, Fall 2006 n
= 30).
1.2 Total BSN enrollment:
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Three
months
prior to
CCNE
visit (7)
Findings
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Action
Fall 2006 = 70
Jr II = 44
Sr = 26). (FacOrg 08/17/06)
Spring 2007 = 115
Jr I = 47 (This enrollment is
the largest Jr. I class ever
admitted.)
Jr III = 43
Sr = 25 (FacOrg 01/22/07)
RN-BSN = 25 applicants for
Fall 2006; 22 invited with 20
accepting full time
enrollment.
(FacOrg 08/17/06)
Spring, 2007 = 20 continuing
(FacOrg 01/22/07)
MSN Continuing Fall 2006:
18 – 7 FNP 3 NEd 8 NAdmin
MSN Applicants Fall 2006:
FNP - 35 applicants accepted,
24 enrolled
NEd – 7 applicants accepted,
4 enrolled
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
NAdmin – 5 applicants
accepted, 3 enrolled
5 MSN applicants enrolled
for post masters certificates.
(FacOrg 08/17/06)
Spring 2007 – MSN (n = 48)
FNP = 27
NEd = 8
NAdmin = 13
NDS = 23
2. The SON collects and
analyzes input from the
COI. These data are used to
foster ongoing
improvement
(6-CCNE)
2. Better response rates
occurred when surveys were
distributed during events held
in conjunction with DSU
SON. The surveys have been
distributed to COI during the
following:
DSU Career Fair (Feb. 2007)
2. Continue with survey
distribution during these
events. Results from
Advisory Council surveys
submitted during 08/17/06
initial Fac Org meeting by
mRush, PEC cmte chair.
Survey revised 10/02/06 &
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
School of Nursing Scholarship
Luncheon (May 4, 2007)
3. The COI needs and
expectations are reflected in
the mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of the
SON
(For 5, & 6-CCNE:)
 Advisory Council
 Alumni
 Employers
3. All elements reviewed in
context of the COI.
4. The SON affords the
COI the opportunity to
submit written third-party
comments to CCNE, in
accordance with
accreditation procedures
(7-CCNE)
4. MPE will retain its current
format since the MPE now
mirrors DSU Annual Report.
Public notice to inform
community of interest that
Action
used during Health Care
Career Day 2007 2/27/07.
Results to be presented during
first Fall 2007 FacOrg
meeting.
3. See commentary in #2.
4. PEC recommended last
Spring that each respective
committee maintain the
relevant MPE elements for
their functions to expedite
completion of MPE by end of
spring semester. This was not
implemented 2006 – 2007
academic year but will be
vital to complete the
requirements of this
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
written third-party
comments will be received
by CCNE until 30 days
before the scheduled visit
(for GP: Visit Date October
2005).
I-D. Roles of the
faculty and students
in the governance of
the SON are clearly
defined and enable
meaningful
participation
Annual
(10)
FacDev
PEC
StdAffr
Fac Org
DFNP
COAP
Dean
5. MPE reflects the scope,
breadth and timing (Time
table, last page of MPE) of
the process employed in
reviewing and updating the
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of the
SON. Minutes provide
evidence of implementation
of the review process and
any resulting changes (8CCNE).
Structure and governance
of DSU and the SON
defines the roles of faculty
and students participation
in the governance of the
program with respect to the
pursuit of the mission,
Action
document. Suggestions for
improved feedback included
outlining each SON standing
committee section of the
MPE & ensuring continuous
access to this document in the
Faculty Resource Room.
1. Dean serves on Academic
Council.
2. SON Faculty continue to
self-select or request to serve
as needed on standing
FacOrg
(10)
FacultySenate
(10)
1. No action taken. Continue
with annual review to confirm
participation.
2. SON Committees will
continue to rotate on a two
year basis. A complete listing
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
(10)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
goals, and expected
outcomes. Minutes reflect
the effect of student and
faculty participation on
SON improvement
(10-CCNE)
 DSU Administrative
and Academic
Organization. Member
composition &
minutes:
a) SON Committee
b) DSU Committee
c) Graduate Council
d) Faculty Senate
e) Class
representatives
report to
Program(s)
Office
f) SON senator for
Faculty Senate
g) DSU Student
Government Assn
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
committees (SON By-Laws)
insuring rotation of
responsibilities. Faculty
members continue to serve on
SON committees.
3. According to the Bylaws,
Student members are elected
for all standing committees
from each level & program by
their peers. Student members
for all committees presented to
Faculty Org during first two
fall meetings (see minutes &
attachment). Student
representation on committees
though required, does not
ensure student participation in
committee activities.
Graduate
Council
(10)
Provost/
VPAA
(10)
Action
of SON faculty service on
University Committees is on
file with Administrative
Secretary. Self selection for
participation on SON
Committees completed
(FacOrg 5/14/07).
3.1. Continue bulletin board
with all student committee
representatives posted in east
hallway. (FacOrg 08/17/06)
for listing of all student
committee representatives
remaining from previous year
of service. New members
volunteered and recognized
(StdAff w/attachment
10/02/06). Jr. I students were
selected and new additions
provided to all faculty
(FacOrg 03/5/2007).
3.2. All student members
advised of meeting times with
agendas and though many
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
could not attend, all student
members were given access
to meeting minutes.
4. DSU Committee(s)
All faculty serve on select
University committees (see
University Committee Roster
2006-2007).
4. Continue – no changes.
*on file with Administrative
Secretary
5. Graduate Council SON
representatives: mRush serves
as representative beginning
Fall 2006.
5. No further action. Continue
with annual review to confirm
faculty representation.
Minutes from Graduate
Council meetings placed in
cBk with report on same
during each FacOrg meeting
(as indicated).
6. Graduate Council report
04/03/06 Graduate School
policy that all part-time
graduate faculty and faculty
without doctoral degrees who
teach on graduate level must
6. Continue as indicated.
Jennie Gunn received full
appointment to Graduate
faculty Spring, 2007 .
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
be approved each year.
I-E. Documents and
publications are
accurate. Any
references in
promotional
materials to the
SON’s offerings,
Academi
c Year
(9)
Resource
Asst.
PEC
StdAffr
Fac Org
COAP
Dean
1. Policies support and are
congruent with the SON’s
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes; enable
the recruitment, admission,
and retention of qualified
students; and support
7. Graduate Council Graduate
Policy & Procedure Manual
will be ready for Fall 2006
(FacOrg 05/03/06).
7. Manual not yet available
Spring 2007. No action until
University policy presented.
SON will comply with
Graduate Policy & Procedure
Manual.
8. SON Senator: cHayes
Proxy: mRush. dAllen to
continue to serve as past chair
2006 – 07 (voting member).
8. No further action. Continue
with annual review to confirm
faculty representation. New
senator: cHayes; Proxy:
mRush for 2006 – 2008.
9. Faculty obtain information
about SON events, activities,
minutes, and etc through the
use of streamlined cBk.
Communication pathway for
any document or publication
change that involves the SON
continues to be satisfactory:
from the Dean or other DSU
entity to the faculty. Faculty
maintain the opportunity to
9. No change. Continue cBk
and maintain comprehensive
filing.
FacOrg
(9)
AC (9)
Provost/
VPAA
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
outcomes,
accreditation/approv
al status, academic
calendar, admission
policies, grading
policies, degree
completion
requirements,
tuition, and fees are
accurate
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
(9)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
student performance,
achievement, and progress
(9-CCNE)
 DSU Bulletins
(Undergraduate &
Graduate)
 SON StdHB
 Ongoing updates to
Webpage
 Additional recruitment
materials (e.g. program
brochures, etc.)
 Nursing Opportunities
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
review and submit
input/evaluations via cBk,
email or verbally during
committee or FacOrg
meetings.
Action
(9)
1. SON website was revised
Summer 2006; however there
are many revisions and
updates still necessary.
1. Revisions continue, will
have to be coordinated with
OIT personnel and SON
Webmaster as time is allowed
B. SON StdHB revisions
complied 05/14/07 &
approved Fac Org on same
date.
B. All approved SON HB
revisions will be placed on
SON website during summer
2007.
2. DSU Undergraduate &
Graduate Bulletins are
reviewed with editing
submitted as requested.
2. Revisions made to the
DSU Undergraduate and
Graduate Bulletins to reflect
policy and program changes
and clarifications in Spring
2007. The review and
revisions of these documents
will be a continuous process
for the web version; however,
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
printed documents will be
revised and reprinted every
year (number of print copies
will be limited). No change.
3. IHL requirements to
decrease hours for UG degree
DSU Undergraduate Bulletin
and Undergraduate brochures
were revised to reflect changes
in general education
requirements. SON total hours
to degree now 127-128.
3. No change – any
curriculum revisions will
remain consistent with IHL
required hours for UG degree.
3.1 Previous 24 day summer
schedule was presented to
DSU Cabinet and reduced to
21 days to comply with IHL
requirements (FacOrg
08/17/06).
4. Timeliness of submission
for required admission
documentation and submission
of fees was problematic.
Documentation must be in by
the 1st class day of the
admitting semester (approved
Fac Org 01/24/05). Students
4. 10/31/05 - Unpaid student
fees: Students who have not
paid university fees will have
classes purged from the
system by the Registrar’s
office. A $100.00 reregistration fee will be
charged to students who have
classes purged. University
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
advised they will be denied
access to classroom, clinical
and online activities until all
required documentation is on
file with the SON secretary.
Action
Late Payment of tuition
statement developed for
placement in all SON UG and
Grad courses in WebCT at
the beginning of each
semester (FacOrg 08/17/06
for initial reminder).
Upon integration of CE
6/Blackboard with Banner,
students who are purged from
the Banner system will also
be automatically purged from
CE 6/Blackboard.
5. Submission of late
assignment policy clarified to
include “Zero tolerance” with
individual faculty having the
freedom to be more lenient in
extenuating circumstances as
necessary, or to utilize the
point deduction policy
(approved Fac Org 01/24/05).
5. No change – Late
assignment policy is
improving student submission
of assignments. Continue to
monitor effectiveness of
policy. All courses have
placed policy in syllabi for all
programs. Policy reviewed in
Student Handbook with
editorials made (StdAff
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and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
Annual Report 5/14/07) and
FacDev 5/14/07)
8. Brochures for all programs
reflect current credit hours,
admission requirements and
curriculum changes.
8. Continue to update all
program brochures annually
& as needed to reflect
changes to admission
policies, course offerings, etc.
Brochures now available in
pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format
on SON website and for
attachment to email
communication with potential
students. Brochures are also
color copies and in a single
page format for ease in
reading with all programs
included and distributed at
recruitment events and for
visitors to the SON campus.
9. StdAff HB revisions
necessary to reflect areas of
concern:
9. StdAff Cmte revised the
following policies for:
* classroom & clinical
absences/tardiness (FacOrg
5/14/07)
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
* restricted nursing license
while in program (FacOrg
11/06/06).
* Uniform & dress code
revisions (FacOrg 01/22/07
& 05/14/07).
10. 08/17/06 – Student Honor
code in development with
StdAff Cmte and student
representative feedback.
Students will review and
provide feedback to FacOrg
in Fall, 2007.
10. Student Honor Code
developed by students and
presented by senior nursing
students to address proper
professional nursing student
conduct.
I-F. Policies of DSU
and the SON are
congruent with and
support the mission,
Each
Term
(11, 12
&13)
Resource
Asst.
PEC
StdAffr
1 Provide copies of
catalogs, student
handbooks, faculty
handbooks, and personnel
11. Policies in the SON Std
HB need to be reviewed and
revised to reflect consistency
between policies, brochures,
bulletins, and applications.
Communication pathway for
policy changes that involve
the SON continues to be
satisfactory: from the Dean or
11. SON StdHB reviewed and
revised (FacOrg 5/14/07).
Dean
(11,12,
13 &14)
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The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
goals, and expected
outcomes of the
SON; these policies
are fair, equitable,
published, and are
reviewed and revised
as necessary to
reflect ongoing
improvement. These
policies include, but
are not limited to,
those relative to
student recruitment,
admission, and
retention.
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
FacDev
Fac Org
COAP
(11, 12
&13)
Dean(11,
14)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
manuals, or equivalent
documents (11-CCNE)
 SON FacHB
 SON StdHB
 SON advertising
directed at prospective
students.
 Recruitment
 Admission Standards
 General Education
Requirements
 National Trends
 Within the functions of
programs, the faculty
will review: completed
files, incomplete files,
student petitions for
readmission.
 Advisement
 Retention & Attrition
Patterns
 DSU Fac/Staff HB
 DSU StdHB
 DSU Bulletin
Undergraduate/Graduate
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
other DSU entity (in particular
Academic Council or Cabinet)
to the faculty. Faculty have the
opportunity to review and
submit input via cBk or email
or verbally during committee
or FacOrg meetings.
Action
Provost/
VPAA
(14)
1.1.FacDev reviewed the SON
FacHB during Spring, 2006.
1.1 SON FacHB reviewed,
revised and approved
(FacOrg 5/14/07).
1.2. SON StdHB reviewed in
Fall & Spring – access to HB
also made available on SON
website.
1.2. SON StdHB revisions
made and approved. cOleis,
SON Webmaster maintains
updated materials on SON
website. (FacOrg 05/14/07).
1.3. Programs
a. Admission files reviewed
for undergraduate (BSN) in
Fall, 2006; undergraduate
(RN-BSN) in Spring, 2007
and graduate (MSN) in Spring,
2006.
1.3. Programs:
Fall 06
BSN = 70
Jr II = 44
Sr – 26
Spring 07
BSN = 115
Jr 1 = 47
Jr III = 43
Sr = 25
(08/17/2006)
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MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
Action
RN/BSN = 20
RN/BSN =
20
MSN
Continuing
18 FT & PT
MSN = 48
Continuing
FNP = 27
NE = 8
NAdm = 13
NDS = 23
NEW
ADMIT
31 accepted
for admission
FNP - 24
Adm - 3
NE - 4
5 admitted in
NE or NA
track in lieu of
FNP
admission
b. RN-BSN advisement
improving with appointment
of designated RN-BSN faculty
advisor.
b. No change-continue with
designated RN-BSN advisor.
c. Students are submitting
requests to drop or withdraw
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MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
from the university by email to
the SON or the Registrar’s
Office at DSU. This is causing
student’s to inadvertently earn
grades of D or F as a result of
“cutting out” due to
unprocessed requests.
2. Files maintained of
current affiliation
agreements with other
facilities and institutions at
which student instruction
occurs (12-CCNE)
 Agency file, Dean’s
Office
 HIPPA
 Criminal Background
Checks as determined
by MS legislature
2. Verification of HIPPA,
criminal background checks,
and fingerprint compliance in
COAP’s office and students’
file.
Action
c. DSU Registrar’s Office has
asked that in the future
students do not email
drop/withdrawal request, but
submit a completed on-line
and Drop/Add Class form or
University Withdrawal form,
then send the completed form
to SON advisor for signature.
The advisor send completed
form to Registrar’s Office.
2. 2.Continue HIPPA compliance
for students & faculty.
3. 2006-2007 faculty meetings
minutes, standing committee
minutes, strategic planning
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MISSION AND GOVERNANCE
The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards
and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement
of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty
and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
(CCNE)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
(CCNE)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
3. Copies of major DSU
and SON reports and
minutes of faculty
meetings, strategic planning
documents, and annual
reports
(13-CCNE)
 Dean’s & Programs’
Office
4. Copies of reports
submitted to and official
correspondence received
from applicable accrediting
and regulatory agencies
(14-CCNE)
 Dean’s Office
Recipient
of Report
(CCNE)
Findings
documents, and annual reports
are in the Dean’s office.
Action
3. Continue. No action
required.
4. Reports on file in Dean’s
office.
4. Continue. No action
required.
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RN-BSN (N=20)
Fall 2006
Full Admit 100% (n=20)
Nondegree 0% (n=0)
Full Time (n=20)
White/Caucasian: 70% (n=14)
Non-white: 30% (n=6)
100% (n=3) African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0 % (n=0) Other
Nondegree seeking (n=0)
White/ Caucasian:0% (n=0)
Non-White: 0% (n=0)
0% (n=0)African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0% (n=0) Other
75% (n=15) Female
25% (n=5) Male
Statistics
Admissions Demographics
Summer 2006 – Spring 2007
MSN (N=43)
Fall 2006
Full Admit 70% (n=30)
Nondegree 30% (n=13
Full Time (n=28)
White/ Caucasian: 64% (n=18)
Non-White: 36% (n=10)
100% (n=10) African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0% (n=1) Other - Asian
Part Time (n=2)
White/Caucasian: 50% (n=1)
Non-White: 50% (n=1)
100% (n=1) African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0% (n=0) Other
Nondegree seeking (n=13)
White/ Caucasian: 62% (n=13)
Non-White: 38% (n=5)
100 %(n=5) African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0% (n=0) Other
95% (n=41) Female
5% (n=2) Male
BSN-G (N=47)
Spring 2007
Full Time 100% (n = 47)
Part Time 0% (n=0)
Full Time (n=47)
White/Caucasian:74% (n=35)
Non-White: 26% (n=12)
92% (n=11) African American
8% (n=1) Hispanic
8% (n=1) Other - Asian
Part Time (n=0)
White/Caucasian: 0% (n=0)
Non-White: 0% (n=0)
0% (n=0) African American
0% (n=0) Hispanic
0% (n=0) Other
81% (n=38) Female
19% (n=9) Male
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
II-A. DSU and the SON
provide and support an
environment that
encourages faculty
teaching, service and
practice, and
scholarship, in keeping
with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes
of the SON.
Time
Frame
Each
term (1)
Spring
(2)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
PEC (1, 2)
SON
Tenure
Comm (1)
Fac Org (2)
COAP (1,
2)
FacDev (2)
StdAffr (2)
Dean (2)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
1. Analyze the
effectiveness of DSU
policies and practices
for resource allocation
in enabling the SON to
achieve its mission,
goals, and expected
outcomes
(1-CCNE).
 Strategic Planning/
Annual Goals
 Appoint/Promotion
/Tenure Policy
1. Faculty development and
the encouragement of
innovative teaching methods
are adequate to promote
learning, scholarship, and
student engagement (SEC).
Discussion continues as part
of the DSU Strategic Plan for
FY 2006 – 07. (Nursing did
not have a SEC representative
2006 – 07; DSU Library
alternated with SON during
that time period. Policy
changed Spring 2007 to
include representatives from
all Colleges and Schools.
Jennie Gunn will be the SONs
2007-2009 year’s SEC
representative.
2. Describe how DSU
and the SON provide
and support an
environment for
ongoing improvement,
faculty teaching,
scholarship, service,
2. DSU reviews the SON
needs assessments or funding
requests. Resources are
provided to the SON, as
available. New resources for
2006 – 07 FY in SON
include:
A
Recipient of
Report
FacOrg
(1 & 2)
Dean
(1 & 2)
Provost/
VPAA
(1 & 2)
Action
1. SON will continue to
review policies, mission, &
outcomes for congruence
with the DSU mission and
Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan
distributed in March, 2006
reviewed by PEC committee
for SON consistencies
(FacOrg 05/14/07).
1.1 SEC has sponsored 2
seminars – “The Third
Annual DSU
Faculty Research &
Scholarship Symposium”
April 11 & 12
(Student Research Showcase
on April 26). ROMEA
conference (Sept 26).
2. Continue to seek funding
for additional resources as
available.
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
and practice (2-CCNE).
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
All computers in SON
computer lab upgraded with
the addition of 8 new PCs.
Upgraded student
printer/copier.
SON computers upgraded
Concept Mapping program
End Notes
3. Funding was adequate
during academic year 20062007 for faculty development
and travel. (Faculty
Development and continuing
education activities are
required by IHL and all
faculty are provided funding
for attending select
educational activities).
DSU SON Faculty
Development opportunities
2006 – 2007 included:
Turning point technologies
10/23/06
Red Cross Disaster Services
3. No further action. Continue
with annual review to assure
faculty assessment and needs.
Funding for 2006 – 2007 was
adequate. All faculty are
required to submit evidence
of completion of CEUs for
permanent files. For a listing
of all faculty continuing
education hours, see Faculty
files in Dean’s secretary’s
office.
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
11/13-14/12/06
Cultural Diversity Workshop
11/20/06
Dreyfus Foundation
Meeting and Blues Tour
01/03 & 06/2007
Black History Month: Sheila
Davis –2/19/07
Women in Leadership
02/26/07 – 02/28/07
Survival Spanish 02/26/07
4. Annual evaluations of
faculty conducted by the
COAP and Dean (regarding
teaching, scholarship &
service).
4. Continue with annual
review and as needed. March
& April 2007 were dedicated
as times for faculty to
conduct evaluations with
COAP for discussion of
Faculty Activity Report for
Merit Pay Increase and
evaluation. COAP & Dean
reviewed all faculty
submissions for
recommendations for
promotion and merit pay
based on approved Faculty
Merit Pay Policy.
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
5. A Merit Pay Committee
has been established, and
mRush is Chair of the
Committee (see minutes
09/11/06).
Recipient of
Report
Action
5. Faculty Merit Pay
committee developed the
policies and procedures for
pay increases. Faculty Merit
Pay Committee presented the
final draft of the approved
policy procedures 03/07. All
SON faculty met with
vBingham during March with
required documentation as
part of the Faculty Activity
Report for consideration of
merit pay. (See discussion in
# 4 above).
6. Tenure & Promotion
Portfolio review -
6. No one up for review in
SON 2006-2007
7. SON adheres to guidelines
of the University’s
Promotion/Appointment
policy.
7. Policy adhered to,
however, no promotions this
academic year 2006-2007.
8. DSU Kent & Janice Wyatt
Faculty Development fund
available and allocated upon
8. Kent & Janice Wyatt
Faculty Development Funds
for lHerron [amount $250.00]
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient of
Report
request.
II-B. Fiscal and
physical resources are
sufficient to enable the
SON to fulfill its
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes.
These resources are
reviewed, revised, and
improved as needed.
Annual – Resource
Spring & Assit
as needed (5)
(3 & 5)
Dean
(3 & 5)
1. Document that the
SON & DSU provide
resources for the
professional growth
and development of
faculty (3-CCNE).

Annual budget,
personnel, physical
resources
B
2. Demonstrate that
fiscal and physical
resources facilitate
achievement of the
1. April 2007 legislature
issued a $6,000 raise for
nursing faculty effective July
2007.
1.1. SON salary comparison
to AACN Southern Region
mean [comparable region/
institution/ academic year
salary, rounded to nearest
percent] excluding July 2007
raise:
 Professor (FNP): 99 %
 Associate
89 %
 Assistant:
94 %
 Instructor
89 %
 COAP
79 %
 Dean
84 %
2.1. Annual Review with
Provost.
Provost/
VPAA (3 &
5)
VP Finance
(3)
Action
to supplement her
presentation at the Sigma
Theta Tau International
Conference; awarded April
2007.
1. Continue to monitor
Legislature and lobby the
legislature
With vigilance and good
stewardship of state funding,
budget is adequate for SON
operations. Grant funds and
reserved indirect funds will
assist in providing for
fulfillment of SON mission
and expected outcomes.
2.1. Moved funding requests
within appropriate categories
to better reflect actual
spending. (Budget on file in
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mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON (5-CCNE).
 Budget Process
 End of Year
Spending
(equipment/onetim
e expenditures)
II-C. Academic support
services are sufficient
to ensure quality and
are evaluated on a
regular basis to meet
SON and student needs.
C
Each
Term (6)
End of
Program
(6)
Resource
Assist (6)
PEC (6)
UGP (6)
GP (6)
1. Demonstrate that
academic support
services facilitate
achievement of the
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON (6-CCNE).
 Student & faculty
input and
evaluation of
current technology
needs and support
services from the
University.
 Ongoing
Technology Needs
Assessment
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
Dean’s office).
2.2. No 2006/2007 End of
Year Spending available
1.1. Input by students &
faculty on existing and
new technology are
obtained and reviewed as
needed during
program meetings.
1.2.Incorporated use of online
evaluation methods –for
End of Program, Course,
Course Instructor,
Clinical, Clinical
Instructor, and other vital
program specific
evaluations. BSN
evaluations were
inconclusive for many
2.2 No end of year funds
available for 2007. Budget
increases for contracts
(faculty & student
copier/printer) and travel
requested.
FacOrg (6)
Dean (6)
Provost/
VPAA (6)
1.1. Continue to monitor and
use these processes. All
course evaluations reflect an
evaluation of technology
applications. Revise as
indicated.
1.2. Online evaluation All SON evaluation forms
were revised and updated
09/12/05 (course, course
instructor, clinical, clinical
agency & skills lab). In Fall
2006, SON students in all
programs completed course
evaluations online as part of
their WebCT courses. Poor
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)





Findings
faculty teaching in UG
generic program.
TLC survey &
workshops
Skills Lab
evaluation tool;
Interviews with
faculty members;
Review of
equipment, supplies
& learning resource
holdings &
replacement plans
Student evaluation
of clinical agencies
& faculty
evaluation of same.
Recipient of
Report
Action
completion rates (< 50%) and
results skewed toward
negative results. BSN course
evaluation results were not
reflective of proper student
evaluation etiquette and were
inconclusive. RN-BSN and
MSN program evaluation
results were much better
reflective of student
evaluation of course
completion. March 2007,
recommendations to continue
WebCT online evaluations
for RN-BSN and MSN
programs. However, due to
the nature & importance of
these evaluation results in the
UG curriculum and program
quality, all UG generic
students will complete
scantron versions of course,
clinical, and course faculty
evaluations to maintain
validity and integrity of the
evaluation process.
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
1.3. Skills lab renovation
plans and creation of a FNP
Director’s office have been
completed.
1.3. No change. Renovation
of the skills lab included the
creation of a small private
check off area for students in
the FNP program & in RNBSN classes requiring checkoffs. This space was set up to
resemble a small exam room
with storage area for
frequently used supplies.
1.4. Allow extra copies of
required textbooks to be
placed on reserve in the
library for students.
Additional copies of
supplemental texts are
available in the SON. Many
faculty used electronic
reserve services from W.B.
Roberts Library for reserve
items for students.
1.4. No change.
1.5. End of Year Spending
request for equipment and or
needed items/supplies
submitted May, 2007
1.5. Continue to purchase
items for the Skills Lab and
other needed supplies or
equipment as funds are
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
1.6. Library funds will be
dedicated to updating
materials available to MSN
program & for new faculty
members.
Recipient of
Report
Action
available.
1.6 New faculty (sPolk,
mJones, lBlessitt, &
cThompson) were each given
additional $500.00 for
purchase of texts and related
course materials Fall 2006
and Spring 2007. (minutes
08/17/06 & 01/22/07 ).
Formal library evals
distributed to BSN, RN-BSN
& MSN students (n > 100) in
April 2007. No report at time
of MPE documentation.
1.7. Monies available for
purchase of library books for
both programs
1.7. 09/11/06 - lSeals reported
that the DSU Library has new
plagiarism detection
software “Turn It In” that is
available for faculty use.
SON has a total of $3,000 to
spend on library books this
academic year. Half ($1,500)
of the funds must be used this
semester and those orders
must be turned in by October
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mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
lSeals has library card
requests that were submitted
last year but were not ordered
due to lack of funds.
II-D. The dean is
Annually
academically and
(7 & 8)
experientially qualified
and is vested with the
authority required to
accomplish the mission,
goals, and expected
outcomes. The dean
provides effective
D
leadership to the SON
in achieving its
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes
FacOrg
(7 & 8)
Dean
(7 & 8)
1. Relate the
educational and
experiential
qualifications of the
dean to the
achievement of the
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON (7-CCNE).
2. Demonstrate that the
scope of authority of
the dean in decisions
integral to the nursing
program is comparable
to that of administrators
in similar academic
units within DSU (8-
1.8 New software and
hardware for SON technology
needs are provided as funds
are made available.
The dean, Dr. Lizabeth L.
Carlson, has completed her
4rd year as dean. She
continues to play a major role
in developing the Delta
Health Education Project and
provide leadership and
guidance as the SON
progresses in meeting grant
objectives. She continues to
develop expertise in
leadership and business skills
through conference and
workshop attendance at both
the national and local level
(on file in the Dean’s Office.
She was selected as a fellow
for the AACN LAN in
Provost/
VPAA
(7 & 8)
1.8. Endnotes and NVIVO
purchased Summer, 2006.
Continue to update software
and hardware as available.
Dr. Carlson was appointed
dean, SON effective July 1,
2005.
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
CCNE).
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
August 2006. She has
submitted several CDC,
HRSA, RWJ and Dreyfus
grants and several have been
funded (Health Education
Project, Graduate Nurse
Traineeship, Minority
Nursing Mentoring in the
Delta and K-NEC, She is IOR
of two (2) graduate courses,
as well as serving as Chair of
several MSN theses and
research project committees.
The Dean is actively involved
with nurse executives
throughout the state through
the Delta Council of Nurse
Executives. She currently
serves as a member of the
IHL Deans & Directors
Council (D&D), on the D&D
Faculty Development Ad Hoc
committee, D&D Ad Hoc
DNP committee and the D&D
Faculty Shortage Task Force.
She is also a member of the
Baccalaureate & Higher
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
II-E. Faculty members
are academically and
experientially qualified
and sufficient in
number to accomplish
the mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON.
E
Time
Frame
Each
Term
(9, 10, &
11)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
COAP
(9, 10, &
11)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
1. Provide a list of
names, titles,
educational credentials,
and teaching
responsibilities of each
faculty member, COAP
and Dean associated
with the SON (9 & 10CCNE).
 Faculty CVs
 Nursing
experiences
 Continuing
education
 Certification
 IHL report
 Faculty Needs
Assessment
 Faculty
Preparation/
Expertise
Findings
Degree (BHD) Committee,
the BHD Research
Committee. She is also Chair
of the D&D Accreditation
Committee.
1.1. Faculty members’ CVs,
teaching assignments,
preferences, and required
documentation on file in the
Dean’s and COAP’s office
Recipient of
Report
Dean ( 9, 10,
& 11)
Provost/
VPAA
(9, 10, & 11)
IHL
(9, 10, & 11)
Action
1.1. Teaching assignments
and course preferences will
continue to be prepared for
each semester and filed in the
COAP’s office. CVs updated
every six months with copies
to Faculty secretary in
December & May of each
year. No change.
1.2. Faculty Learning Needs
Assessment survey
distributed 09/11/06.
1.2. A complete listing of
Faculty Development
Activities 2006 - 2007 is on
file in the Dean’s Office and
the Faculty Secretary’s
Office.
1.3. Teaching assignments/
schedules consistent with
faculty members’ academic/
experiential qualifications &
meets minimum
1.3. Continue to review
faculty member’s
qualifications, teaching
preference & student/teacher
ratio with course assignments
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)



II-F. The faculty roles
in teaching,
scholarship, service,
and practice are
identified clearly and
F are congruent with the
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON.
Spring
(12)
COAP
(12)
Dean
(12)
Previous
Assignments
Requests
Teaching schedule
2. Provide rationale to
support the adequacy of
number and
qualifications of faculty
to accomplish the
mission, goals, and
expected outcomes of
the SON (11-CCNE)
 University and
Faculty
Handbooks
 Tenure/Promotion
Policy
 University & SON
Position
Descriptions
 Teaching
assignments
 Faculty/student
Findings
Recipient of
Report
Action
student/teacher ratio required
by IHL criteria
each semester.
2.1. Continue to need
additional faculty on graduate
level to be in compliance with
NONPF guidelines & to meet
the needs of increasing class
sizes in the MSN program.
2.1. Fall, 2006 hired sPolk,
mJones, & lHerron (all
APRN certified). Spring
2007 hired cThompson and
lBlessett.
2.2. Continue to seek out
qualified doctoral prepared
faculty for the BSN and MSN
programs.
2.2. See 2.1 above.
Position descriptions are
consistent with mission,
goals, and expected outcomes
of the SON
1. University Faculty
Handbook revisions
completed 05/14/07.
2. Tenure & Promotion
Polices approved in 1.1.
Dean
(12)
Provost/
VPAA
(12)
Continue with annual review
and as needed
1. SON FacHB revisions to
reflect updates to the
University Faculty Handbook
approved 05/14/07 (FacOrg)
University Faculty Handbook
available online.
2. Merit based pay increase
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The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its
mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the
program.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
ratio
SON Portfolio guidelines
& rubric approved by
Fac. Org. to begin use of
these guidelines with
COAP/Dean evaluations
April and May 2006.
SON will follow
University guidelines for
tenure & promotion
(approved:05/16/05).
Recipient of
Report
Action
policy has been reviewed by
the FacSenate &
recommendations
incorporated as part of SON
annual evaluation policy. All
faculty continue requirements
for submission of portfolio
for promotion and tenure.
End of Table E-II.
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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES
The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
III-A. The curriculum Each Term UGP
1. Provide evidence
1.1. Course Outcomes are based
1.1 UG and G PO
is developed,
(1)
GP
that the curriculum
on the SON core competencies
FacOrg
continue to be
implemented, and
FacOrg
reflects clear statements derived from various
(4)
reflected in all
revised to reflect
Annually
(1, 2, & 3)
of expected student
professional nursing standards
Dean
courses as part of
clear statements of
(2, 3, &4)
learning outcomes and
and guidelines; and the faculty’s (1, 2, 3, & objectives and are
expected student
contributes to the
philosophy regarding the
4)
reviewed annually.
learning outcomes
accomplishment of
concepts of: caring, critical
that are consistent
expected SON
thinking, communication
AC (1, 2,
with professional
outcomes (1-CCNE).
abilities, cultural
3, & 4)
nursing standards and
awareness/human diversity and
 SON’s program
guidelines and
therapeutic nursing
outcomes
congruent with the
interventions.
 IHL Accreditation
SON’s mission,
 SACS
A goals, and expected
1.2. IOR confirms that course
1.2 Annual review of
 AACN Essential
outcomes.
objectives
for
each
course
on
the
course objectives
Docs: The
undergraduate
and
graduate
completed in each
Essentials of
levels
are
correlated
to
program. Modified to
Baccalaureate
appropriate
SON
program
correlate with revised
Education for
outcomes
which
are
identified
on
PO as changes occur.
Professional
the syllabus.
Continue with review
Nursing Practice,
annually & as
The Essentials of
needed.
Master’s Education
for Advanced
1.3. The SON revisions to
1.3. No change.
Practice Nursing,
GenEd
requirements
continue
 AACN Joint
with suggestions for select
Position on
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
Education for
elective courses based on course
Nurses in
availability and feedback from
Administrative
faculty and students.
Roles
1.4. Courses are continually
1.4. An Ad Hoc
 Criteria for
evaluated and undergoing
CurrCmte retreat is
Evaluation of
revision
based
on
National
and
planned for July 30Nurse Practitioner
State
standards
and
student
August 1st to evaluate
Programs
evaluation feedback. The new
and revise
(NONPF)
patho/pharm course was initiated
patho/pharm as based
 ANA
Spring 2007.
on faculty and
Nursing: Scope &
student evaluations as
Standards of
st
1
Spring
semester
Jr
I:
well as BSN content
Practice, Code of
NUR
302
Fundamentals
(7
hr)
mapping. 5/14/2007
Ethics for Nurses
NUR 303 Physical Assessment
(FacOrg min).
with Interpretive
(3 hr)
Statements,
NUR 315 Pathphysiology/
ClinPrac & Ethics
 Scope & Standards Pharmacology I (2 hr)Implemented Spring 2007.
for Nurse
nd
Administrators, 2d 2 semester (Fall) Jr II
NUR 305 Adult Health I (7 hr)
 CCNE Standards
 ONW's Mississippi NUR 307 Psych-Mental Health
Competency Model (4 hr)
 Emerging Trends & NUR 316 Pathphysiology/
Pharmacology II (2 hr)
health needs of
3rd semester (Spring) Jr III
COI.
NUR 306 Adult Health II (8 hr)
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
NUR 309 Nursing Research (3
hr)
NUR 314 Health Policy (2 hr)
4th semester (Fall) Sr I
NUR 401 Maternity Newborn (4
hr)
NUR 403 Community Health (4
hr)
NUR 405 Pediatric Nursing (4
hr)
5th semester (Spring) Sr II
NUR 402 Management (5 hr)
NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship
(5 hr)
NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis (2
hr) * formerly NUR 492.
RN-BSN POS:
1st SemesterNUR 358 Transitions in Nursing
(4 hr)
NUR 312 Basic Pathophysiology
(2 hr)
NUR 311 Comprehensive Health
Assessment (2 hr)
2nd SemesterNUR 403 Community Health
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
Nursing (4hr)
NUR 309 Nursing Research (3
hr)
NUR 314 Health Policy and
Ethical Decision Making (2 hr)
3rd Semester
NUR 402 Management of Client
Care (5 hr)
NUR 407 Directed Study (5 hr)
NUR 409 Evidence Based
Practice (2 hr) *formerly NUR
492 EBP
2. Analyze the extent to
which the baccalaureate
curriculum builds upon
the arts, sciences and
humanities (2-CCNE).
 Course mapping
with liberal arts
base
2.1. Faculty maintain that: “The
curriculum builds upon a
foundation in the humanities and
science, and increases in
development of the knowledge
and skills required for nursing
practice within diverse
contemporary settings. The
belief in the integration of art
and science imbued with caring
is the foundation for the
preparation of the baccalaureate
nurses” [Self Study (SS), 2000,
p. 43.]
2.1 No change.
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
3. Analyze the extent to
which the master's
curriculum builds on
the baccalaureate level
and leads to identified
advanced nursing roles
(3-CCNE).
 Compare outcomes
and review role
concepts of
administrator,
educator, &
practitioner (to
AACN documents
noted above).
3. The master’s program builds
upon the generalist’s knowledge
& competencies acquired with
the baccalaureate.” (SS, 2000, p.
43).
3. Proposed changes
and alternate plans of
study: NE and FNP
post-master’s
certification fasttracks were
developed at
Graduate Curriculum
Retreat May 15 – 17,
2006. Along with the
development of the
post-master’s fasttracks, NUR 620 was
moved from the
Spring semester to
the Fall semester. The
elective in the NE
track (NUR 686) was
moved to Fall I in the
program of study to
make total credit
hours more equitable
and feasible for
incoming students.
Action/Decision:
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
lOswalt made motion
to approve plans of
study; mRush
seconded; approved
unanimously.
(FacOrg 09/11/06)
III-B. The curriculum
is developed,
implemented, and
revised to reflect
professional nursing
standards and
guidelines. These
standards and
guidelines are clearly
evident within the
B
curriculum structure
and expected learning
outcomes.
Course/unit/level
outcomes are
consistent with the
roles for which the
program is preparing
its graduates.
Annually
(1 & 5)
UGP
GP
FacOrg
(1 & 5)
1. Explain how
professional nursing
standards and
guidelines for practice
are incorporated into
the curriculum (5CCNE).
 AACN Essential
Docs: The
Essentials of
Baccalaureate
Education for
Professional
Nursing Practice,
The Essentials of
Master’s Education
for Advanced
Practice Nursing,
Joint Position on
Education for
1. Course syllabi are reviewed
each semester for adherence to
professional nursing standards
and guidelines.
Dean , AC
(1 &5)
1.1 UG syllabi
reviewed by course
faculty. Submission
of new course
changes for the
Spring 2007
semester:
NUR 408 Nursing
Synthesis: Discussion
on making NUR 408
a credit/non-credit
course instead of
receiving letter grade
for course or for
giving student an
“IP” if student is not
successful on final
HESI Exit Exam (3
HESI Exit Exams
will be given to
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
Nurses in
students.)
Administrative
Action/Decision:
Roles
bSylvest made
motion for NUR 408
 Criteria for
to continue to receive
Evaluation of
a letter grade and
Nurse Practitioner
make the HESI Exit
Programs
Exams count for 60%
(NONPF)
of course grade, with
 ANA
each HESI Exit Exam
Nursing: Scope &
being 20%; lSeals
Standards of
seconded, passed
Practice, Code of
unanimously.
Ethics for Nurses
(FacOrg 09/11/06).
with Interpretive
Statements,
ClinPrac & Ethics
 Scope & Standards
for Nurse
Administrators, 2d
ed
 CCNE Standards
 ONW's Mississippi
Competency Model
 Emerging Trends &
1. The baccalaureate
health needs of
curriculum
COI.
incorporates
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
knowledge and skills
1. UGP - Review
1.2 . The UG curriculum has
1.2 Continue with
identified in The
curriculum
been reviewed by national
annual review submit
Essentials of
components,
accreditation review team and
CIPR 12/2006 –
Baccalaureate
implementation, &
found to be in compliance.
completed. No
Education for
evaluation data
compliance issues.
Professional
(1-CCNE).
Nursing Practice
1.3 All course
(AACN, 1998).
outcomes are
correlated to PO in
syllabi for each
course (see syllabi).
2. GP - Review
curriculum
2. All Graduate course outcomes
2. Continue with
components,
are correlated to PO in syllabi
annual review &
2. The master’s
implementation, &
for each course (see syllabi).
approval as needed.
curriculum
evaluation data
2.1 NUR 619:
incorporates
(1-CCNE).
mCatlette distributed
knowledge and skills
copies of NUR 619
identified in The
Nursing
Essentials of
Administration II
Master’s Education
syllabus for faculty
for Advanced
approval.
Practice Nursing
Action/Decision:
(AACN, 1996). Any
bSylvest made
specialty standards
motion to approve
adopted for the
NUR 619 syllabus,
master’s program are
seconded by
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
incorporated into the
lOswalt, approved
curriculum. In
unanimously. (see
addition, nurse
minutes 08/17/06)
practitioner program
curricula
B. Preceptor
demonstrate
Evaluations: mRush
incorporation of the
has a standardized
Criteria for
form for evaluation
Evaluation of Nurse
of graduate students
Practitioner
by preceptors. Forms
Programs (NTF,
need to be available
2002).
to the preceptors.
vBingham requested
for each track (NA,
NE, NP) to have a
standardized form.
(see minutes
08/17/06)
3. MSN Comprehensive Exams:
Policy/procedures of MSN
comprehensive exams need to be
revised for clarification.
3 Comprehensive
Exams: Proposed
change to MSN
Comprehensive
Exams – making the
exam a “pass” or
“fail” instead of an 80
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
score – “Each section
of the comprehensive
examination will earn
a “pass” or “fail”. In
the event the student
is unsuccessful in one
or more sections, the
student will only be
required to take the
section or sections
that “fail” was
earned. To
successfully complete
the exam, the student
must earn a “pass” on
each section
administered” was
circulated and voted
on via email
Action/Decision: 10
votes were received,
unanimously
approved the change.
(FacOrg 08/17/06)
III-C. The curriculum Annually
UGP
1. Provide the rationale 1. “The organization of the
Dean, AC 1. BSN faculty
C is logically structured (4)
GP
for the sequence used
curricula fosters growth through (4)
curriculum retreat
to meet expected
FacOrg
in formulating the
progression from simple to
scheduled for
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
program outcomes.
(4)
curriculum (4-CCNE).
complex nursing concepts. The
Summer 2007.
Program Minutes
teaching-learning activities in
Continue with annual
1. The baccalaureate
the curricula build upon prior
review and as needed.
curriculum builds
concepts to develop increasing
upon a foundation of
ability to address complex health
the arts, sciences, and
care issues (SS, 2000, p. 47.)”
2. Faculty will need
humanities.
to emphasize general
2.Pre-requisite nursing course
education concerns in
options have been standardized
interviews with preto assist with advisement.
nursing students.
However, some suggested
2. The master's
electives are more difficult for
2.1 CAAP exam is
curriculum builds on
students (PSY 200 – now with a
now recommended to
the baccalaureate
pre-requisite requirement; ECO
all pre-nursing and
level foundation.
210 – difficult without a base of
RN-BSN students in
higher level math skills).
lieu of ENG 300/301.
ENG 300/301 affects GPA as a
This test costs $20.00
result of grade given (Failure
and will not affect
results in F recorded and
GPA nor result in
tabulated in GPA).
additional course
requirements if the
student is not
successful on the
Writing Proficiency
Exam (WPE)- ENG
300 (FacOrg
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
08/17/06)
III-D. Curriculum
Each Term UGP
Dean, AC UGP
UGP:
and teaching-learning (6)
GP
1.1. Program Meetings: 1. HESI Entrance Exam provides (6)
1.1. Dates for
practices are
FacOrg
Curriculum Function-- a reading score, math
admission testing
evaluated at regularly
(6)
part of the standing
competency, and science
during 2006 – 2007
scheduled intervals to
agenda [review
competency grade for all
given 05/20/06,
foster ongoing
curriculum
students in pre-nursing at DSU.
07/15/06, 07/18/06,
improvement.
components,
The HESI Pre-entrance test was
09/12/06, 09/16/06
implementation, &
be administered at various times
Nursing students with
evaluation data.]
during the year for all prewriting or reading
nursing student candidates.
deficiencies referred
1.2. Explain how the
on an as needed basis
array of teachingby course faculty to
learning practices
Student Navigator
D
facilitates achievement
dByas (role initiated
of student learning
Spring 2006) for
outcomes
further counseling &
(6-CCNE)
referrals to additional
resources.
1.3 RN-BSN
students took the
HESI Critical
Thinking Exam at the
time of admission
(8/24/2006) and will
take again upon
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
completion of the
program to measure
CT (FacOrg
05/15/06). This began
Fall 2006 with newly
admitted class –
HESI CT Exam
during orientation for
RN-BSN. CT Exam
will be given again at
completion of the
program.
2. COAP developed a point
value system that can be
assigned for students’ seeking
admission and who have
repeated pre-requisite courses
for BSN and MSN students
summer 2006 (FacOrg
01/21/06).
2. Undergraduate
(BSN): vBingham,
lOswalt, cHayes, &
lSeals met to discuss
adding HESI
Admission
Assessment test
scores to BSN
admission formula
and present proposal
to faculty at October
2, 2006 Faculty
Organization
meeting. OIT has
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
revised the formula to
include scoring for
pre-requisite courses
that have been taken
more than once
(FacOrg 09/11/06).
2.1 The SON plan of study reworked in an attempt to improve
student retention. Curriculum
revised POS (from 1.4 above)
integrated to reflect mission of
the SON and/or University & to
better retain students entering the
program.
2.1. Fall Admission:
Dean lCarlson
proposed moving
BSN Admission to
Fall instead of Spring
beginning Fall 2008
(Students would not
be admitted Spring
2008). Fall
Admission would
give a truer
faculty/staff ratio
count for IHL and
other reports. It
would also allow
students to complete
the entire program in
4 ½ years instead of 5
years.
Action/Decision:
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
bSylvest made
motion to move BSN
admission to Fall
Semester, lOswalt
seconded, passed
unanimously.
(FacOrg 09/11/06).
NUR 406 Nursing
Preceptorship lOswalt
recommended in
April 2006 FacOrg
meeting that NUR
406 students be
allowed to work only
8 hr. shifts or 40
hours for the first
week of
Preceptorship and
calendars for
remainder of
Preceptorship to be
adjusted for
individual learning
needs.
Action/Decision:
lOswalt made motion
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
for first week of
Preceptorship to be
limited to only 8 hour
shifts/or 40 hours,
with student
calendars for
remaininig
Preceptorship to be
adjusted for
individual learning
needs; bSylvest
seconded; passed
unanimously.
(FacOrg 09/11/06).
NUR 315 & NUR
316
Pathophysiology/Phar
macology Courses I
and II (Spring & Fall
2007) were approved
through Academic
Council for inclusion
in curriculum
(FacOrg 11/06/06).
Patho/pharm Courses
I and II (Spring &
Fall 2007): Syllabi
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
for NUR 315 and
NUR 316 were
circulated in cBk for
faculty review and
feedback.
Action/Decision:
dAllen made motion
to approve syllabi for
NUR 315 & NUR
316 as circulated;
cHayes seconded;
approved
unanimously
(FacOrg 12/06/06).
A&P Concerns: Dr.
Yasuhiro Kobayashi,
Assistant Professor of
Biology, meet with
faculty to discuss
what information
needs to be covered
in A & P to better
prepare students for
nursing. Dr.
Kobayashi has
changed A & P
textbook to Guyton’s
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
textbook, and an
expansion of the
biology lab is
planned (FacOrg
12/06/06).
Grading Scale:
Academic Council
Discussed a
student proposal for
uniformity of
grades (10-point
scale) across the
University. SON is
presently using a 7point scale. Dean
Carlson asked for
Faculty feedback for
keeping our current
7-point grading
scale or changing to
a 10-point scale.
Action/Decision:
bSylvest made the
motion for SON to
retain the current 7point grading scale;
mRush seconded;
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
approved
unanimously. Dean
Carlson will relay
this decision to AC
(FacOrg 1/22/07).
2.2 BSN Orientation
for new BSN admits
will include a plan to
hold a question &
answer session with
students enrolled in
program. Faculty
included student
based workshops
conducted during the
first week of classes
in January for new
admits on Study
Skills, Test-taking,
Time Management
and Professionalism.
2.3 Continue
revisions as
indicated.
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
GP
1. MSN Comprehensive Exams
reviewed & revised to
incorporate clinical component
with process.
GP
1.1 Clinical case
studies specific to
role were well
received, 100% pass
rate on comps.
2. MSN program policy changes
made in accordance with new
recommendations from CCNE
and related organizations.
2. Continue to revise
MSN program
according to National
and State standards.
3. MSN program curriculum
and plan of study needed
revision.
3.1 Alternate plan of
study: Post-master’s
“Fast Track” for
Nurse Educator has
been approved
through Academic
Council and SON
will begin to market
this option (FacOrg
11/06/06).
3.2 Nurse Educator
Track: vBingham
recommended
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
moving the elective
that has been in Fall
II to Fall I semester
to make credit hours
more equitable since
NUR 620 Role
Synthesis has been
moved to Fall II
semester.
Action/Decision:
mCatlette made
motion to move
elective in Nurse
Educator track from
Fall II to Fall I
semester; dAllen
seconded; passed
unanimously
(FacOrg 11/06/06).
3.3 Admission
Criteria Ranking:
mRush & vBingham,
with assistance from
OIT, developed
ranking criteria for
MSN admission
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
(FacOrg 11/06/06).
4. MSN needs policies &
procedures for thesis &
research projects needed
review and updating.
4. 1 All changes in
Graduate Program
reviewed & revised
as part of Graduate
Program Retreat
(05/17 – 19, 2006)
have been approved
by Academic Council
and will be noted on
all recruitment
materials (FacOrg
11/06/06).
4.2 Research
Proposal Timeline:
Timeline for
Research
Proposal/Project
developed at 2006
Graduate Curriculum
Retreat was
circulated. This
timeline was placed
in cBk for faculty
feedback with
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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES
The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
revisions made and
approved (FacOrg
(04/02/07)
III-E. The didactic
and clinical teachinglearning practices &
learning environment
supports the
achievement of
student learning
outcomes.
E
Each Term
(6 & 9)
UGP
GP
FacOrg
(6 & 9)
1. Explain how the
array of teachinglearning practices
facilitates achievement
of student learning
outcomes
(6-CCNE) [e.g., course
syllabi (#7.) & student
work examples (#8)]
[Review curriculum
components,
implementation, &
evaluation data.]
1.1. Incorporation of technology
components (i.e. WebCT) for
use in delivery of courses on-line
and web-enhanced continue to
provide a conducive learning
environment and accessibility of
information and faculty to
students.
1.2. The appropriate
faculty/student ratios continue &
Dean, AC
(6 & 9)
1.1. A. Continue to
update technology
needs as appropriate
to promote learning
and student
engagement.
1.1 B New Campus
Edition 6.0 (CE
6/Blackboard)
policies developed to
integrate web shell
and Banner with
implementation
Summer & Fall 2007.
jMcCrory will serve
as CR 6.0/Blackboard
liaison and support
person for SON
(FacOrg 08/17/06)
1.2. Continue to
assess ratios for every
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
encourage one on one
course to maintain
advisement & guidance.
accrediting standards.
2. Provide evidence of
how review of
curriculum and
teaching-learning
practices, including
student evaluations, is
used to foster program
improvement (9CCNE).
 End of course
evaluations &
summary w/ report
to program
2.1. All teaching learning
practices in every course are
evaluated each semester. Student
comments are limited with use
of Scantron forms. DSU and
SON piloted a university
course/instructor evaluation
through WebCT for all SON
courses.
2.1. DSU BSN
evaluations were
inconclusive and not
representative of
faculty teaching. All
BSN evaluations will
be conducted by
scantron method due
to such limited
usefulness of Fall
2006 evaluation
results.
RN-BSN and MSN
program evaluations
were well received
and much more
representative of
results seen from
previous pilot
attempts. Continue
online evaluations in
these programs.
(FacOrg 03/5/2007)
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
2.2. Continue to
provide summary
reports of data –
filing raw data,
tabulations, and
summaries with
faculty secretary.
2.3 WebCT is to be
transitioned to
Campus Edition 6.0
(CE 6/Blackboard)
and integrated into
DSU SON courses
summer 2007.
jMcCrory will
conduct training
sessions in the SON
for all faculty to
assist in the transition
to the new version
(FacOrg 02/08/07).
2.4 vBingham
reported to faculty
that with the CE
6/Blackboard Banner
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
integration, students
will be purged from
the course when a
course is over and
will have to reregister and pay for
course again in order
to access CE 6 if the
student has a grade of
“I” or “IP”. If
students has “I”/”IP”
and can complete the
course in 1-2 weeks
and access to
CE6/Blackboard is
not necessary to
complete the course,
the student will not
have to re-register
and pay for course
again; instructor will
submit a paper
“Change of Grade”
form to the
Registrar’s Office to
remove grade of
“I”/”IP”. Faculty are
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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES
The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
encouraged to give
“I”/”IP” only when
student can complete
course work within 12 weeks (FacOrg
09/11/06).
III-F. The curriculum Annually
PEC
Provide examples of
1. Surveys of Alumni, Advisory Dean, AC 1. Continue to use
and teaching-learning & Each
UGP
how input from the
Council, and Employers done
(10)
evaluation results
practices consider the Term as
GP
COI is used in
annually – results support SON
from COI (internal &
needs & expectations needed(10) FacOrg
curriculum
programs.
external) for program
of the identified COI.
(10)
development and
improvement.
revision.
Reports to UGP & GP
2. Continue to administer during
2.1 Employer surveys
(10-CCNE):
Health Career Day and Advisory
and Advisory Council
Council event. This has
surveys distributed at:
 Advisory Council.
dramatically improved the input
DSU Health Career
 Alumni
from
COI
to
the
SON.
Mail
Day (Spring 2007), &
F
 End of program
surveys
only
if
limited
return.
SON Advisory
evaluations, by
Council Open House
faculty in regards
(Fall 2006).
to students.
 Program
2.2 All clinical
Satisfaction survey
faculty will also take
(at completion of
surveys to agencies
program)
where they conduct
 NCLEX®
clinicals to obtain
performance
additional feedback
 ANCC
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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES
The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
performance
from members of the
COI.
 Employer Survey
(after one year &
three years)
3. NCLEX pass rate dropped to
75 % (9/11 graduates) in 2005
but increased to 84 % (9/11) in
2006.
3.1. NCLEX review
course offered on
campus by Hurst
Review (arranged by
seniors) in May 2007.
Students were given
the option to
participate as
personal funds were
available.
3.2. Placement of
NUR 408 Nursing
Synthesis changed to
final semester plan of
study.
3.3. Increased hours
required for
independent NCLEX
review during NUR
406 Nursing
Preceptorship for
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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
identified at-risk or
high risk student
(based on HESI RN
Exit scores). *see
NUR 406
Preceptorship course
syllabus, Spring
2007.Contract for
course revised to
reflect contractual
obligation for at-risk
students to reduce
hours worked each
week to facilitate
study time as well as
applying theory to
clinical practice as
part of NCLEX prep
Spring 2007.
4. HESI scores were predictive
of improvement or continued
weakness from first test through
final test. Evaluation of the
effectiveness of HESI test to
predict NCLEX RN pass rates
for Spring 2006 graduating class
4.1 All testing in
NUR 408 Nursing
Synthesis conducted
using HESI RN Exit
Exam similar to
Spring, 2006.
Syllabus revised to
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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES
The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing
standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and
expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.
Data
CCNE Key
Time
Examples of Evidence
Recipient
Collector
Findings
Action
Elements
Frame
(CCNE)
of Report
Analyzer
compiled & reported.
make total of all three
HESI test scores
worth 60% of the
course grade.
4.2. HESI
remediation tools
(case studies)
included as part of
NUR 408 for
additional component
of course grade
Spring 2007. Will
evaluate effectiveness
of these applications
following board
notification of
NCLEX RN first
write pass rates.
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Table E-IV: STANDARD IV. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
IV-A. Student
performance is
evaluated by the faculty
and reflects
achievement of
expected outcomes.
Evaluation policies and
procedures are defined
and consistently
applied.
A
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Faculty/
Advisors)
(1)
Annually
(1)
PEC (1)
Each
term
(1 & 2)
Faculty (2,
& 3)
End of
Program
(3)
IOR (3)
[NUR 406
NUR 407
NUR 620]
COAP (3)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
1. Provide evidence of
ongoing, systematic
SON evaluation,
including
documentation of
survey responses and
data summaries and
other data as
appropriate (1-CCNE).
 Student Records
 Plan of Study
 Student Interaction
Form
 Faculty
Advisement Forms
 Undergraduate &
Graduate Program
Outcomes
Recipient
of Report
Findings
1.1. Students’ files contain all
data listed. Students’ are
evaluated in both
didactic/clinical components
of each course.
1.2 All student work is
submitted to the faculty
secretary at the end of each
semester for filing.
1.3. Faculty interaction with
students should be recorded
for evidence supporting the
new SEC outcomes.
IOR (2)
COAP
(1, 2, & 3)
FacOrg
(3)
Action
1.1. Continue with
comprehensive filing
for accurate history and
reference materials.
1.2. Faculty will
continue to submit all
student submitted work
to SON Faculty sec
each semester.
1.3. A form was
developed for faculty to
keep records.
Advisement tracking
continues in manner
that faculty are
comfortable and
includes individual
advisement for nursing
and pre-nursing
students, conferences
with students, meetings
as part of campus tours
etc.
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Table E-IV: STANDARD IV. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
2. Describe how faculty
and students are
involved in the
evaluation of individual
student performance.
Describe how the
evaluation of student
performance is
communicated to the
students and how it is
used to foster improved
performance (2CCNE).
Examples:
 Anecdotal notes
 Clinical Eval
Forms
 Grading Material
 Clinical/Evaluation
Conferences
 Email
Communication
 One-on-One
 Course specific
Recipient
of Report
Findings
2. Student performance is
communicated through
various routes in WebCT/CE
6/Blackboard (emails, My
Grades), individual feedback,
evaluation, and/or
conferences, and through
written correspondence.
 Anecdotal notes
 Clinical Eval. Forms
 Grading Material
 Clinical/Evaluation
Conferences
 Email Communication
 One-on-One
 Course specific
documents
Action
2. No Action -Continue
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
Findings
Action
documents
3. Provide evidence
that the program’s
graduates have
achieved the
competencies
congruent with the
professional nursing
standards and
guidelines the SON has
adopted (3-CCNE).
3. Evaluation to determine
achievement of PO has been
included in the following
courses that occur in final
semester as both faculty &
self evaluation component.
BSN:
NUR 406 Nursing
Preceptorship
RN-BSN:
NUR 407: Directed Study
Project
MSN:
NUR 620 (Role Synthesis)
3.1 No change continue
End of Program
Evaluations completed
for all BSN students
May 2007.
RN-BSN will complete
at end of NUR 407
Aug. 2007.
MSN End of Program
evaluations completed
April, 2007.
3.2 Evaluation Results
from graduating classes
2006 presented at initial
FacOrg 08/17/06 End of Program
surveys reflected that
all students (n = 21)
except one who
completed the survey
would recommend
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
IV-B. Surveys and
other data sources are
used to collect
information about
student, alumni, and
employer satisfaction
and demonstrated
achievements of
graduates. Student
outcome data include,
but are not limited to,
B
graduation rates,
NCLEX-RN® pass
C
rates, certification
examination pass rates,
and job placement
rates, as appropriate.
IV-C. SON outcome
data are analyzed to
Time
Frame
Annually
or as
reports
are
available
(4, & 5)
[Graduat
e report,
MS
Board of
Nursing
verificati
on
source]
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Dean (4)
UGP & GP
(5)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
1. Document student
and graduate
performance measures,
including NCLEXRN® pass rates,
certification pass rates,
graduation rates, job
placement rates, and
other measures of
student success, as
deemed appropriate by
the program (4-CCNE).
 MPE
 Annual Report
Recipient
of Report
Findings
Action
DSU nursing program.
1. Refer to Table III-E
Section IIIF (Action 4.1
– 4.3)
1. 2006 NCLEX-RN® 85%
first write; ANCC 100%.
***Previous Statistics are in
separate section after
Standard IV.
PEC(4)
FacOrg (4,
& 5)
PEC (5)
Dean (5)
2. Demonstrate how the
results of aggregate
student performance
are analyzed, and how
the program’s analyses
are used to change or
improve the curriculum
(5-CCNE).
2. Graduation Rates
BSN
Entering Sp 2005 (N= 34):
Attrition = 18% (n=6)
Caucasian n = 4
(2 females & 2 males)
African American n = 2
(2 females & 0 males)
BSN
2.1. Continue with
recruitment efforts of
highly qualified
applicants.
2.2. Curriculum
changes were
implemented
throughout the UG
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
provide evidence of
program effectiveness
and are used to foster
ongoing program
improvement.
Recipient
of Report
Findings
Graduate Sp 2007 (N = 25)
Caucasian n = 16
(14 female, 2 male)
African American n = 9
(8 female, 1 male)
Action
[BSN & RN-BSN]
program.
RN-BSN
Entered Fall 2006 (N = 20)
Graduate Summer 2007 (N =
17)
Attrition = 15% (3)
1 Caucasian (1 male
2 African AM (2 female)
MSN 2005
Entered 2005 (N = 19)
Attrition = 16% (3)
Caucasian n = 2
(1 female/1 male)
African American n = 1
(1 females/ 0 males)
Graduate sp 2007 (N = 15)
Caucasian n = 14
(14 Female, 0 male)
African American n = 1
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
Findings
Action
(1 Female, 0 male)
3. MPE (5-CCNE)
 Math Aptitude Test
 Critical Thinking
Exams
 Pre-Post DRT
(seniors)
 Nurse Entrance
Test (pre-nsg appl)
 Attrition rates
 Retention efforts of
high risk students
3. All courses that have HESI
test available will include the
test with a minimum of the
10% of the course grade
component. (minutes 08/1822/05)
4. End of program
satisfaction surveys
completed in all programs.
3. HESI examinations
implemented in all
courses as appropriate
(NUR 302, NUR 305,
NUR 306, NUR 401 &
NUR 402, NUR 403,
NUR 405, NUR 408
including these tests as
final exams and/or
additional test scores
[up to 20% of course
grade]).
4. All UG End of
Program evaluations
completed May, 2007
(BSN & MSN) & Aug,
2007 (RN-BSN).
Results to be presented
in Fall 2007. (FacOrg
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
IV-D. Faculty
outcomes demonstrate
achievement of the
SON’s mission, goals,
and expected outcomes,
and enhance program
quality and
effectiveness.
D
Time
Frame
Annually
(6 & 7)
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Faculty (6
& 7)
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
1. Describe the process
for evaluating faculty
performance in
teaching, scholarship,
service, and practice
and how the outcomes
of evaluations are
communicated to
individual faculty
members (6-CCNE).
 Student evaluation
of faculty/course/
clinical
 Faculty submission
of self-evaluation
of teaching
effectiveness &
recommendations.
 Portfolio Outline &
Suggested
Evidence Table
 University
Promotion, Tenure,
& Post Tenure
Recipient
of Report
Findings
1.1. Students evaluate faculty
members in both course and
clinical components each
semester. Faculty members
review these course/clinical
evaluations that are presented
at each annual faculty
member evaluation. The
faculty member meets with
the COAP & Dean to review
this data, discuss teaching
service & scholarship.
1.2. Faculty in the pre-05 – 06
Tenure Track will be
reviewed by the SON Tenure
& Promotion Cmte at years 3
& 5. Faculty hired after this
point (’05 – ’06) will be
reviewed at years 2 & 4.
Documentation allows for
comments and verification of
meeting criteria.
COAP
(6 & 7)
Dean
(6 & 7)
Action
08/17/06)
1.1. Continue with
annual review and as
needed.
1.2. No action-continue
to implement tenure
and promotion
guidelines &
procedures.
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)

Recipient
of Report
Findings
Action
Policies
Faculty Status
briefed during
annual evaluation
2. Provide a summary
of faculty outcomes for
the past three years and
analyze the data in
relation to expected
program outcomes.
Provide examples of
how aggregate data on
faculty performance are
used to foster ongoing
improvement (7CCNE).
 Faculty Portfolio
 Biannual (end of
Fall & Spring
terms) update of
faculty Curriculum
Vitae
 Faculty submission
of summary of
2. Each faculty member
completes an annual
evaluation with the COAP
and Dean. The faculty
member presents a summary
report with evidence of
meeting the established SON
Tenure Portfolio guidelines
for the areas of teaching,
service, and research
2.1. Tenure &
Promotion policy
reviewed and revised
by Academic Council,
Sp 2006. Tenure and
Promotion handbook
revised Fall 2006.
Distributed to all SON
faculty via email.
2.2. Each faculty
member will continue
to update the
curriculum vitae every
six months (December
& May) and provide a
copy to the faculty
secretary. No changes.
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
teaching activities
to COAP at annual
evaluation.
Faculty submission
of summary of
scholarship
activities to Dean at
annual evaluation
Faculty submission
of summary of
service activities to
Dean at annual
evaluation
SON annual report
3. Faculty Senate appointed a
Merit Pay Committee to
develop a proposal for Merit
Pay Raises and Promotions
(minutes 08/17/06).
1. Describe how alumni
and employers evaluate
the SON and give
examples of the use of
these data to improve
the SON (8-CCNE).
1. Evaluations are sent to the
following COI groups: (time
interval)
 Alumni (1 & 3 years
post graduation)
 Employers
(annually).



IV-E. The SON has
established policies and
procedures by which it
defines and reviews
E formal complaints;
analyses of aggregate
data regarding formal
complaints are used to
foster ongoing program
When
occurs
(8 & 9)
Dean
(and other
named
entities
(8 & 9)
Recipient
of Report
Findings
Provost
(8 & 9)
President
(8 & 9)
IHL
(8 & 9)
CCEN/
SREB
(8 & 9)
Action
3.1 Merit Pay
Committee final draft
of the Merit Pay Plan
was approved by the
cabinet 02/26/07. Use
of the Meritorious
Achievement
Document was
implemented in the
SON for Faculty
Evaluation March
2007.
3.2 The SON will
comply with all Merit
Pay and Promotion &
Tenure guidelines.
1. Employer surveys
and advisory council
surveys distributed
during various SON
and University
functions with very
positive returns as
compared to previous
years. Analysis to be
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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Recipient
of Report
Findings
improvement.
1.1 Alumni surveys to be
mailed out each May with a
return date by July that
summer with compiling of
data over summer.
2. Provide a copy of the
policies regarding the
review & maintenance
of records of student
satisfaction and formal
complaints. Provide a
record of formal
complaints and
grievances, if any, for
the past three years
(9-CCNE).
2.1. Students records are kept
as follows:
Successful: one year after
licensure or certification is
earned.
Unsuccessful or formal
complaints or grievances:
minimum 5 years.
SACS
(8 & 9)
CCNE
(8 & 9)
Action
presented to faculty
during initial FacOrg
meeting Fall, 2007.
1.1 Mailed surveys to
SON alumni 2002 &
2005 in all programs
with poor returns.
Initial report given
08/17/06 with most
feedback from RNBSN program alumni.
2.1. Continue with
filing terms for accurate
history and reference
materials.
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Table E-IV: STANDARD IV. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals,
and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the
program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used
to foster ongoing improvement.
CCNE Key Elements
Time
Frame
Data
Collector
Analyzer
Examples of Evidence
(CCNE)
Findings
Recipient
of Report
Action
End of Table E-IV.
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BSN
NCLEX® Pass rates on first write;
official report only counts IN state1998 96% (23/24)
1999 97% (28/29)
2000 84% (16/19)
2001 92% (22/24)
2002 88% (16/18) 1 out-of-state
2003 94% (16/17) 2 out of state
2004 78% (7/9)
2005 75% (9/11) 1 out of state
2006 85% (11/13) 1 out of state
MSN
ANCC Pass rates for FNP SON first
write; self report –
1998-99 88% (15/17)
1999-00 75% (9 /12)
2000-01 88% (15/17)
2001-02 75% (6/7)
2002-03 100% (7/8)
2003-04 100% (4/4)
2004-05 100% (9/9)
2005-06 100% (15/17)
2006 -07 no data
Retention rate:
2000-01
BSN-65% (17/26)
RN-BSN-67% (6/9)
MSN-60% (6/10)
2001-02
BSN-47% (9/19)
RN-BSN- 83% (5/6)
MSN-54% (7/13)
2002-03
BSN – 63% (12/19)
RN-BSN – 90% (9/10)
MSN – 100% (4/4)
2003-04
BSN - 50% (13/26)
RN-BSN – 96% (24/25)
MSN – 100% (10/10)
2004-05
BSN – 94% (32/34)
RN-BSN – 79% (11/14)
MSN – 83% (20/24)
2005 – 06
BSN – 98% (43/44)
RN-BSN – 85% (11/13)
MSN – 89% (16/18)
2006 – 07
BSN – 91% (43/47)
RN-BSN –85% (17/20)
MSN – 97% (29/30)
Attrition rate
2001-02
BSN: 53% n = 10
8 Caucasian
2 African American
8 Female
RN-BSN: 17% n = 1
1 Black/African American
Female
MSN: 046% n = 6
6 Caucasian
6 Females
2002-03
BSN: 37% (n = 7)
4 Caucasian
4 African American
5 Females
2 Males
RN-BSN: 10%( n = 1)
1 Caucasian
1 Female
MSN: 0%
2003 – 04
BSN: 50% (n = 13)
8 Caucasian
5 African American
12 Female
1 Male
RN-BSN: 4% (n = 1)
1 Caucasian
1 Female
MSN: 0%
2004 – 05
BSN: 6% (n = 2)
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1 African American
2 Female
RN-BSN: 21% 9n = 3)
3 Black/African American
3 Female
MSN: 17% (n = 4)
1 Caucasian
3 African American
4 Female
2005 – 06
BSN: 2% (n =1)
Caucasian - 0
African American - 1
Female - 0
RN-BSN: 15% (n = 2 )
Caucasian – 2
African American - 0
Female - 2
MSN: 11% (n = 2 )
Caucasian - 1
African American - 1
Female – 2
2006 – 07
BSN 9% (n = 4)
Caucasian – (4)
African American – (0)
Female – (3)
Male – (1)
RN-BSN: 15% (n = 3)
Caucasian – 1 (male)
African American - 0
Female – 2
Male – 0
MSN: 3% (n = 1 )
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Black/African American – 0
Female – 0
Male – 0
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Table E-V: Mission, Essential Concepts and Concepts Definitions
Essential Concepts
Definition
Caring
Critical
Thinking
Communication
Abilities
The mission of the Delta State
University School of Nursing is
to prepare students for
professional nursing practice
at the Baccalaureate level and
Master’s level.
The programs prepare
graduates to pursue advanced
study
Cultural
Awareness/Human
Diversity
Therapeutic Nursing
Interventions
Outcome Data
Attainment
of Credentials
Patterns of
Employment
Program
Satisfaction
“The authentic, purposeful, nurturing lived experience of being with another.”
Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively & skillfully
conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information
gathered from or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or
communication, as a guide to belief and action (Scriven & Paul, 1993)
Communication is a dynamic interactive process, which encompasses both verbal &
nonverbal behaviors. The ability to communicate involves reception & interpretation of
information for clarity & individualized understanding.
Shows respect for the inherent dignity of every human being; regardless of culture,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender, age, and/or lifestyle.
(The HRSA NP Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas, April 2002, pg 48).
Therapeutic nursing interventions are those caring behaviors that assist in meeting the
health needs of clients across the lifespan.
Definition
Attainment of credentials refers to the faculty attainment of credentials relevant to the
SON’s mission. Examples include acquisition of the master’s degree, enrollment in
doctoral programs, attaining terminal degrees, certification in desired areas, postdoctoral studies, receipt of awards or honors, & recognition of scholarly achievements.
Patterns of employment refers to the tracking of graduates’ employment status,
including retention, career patterns, types of positions, work settings, and satisfaction
with educational preparation. The evaluation takes place post-graduation at one (1) and
three (3) years for all students graduating from the programs.
Program satisfaction is defined as evaluation of both programs by students during the
last course of the program of study. The SON alumni are surveyed at one (1) and three
(3) years post-graduation. Employers of SON graduates are surveyed annually for
satisfaction with program graduates.
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Table VI: SON Mission & Philosophy
Mission
The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is to prepare students for professional nursing practice in a multi cultural
society as either a generalist at the Baccalaureate level or as an advanced practitioner of nursing at the Masters level. The program will
prepare graduates to pursue advanced study.
Revised 9/26/9; Reviewed May, 2003, 2004: April 04, 2004, May 15, 2006, May 14, 2007.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the faculty of the Delta State University School of Nursing is consistent with the goals and mission of the
University. The faculty believes research and theoretical and systematic methods of critical thinking foster the development of the
nursing profession. Nursing embodies the art and science of caring which is the nurturing, skillful act of being with another to promote
optimum health and derives its mission from societal needs.
Society is the organizing framework composed of family, group, and community that is governed by morals, ethics and laws. We
believe that each person is a unique individual who possesses the right to informed choices in the attainment of health care services.
Health is a dynamic state of being influenced by spiritual, cultural, psychological, physical and societal components, which interact
with the environment. State of health is influenced by perceptions of the client and society. Nursing seeks to facilitate the health
status of the client through interacting with client systems, assisting in the movement toward an optimum level of functioning or
peaceful death.
Revised Sept 26 1997…May 2003, 2004, 2007; Reviewed Oct.4, 2004, April 04,2005, May 15, 2006, May 14, 2007
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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking
Critical Thinking
Undergraduate Annually
(UGP)
&
Graduate
Programs (GP)
or SON
IOR
FacOrg
UGP:
Faculty assessment (via classroom &
clinical) of holistic use/ application of and
synthesis of the nursing process as
students move from dependence to
autonomous application of therapeutic
nursing interventions;
Course Evaluations;
HESI Testing specific to each course and
RN Exit Exam
Final Exams
GP:
Comprehensive Exams;
Research project &/or Thesis
UGP *
BSN
RN-BSN
GP *
Admin
Educator
Practitioner
FacOrg
Continue with annual review to
confirm-further evaluation with
the implementation of HESI
testing.
HESI CT Exam administered
Fall 2006 for RN-BSN program
at entry into program and at
completion of program.
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Communication Abilities
GP & GP Annually IOR
or SON
FacOrg
UGP:
Course requirements (class & clinical)
grading, clinical evaluations;
Course evaluations ;
End of program & Alumni Program
satisfaction surveys;
Web-enhanced and online components
GP:
Course requirements (class & clinical)
grading, clinical evaluations;
Course evaluations;
Program satisfaction surveys;
Comprehensive Exams;
Research project &/or Thesis
Online components
UGP *
BSN
RN-BSN
FacOrg
Continue with annual review to
confirm
GP *
Admin
Educator
Practitioner
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Cultural Awareness/Competency
Undergraduate Annually IOR
(UGP)
FacOrg
&
Graduate
Programs (GP)
or SON
UGP:
Faculty assessment of
Course Outlines
Course Objectives
Course Evaluations
Clinical/Classroom learning experiences
(Role Play, Case Studies, presentations)
UGP *
BSN
RN-BSN
GP *
Admin
Educator
Practitioner
FacOrg
05/15/06
SON Three Year Plan addresses goal
to establish SON as a Center for
Nursing Culture. 05/14/07 Continued
GP:
Faculty assessment of
Course Outlines
Course Objectives
Course Evaluations
Comprehensive Exams;
Research project &/or Thesis
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Therapeutic Nursing Interventions
UGP & GP
Annually IOR
or SON
(& team)
UGP &
GP
UGP:
MS Competency Model
RN Exit HESI scores (up to three
exams);
NUR 406 logs;
Clinical evaluations;
Nursing Care Plans;
Survey of Alumni;
Survey of Employers
GP:
MS Competency Model;
Clinical evaluations;
Comprehensive Final Exams;
ANCC certification exam;
AANP certification exam;
Survey of Alumni;
Survey of Employers;
UGP *
BSN
RN-BSN
GP *
Admin
Educator
Practitioner
FacOrg
Continue with annual review to
confirm
Continue with annual review to
confirm
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Caring
UGP & GP
or SON
Each
semester
IOR
(& team)
UGP & GP
UGP:
Clinical evaluations;
NUR 406 logs;
Course evaluations;
Survey of Alumni;
Survey of Employers
GP:
Clinical evaluations;
Course evaluations;
Survey of Alumni;
Survey of Employers
UGP*
BSN
RN-BSN
FacOrg
Continue with annual review to
confirm
GP*
Admin
Educator
Practitioner
End of Table VII.
*IORs & Faculty members on teaching team, confirm that all courses address the major concepts, or substantively confirm if and when
the concepts would not apply.
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Table E- VIII. Evaluation Calendar for Programs
Term
Evaluation Area &
Fall
Spring
Evaluators
Faculty Evaluations
Self
Students
X
COAP
Dean
Course/Clinical Evaluations
Students
Faculty
Clinical Agencies
Students
Faculty
Skills Lab
Students
Faculty
Physical Resources & Budgetary Needs
Faculty
Dean
Programs
Students: Program Satisfaction
BSN
RN-BSN *
MSN *
X
X
X
X
Summer
X (as indicated)
Each
Each
Semester
Semester
Each
Each
Semester
Semester
X
X
X
X
*BSN
*MSN
*Program survey is during the final
semester of study.
Students 1 year post graduation:
BSN
RN-BSN
MSN
*RN-BSN
May
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Term
Evaluation Area &
Evaluators
Students: 3 Year Post Graduation
BSN
RN-BSN
MSN
Library Services
Students
Faculty
Graduates
Employers
Advisory Council
Strategic Planning
SON Three Year Plan
SON Mission
SON Philosophy
SON Program Outcomes
SON Bylaws
Fall
Spring
Summer
May
X
X
(EOP)
(EOP)
Faculty evaluates library services via feedback
to Library liaison in FacOrg meeting—
Library completes an evaluation every 2 years.
Each
X
Semester
X
X
X
X
X
X
EOP = End of Program evaluations
Approved: 09/11/00(PEC); 04/09/01(FacOrg), 04/23/01(FacOrg), 04/27/04 (FacOrg), 06/21/04 (FacOrg), & 05/16/05 (FacOrg), 05/15/06
(FacOrg).
Reviewed: PEC 05/14/07 (no changes)
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