Following are the results of the MSN Prospective Student Survey (see attached).

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1 1 TO: FROM: MSN Evaluation Work-group Kathy Zellner CAP Director DATE: April 1, 2010 RE: MSN Prospective Student Survey Following are the results of the MSN Prospective Student Survey (see attached). RESPONSE RATE: Total Possible s: 403 Total Responded: 123 (30.5%) Total Possible Alumni: 186 Total Alumni Responded: 48 (25.8%) Total Possible Undergraduate: 217 Total Undergraduate Responded: 75 (34.6%) SUMMARY: 1. 13/47 (28%) alumni respondents have already completed a graduate degree (question #4). 7/13 received their degree at Bellin College (question #5). 6/13 received their MSN in Education (question # 16). 5/13 received their MSN as NP with 4/5 Family focus (question #16 and #18) /74 (82%) of current students indicated interest in pursuing a graduate degree (question 10). Of the current students interested in pursuing graduate education, Bellin College is their top choice (question #11) /34 (65%) of alumni responding to question, indicated interest in pursuing a graduate degree (question #6). Of the 15 alumni NOT ALREADY enrolled, Bellin College is their top choice (question 9). Of the 15 alumni NOT ALREADY enrolled, all indicated a start date of between 1-5 years (question #7). 4. Of the degree choices given, (MSN, MBA, PhD, DNP), current students and alumni NOT ENROLLED chose MSN/DNP as their majority choice (question #14). \\srvbconexc\users\staff\lori.ashmann\faculty\zellner\02_summary wcharts_alumni and undergrad_10apr2.docx

2 2 5. For those choosing MSN/DNP, NP as area of specialization was the most popular choice (46/82, 56%) (question #15). 6. For those choosing NP, of the five choices given for area of focus (Adult, Family, Gero, Pediatrics, Psych), the following rated the highest (question #17). Pediatrics = 16/46 (34.8%) Family = 10/46 (21/7%) Adult = 5/46 (10.9%) 7. Of the 44 students responding, 30 (68%) indicated wanting part-time study (question #19). 8. Of the 44 students responding, 35 (79.5%) indicated they were interested in a combination of on-campus (face-to-face) and online offerings (question #20). \\srvbconexc\users\staff\lori.ashmann\faculty\zellner\02_summary wcharts_alumni and undergrad_10apr2.docx

3 MSN Program Evaluation: Survey for Prospective Students 1. Date of graduation? Already graduated 39.0% 48 May % 17 October % 1 December % 0 May % 32 December % 0 May % 17 May % 7 Unsure 0.8% 1 answered question 123 skipped question 0 2. What year did you graduate? Year of Graduation Choose one 17.0% (8) 19.1% (9) 12.8% (6) 10.6% (5) 6.4% (3) 10.6% (5) 8.5% (4) 1 of 11

4 3. What is your current area of practice/interest? Acute care, general 23.4% 11 Gerontology 17.0% 8 Intensive Care 17.0% 8 Med-Surg 23.4% 11 Obstetrics 10.6% 5 Operating Room 10.6% 5 Pediatrics 4.3% 2 Women's Health 2.1% 1 Other (please specify) 20 answered question 47 skipped question Have you completed a graduate degree? Yes 27.7% 13 No 72.3% 34 answered question 47 skipped question 76 2 of 11

5 5. Where did you complete your graduate degree? Alverno College 0.0% 0 Bellin College 53.8% 7 Cardinal Stritch College 0.0% 0 Concordia University 15.4% 2 Edgewood College 0.0% 0 Marian University 0.0% 0 Marquette University 0.0% 0 UW-Eau Claire 0.0% 0 UW-Madison 7.7% 1 UW-Milwaukee 7.7% 1 UW-Oshkosh 7.7% 1 Other (please specify) 7.7% 1 answered question 13 skipped question Are you enrolled or considering enrollment to pursue a graduate degree? Yes 64.7% 22 No 35.3% 12 answered question 34 skipped question 89 3 of 11

6 7. When do you anticipate beginning? Already enrolled 31.8% years 31.8% years 36.4% years 0.0% 0 answered question 22 skipped question Where are you enrolled? Alverno College 0.0% 0 Bellin College 14.3% 1 Cardinal Stritch College 0.0% 0 Concordia University 14.3% 1 Edgewood College 0.0% 0 Marian University 0.0% 0 Marquette University 14.3% 1 UW-Eau Claire 0.0% 0 UW-Madison 0.0% 0 UW-Milwaukee 0.0% 0 UW-Oshkosh 28.6% 2 Other (please specify) 28.6% 2 answered question 7 skipped question of 11

7 9. Please identify your top 3 choices? 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Rating Average Alverno College 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Bellin College 80.0% (4) 20.0% (1) 0.0% (0) Cardinal Stritch College 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Concordia University 50.0% (2) 0.0% (0) 50.0% (2) Edgewood College 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Marian University 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) Marquette University 0.0% (0) 75.0% (3) 25.0% (1) UW-Eau Claire 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) UW-Madison 33.3% (1) 33.3% (1) 33.3% (1) UW-Milwaukee 50.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 50.0% (1) UW-Oshkosh 0.0% (0) 66.7% (2) 33.3% (1) Other (please specify) 6 answered question 9 skipped question Do you plan to pursue graduate education in the future? Yes 82.4% 61 No 17.6% 13 answered question 74 skipped question 49 5 of 11

8 11. Please identify your top 3 choices? 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Rating Average Alverno College 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1) Bellin College 61.1% (22) 19.4% (7) 19.4% (7) Cardinal Stritch College 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Concordia University 28.6% (4) 50.0% (7) 21.4% (3) Edgewood College 33.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 66.7% (2) Marian University 25.0% (3) 33.3% (4) 41.7% (5) Marquette University 55.6% (10) 11.1% (2) 33.3% (6) UW-Eau Claire 0.0% (0) 50.0% (3) 50.0% (3) UW-Madison 9.1% (2) 63.6% (14) 27.3% (6) UW-Milwaukee 12.5% (2) 43.8% (7) 43.8% (7) UW-Oshkosh 30.8% (8) 34.6% (9) 34.6% (9) Other (please specify) 16 answered question 57 skipped question 66 6 of 11

9 12. Which program did you complete? MSN 100.0% 13 MBA 0.0% 0 PhD 0.0% 0 DNP 0.0% 0 Other (please specify) 0.0% 0 answered question 13 skipped question Which program are you enrolled in? MSN 85.7% 6 MBA 0.0% 0 PhD 0.0% 0 DNP 0.0% 0 Other (please specify) 14.3% 1 answered question 7 skipped question of 11

10 14. What degrees would you consider? (Choose all that apply) MSN 87.0% 67 MBA 2.6% 2 PhD 23.4% 18 DNP 51.9% 40 Other (please specify) 3.9% 3 answered question 77 skipped question If MSN or DNP, which area would you specialize in? Administration 2.4% 2 Clinical nurse specialist 9.8% 8 Education 12.2% 10 Midwife 3.7% 3 Nurse anesthesia 11.0% 9 Nurse practitioner 56.1% 46 Other (please specify) 4.9% 4 answered question 82 skipped question 41 8 of 11

11 16. If MSN or DNP, which area did you specialize in? Administration 7.7% 1 Clinical nurse specialist 0.0% 0 Education 46.2% 6 Midwife 0.0% 0 Nurse anesthesia 7.7% 1 Nurse practitioner 38.5% 5 Other (please specify) 0.0% 0 answered question 13 skipped question If your area of interest is "nurse practitioner," which area would you focus in? (Choose only one) Adult 10.9% 5 Family 21.7% 10 Gerontology 4.3% 2 Pediatrics 34.8% 16 Psychiatric 2.2% 1 Other (please specify) 26.1% 12 answered question 46 skipped question 77 9 of 11

12 18. If your area of interest was "nurse practitioner," which area did you specialize in? (Choose only one) Adult 20.0% 1 Family 80.0% 4 Gerontology 0.0% 0 Pediatrics 0.0% 0 Psychiatric 0.0% 0 answered question 5 skipped question When you begin graduate work, do you expect to be full time or part time? Full time 31.8% 14 Part time 68.2% 30 answered question 44 skipped question Would you like courses to be offered: On campus (face to face) 6.8% 3 Online 13.6% 6 Both 79.5% 35 answered question 44 skipped question of 11

13 21. Any other comments? 4 answered question 4 skipped question of 11