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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing Master’s of Science in Nursing
Contact: Dr. Jennifer D’Auria, Program Director Program Evaluation Plan
Statement of Philosophy and Purposes:
The purpose of the Master of Science of Nursing Program is to prepare nurses for advanced practice. Whether operationalized in the practitioner, clinical specialist or nurse manager role, advanced practice implies clinical expertise in delivering progressive services to a specific group of patients or clients. A master's program in nursing is distinguished from the baccalaureate program in nursing by its emphasis on advanced practice - breadth and depth of knowledge of particular phenomena.
The nurse prepared at the master's level is expected to demonstrate expertise with a selected population of patients or in a selected functional role.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Procedures Assessment Results Use of Results At the conclusion of the master's program, graduates will be able to:
1. Apply advanced assessment strategies and critical thinking to develop, implement and evaluate interventions and/or management strategies that improve health outcomes.
Successful completion of
Course grade of P or higher Student clinical evaluation ratings satisfactory and above Graduates have met or exceeded nationally established test norms (pass rates of 80% or greater during a 3-year period Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
Annual review of national
examination results from certifying organizations by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, MSN Program Director, the Master’s Executive Committee, and Advanced Practice Area Coordinators & faculty 2. Integrate best current evidence with clinical
expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
Course grade of P or higher Student Clinical Evaluations satisfactory and above Comprehensive exam passed on first attempt
Student and alumni exit
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
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surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater 3. Link theory, research and clinical practice in
the care of patients, families, and communities.
Course competencies met in professional core, research core, clinical core, and advanced practice or specialty courses
Course grade of P or higher Student Clinical Evaluations satisfactory and above Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
4. Function as an effective leader or member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Course competencies met in professional core, research core, clinical core, and advanced practice or specialty courses
Course grade of P or higher Student Clinical Evaluations satisfactory and above Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modification in terms of exemplar activities and outcomes by Advanced Practice Faculty in advanced or specialty course work Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
5. Demonstrate a broad understanding of and respect for diversity in healthcare environments.
Course competencies met in professional core, research core, clinical core, and advanced practice or specialty courses
Course grade of P or higher Student Clinical Evaluations satisfactory and above Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modification in terms of exemplar activities and outcomes by Advanced Practice Faculty in advanced or specialty course work Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
3 Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Advanced Practice Faculty in advanced or specialty course work Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
7. Integrate information technology in care management, collaboration, education, and decision-making.
Completion of research core and advanced specialty coursework
Course grade of P or higher Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
8. Contribute to improvements in the quality and safety of health care systems within the context of historical, political, and economic forces.
Completion of
professional core (646, 647), clinical core (642) and advanced practice or specialty courses.
Course grade of P or higher Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director
9. Participate in professional development and life-long learning.
Throughout the program of study
Course grade of P or higher Student and alumni exit surveys results: 80% or greater
Employer survey results 80%
or greater
Curriculum modifications as evidenced by Master’s Executive minutes
Need for student remediation or action plans reviewed by MSN Progression Review Committee; if results below P, formal communication to student by Program Director