[ASSESSMENT REPORT: RN TO BSN]

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1 2012 Indiana University By Stephanie N. Pratt, MSN, RN [ASSESSMENT REPORT: RN TO BSN] The following report contains a summary of assessment data and recommendations is the first full year for implementation of the new BSN Essentials as a guiding framework for curriculum development.

2 ASSESSMENT REPORT: RN BSN PROGRAM: BACCALAUREATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 3 The Assessment Plan for the RN BSN Overview: 3 Portfolio for Evaluation 4 Evaluation Criteria for the Portfolio 10 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RN BSN CLASS OF RESULTS 13 Part E: Executive Summary of Student Performance for Each Outcome with Faculty Interpretation 22 Section V: Dissemination of Results: 23

3 Assessment Report: RN BSN Program: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing October, 2011 Brief Summary of the Assessment Plan for the BSN Introduction: This summary provides an abbreviated overview of the RN TO BSN assessment plan, and also attempts to focus the reader on aspects of the plan that will be addressed in this report. Assessments are necessary to evaluate learning and to measure outcomes. The new RN to BSN curriculum will be discussed, as well as, the new BSN Essentials that were used as a framework in the development of BSN curriculum. A consortium consisting of members representing all eight campuses within Indiana University were convened and lead by Dr. Sue Hendricks and Professor Lynda Narwold to design the new RN to BSN curriculum. This report includes data for the RN to BSN face to face program only. The online consortium is currently working on an independent evaluation process and will report results when available. Summary of Past Data Collection: Data was gathered for each RN to BSN cohort via a new portfolio model. This report serves both the Assessment Council and the Evaluation Committee, and therefore may contain elements that one or another group will not find useful. Instructor Level of Course Assessment: All courses are organized in a structure that includes the following in every syllabus: IUK BSN: OUTCOMES & Senior Level Competencies that Apply Directly S484 Course Objectives Learning activities Methods of Evaluation Faculty must articulate the course objectives as it relates to the BSN Essential Outcomes discussed later, what learning activities will occur to meet the objectives, and finally how will they evaluate learning. (See Appendix A) Students receive the syllabus on or before the first day of class and are aware of what they are to learn, activities that the instructor will plan and provide, and the method in which he/she will evaluate their learning. The RN to BSN director Lynda Narwold evaluates effectiveness of teaching by assessing outcomes from methods used for evaluation. The Assessment Plan for the RN BSN Overview: In the profession of nursing, guidelines for program goals and core competencies have been published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, 2008). The accrediting agency for the IU Kokomo School of Nursing BSN, the CCNE, requires use of a guiding framework, such as the Essentials. Use of such a framework ensures that entry level nurses are

4 capable and prepared. By using such a framework, we prepare professional nurses to practice at the Baccalauraeate level (BSN), to practice in a variety of settings, and to address the professional development of nurses in North Central Indiana. One important way that professional development in our region is achieved is through the RN-BSN program. Our curriculum ties to the Essentials in the following ways: 1: The BSN graduate applies a solid base in liberal education in the practice of nursing. 2: The BSN graduate applies knowledge and skills in quality improvement and patient safety. 3: The BSN Graduate translates current evidence for best practices in the provision of nursing care. 4: The BSN Graduate applies knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of nursing care. 5: The BSN Graduate understands the interplay between health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on the nursing care situation. 6: The BSN Graduate collaborates with members of other disciplines to deliver effective patient centered care. 7: The BSN Graduate demonstrates clinical prevention and population health skills. 8: The BSN Graduate demonstrates professionalism and the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. 9: The BSN Graduate practices nursing with individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of health care environments, respecting the complexity of the care situation. By using such a framework, we prepare professional nurses to practice at an entry level (BSN), to practice in a variety of settings, and to address the professional development of nurses in North Central Indiana. Portfolio for Evaluation The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate that knowledge, skills meeting course and program outcomes, and course expectations have been acquired either through course related assignments or through methods occurring outside the classroom setting. Students are instructed to add to the portfolio every semester. The portfolio as a whole is evaluated in Pod 3. Since many parts of the portfolio are not easily amenable to an e portfolio format we have continued to use the hard copy format (from the student s perspective, many documents are only in hard copy and creating PDFs was too burdensome). We collect some assignments in e format, but the process of evaluating the portfolio is done with the hard copy notebook. A grading rubric is provided for overall evaluation of the portfolio, addressing appearance, completeness, and quality of the materials included and comparing them with the program outcomes. Every portfolio will be evaluated in terms of how well the student has demonstrated that he/she has met the BSN program outcomes. Hard copies of a few portfolios from each cohort may be requested to verify program outcome quality (retained as evidence). Student permission to retain a copy of the portfolio will be obtained. The following are instructions regarding the portfolio, along with the rubric for evaluation.

5 Program Outcome #1 The BSN graduate applies a solid base in liberal education in the practice of nursing. Quantitative Literacy: (mathematics, statistics) Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making Social & Behavioral Sciences: (psychology, sociology) Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making Information Literacy: Uses skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practical issues. Critical Thinking: Demonstrates critical thinking skills in addressing ambiguous and unpredictable clinical problems Ethics and Civic Engagement: Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to promote advocacy, collaboration, and social justice. Physical & Life Sciences (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making nursing practice Program Outcome 1 Total Maximum = 24 End of Program Outcome 1 Average (6 measures) Program Outcome #2 The BSN graduate applies knowledge and skills in quality improvement and patient safety. Program Outcome 2 Total Maximum =24 End of Program Outcome 2 Average (6 Measures) Maintain safety in the provision of nursing care. Identify nurse sensitive indicators relevant to the care of diverse populations on the clinical unit. Apply leadership concepts in the provision of high quality nursing care delivery in a variety of settings. Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the inter professional team. Apply concepts of quality and safety to clinical problems using structure, process and outcome measures for improvement of current practice. Consider principles of quality improvement, healthcare policy issues, and cost effectiveness in the development of plans to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

6 Program Outcome 3 The BSN Graduate translates current evidence for best practices in the provision of nursing care. Program Outcome 3 Total Maximum=24 End of Program Outcome 3 Average (6 Measures) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. Identify nursing actions that protect human subjects in the conduct of research. Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, inter professional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Participate in the process of evidenced based practice through retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Describe how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed. Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes. Program Outcome 4 The BSN Graduate applies knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of nursing care. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. Understand safeguards and decision making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. Understand the use of CIS systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes including the integration of common languages of NANDA, NIC and NOC.. Explore the use of new patient care technologies for safe, quality care. Program Outcome 4 Total Maximum=16 End of Program Outcome 4 Average (4 Measures)

7 Program Outcome 5 The BSN Graduate understands the interplay between health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on the nursing care situation. Program Outcome 5 Total Maximum=28 End of Program Outcome 5 Average (7 Measures) Discuss the implications of healthcare policy on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in healthcare delivery. Compare the benefits and limitations of the major forms of reimbursement on the delivery of health care services. Examine legislative and regulatory processes relevant to the provision of health care. Discuss state and national statutes, rules, and regulations that authorize and define professional nursing practice. Examine the roles and responsibilities of the regulatory agencies and their effect on patient care quality, workplace safety, and the scope of nursing and other health professionals practice. Use an ethical framework to evaluate the impact of state, national, and global policies on health care, especially for vulnerable populations. Articulate, through a nursing perspective, issues concerning healthcare delivery to decision makers within healthcare organizations and other policy arenas. Program Outcome 6 The BSN Graduate collaborates with members of other disciplines to deliver effective patient centered care. Incorporate effective communication techniques, including negotiation and conflict resolution to produce positive professional working relationships Demonstrate appropriate teambuilding and collaborative strategies when working with inter professional teams. Advocate for high quality and safe patient care as a member of the inter professional team. Utilize inter and intra professional communication and collaborative skills to deliver evidence based, patient centered care. Program Outcome 4 Total Maximum=16 End of Program Outcome 6 Average (4 Measures)

8 Program Outcome 7 The BSN Graduate demonstrates clinical prevention and population health skills. Assess health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of individuals and families. Use behavioral change techniques to promote health and manage illness. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and patients to provide spiritually and culturally appropriate interventions. Participate in clinical prevention and population focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and equity. Advocate for social justice, including a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and the elimination of health disparities. Assess a community and aggregate for identified health risks focusing on health, culture, environment and demography. Understand one s role in emergency preparedness and disaster response with an awareness of environmental factors and the risks they pose to self and patients. Assess the health, healthcare, and emergency preparedness needs of a defined population. Apply important clinical judgments and decision making skills relevant to mock disaster, mass casualty, and other emergency situations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop interventions that contribute to health and prevention of illness, injury, disability, and premature death with an aggregate or community. Program Outcome 8 The BSN Graduate demonstrates professionalism and the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct for nurses. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well as among caregivers. Discuss one s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care Program Outcome 7 Total Maximum=40 End of Program Outcome 7 Average (10 Measures) Program Outcome 8 Total Maximum=28 End of Program Outcome 8 Average (7 Measures)

9 Promote a positive image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. Identify the ethical issues, including the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations. Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development. Program Outcome 9 The BSN Graduate practices nursing with individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of health care environments, respecting the complexity of the care situation. Recognize the relationship of genetics and genomics to health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of treatment, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness, using a constructed pedigree from collected family history information as well as standardized symbols and terminology. Utilizes the nursing process to Implement holistic, patient centered care that reflects an understanding of: Human growth and development, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Medical management Nursing management/process, Acute and chronic care management, Health promotion Therapeutically communicate with patient and the patient s support network. Deliver patient centered, evidence based care that respects patient beliefs and family preferences. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations. Facilitate patient centered transitions of care, including discharge planning and teaching. Identify patient and family care needs related to end of life and palliative care issues. Demonstrate clinical judgment and accountability for patient outcomes when delegating to and supervising other members of the healthcare team. Manage care to maximize health, independence, and quality of life for a group of individuals that approximates a beginning practitioner s workload Manage the interaction of multiple functional problems affecting patients across the lifespan, including common geriatric syndromes. Program Outcome 9 Total Maximum=44 End of Program Outcome 9 Average (11 Measures) Participates in the management of care for individuals, families and aggregates through home health, clinics, case management and aggregate interventions.

10 Evaluation Criteria for the Portfolio Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more That is, the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. For Each Criteria, we will use the following rubric: 4=Excellence Evident in Meeting BSN Outcome Evaluator easily finds evidence that is presented professionally; and Evidence presented shows that student has mastered the competency in a manner that suggests the best practice/exemplary practice; or Demonstrates high level of integration of knowledge, unusually strong insight. 3=Satisfactory Performance Evident in Meeting BSN Outcome Evaluator easily finds evidence that is presented professionally; and Evidence presented shows that the student has mastered the competency in a complete manner; or Demonstrates good integration of knowledge, insight. 2=Just Below Satisfactory Performance Evident in Meeting BSN Outcome Evaluator finds evidence only after searching the portfolio; or Evaluator finds that evidence is not presented in a professional manner; or Evidence presented shows some areas that are lacking with regard to achievement of the competency. 1=Unsatisfactory Performance Evident in Meeting BSN Outcome Evaluator is unable to find evidence pertinent to the competency; or Evidence presented does not show that the student addressed the competency in a relevant/reasonable manner (lacks attention to basic aspects of competency); or Evidence presented is found to be unsafe, unethical, or fraudulent. 4=Excellence Evident 3=Satisfactory Performance 2=Just Below Satisfactory. 1=Unsatisfactory Performance Rater assigns a numeric value to each category:

11 I. Graduate Survey: Near the close of the senior year, students complete a self report instrument in which they rate their own abilities in each of the student learning outcome areas. This scale includes several items per program goal, and is available on request. This is scaled a four point Likert scale, with 1=strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=disagree, and 4=strongly disagree. Since an important part of professional development is identifying one s own strengths and weaknesses and since our students engage in self rating across the curriculum, this is an appropriate measure. However, being self report, there is an issue of validity. Therefore, when possible, this measure is considered with other measures. Currently our benchmarks are set at achievement of a Mean of 2.0 or more in all areas. III. Alumni Survey: One year post graduation, RN BSN alumni are mailed a survey similar to the graduate survey though somewhat shorter, that includes self report items for every program goal. A similar Likert rating scale is used. Currently our benchmarks are set at achievement of a Mean of 2.0 or more in all areas. This survey is mailed yearly in August to previous graduates.

12 Characteristics of the RN BSN Class of 2012 Graduate Survey Results: This data was gathered just prior to completion of the program in August students started the RN-BSN program in the fall of Of that 49, five were male and forty four were female. Three identified themselves as African American, 40 as white, one Hispanic, and 1 did not specify. 45 of the original 49 graduated with a BSN in August of An interesting note is the age range of this class, the youngest (26 years old) were born in 1985 and the oldest student (56 years old) was born in Alumni Survey Results: The alumni surveys are gathered one year after graduation. This data was gathered in August 2012 from the August 2011 graduates. 22 surveys were mailed out and 13 were returned. Of the returned surveys, 100% of the graduates work full time. The organizations in which the graduates work vary, 6 work in community/regional hospitals, 1 in extended care, 1 in community health, 1 in home health, 1 in a school of nursing, and 3 indicated other. The patient populations in which the graduates work also vary, 5 work in OB/newborn care, 2 in pediatrics, and 5 work in adult care. The role of each nurse in the facility includes, 3 are nurse managers, 1 administrator, 4 working with direct patient care, 2 educators, and 1 other. The salary range was noted between $54,000-$102,000 with a mean of $81,000.

13 PORTFOLIO RESULTS FOR AUGUST 2012 GRADUATES OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA (ORGANIZED BY STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME) Program Outcome 1: The BSN graduate applies a solid base in liberal education in the practice of nursing. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE ON TEST, PAPER, OR SKILL CHECK Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 On Site Courses BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.60 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.15 Average for Program Outcome 1 = 3.98

14 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA Program Outcome 2: The BSN graduate applies knowledge and skills in quality improvement and patient safety. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.69 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.31 Average for Program Outcome 2 =3.96

15 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA (ORGANIZED BY STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME) Program Outcome 3: The BSN Graduate translates current evidence for best practices in the provision of nursing care. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE ON TEST, PAPER, OR SKILL CHECK Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.63 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.46 Average for Program Outcome 3 =3.94

16 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA Program Outcome 4: The BSN Graduate applies knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of nursing care. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE ON TEST, PAPER, OR SKILL CHECK Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.80 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.23 Average for Program Outcome 4 =3.91

17 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA BSN Program Outcome 5: The BSN Graduate understands the interplay between health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on the nursing care situation. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE Grad Survey (SR). Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.62 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.15 Average for Program Outcome 5 =3.92

18 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA BSN Program Outcome 6: The BSN Graduate collaborates with members of other disciplines to deliver effective patient centered care. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.66 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.15 Average for Program Outcome 6 =3.97

19 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA BSN Program Outcome 7: The BSN Graduate demonstrates clinical prevention and population health skills. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.59 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.05 Average for Program Outcome 7 =3.95

20 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA BSN Program Outcome 8: The BSN Graduate demonstrates professionalism and the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS Grad Survey Mean:= 3.71 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.38 Average for Program Outcome 8 =3.98 Diversity Tool, Altruism (SR) Month prior to grad Diversity, Altruism Tool Benchmark at 3 or higher. Diversity Survey Mean:= 3.27

21 Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing: 2012 Assessment Results OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AREA PRIMARY TOOLS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION* SR=SELF REPORT OR=OBSERVED REPORT P=PERFORMANCE WHEN IS THE MEASURE TAKEN? BENCHMARKS AND MEASUREMENT COMMENTS FOR EACH TOOL IN PROGRAM EVALUATION: DATA FROM GRADUATING CLASS BSN Program Outcome 9: The BSN Graduate practices nursing with individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of health care environments, respecting the complexity of the care situation. Grad Survey (SR) Alum Survey: 1 year (SR) Portfolio (P) Month prior to grad Mailed at 1 year post grad. Every August Pod 3 Grad and Alum Survey: All Surveys have values as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Agree, 4=strongly Agree. Benchmark: means at 2.00 or more on all three measures. Portfolio: Please note: for evaluating the portfolio: Our benchmark is at 3 or more: the mean of all ratings across RN BSN students is 3 or more for each individual senior competency, and that the overall mean (of all the scores) for every individual student (100%) in the RN BSN program is 3 or more. Grad Survey Mean:= 3.62 Alumni Survey: Mean =3.25 Average for Program Outcome 9 =3.96

22 Part E: Executive Summary of Student Performance for Each Outcome with Faculty Interpretation OUTCOMES Program Outcome 1: The BSN graduate applies a solid base in liberal education in the practice of nursing. Program Outcome 2: The BSN graduate applies knowledge and skills in quality improvement and patient safety. Program Outcome 3: The BSN Graduate translates current evidence for best practices in the provision of nursing care. Program Outcome 4: The BSN Graduate applies knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of nursing care. BSN Program Outcome 5: The BSN Graduate understands the interplay between health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on the nursing care situation. BSN Program Outcome 6: The BSN Graduate collaborates with members of other disciplines to deliver effective patient centered care. BSN Program Outcome 7: The BSN Graduate demonstrates clinical prevention and population health skills. BSN Program Outcome 8: The BSN Graduate demonstrates professionalism and the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice. BSN Program Outcome 9: The BSN Graduate practices nursing with individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of health care environments, respecting the complexity of the care situation. OVERALL COMPARISON WITH BENCHMARK: MET, SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED, OR AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDED POTENTIAL AREAS FOR ACTION* Section IV: Using Assessment for Program Improvement for 2013 As evidenced by the portfolio results, all BSN Program Outcomes significantly exceeded expectations; and as a result, show the new curriculum is effective and will be continued without revisions at this time.

23 Section V: Dissemination of Results: This report will be distributed to all regular faculty members prior to our evaluation meeting to discuss findings (the meeting for this is November 5 th, 2012). At an advisory board meeting in spring 2013 we will share a short report of these findings. In addition, we put a short version of the report on the website for Nursing. The report will need to be a brief synopsis of our performance because a long version is burdensome for the reader. There are further supporting documents available upon request.

24 Appendix A 2 Credit Hour Research Utilization Course IUK BSN: S484 Course OUTCOMES & Objectives Senior Level Competencies that Apply Directly A member of the profession of nursing who promotes a positive image of nursing, is an effective communicator of accurate information, and participates in the profession and the practice of nursing with a broad perspective. Identifies problem within clinical setting. Analyzes nursing literature (Information literacy-has the ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use the information effectively) Discusses the application of research findings in client care situations Learning activities Literature searches Lecture, Handouts, Readings, Discussion, Group work. Methods of Evaluation Group work as assigned (Problem clearly developed and defined) A competent provider of nursing care who practices within an ethical and legal framework of the nursing profession, assumes multiple role dimensions in structured and semistructured health care settings, and capable of providing holistic, Critiques and applies research findings that affect overall nursing practice (Best Practices) Presents findings in a professional manner Lecture, Discussion Group work, Annotated bibliography Instruction on Posters and PowerPoint s. Group work as assigned (annotated bibliography)

25 culturally competent nursing care to a variety of individuals, families, and communities. A knowledge coordinator of community resources and a responsible manager who balanced human, fiscal and material resources to achieve quality health care outcomes for individuals, families, and communities based on nursing knowledge. Consistently produces written work (Poster Presentation and PowerPoint) that demonstrates clarity of thoughts, coherency of arguments, organization of ideas, grammatical accuracy and APA format when applicable Lecture, group work, critique of poster presentation, PowerPoint presentation and participation in IU Kokomo Annual Evidence Based Practice Conference. Group work as assigned-poster Presentation and PowerPoint.