Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Degree with a Major in Nursing Program
Master of Science
(MS) Degree with a Major in Nursing
Program
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree with a Major in Nursing Program
The
mission of the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing (BFLSON) is to: educate nurse
clinicians, practitioners, scholars, educators, leaders, and researchers;
develop health-related community partnerships; and engage in research and other
forms of scholarship. This education is
provided in a multi-cultural urban setting, and is accomplished through a
unique professional and academic interdisciplinary environment. This community-focused approach enriches
student learning, fosters leadership development, and furthers the pursuit of
science.
Ways in
Which the BDLSON
The
University is committed to the pursuit of excellence in its instructional and
research programs and in its efforts to provide undergraduate and graduate
programs of the highest quality in a number of areas, including health
sciences. This fits well with the BFLSON’s striving
for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The University is also
committed to providing programs for traditional and non-traditional students, as
is the BFLSON. To this end, the BFLSON is committed to providing distance
learning courses, web-based and web-enhanced programs, and evening classes for
working nurses. As well, in Fall 2002, the BFLSON
implemented an accelerated BS in Nursing program for students who are changing
careers, the first accelerated BS in Nursing program approved by the Georgia
Board of Nursing.
The
University and the CHHS are dedicated to undergraduate and graduate curricula
that promote interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international perspectives,
providing options to emphasize the urban focus. The BFLSON supports this
mission statement by participating in the University core curriculum, in
freshman learning communities, in offering perspectives courses within the University,
and in offering a course on international nursing. In Fall
2002, the SON engaged in a collaborative agreement with
The
University emphasizes research, an urban focus, community
involvement, intellectual development of students, community outreach, and
international initiatives. TheBFLSON also emphasizes
research and its application to practice in both the undergraduate and graduate
programs. BFLSON faculty teach in the core
undergraduate research course offered through the CHHS. Faculty and students
are involved in numerous outreach activities in the urban area, including
health fairs and a cooperative agreement with
The
CHHS has defined its mission more specifically than the University. The CHHS
mission is “to engage in teaching, scholarly endeavors and service activities
that improve health and well-being…” The CHHS also emphasizes a community-focused
approach to increase student learning. A CHHS goal that is particularly
relevant to the BFLSON is to foster innovative technologies in teaching. During the past two years, faculty revised
many of the undergraduate and graduate level courses to include WebCT
enhancements, such as web-based modules and online testing. An online section of the master’s level
advanced pharmacology course has been offered for several years, and three
courses in the doctoral program have been offered online since 2002. Faculty are currently working on developing
online sections of the undergraduate pharmacology course and both the
undergraduate and master’s level health assessment courses.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN NURSING
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN
The baccalaureate degree program
enables… The curriculum model for the
baccalaureate program consists of 123 credit hours. This includes… Students may apply for admission into the
generic program (traditional track or accelerated track) or the RN-BS program.
Objectives
of the undergraduate program are to prepare graduates who:
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Integrate
knowledge of self, science, and the humanities when providing nursing care to
individuals, families, groups or the community. |
80% of
the graduates of the undergraduate generic program who take the NCLEX will
pass on the first attempt. 90% of
the graduates of the undergraduate generic program will have a passing score
on the exit examination on their first attempt. |
The
Georgia Board of Nursing provides official data on student success on the
NCLEX. Data on
student performance on the exit examination (ERI RN Pre-Assessment Examination) are collected by the
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs in December and May of each
academic year. |
An
assessment of student performance on NCLEX and the exit examination will be
conducted by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs. A report
on the analysis of student outcomes on the NCLEX and exit examination will be
submitted by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the
Undergraduate Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty. |
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Apply
concepts and theories as a basis for problem solving, decision-making, and
critical thinking in nursing. |
85% of
the graduating seniors taking a standardized critical thinking test will
receive a passing score on their first attempt. The
graduating seniors will achieve a mean score of 5 |
Graduating
seniors will take a standardized test on critical thinking (ERI Critical
Thinking Test) and complete the EBI End of Program Evaluation in the last
semester of their nursing program. The
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs will |
An
assessment of student performance on critical thinking will be conducted by
the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs. A report
on the analysis of student outcomes on critical thinking will be completed by
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or greater (range 1-7; range greater than moderately to extremely) on
EBI End of Program Evaluation: #61 To
what degree did the nursing program teach you to integrate theory to develop
a foundation for practice. |
oversee the collection and management of the data and will
analyze student performance on the critical thinking annually for each
graduating class. |
the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs and Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty.submitted to
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Collaborate
with individuals, families, groups, the community and other health care
providers to maximize positive health patterns. |
95% of
the students will receive a grade of satisfactory for their performance in
the clinical practica courses (NURS 3520, NURS 3620, NURS 3720, NURS 3820,
NURS 3920, NURS 4610) in the section : The student will engage in
multidisciplinary activities. |
The
Clinical Performance Evaluation tool is used to assess student performance in
the clinical setting. Data are
collected at the end of each clinical rotation by the Clinical Faculty
Coordinators and stored in student files.
The Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs collects the
aggregate data on the students’ performance in clinical settings. |
An
assessment of student performance in the clinical nursing practicum courses
will be conducted by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate
Programs. A report
on the analysis of outcomes on the students’ clinical performance will be
submitted by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the
Undergraduate Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. |
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Demonstrate
respect for human diversity when providing nursing care to individuals,
families, groups, or the community. |
100% of
the graduates of the undergraduate nursing program will demonstrate respect
for human diversity when providing nursing care to individuals, families,
groups, or the community. The
graduating seniors will achieve a mean score of 5 or greater (range 1-7;
range greater than moderately to extremely) on EBI End of Program Evaluation
on the following items: To what
degree did the nursing program teach you to: #37. act as an advocate
for vulnerable populations. #39. provide culturally
competent care. |
The
Clinical Performance Evaluation tool is used to assess student performance in
the clinical setting. Data are
collected at the end of each clinical rotation by Clinical Faculty
Coordinators and stored in student files.
The Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs collects the
aggregate data on the students’ performance in clinical settings. Students
complete the EBI End of Program Evaluation in the last semester of their
nursing program. A report is sent to
the Director and Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs. |
An
assessment of student performance in the clinical nursing practicum courses
and EBI End of Program Evaluation will be conducted by the Associate Director
for the Undergraduate Programs. A report
on the analysis of students’ clinical performance in demonstrating respect for
human diversity when providing nursing care will be submitted by the
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty. |
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Incorporate
knowledge of the effects of sociopolitical, economic and ecological forces on
nursing and provision of health care. |
95% of
the students will receive a grade of C or higher in a selected policy course. 95% of
the students will receive a grade of satisfactory for their performance in
the clinical practica courses (NURS 3520, NURS 3620, NURS 3720, NURS 3820,
NURS 3920, NURS 4610) where they incorporate their
knowledge of the effects of sociopolitical, economic and ecological forces on
nursing and the provision of health care. The
graduating seniors will achieve a mean score of 5 or greater (range 1-7;
range greater than moderately to extremely) on EBI End of Program Evaluation
on the following items: To what
degree did the nursing program teach you to: |
Students
will receive a grade of C or higher in HHS 3300 Health Policy.
Student grades will be collected by the Associate Director for
the Undergraduate Programs. The
Clinical Performance Evaluation tool is used to assess student performance in
the clinical setting. Data are
collected at the end of each clinical rotation by the Clinical Faculty
Coordinators and stored in student files.
The Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs collects the
aggregate data on the students’ performance in clinical settings. Students
complete the EBI End of Program Evaluation in the last semester of their
nursing program. A report is sent to
the Director and Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs. |
An
assessment of student performance in the selected policy course and in the
clinical nursing practicum courses will be conducted by the Associate
Director for the Undergraduate Programs.
A report
on the analysis of outcomes on the student grades and the EBI End of Program
Evaluation as application of knowledge of effects of sociopolitical, economic
and ecological forces affecting the provision of care will be submitted by
the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty. |
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Understand the effects of health policies on diverse populations. #58.
Understand the global health care environment. #59. Understand how health care delivery systems
are organized. #60. Incorporate knowledge of cost factors when
delivering care. |
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Incorporate
knowledge of ethical and legal issues in providing nursing care. |
95% of
the students will receive a grade of satisfactory for their performance in
the clinical practica courses (NURS 3520, NURS 3620, NURS 3720, NURS 3820,
NURS 3920, NURS 4610) where they incorporate their
knowledge of the ethical and legal issues in providing nursing care. The
graduating seniors will achieve a mean score of 5 or greater (range 1-7;
range greater than moderately to extremely) on EBI End of Program Evaluation
on the following items: |
The
Clinical Performance Evaluation tool is used to assess student performance in
the clinical setting. Data are
collected at the end of each clinical rotation by the Clinical Faculty
Coordinators and stored in student files.
The Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs collects the
aggregate data on the students’ performance in clinical settings. Students
complete the EBI End of Program Evaluation in the last semester of their
nursing program. A report is sent to
the Director and Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs. |
An
assessment of student performance in the clinical nursing practicum courses
and the EBI End of Program Evaluation will be conducted by the Associate
Director for the Undergraduate Programs.
A report
on the analysis of outcomes on the students’ clinical performance related to
incorporating knowledge of ethical and legal issues will be submitted by the
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
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To what
degree did the nursing program teach you to: #56. Apply an ethical decision-making framework
to clinical situations. |
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strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty. |
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Integrate
knowledge from nursing research in caring for individuals, families, groups
and the community. |
95% of
the students will receive a C or higher in a selected research methods
course. 10% of
the graduates will report participating in quality assurance and/or research
initiatives within 3 years of graduation. |
Data on
student performance in HHS3500 Research Methods will be collected by the
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs. Alumni
surveys are distributed by the GSU Alumni Office. Data from the survey are returned to the
Director and Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs. |
An
assessment of student performance on research knowledge and graduates
application of research knowledge in practice will be conducted by the
Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs. A report
on the analysis of student outcomes on research knowledge and the graduates use of research in practice will be submitted by
the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. |
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Apply
current standards of professional nursing practice in providing care to
individuals, families, groups, and the community. |
95% of
the students will receive a grade of satisfactory for their performance in
the clinical practica courses (NURS 3520, NURS 3620, NURS 3720, NURS 3820,
NURS 3920, NURS 4610) where they demonstrate
application of current standards of professional nursing practice. |
The
Clinical Performance Evaluation tool is used to assess student performance in
the clinical setting. Data are
collected at the end of each clinical rotation by the Clinical Faculty
Coordinators and stored in student files.
The Associate Director of the Undergraduate Programs collects the
aggregate data on the students’ performance in clinical settings. |
An
assessment of student performance in the clinical nursing practicum courses
will be conducted by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate
Programs. A report
on the analysis of outcomes on the students’ clinical performance as
application of standards of professional nursing practice will be submitted
by the Associate Director for the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate
Program Committee and the SON Faculty annually. The Undergraduate Program Committee
determines strategies to maintain or improve student outcomes. Strategies involving curriculum revisions
must be approved by the SON faculty. |
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Demonstrate
an awareness of the value of professional commitment. |
35% of
the juniors and seniors will be eligible for membership in Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society for nurses. 15% of
the graduates will be actively involved in a professional nursing
organizational by 3 years post-graduation. |
Data on
students who are invited to join Sigma Theta Tau
International will be collected by the Associate Director for the
Undergraduate Programs. On the
3-year alumni survey, students will be asked if they are members in a
professional nursing organization. |
An
assessment of student performance eligibility for membership in Sigma Theta Tau International and on graduate membership in
professional organizations will be conducted by the Associate Director for the
Undergraduate Programs. A report
on the analysis of outcomes on student eligibility for membership in Sigma
Theta Tau International and on graduate membership
in professional organizations will be submitted by the Associate Director for
the Undergraduate Programs to the Undergraduate Program Committee and the SON
Faculty annually. The Undergraduate
Program Committee determines strategies to maintain or improve student
outcomes. Strategies involving
curriculum revisions must be approved by the SON faculty. |