Measurable Indicators of Program Effectiveness in
the Aggregate
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Expected
Outcomes
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Data to be Collected
Timelines/Reporting
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Actual Outcomes
CQI
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Aggregate Indicators of Program Effectiveness
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Program completion/Graduation rates ≥70%
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≥70% of student complete program within 6 years of matriculation (MSN & Post-MSN)
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Graduation Rates
Annually
Reported to faculty, department chair and dean
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Admit Years
2005-2006 – 100%
2006-2007 – 90%
2007-2008 – 91%
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Certification Pass Rates
≥80%
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≥80% of students who take certification exams pass on first try (NP & CNL)
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Certification pass rates
Annually
Reported to faculty, department chair and dean
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Graduation Years
2013 – 100%
2012 – 100%
2011 – 100%
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Employment rates ≥80%
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≥80%of new graduates are employed in nursing
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Employment rates within 12 months of Graduation by TCNJ MSN End of Program Survey and Alumni Survey
Annually
Reported to faculty, department chair and dean
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Admit Years
2005-2006 – 100%
2006-2007 – 100%
2007-2008 – 100%
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Program Satisfaction
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Student/Graduate Satisfaction
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Graduate student & Alumni surveys will demonstrate that students are satisfied – highly satisfied and ranking in the top 3 on the EBI comparison data to 6 similar programs
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EBI End of Program Survey
TCNJ Graduate Nursing End of Program Survey
Annually at end of program.
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
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Overall high levels of satisfaction measured in both surveys.
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Alumni Satisfaction
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1 and 5 year post-graduate surveys demonstrate program satisfaction
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TCNJ Alumni Satisfaction Survey
Annually for 1 & 5 year Alumni.
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
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Overall high levels of satisfaction measured
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Employer Satisfaction
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1 and 5 year surveys demonstrate program satisfaction
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TCNJ Employer Satisfaction Survey
Annually for employers of 1 & 5 year alumni
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
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Too few surveys returned to analyze. No key areas indicating problems noted on any surveys
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Individual Student Learning Outcomes
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Clinical Competence/Clinical Decision-Making
Standardized Testing:
NPEA exam piloted 2012
Barkley exam piloted 2013
Will go to HESI NP Assessments and CNL Self-Assessment Test in 2014
Clinical courses
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≥80% of students who take certification exams pass on their first try (FNP, Adult/Gero NP, CNL)
≥80% of students achieve a grade of 80% or better on standardized outcome test for their specialty
Student achieves a grade of C or better in clinical courses and designated pre-clinical courses as per DON policy related to minimum grade in graduate courses
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Certification Pass rate as reported by certifications agencies
Annually
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
Annually during last semester prior to graduation
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
Final Grades in clinical and designated pre-clinical courses
Each semester students whose grades do not meet this criteria are reported to the Graduate Coordinator who reports to the Graduate Curriculum Committee
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Graduation Years
2013 – 100%
2012 – 100%
2011 – 100%
Results were determined not indicative of student clinical competence and clinical decision-making (NPEA and Barkley). Noted that these were “practice tests” produced by companies that market certification review products.
2012-2013 – 1 student failed NURS636 and was dismissed from the program.
2011-2012 – 1 academic dismissal
2010-2012 – 0 academic dismissals
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Student demonstrates the ability to develop and evidence-based practice proposal based on current nursing and related sciences
Student demonstrates the ability to carry out an evidence-based practice proposal and disseminate results
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Grade of C+ or better on Evidence-Based Practice Proposal in NURS 604
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of semester in which course is offered
Pass/Satisfactory in NURS695 an 705 (Capstone Seminar and Capstone Project)
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of semester in which course is offered
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Fall 2013 – 1 student achieved a C on EBN proposal. She has been advised to revise.
Fall 2012 – all students achieved satisfactory grade on EBN proposal
Fall 2011 – all students achieved satisfactory grade on EBN proposal
Summer 2013 – 7/7 students satisfactorily completed EBN project
Fall 2013 3/3 students satisfactorily completed EBN project
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Ethical and Professional Practice
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Student demonstrates understanding of ethical principles and ethical practice regarding human subjects
Student demonstrates ethical and professional behavior
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Satisfactory completion of NIH Ethics Certificate in NURS506
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of semester in which course is offered
Student achieves at least a satisfactory on items 11-15 of the faculty and preceptor clinical performance evaluation
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of NURS 366, 637, 638, 690
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Fall 2013, 2012 & 2011 – all students completed certificate program.
All students in clinical courses in 2012-2013, 2011-2012 & 2010-2011 completed clinical with satisfactory on each of these items.
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Communication & Interprofessional Communication
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Student demonstrates ability to communicate information in a clear and comprehensive manner
Student receives a Pass on the poster and poster presentation of the graduate capstone project
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Course embedded presentation
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of semester in which course is offered
At end of program.
Reported by course faculty to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Coordinator at the end of semester in which course is offered
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No problems reported by course faculty.
Summer 2013 – 7/7 students satisfactorily completed & presented EBN project poster
Fall 2013 3/3 students satisfactorily completed & presented EBN project poster
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Alumni Achievement/Commitment to Lifelong Learning
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Alumni Achievement including enrollment in/completion of higher degrees, publications, employment and continuing education
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TCNJ Alumni Survey at 1 & 5 years.
Reported to Graduate Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Annually
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Articles published:
· Trembly (Lentini) (2013) Journal: Nursing Management.
· Manning (2012) Journal: J of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
· Tansky & Lindberg, (2010). Journal: J. for Nurse Practitioners
· Kan, (2012). Journal: J of Ass. of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare
Articles Currently in Press:
· Brown & Kartoz. MCN, American Journal of Maternal Child Health
· Fawcett: Neonatal Network
Currently in doctoral study: Kathleen Woods (DrNP student)
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