MidAmerica Nazarene University is a comprehensive liberal arts university…that seeks to transform the individual through intellectual, spiritual, and personal development for a life of service to God, the church, the nation, and the world…The motto of MNU is: (1) to learn, which includes a pursuit of excellence, (2) to serve, which includes Christ-like compassion, and
(3) to be, which points to a journey of wholeness (MNU Catalog, 2006-2007, p. 4).

The purpose of the Christian education of the Division of Nursing at MidAmerica Nazarene University is to: (1) prepare professional nurse generalists who are knowledgeable and skillful in the delivery of safe, competent, and creative nursing care; (2) integrate personal, empiric, aesthetic, and ethical ways of knowing (Carper, 1978) as a basis for promoting optimal health; (3) enhance spiritual sensitivity in personal growth and service to others; and (4) develop life-long learners who strive for personal and professional growth as individuals who are responsible and accountable members of their profession and society.

The seven nursing student outcomes build on the same seven general education outcomes of the university.

Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:

Aesthetic literacy is the application of caring and creativity in nursing, the “finest art.” The student will evidence aesthetic literacy by:

a. demonstrating a personalized expression of the art of nursing;

b. utilizing an aesthetic approach in selected projects, presentations, and nursing care; and

c. recognizing the aesthetic component of human responses/interactions;

Critical Thinking is the application of current research, theory, professional standards, and ethical codes to influence the ongoing generation and evaluation of creative ideas for the purpose of solving client, family, and/or community health issues/concerns/problems. The student will evidence critical thinking by:

a. citing relevant essential information in the exploration of complex issues;

b. identifying key concepts, supportive data, and rationale in sound clinical judgment;

c. evaluating outcome/consequences of a course of action;

d. demonstrating sensitivity to alternative viewpoints and responding respectfully;

e. functioning as a team member to generate criteria, data, and solutions;

f. contemplating critically the effect of personal and professional actions as they relate to integrity/ethics in one’s nursing practice; and

g. considering the impact of rigors, pressures, and potential solutions of current nursing practice and emerging professional issues.

Effective Communication is the ability to clearly interact with individuals and/or groups for the purpose of sharing information, ideas, and/or emotions. The student will evidence effective communication by:

a. communicating with students, faculty, patients, families, and multi-disciplinary

team members in a direct manner that reflects caring principles and critical thought;

b. modifying communication for specific purposes and audiences;

c. demonstrating effective use of professional media in communicating;

d. welcoming feedback, continually evaluating, and striving to improve verbal, nonverbal, written, and multi-media communication;

e. tactfully redirecting misplaced communication;

f. utilizing therapeutic communication techniques in relationships with others; and

g. managing conflict and negotiating equitable solutions with others.

Scientific Literacy is the acquisition of nursing’s unique body of knowledge and an understanding of the processes by which that knowledge was achieved and can be developed. The student will evidence scientific literacy by:

a. integrating knowledge from physical and social sciences into personal nursing knowledge and practice;

b. utilizing nursing experiences to expand and refine personal knowledge/practice;

c. understanding nursing’s unique body of knowledge;

d. demonstrating evidence of being a knowledgeable consumer of nursing research; and,

e. recognizing nursing research as a method of problem solving and contributing to nursing’s unique body of knowledge.

Self-Understanding is the self-application of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health promotion practices as the basis of knowledge that will enhance the provision of holistic care to others. The student will evidence self-understanding by:

a. expressing an appreciation for the broad nature and context of health and wellness, and specifically the unique responsibility of self-knowledge as a requirement of achieving one’s highest potential;

b. developing caring attitudes and behaviors and operating within the paradigm of “emotional intelligence” (Goleman, 1998) regarding interactions with others;

c. recognizing areas of growth potential and seeking resources for self-development/improvement; and,

d. examining and refining one’s personal value system.

Social Responsibility is the personal involvement of self in nursing’s role and responsibilities to people and society. The student will evidence social responsibility by:

a. accepting personal responsibility for exhibiting qualities of profession hood including advocacy, autonomy, service orientation, self-regulation, ethical behavior, knowledge acquisition, and continual learning;

b. demonstrating and evaluating leadership and management skills (e.g., delegation, prioritization, team work, initiation of change, etc.) with self, peers, patients, families, physicians, and instructors;

c. participating in professional nursing activities/organizations;

d. practicing within the scope of the Nursing Code of Ethics and appropriate states’ Nurse Practice Acts;

e. demonstrating cultural, developmental, and age-related awareness;

f. providing safe and effective nursing care to a reasonably-assigned case load of developmentally, socio-culturally diverse patients/families/communities;

g. synthesizing theoretical and experiential learning in provision of holistic patient care; and,

h. being prepared to pass NCLEX-RN, function as an “advanced beginner”
(Benner, 1982), and value the need for continual personal and professional learning and growth.

Spiritual Development is the cultivation of a Christian approach to one’s life and professional nursing practice that permeates the student’s attainment of divisional outcomes. The student will evidence spiritual development by:

a. utilizing a Christian world-view to promote holistic health of self and others;

b. supporting clients with differing moral-ethical values;

c. using nursing as a means of manifesting spiritual ministry; and

d. being sensitive in providing spiritual care.

Form B

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

Aesthetic literacy is the application of caring and creativity in nursing, the “finest art.” The student will evidence aesthetic literacy by:

a. demonstrating a personalized expression of the art of nursing;

b. utilizing an aesthetic approach in selected projects, presentations, and nursing care; and
c. recognizing the aesthetic component of human responses/interactions.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. Successful

completion (100% achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio

chapter addressing the outcome of “Aesthetic Literacy.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 35

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.
(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program outcome of “Aesthetic Literacy.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met exemplars of the “Aesthetic Literacy” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement of checklist completion).

Because the Nursing Internship Clinical (NURS 4183) is the capstone experience to assess clinical competence prior to graduation, nursing faculty wanted to assure adequate assessment of student performance in a rigorous manner. During this final clinical rotation, students are paired with nurse preceptors on a variety of clinical units in hospitals throughout the KC area (see Appendix B with the course evaluation/summary of this information). This year students were allowed to submit requests for their selection of facility, unit, and shift preferred to work. Once this information was compiled from students, nursing faculty attempted to find a “match” with the students’ interests and facility availability. Clinical preceptors were selected by unit managers at various agencies. This year nursing faculty continued to use the “Clinical Evaluation Tool” (CET), which applied the seven program outcomes to acute care clinical nursing practice. This CET allowed clinical preceptors to better assess students’ abilities in achieving success with nursing program outcomes. It also provided an external means of assessment regarding outcome achievement. Additionally, students completed a self-evaluation providing specific examples of how they met exemplars of the seven program outcomes as they related to clinical practice, and nursing faculty graded this work with an establish rubric (examples provided in Appendix B).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template

of students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a

sampling of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is

provided (Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the

NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores (100%) on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an

established rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

a. citing relevant essential information in the exploration of complex issues;

b. identifying key concepts, supportive data, and rationale in sound clinical judgment;

c. evaluating outcome/consequences of a course of action;

d. demonstrating sensitivity to alternative viewpoints and responding respectfully;

e. functioning as a team member to generate criteria, data, and solutions;

f. contemplating critically the effect of personal and professional actions as they relate to integrity/ethics in one’s nursing practice; and

g. considering the impact of rigors, pressures, and potential solutions of current nursing practice and emerging professional issues.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. Successful

completion (100% achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio

chapter addressing outcome of “Critical Thinking.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 35

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist completion) by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.
(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Critical Thinking.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met exemplars of the “Critical Thinking” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement of checklist completion).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and

passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established

rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. NURS 4104,

Role Development, writing assignment/position paper, graded with established rubric. Criterion

for success: 70% of students will receive an 80% or better on this assignment.

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: The purpose of this assignment is for

students to critically examine a contemporary issue in nursing or healthcare (see Appendix C).

The goal that 70% of students will receive an 80% or better on this assignment was met; 91%

of students (32 of 35 students) received an 80% or better on the position paper. Goal met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/09/08.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

a. communicating with students, faculty, patients, families, and multi-disciplinary

team members in a direct manner that reflects caring principles and critical thought;

b. modifying communication for specific purposes and audiences;

c. demonstrating effective use of professional media in communicating;

d. welcoming feedback, continually evaluating, and striving to improve verbal, nonverbal, written, and multi-media communication;

e. tactfully redirecting misplaced communication;

f. utilizing therapeutic communication techniques in relationships with others; and

g. managing conflict and negotiating equitable solutions with others.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. Successful

completion (100% achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio

chapter addressing outcome of “Effective Communication.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 36

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist completion) by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.

(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Effective Communication.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the

midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met

exemplars of the “Effective Communication” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by

nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will

successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by

earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement

of checklist completion).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and

passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established

rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

b. developing caring attitudes and behaviors and operating within the paradigm of “emotional intelligence” (Goleman, 1998) regarding interactions with others;

c. recognizing areas of growth potential and seeking resources for self-development/improvement; and,

d. examining and refining one’s personal value system.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Successful completion (100%

achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio chapter addressing

outcome of “Self-Understanding.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 36

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist completion) by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.

(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Self-Understanding.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the

midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met

exemplars of the “Self-Understanding” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by

nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will

successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by

earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement

of checklist completion).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and

passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established

rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. In the NURS

2022 Wellness, a comprehensive self-assessment project was created that required students to do

in-depth personal self assessment. The established criterion of success is: 70% of the students to

score a 70% or higher on this written assignment (graded with an established rubric).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Of the 62 students enrolled in this

course, 62 met the criterion of success (or 100% of the students passed the assignment with a 70% or better). The class mean for this assignment was 95%. The requirements for the written project, the grading rubric, statistical analysis, and a sampling of student work are provided at the end of this report (see Appendix D).

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See “Evaluation

Day” meeting minutes of 5/9/08 for further discussion.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

1. Scientific Literacy is the acquisition of nursing’s unique body of knowledge and an understanding of the processes by which that knowledge was achieved and can be developed. The student will evidence scientific literacy by:

a. integrating knowledge from physical and social sciences into personal nursing knowledge and practice;

b. utilizing nursing experiences to expand and refine personal knowledge/practice;

c. understanding nursing’s unique body of knowledge;

d. demonstrating evidence of being a knowledgeable consumer of nursing research; and,

e. recognizing nursing research as a method of problem solving and contributing to nursing’s unique body of knowledge.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Successful completion (100%

achievement of checklist/rubric) of the senior-level nursing portfolio chapter addressing outcome of “Scientific Literacy.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 35

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist completion) by graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.

(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Scientific Literacy.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the midterm

as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met

exemplars of the “Scientific Literacy” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by nursing

faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will successfully

complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning

passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement of

checklist/rubric).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External Assessment. Passing the

NCLEX-RN examination on the 1^st attempt is an important goal of every nursing program.

Nursing faculty work very hard to assure success of this outcome. The ATI NCLEX-RN

predictor test is administered for the purpose of assessing strengths and deficits of student

knowledge prior to the NCLEX-RN examination. The established criterion of success for this

outcome is that 90% of students’ individual scores on the ATI NCLEX-RN predictor test (1^st

time) will be above the 50^th percentile compared to national results.

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Of the 35 senior nursing student who

took this exam, 28 passed on the 1^st attempt (80%). Goal not met, but improved from last year

(see Appendix E).

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: The NCLEX review course (NURS 2223)

reviewed the topics where students scored below the 50^th percentile on the ATI-NCLEX

predictor exam. Failing students were also asked to create a study plan to review content

weaknesses as part of the course. Of the 7 students who failed the initial attempt, 2 passed the

ATI-NCLEX predictor test on the second attempt. A 3^rd attempt was necessary for five students.

Fourth Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Internal Assessment. In the

NURS 4003 Nursing Research & Informatics class, a comprehensive final exam was developed to assess students’ knowledge of scientific research methodologies. The goal of nursing faculty is for students to recognize research as a method of problem solving and contributing to nursing’s unique body of knowledge. This was the established criterion of success: 80% of students will pass the final comprehensive exam with a score of ≥ 75%.

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the final exam, along with

its statistical analysis and student performance is attached to this report. 85.7% (30 out of 35

students) passed the final exam with a grade of ≥75%. Goal met (see Appendix F).

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See meeting

minutes of 12/20/07 for a more thorough discussion of this outcome.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

Social Responsibility is the personal involvement of self in nursing’s role and responsibilities to people and society. The student will evidence social responsibility by:

c. participating in professional nursing activities/organizations;

d. practicing within the scope of the Nursing Code of Ethics and appropriate states’ Nurse Practice Acts;

e. demonstrating cultural, developmental, and age-related awareness;

f. providing safe and effective nursing care to a reasonably-assigned case load of developmentally, socio-culturally diverse patients/families/communities;

g. synthesizing theoretical and experiential learning in provision of holistic patient care; and,

h. being prepared to pass NCLEX-RN, function as an “advanced beginner”(Benner, 1982), and value the need for continual personal and professional learning and growth.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Successful completion (100%

achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio chapter addressing outcome of “Social Responsibility.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 35

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist completion) by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.

(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Social Responsibility.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the

midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met

exemplars of the “Social Responsibility” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by

nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will

successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by

earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement

of checklist completion).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and

passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established

rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Third Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External Assessment. Nursing

graduates’ NCLEX results will be at or above the national pass rate for first-time test takers.

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Of the 35 graduates (2007

graduating class), 8 failed the NCLEX-RN Examination on the 1^st attempt. MNUs’ NCLEX-RN pass rate for 1^st time testers is 77%, while the national pass rate is 85%. Goal not met. See Appendix G for a summary of NCLEX performance, as well as detailed item-analysis of students’ performance.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: Faculty are aggressively reviewing the new NCLEX-RN test plan and completing a detailed grid of where selected content will be presented to ensure better performance. A policy has also been implemented to assure English competency through the TOEFL exam. Teaching assignments have changed as well.

Fourth Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Health Assessment Return

Demonstration. Criterion for success: 100% of students will score ≥ 75%.

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Nursing students perform a “return

demonstration” of a complete health assessment. This is assessed with a detailed checklist of

items demonstrated/performed. 100% of the students (65 out of 65) met the goal by scoring

≥ 75% on this assessment. Goal met. (see Appendix I)

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time.

Form C

ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

Nursing Program Bachelors

(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree level)

Academic Year 2007-2008 June 15, 2008

(Assessment Period Covered) (Date submitted)

Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:

a. utilizing a Christian world-view to promote holistic health of self and others;

b. supporting clients with differing moral-ethical values;

c. using nursing as a means of manifesting spiritual ministry; and

d. being sensitive in providing spiritual care.

First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: Successful completion (100%

achievement of checklist completion) of the senior-level nursing portfolio chapter addressing outcome of “Spiritual Development.”

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: Portfolios were collected from 36

nursing students and graded by nursing faculty. A copy of the grading criteria is attached to this

report (see Appendix A). The established criterion for success: all nursing students will

satisfactorily demonstrate outcome achievement (100% achievement of checklist/rubric) by

graduation. 100% met the goal.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:

a. Means of Program Assessment and Criteria for Success: External & Internal Assessment.

(1) NURS 4183, Nursing Internship: Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) related to the program

outcome of “Spiritual Development.” This CET is completed by the clinical preceptor at the

midterm as well as the final week of the course, and (2) student self-assessment of how they met

exemplars of the “Spiritual Development” outcome during the clinical rotation (as graded by

nursing faculty with an established rubric). Criterion for success: 100% of students will

successfully complete the NURS 4183 Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by

earning passing scores on the CET and passing scores on the self-evaluation (100% achievement

of checklist completion).

b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results: A copy of the CET and template of

students’ self-evaluation tool is attached to this report (see appendix B). Additionally, a sampling

of a CET provided by a nurse preceptor and a sampling of student self-evaluation is provided

(Appendix A). The goal that 100% of students will successfully complete the NURS 4183

Nursing Internship course requirements, specifically by earning passing scores on the CET and

passing scores (100%) on the self-evaluation (graded by nursing faculty with an established

rubric) was met.

c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program: No changes at this time. See Evaluation

Day meeting minutes of 5/9/08.

Form C

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