Dallas/ Fort Worth Baylor University Mentoring Program for New Faculty Tarleton State University Texas Christian University University of Texas at Arlington Faculty development through conferences, online courses and workshops Developing an online post master s nursing education certificate and develop academic incentives for nurse preceptors. Develop a program aimed at faculty development for new faculty who do not have prior teaching experience to enhance performance and satisfaction with teaching. Northern California Sierra College Develop and implement an online Associate Degree in partnership with Barton Memorial Hospital Napa Valley Community College District Monterey Peninsula College Santa Rosa Junior College Los Rios Community College District University of California at San Francisco California State University, Chico Develop and support a free web-based course designed to enhance the competency of new and part time clinical nursing instructors Hire additional staffing to re-institute the Step-Up Program, an accelerated program that prepares LVN s to become registered nurses upon completion of one year intensive coursework. Providing additional faculty and the creation of faculty joint appointments with Sonoma County health care employers. Curriculum development and implementation of approved course Becoming a Nursing Faculty for new nursing faculty with no prior teaching experience. Expand Master s Entry Nursing Program. Increasing Minority Student Retention in Nursing.
Southern California College of the Desert Offer current associate degree program in an accelerated evening-weekend format to 1st Event accept students 3 times a year. California State University, Long Beach College of the Canyons Riverside Community College Santa Ana College Off set the costs of additional instructors to educate students in the first year of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Partners in the ADN Regional Collaborative Program created a common first year nursing curriculum. The program is made up of 6 local colleges and 6 local hospitals. CLASS Project (Career Ladder Advancement Support System) provided counseling, mentoring, and NCLEX exam preparation support. Increasing student enrollment in the nursing program with the addition of a clinical group at one hospital. Michigan Wayne State University Prepared nurses for teaching roles in schools of nursing by offering two courses in nursing education. Funding allowed faculty to complete these classes. University of Detroit, Mercy University of Michigan Eastern Michigan University Oakland University Developed the McAuley Network for Nurse Educators, a core of experienced nurse educators to serve as a resource for future educators at the institution. Instructional videotapes or cd s to supplement classroom and clinical teaching. Created a series of videotapes/dvd s to demonstrate and instruct students in various required nursing skills. Curriculum development to enable nurses with associate degrees or diplomas to matriculate directly into the master s in nursing education program. Illinois Governors State University Prepared faculty and curriculum to develop and provide online courses. North Park University Saint Xavier University Rush University Increased capacity by up to 30% through curriculum modification, faculty development, and acceleration of 2nd degree nursing students. Faculty Preceptor Partnership. Faculty development in online education to increase capacity. 2
Illinois (cont.) West Suburban College Workshops to expand faculty ability to work with students from culturally diverse of Nursing groups and a summer program for students for additional discussion and seminar time. University of St. Francis Joliet Junior College Nursing faculty development strategies to better prepare graduates to care for older adults. Curriculum development for accelerated and evening associate degree program. South Florida Mercy Hospital School Enhance faculty skills in computer communication, test construction, of Practical Nursing and curriculum design. Broward Community College Palm Beach Community College Florida International University Florida Atlantic University nursing curriculum. Development of valid and reliable test bank. Faculty development project to implement distance learning courses. Implement web-enhanced RN to MSN program. A model to integrate multimedia student-centered learning experiences into the Massachusetts Greenfield Community College Peer-to-Peer faculty training sessions for exchange of best practices Mass Bay Community College Middlesex Community College Mount Wachusett Community College Northeastern University Northern Essex Community College Faculty training sessions for clinical instruction and instructional technology. Created and implemented a faculty development program for teaching in the Hybrid Option program. Faculty development program to mentor faculty in clinical and classroom teaching roles. Developed faculty workshop to address increasing the retention of high risk nursing students. Developed and implemented academic coach program for NCLEX success Created faculty development activities related to the pedagogy of multicultural education 3
Massachusetts (cont.) University of Massachusetts, Amherst Created a program for current and future faculty to develop teaching skills. University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Developed the Future Colleagues Collaborative mentoring program for students of color. Curriculum development of a fast-track program for second-degree students. Georgia Columbus State University Nursing Clinical Teaching Quality Improvement Program. Valdosta State University Kennesaw State University Georgia Southern University Gordon College Darton College Floyd College Georgia Perimeter College Emory University Curriculum development for 2nd degree students, special training and orientation for part time faculty and clinical preceptors and establishing the Center for Nursing student retention. Mentor/Protégé Program for novice faculty. Continuing education program for nurse preceptors and nursing faculty. Continuation of the LPN Accelerated Class and addressed attrition through the MEDS publishing testing program. Improved retention though Pre-Screening Assessments and focused tutorials for high risk nursing students. Workshops for students aimed at assisting them during their first year in the LPN and Paramedic Bridge programs Established a faculty mentoring program. Developed expert clinician educators and educational partners. Tennessee 1st Event Lincoln Memorial University Increased nursing school enrollment in underserved East Tennessee counties. Chattanooga State Technical Community College Established the EMT-Paramedic to Registered Nurse Transition program. 4
Tennessee 1st Event (cont.) Milligan College Increased access to nursing education through faculty expansion, enhancement of classroom space and educational technology, and developed an articulation agreement with a local community college. Vanderbilt University University of Tennessee Health Science Center Motlow State Community College Roane State Community College Columbia State Community College Jackson State Community College East Tennessee State University Belmont University BSN partnership Program between Vanderbilt University, Fisk University and Lipscomb University through faculty development. Increased teaching capacity through effective use of educational technology. Increased LPN to ADN articulation capacity by improving the flexibility and accessibility of transition course content and clinical field experience. START Program: Summer Track to Aid RN Transition. Implemented a night-weekend track to registered nurse program. Created study guide for student retention, training, and professional development for faculty to increase teaching effectiveness. Tutoring program for LPN to BSN students Increased capacity of accelerated BSN nursing track and created Just-In-Time Nursing Education Master s Curriculum. New Jersey 1st Event Cumberland County College Supported the accelerated completion of the LPN to RN program by providing two online courses. Helene Fuld School of Nursing Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Atlantic Cape Community College Expanded and refined the current academic success program focusing on strategies to assure success in nursing courses. Increased the retention and graduation rates of minority and ESL nursing students. Increasing student enrollment and NCLEX pass rates through join appointments with staff nurses and the creation of a skills laboratory and clinical placement manager position. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Ramapo Curriculum redevelopment of joint BSN program, and updated simulation lab equipment. 5
New Jersey 1st Event (cont.) University of Medicine & Dentistry Expansion of the Accelerated Second Degree Program. of New Jersey - Stratford Campus University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Middlesex County College County College of Morris Kean University Felician College Brookdale Community College Created a faculty/student support position to provide increased academic support and guidance for students. Faculty members received post-master s teaching certification. Provided additional web-enhanced courses to meet the needs of alternative learning for students. Online education workshops for faculty to subsequently provide more classes online. Provided online tutoring resources, coached tutoring sessions, nurse-student mentoring program, and faculty development to increase graduation rates and decrease attrition. Central Florida Brevard Community College Developed a hybrid on-line program allowing for completion of the ADN program in less time. Valencia Community College Florida Hospital College Lake Sumter Community College University of Central Florida Developed a student assessment instrument for students who have completed Nursing II. Established a Tutor Training Program for Nursing Student Success to halt rising attrition rates by identify at risk students early and providing them with support. Established a student nursing mentoring/retention program. Developed and implemented a BSN Preceptor Preparation program to facilitate baccalaureate student learning, provide faculty development and enhance teaching and learning opportunities. New York 1st Round Queensborough Community College Enhanced the teaching-learning capacity by developing and utilizing interventional activities for each clinical nursing course. St. Joseph s College of Nursing Supported academic monitoring and tutoring, advertising material, and recruitment for a new dual degree program in nursing. 6
New York 1st Round (cont.) University of Buffalo Established the Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) program. College of New Rochelle Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing Nassau Community College Fulton Montgomery Community College State University of New York at Delhi Updated multimedia library for basic nursing skills. Implemented a standardized testing system for the curriculum. Supported two adjunct lab teachers to assist students with skills practice, and critical thinking exercises. Increased faculty knowledge of technology. Online instructional program in test construction for 10 faculty members. Software, equipment, and supplies to enhance student learning and faculty development. Purchase of nursing manikins and faculty training. New York 2nd Round Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing Assisted foreign educated nurses in preparation for the NCLEX. Jefferson Community College Stony Brook University Farmingdale State University Molloy College Pace University Crouse Hospital School of Nursing New York City College of Technology Purchased software and equipment for enhanced learning and teaching experiences. Faculty development for beginning educators in both the academic and clinical setting. Developed simulated scenarios for nursing courses in curriculum, and tested the effectiveness of simulators on increasing NCLEX results. Recruited and Mentored nurses for leadership. Provided online access to case studies, practice tests, and training on medical record management software. Faculty development through the Pace University Institute for Professional Nursing Education in Academic and Professional settings certificate program. Developed a series of educational learning units/transitional courses between the pre-clinical and clinical nursing programs, and a faculty mentoring program aimed at retaining students and faculty. 7
New York 2nd Round (cont.) North Country Community College Purchased a teleteaching system to expand nursing program to three campuses and reduce commuting for students. Massachusetts 2nd Event Worcester State College Established a novice nurse educator program structured to educate and mentor nurses in clinical practice interested in careers in nursing education. Framingham State College University of Massachusetts, Worcester Northern Essex Community College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Quinsigamond Community College American International College Bristol Community College Further expansion and enhancement of the best practice model (Graduate Certificate Program in Nursing Education) to attract more registered nurses to nursing education. Developed communications and marketing strategies to attract qualified nursing faculty to the nursing education program. A collaborative project with other area community colleges to recruit nurse educators and provide them with classes for the novice nurse educator. A collaborative project with Elms college to recruit students into doctoral education by providing mentored research opportunities with faculty from both schools. Increased retention of new faculty through the establishment of a mentoring program. Established an accelerated Master of Science in Nursing Education program Mentoring future faculty project. Washington Clover Park Technical College Expanded access to evening and weekend program for underrepresented students. Heritage University Highline Community College Renton Technical College (1) Renton Technical College (2) University of Washington, Bothell Implemented video capability for nursing lab. Implemented simulation and community based learning for clinical nursing education. Developed human simulation for today s diverse students. Created innovation for today s diverse students: PDA s to Augment language skills. Established a diversity outreach program to increase students from underrepresented minority populations. 8
Washington (cont.) Clark College Developed LPN Program Planning Project to establish a free standing LPN program. Seattle University Seattle Pacific University Tacoma Community College Whatcom Community College Lower Columbia College Created workshops for faculty on teaching simulation. Increased capacity by adapting the current nurse educator certificate program and offering it off campus in other western Washington sites. Created a nursing clinical simulation room. Established an outreach and retention program for underrepresented/minority students by providing academic and culturally sensitive support. Curriculum development project to bring RN level education to rural residents. New Jersey 2nd Event Burlington County College Supported faculty members to attend the Faculty Development Institute at Villanova University enabling them to identify strategies to retain students, enhance teaching/learning experiences, and increase critical thinking. Englewood Hospital Medical Center Rutgers University College of New Jersey Felician College Kean University University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Ramapo St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing Enhanced utilization of information technology to promote student retention and faculty achievement of learning and teaching goals. Provided educational opportunities through the enhancement of the Learning Resource Center. Piloted a professional development program for adjunct and part-time nursing faculty. Supported a Clinical Nursing Residency Program aimed at bridging the transition from nursing student to professional nurse. Provided additional web-enhanced courses to meet the learning needs of alternative learning students Integrated technology in a new nursing skills lab, further exposing students to simulations reflecting current practice. Expanded access to web-enhanced curriculum for students. 9
Southern California University of California, Established an education program to mentor and provide pedagogical aids for new 2nd Event Los Angeles clinical faculty. California State University, Northridge College of the Canyons Victor Valley Community College Los Angeles Trade and Technical College Supported the implementation of new Accelerated BSN degree program. Continuing the established retention program for student success. Supported faculty development at the Boot Camp for Nurse Educators in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Supported the upgrade of the nursing skills laboratory with software and simulators Tennessee 2nd Event Baptist College of Health Sciences Initiated the Mentors for Student Success project between faculty and students to strengthen the learning environment and reduce course attrition. University of Memphis Columbia State Community College Lincoln Memorial University Milligan College Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee Health Science Center East Tennessee State University Tennessee Technological University Purchased of simulation equipment and training for faculty on new equipment. Provided professional development for faculty and tutoring services for students. Increased enrollment by supporting additional clinical supervisors in a satellite campus. Implemented of the Northeast State Technical Community College articulation agreement. Program expansion for LPN s and traditional BSN students. Initiated a graduate teaching assistant to increase BSN program capacity. Provided technological support and development to faculty to reinforce the use of technology in both classroom and clinical settings. Purchased simulators for OB/Neonate classes. Purchased simulation lab equipment. 10
Oregon Walla Walla University Supported integration of the Adventist Medical Center Education department with the university nursing department. Linfield College Oregon Health & Science University Linn Benton Community College Created nurse preceptor education and support program. Increased nursing faculty capacity in rural areas. Implemented Electronic Performance Support System for nursing faculty. Louisiana University of Louisiana at Monroe Provided support for a clinical simulation center. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Our Lady of Holy Cross College University of Louisiana at Lafayette McNeese State University Southeastern Louisiana University Louisiana Technical University Louisiana State University Health Science Center Created Cyber Nursing: Harnessing technology to enhance curriculum, faculty development and student learning. Established a clinical performance and simulation lab. Implemented an RN to MSN program. Created a dual enrollment program to offer nursing courses for high school students to recruit and retain highly qualified students into nursing. Developed standardized patient scenarios and evaluation tools by faculty. Implemented creative teaching and learning strategies throughout the nursing curriculum by using the METI PNCI (program for nursing curriculum) and ECS (Emergency Care Simulator). Developed and implemented a series of ten preceptor workshops. Massachusetts 3rd Event Greenfield Community College To develop a strong LPN to RN Bridge Program. (Awarded June 2008) University of Massachusetts, Boston To support a series of training days for faculty members in simulation. Massachusetts Bay Community College To develop the Nursing Asset (Academic Student Support and Engagement Training) program. 11
Massachusetts 3rd Event Springfield Technical To support the Future in Nurse Competencies project in Massachusetts (Awarded June 2008) (cont.) Community College Mississippi Northeast Mississippi To support the creation of a clinical simulation lab to provide students with Community College pediatric experiences. William Carey University Mississippi Delta Community College East Central Community College Holmes Community College Alcorn State University To support the creation of a clinical simulation lab to provide students with enhanced clinical experiences. Promoting student retention and faculty development through innovative teaching strategies and technology. To support the purchase of an obstetric mannequin for the simulation lab. Training for Success! Improving Student Psychomotor skills through clinical laboratory simulations. To support the expansion of the simulation lab. Southern California 3rd Event University of California, Los Angeles Victor Valley Community College California State University, Fullerton University of California, Irvine College of the Canyons Enhancing the number of certified nurse educators in the Southern California region. Supporting attendance at a faculty development conference. Preparing nurses with competency in geriatric care. Supporting an online resource center for clinical education. Supporting the student retention project. 12