2011 ANNUAL REPORT NM NURSING EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

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1 NM NURSING EDUCATION CONSORTIUM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium c/o College of Nursing MSC University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM ph:

2 GRANTS AND SUPPOTERS Grant Activity BON Grant funded for FY 2012 $128,624 RWJF Nursing and Health Policy Interdisciplinary Research Grant unfunded $49,701 Federal Initiatives $500,000 unfunded Support from the New Mexico community has made the past year s accomplishments possible. Thank you to the following donors, sponsors, and in-kind supporters: Donors & Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico New Mexico Board of Nursing Robert Wood Johnson Foundation American Association of Colleges of Nursing/CAS Service for Nursing Programs Contributing Writers: Annika Haggerty and Sarah North Editor: Annika Haggerty Photography: University of New Mexico (Health Sciences Center and College of Nursing) In-Kind Support Central New Mexico Community College New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence New Mexico State University

3 REVENUE & EXPENSES FY 2011 Revenue FY 2011 FY2011 Funds Available Total Funds Available: $88,545 New Revenue: $70,265 Carry Forward: $18,280 Board of Nursing Grant 79% Carry Forward from FY10 (includes BCBS): 21% LETTER FROM THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GRANTS AND SUPPOTERS DEAR FRIENDS, As we complete the second year of work of the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC), We realize how much we have to be thankful for and the tremendous appreciation we have for the nursing faculty in this great state of New Mexico. This annual report is overflowing with accomplishments which can only be attributed to the tireless dedication of individuals volunteering their time to the NMNEC cause. On the road towards a common nursing curriculum, the NMNEC committees took their charges seriously and rolled through this year with amazing outcomes to demonstrate their work. Through unprecedented collaboration, the groups developed and approved a curriculum template which included a final list of concepts, admissions and pre-requisite criteria, and established baseline data for simulation and clinical education and current nursing education standards. Thank you for the commitment and dedication shown throughout this past year; we look forward to many more accomplishments together. Expenses FY 2011 Total Expenses: $73,065 Unspent and returned to BON: $5,480 Carry Forward to FY2012: $10,000 Sincerely, The Leadership Council FY2011 Expense Summary Staff (43%) Supplies (3%) Nisa Bruce, MS, BSN, RN, BA San Juan Comm. College Elizabeth Berrey, PhD, APRN, BC Central NM Comm. College Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN University of NM Terry Keller, PhD, MSN, RN, MPA NM State University Meetings & Food (39%) Marketing (15%) Pat McIntire, MS, RN, FNP Western NM University Leslie Paternoster, EdD, MS, RN Eastern NM University Delores Thompson, MSN, RN, CNE, FNP NM Junior College

4 NMNEC MISSION & VISION MISSION To prepare nurses for entry and educational advancement through developing and sustaining a resource-efficient and unified system of accessible, innovative, and state-of-the-art nursing education. MOVING FOWARD Implementation Plan Multiple areas of work are needed to move NMNEC forward from idea to implementation. The Leadership Committee has identified the following five trajectories: VISION The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium is a collaborative partnership with a vision for nursing education that addresses the healthcare needs of New Mexicans by preparing a qualified, diverse, and professional nursing workforce. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Albuquerque Public Schools Carrington College (Albuquerque) Grand Canyon University (Albuquerque) ITT Technical Institute (Albuquerque) NM Center for Nursing Excellence NM Nurses Association Northern NM Community College Pima Medical Institute (Albuquerque) University of Phoenix (Albuquerque) University of NM (Gallup) University of NM (Taos) University of NM (Valencia) MEMBERS Membership within NMNEC is made up of Full and Associate schools or organizations, and continues to grow! Full members have committed to implementing the NMNEC statewide curriculum when able, among other requirements. All members are valuable contributors in committees, meetings, and other support capacities. FULL MEMBERS Central NM Community College Clovis Community College Dona Ana Community College Eastern NM University Eastern NM University (Roswell) Luna Community College NM Highlands University NM Junior College NM State University NM State University (Alamogordo) NM State University (Carlsbad) San Juan College Santa Fe Community College University of NM Western NM University Policy Action Develop a plan for changes in policy at state level to address issues in formula funding, credit allocation, articulation, and benchmarks for schools involved with NMNEC. Curriculum Development Move the NMNEC curriculum from the blueprint proposal stage to a fully developed curriculum for faculty approval. Student Services Develop a consistent, seamless, and resource efficient approach to student advising, applications/ admissions, and student support across NMNEC schools. This committee with also address barriers of these functions caused by institutional policies. Practice Partner Engagement Engage our practice partners in the process for a new educational approach. Obtain support from clinical agencies to offer exceptional clinical learning experiences. Technology Collaborative Develop technologic solutions for student services and teaching support among NMENC collaborating schools. Provide direction/support for standardized statewide simulation experiences.

5 MOVING FOWARD Implementation Model ACCOMPLISHMENTS Committee Reports During 2011, five faculty committees worked to formulate what has become the curriculum blueprint. A summary of their work is presented below. Admissions (Completed) Through an assessment of New Mexico nursing school requirements, the Admissions Committee recommended an inclusive admissions policy including an entrance exam, minimum GPA, and additional standards with affordances for each school to adjust uniquely as needed. Chair: Aimee Jaurequi, Western NM University Leadership Liaison: Nisa Bruce, San Juan Comm. College Pre-Requisites & Core Courses (Completed) Using recommendations from nursing programs both locally and nationally, pre-requisite and core courses for the NMNEC curriculum were proposed and adopted. Co-Chairs: Sharon Nolasco, Western NM University Jenny Landen, Santa Fe Comm. College Leadership Liaison: Elizabeth Berrey, Central NM Comm. College Concepts (Completed) The Concepts Committee proposed definitions and proposed concepts for the NMNEC curriculum. These align with concepts at nursing programs across the country and with national standards. The approved list can be found at. Chair: Mary Wright, University of NM Leadership Liaison: Jean Giddens, University of NM

6 ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Clinical & Simulation Education (Continuing) After a survey was collected from nursing programs to establish a baseline of equipment and clinical practices at each institution, the Clinical & Simulation Education Committee is working to address resources and matching clinical and simulation concepts with the concepts and exemplars within the curriculum. Chair: Nancy Morton, University of NM Leadership Liaison: Pat McIntire, Western NM University Program Evaluation (Continuing) The Program Evaluation Committee has developed, piloted and implemented a program survey to collect information on program characteristics as well as application and admission data. Since August the committee has been working on analyzing the pilot data and finalizing a report of baseline data. Discussion on revision of the survey for summer 2012 is ongoing. Future discussion will be to establish outcome measures for curriculum evaluation. Co-Chairs: Geoff Shuster, University of NM Anita Reinhardt, NM State University Leadership Liaison: Terry Keller, NM State University New Committees Beginning in Fall 2011, two additional committees were formed. With the approval of the curriculum blueprint, NMNEC Committees moved into the next phase of work. Exemplar The Exemplars Committee has been working to identify exemplars for each of the concepts proposed and adopted. Chair: Mary Wright, University of NM Leadership Liaison: Jean Giddens, University of NM Conceptual Teaching & Learning Strategies The committee will explore conceptual teaching strategies and integrative teaching methods. They will examine concept application in the clinical area and classroom. Chair: TBD Leadership Liaison: Delores Thompson, NM Junior College NMNEC Model NMNEC members have approved the following model, illustrating how students will enter the NMNEC curriculum and progress through the program, or obtain degrees through a number of options. New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium Curriculum Blueprint See the complete, approved NMNEC Curriculum Blueprint on our website, under Curriculum. The Curriculum Blueprint includes admissions standards, pre-requisite and core courses, and concepts.