I. Unit Title: School of Nursing

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Delta State University School of Nursing

Annual Report 2000-2001

Submitted to:

W. Frank McArthur, Jr., PhD Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prepared by:

Maureen A. Gruich Propst, PhD, RN Dean, Professor of Nursing

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I. Unit Title: School of Nursing

Unit Administrator: Maureen A. Gruich Propst, Ph.D., R.N., Dean, Professor of Nursing II. Data & Information for Department:

Overview

The School of Nursing (SON) in keeping with national models in meeting academic program needs, is conceptualized as a faculty of the whole with primary assignment to either the graduate or undergraduate programs. Dean Propst is facilitating the faculty toward teaching across both programs to foster maximum utilization of faculty preparation and expertise to promote exceptional learning opportunities for the students. In concurrence with a comprehensive evaluation model that addresses all components of the organization, the School mission statement, philosophy, by-laws, and program outcomes are reviewed Annual. The current documents are presented in Tables IIA-D.

Table IIA: Delta State University School of Nursing Mission

The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is to prepare students for professional nursing practice in a multi cultural society as either a generalist at the Baccalaureate level or as an advanced practitioner of nursing at the Masters level. The program will prepare graduates to pursue advanced study. 04.28.00

Table IIB. Delta State University School of Nursing Philosophy

The philosophy of the faculty of the Delta State University School of Nursing is consistent with the goals and mission of the University. The faculty believes research and theoretical and systematic methods of critical thinking foster the development of the nursing

profession.. Nursing embodies the art and science of caring which is the nurturant, skillful act of being with another to promote optimum health and derives its mission from societal needs.

Society is the organizing framework composed of family, group, and community that is governed by morals, ethics and laws. We believe that each person is a unique individual who possesses the right to informed choices in the attainment of health care services.

Health is a dynamic state of being influenced by the spiritual, cultural, psychological, physical and societal components, which interact with the environment. The state of health is influenced by the perception of the client and society. Nursing facilitates the health status of the client through interacting with client systems, assisting in the movement toward an optimum level of functioning or peaceful death.

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Table IIC: Outcomes for the BSN Program

1. Apply nursing, natural, and behavioral science concepts to the practice of nursing.

2. Deliver care to the client system using critical thinking, appropriate communication, and therapeutic nursing interventions within the nursing process.

3. Practice leadership as a self-directed professional accountable to self, society, and to the evolving nursing profession. 4. Apply research findings to improve nursing care.

5. Improve health care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation.

6. Provide nursing care that assists the client to achieve optimal well being, while respecting health care beliefs.

Revised 9/26/97; 04/30/00

Table IID: Outcomes for the MSN Program

1. Evaluate research through participation to improve access, equity, and quality of nursing practice.

2. Analyze the impact of policy trends on the health care delivery system, formulating strategies for influencing change. 3. Incorporate theories and research in the development and implementation of programs that promote health and wellness. 4. Synthesize leadership skills to effect change within the profession and the health care delivery system

5. Demonstrate competency in practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills.

Revised 2/25/97; 04/30/00; 05/02/00

Accreditation

The School has both state, regional, and national accreditation recognition by the Mississippi State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, and is currently under review from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The last accreditation visit was from CCNE during October 4-6, 2000. The School is the first program in the state of Mississippi to undergo CCNE accreditation review.

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Figure 1 DSU School of Nursing to IHL Organizational Structure

Institutions of Higher Learning

University President

Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Dean of the School of Nursing

Coordinator of Academic Programs

School of Nursing Faculty

Staff

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Figure 2

DSU School of Nursing Committees to IHL Organizational Structure

IHL

University President

Academic Council - Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Faculty Organization - Dean

Program --COAP Undergraduate

Graduate

(Curriculum, Resource Admissions)

- - - - Standing Committees - Chair _{Faculty Development} Program Effectiveness

Student Affairs

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Table IIE: SON's Governance Structure Examples of Correlation with DSU Eight Key Performance Areas1

Programs (undergraduate & graduate) III. Academics IV. Technology

V. Community & Tradition Building VII. Resource Management

Standing Committees

Faculty Development II. Human Resources III. Academics IV. Technology

Student Affairs I. Students & Support Services Performance Effectiveness VI. Public Relations

Ad hoc Committee

Environment (Healing Gardens) VIII. Facilities

Pinning I. Students & Support Services V. Community & Tradition Building VI. Public Relations

Delta State University Governance Structures University Wellness Committee Center I-VII as appropriate

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Purpose

In keeping with the purposes of Delta State University, the School combines study in the liberal arts, life sciences, and behavioral sciences with the study of nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science and the Master’s of Science in Nursing Degrees. The School is committed to the preparation of professional registered nurses who will assist in meeting the health care needs of the people of the Delta and of Mississippi (see Table IID for School enrollment). In addition, the School provides a foundation that supports graduate/post-graduate work beyond the baccalaureate or master’s level. Through the program of advanced placement for students, who are registered nurses on admission, the School offers opportunities for educational mobility thus further increasing the number of professional nurses in the Delta region. Through the graduate program the School prepares registered nurses to function in advanced practice nursing roles as administrators, educators, or practitioners. The School also offers post-master’s work for nurses desiring further education in one of two role preparations--educator and practitioner.

Table IIF: 2000-2001 School of Nursing Enrollment by Program

Program Fall 2000 Spring 2001

Undergraduate (BSN)

Junior (continuing/new admits) 32 56 (30/24)

Senior (generic/RN completion) 31 (25/6) 31 (25/6)

Totals 63 87

Graduate (MSN)

Administrator (continuing/new admits) 1 (1/0) 11 (₁1_/0)

Educator (continuing/new admits) 1 (1/0) 1(1/0)

Practitioner (continuing/new admits) 33 (24/9) 9 (81_/0)

Totals 35 11

1 _{Leave of Absence}

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Table IIG. The School of Nursing's (SON) congruency with the University's Goals & Eight Key Performance Areas1

DSU Goals (2000/01 Bulletin, pp. 8-9)

Strategic Planning Key Performance Areas (DSU Proposed Strategic Plan, December

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School of Nursing Five-Year Plan 2000-2001

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SON Priorit y

1. Review and update undergraduate and graduate programs to adequately address basic skills,

knowledge, and competencies necessary for students to be properly prepared in their chosen fields, to complete licensure requirements, enter the work force, and/or continue advanced study in graduate or professional school.

I. Students & Support Services III. Academics

IV. Technology

V. Community & Tradition Building VI. Public Relations

1. Continue to develop and

maintain high quality graduate and undergraduate curricula, which are sensitive to community health care needs.

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11. Provide the resources, facilities and the physical environment which contribute to the intellectual, cultural, ethical, physical, and social growth and development of the student and of the surrounding community.

IV. Technology VIII. Facilities

2.Increase access to both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.

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IV. Technology VI. Public Relations VIII. Facilities

3. Expand physical facility to accommodate distance-learning students.

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3. Promote faculty development through a

comprehensive program designed to strengthen the faculty in teaching, service, and research.

IV. Technology VI. Public Relations VIII. Facilities IV. Technology

VII. Resource Management VIII. Facilities

4. Support faculty members’ professional/clinical development.

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8. Enhance educational experiences at all levels by encouraging student and faculty research and other creative works.

I. Students & Support Services II. Human Resources

V. Community & Tradition Building VII. Resource Management

5. Expand the research base of the faculty members to improve health care in the Delta region and the state of Mississippi.

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III. Personnel

An excellent complement of full-time faculty, staff, and part-time adjunct faculty (see Table IIIA) enable the School to fulfill the mission and insure that students achieve program outcomes. The faculty have been recognized this past year with noteworthy activities and accomplishments (see Table IIIB).

Table IIIA: 2000-2001 Full-Time Faculty & Staff and Part-time Adjunct Faculty Rosters Full-Time Faculty

Maureen A. Gruich Propst, PhD, RN ... Dean & Professor Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN, CNA ... Instructor Vicki L. Bingham, MSN, RN ... Assistant Professor Lizabeth Carlson, MSN, RN ... Assistant Professor Dora M. Christian, MS, RN ... Instructor Lisa E. Julius, MSN, RN, C ... Instructor Dana T. Lamar, MSN, RN, C ... Associate Professor Janette McCrory, MSN ...Instructor Marion H. Raines, MS, RN, CS ... Assistant Professor Kathryn L. Riffle, PhD, RN, FNPC ... Professor D. Louise Seals, MS, MEd, RN ... Assistant Professor, Tenured Evelyn F. Smith, MSN, RN, FNPC ... Assistant Professor

Part-Time Faculty

Bevaline Black, MSN, FNPc... ...Instructor

Rebecca H. Cagle, DSN, FNPc...……… ...Instructor Lydia Franklin, MSN, FNPc...Instructor Teresa Polk, MSN, FNPc………...……...………...Instructor Barbara J. Powell, PhD, RN ...……….…...…... Instructor

Full-Time Staff

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Legend (Table IIIB. . .)

AANP--American Academy of Nurse Practitioner ANA--American Nurses’ Association

DSU--Delta State University

MNA--Mississippi Nurses’ Association

MASN--Mississippi Association of Student Nurses MS--Mississippi

NCLEX--National Council on Nurse Licensure Exam

NLNAC--National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission NONPF--National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty ONWR--Office of Nursing Workforce Redevelopment SNA--Student Nurses' (DSU) Association

SON--School of Nursing

STTI--Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses

Table IIIB: Faculty Activities & Accomplishments

Faculty 2000-2001 Activities & Accomplishments

Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN, CNA Instructor in Nursing

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Vicki L. Bingham, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

President Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Pi Xi Chapter; Mississippi Nurses Association Historical Planning Committee for the State of Mississippi Oral History, 2000-present; Delta State University Academic Honors Curriculum Committee; Member of Thesis Committee; Participant, March of Dimes Bluejeans for Babies, Boyle, Mississippi; Chairman, 2000 Sav-A-Life Walk-a-thon; Industrial Leader, Bolivar County American heart Association Cardiac Arrest Event, Bolivar Medical Center, Cleveland, Mississippi, 2001.

Rebecca Cagle, RN, CS, DSN, FNP Adjunct Faculty

Founder and CEO, Resource Health Consultants, Independent Consultation group; Elected to University of Southern Mississippi Honors College, Fall 2000; Montgomery County Health Coalition, January 2001; Presented “Development of Online Classes Using WebCT Technology”, Jackson, MS; March 2001 for MODN and to School of Nursing April 2001; Presented “A Comprehensive Tobacco Program for a Tobacco Free Mississippi”, in Meridian, Biloxi, Booneville, Grenada and Jackson; Grant written “Competing Continuation application for the CHC, Section 330 from the Department of Health and Human Services, PHS Region 4” Developed clinical Health Plan with Marilyn Sumerford (funded 2001); Mississippi Qualified Health Centers State Grant.

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Lizabeth Carlson, MSN, RNC Assistant Professor

President elect sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Xi Chapter; School of Nursing Student Welfare Member. Presented “Perinatal Liss and Grief.” (October 26, 2000). Focus session at the Mississippi Association of Student Nurses. “A human Touch in a High Tech World.”; Presented “Breastfeeding: The Gold

Standard…Amazing Milk, Amazing Newborns, Amazing Support!” Mississippi Department of Health, Jackson, Mississippi, March 8-9, 2001; Presented “Embracing the Future” Women’s Hospital and the Association for Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing Louisiana Section Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, September 17-18, 2000; Taught infant and child CPR for the lay public at Delta State University, July 2000; National League for Nursing Maternity Test Review, 61 Broadway, NYNY, December, 2000; Maternity content and 25 exam review questions: Beare, P. G. (Spring, 2001). NCLEX-RN Review . Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis. Dora M. Christian, MSN, RN

Instructor

Delta Emerging Leaders, Class II, 1999-2001; DSU Courtesy Committee. DSU Faculty Senate Committee-Subcommittee

Lisa E. Julius, MSN, RN, C Instructor

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Dana T. Lamar, EdD, RN Associate Professor

Faculty Advisor Sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Xi Chapter; Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing, Accreditation Review and Evaluation Committee; DSU General Education Program Review/Revision Committee; Recruitment for RN-BSN and MSN Programs North and Central Mississippi on site visits, extensive mail-out and follow-up recruitment work for all programs from MS Board of Nursing list; “MS Delta Elementary School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating: Implications for the Future” (In progress dLamar and jMcCrory: Abstract submitted to APHA for possible presentation October 21-25 for APHA Annual Meeting, Altanta, GA); “Noncompliance of Healthcare Workers in Utilizing Universal Precautions in the Acute Care Setting”: Lewis, R. Lamar, D., McCrory, J. Abstract submitted for presentation to APHA for October 21-25, 2001; APHA Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA; “School of Nursing and Community Partnerships: Development of a Curriculum for Parenting Classes in the Mississippi Delta.” (In progress Lamar, D. and McCrory, J., Spring 2001); Tenure portfolio submitted February 1, 2001.

Janette S. McCrory, MSN, RN,C Instructor

Secretary Sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Xi Chapter; DSU Health & Safety Committee; Chair, School of Nursing Student Affairs/Scholarship/Recruitment Committee; Three abstracts submitted for consideration for poster presentations for APHA 11/2001 (pending); School of Nursing and Community Partnerships;

Development of Curriculum for Parenting Classes in the Mississippi Delta; Mississippi Delta elementary School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating; Noncompliance of Healthcare Workers in Utilizing Universal Precautions in the Acute Care Setting; Public Health Nursing Interventions II document – Critique 8/7/00; Nursing Special Project Grant – MN Dept. of Health, Section of Public Health Nursing from

HRSA/Division of Nursing; DSU School of Nursing Faculty Development; WebCT Course Development and Management – Four Sessions; Presented WebCT to DSU School of Nursing to MSN students January 2001. Maureen G. Propst, PhD, RN

Professor

Delta Area Health Education Center Executive Board Member 1999-present; Nursing Summitt, January 2001; “Developing a Student Nurse Externship Program”, Mississippi Hospital Association, Jackson, MS, February 2001; “Values and Behaviors Critical to the Future of Nursing Education and Practice”, southern Regional Education Board, Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing, Atlanta, GA, February, 200l; “Innovation and Disruption: The Nursing Profession in Flex”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing )AACN) spring 2001 Annual Meeting; Washington, DC, March 2001; “WebCT Faculty Development”, DSU School of Nursing, 4 sessions.

Marion Raines, MS, RN,CS Assistant Professor

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Kathryn L. Riffle, PhD, FNPC Professor

Named FNP Track Manager; Chair, Research Committee, Sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Xi Chapter. DSU, University Compensation Committee, 2001; “The Relationships Among Health Promoting Behaviors, Locus of Control, and Lipid Levels in a Univ*ersity Community.” Riffle, K. L., Jones, R., Allen, D. & Julius, L.; Mississippi Academy of Science, February 2001. Refereed research paper; “Health Promoting Behaviors, Locus of Control and Lipid Levels in Agricultural Workers.” (1999). A directed study with Dean Seeley. Accepted for presentation as a refereed paper, International Sigma Theta Tau Research Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2001; “Health Promoting Behaviors, Locus of Control and Lipid Levels in Blue Collar Workers.” (1999). A directed study with Richard Green . Accepted for presentation as a refereed paper, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Orlando, Fla., June 2001; “The Experience of Multiracial Family Caregivers in Rural Southeastern United States.” (1998). A directed study: Riffle, K. L., Caselli, S. & King, G. Accepted for presentation as a refereed research poster. 36th Biennial Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 2001.

D. Louise Seals, MS, RN, MEd Assistant Professor

Doctoral Candidate (dissertation in progress); STTI Pi Xi Chapter charter member

Evelyn F. Smith, MSN, FNPC Assistant Professor

Completion of course work and comprehensive exam for EdD work at DSU, Summer 2001; OCTAVE

Hypertension Study, Mid-Delta Family Practice, 2001; Delta People Internet Chat Moderator for DHEP Partners, Spring 2001; Tentative terminal degree completion date: May 2002; Developed teaching model for

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Table IIIC-1 Identifies new position(s).

Table IIIC-1: New Positions(s) with justification Position Justification none n/a

Table IIIC-2 Identifies open position(s).

Table IIIC-2: Open Position(s) with justification Position Justification Faculty

Two Lines

Position needed for expanding the undergraduate RN-BSN (undergraduate) and the graduate nurse administration tracks.

Position needed for FNP faculty to cover for FNP faculty in doctoral studies & replace full-time FNP resignation

Table IIID displays the faculty status for promotion and tenure Table IIID: Faculty status for promotion/tenure

Faculty Rank Promotion Tenure Eligibility

Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN Instructor pending doctorate n/a

Vicki L. Bingham, MSN, RN, Assistant (1997) pending doctorate w/ transition1 _{2001 - 2005} Lizabeth Carlson, MSN, RNC Assistant (1998) pending doctorate 2004/05

Dora Christian, MS, RN Instructor pending doctorate n/a

Lisa E. Julius, MSN, RN Instructor pending doctorate n/a

Dana T. Lamar, EdD, RN Associate (1997) application in review application in review

Janette McCrory, MSN, RN Instructor pending doctorate n/a

Maureen A. Gruich Propst, PhD, RN Professor, Tenured (2000) n/a n/a

Marion H. Raines, MS, RNC Assistant (1994) pending doctorate w/ transition1 _{2001 - 2005}

Kathryn L. Riffle, PhD, FNPC Professor (1995) n/a 2001/02

D. Louise Seals, MS, MEd Assistant (1992) pending doctorate 2001 n/a (Tenure, 1996) Evelyn F. Smith, MSN, FNPC Assistant (1994) pending doctorate 2002 2001/02 (transition declined)

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IV. Degree Program Addition /Deletions

No degree program additions or deletions at present. V. Goals Outcomes Assessment

The School's goals outcomes assessment is accomplished through the enactment of the Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, see Appendix E); to be appended in May 2001 after Faculty Organization Annual Meeting.)

School of Nursing Goals 1A. Unit Goal

Continue to develop and maintain high quality graduate and undergraduate curricula which are sensitive to community health care needs. [SON Priority #1 shared with Unit Goal #4]

Rationale: The Profession of Nursing is in continual evolvement to discern the art and science necessary to provide for caring to all persons throughout the lifespan.

1B. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal:

1. Review and update undergraduate and graduate programs to adequately address basic skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for students to be properly prepared in their chosen fields, to complete licensure requirements, enter the work force, and/or continue advanced study in graduate or professional school.

1C. Expected Results:

Continued evaluation will directly impact the organizing framework and plan of study. 1D. Evaluation Procedures:

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1E. Actual Results of the Evaluation: a. Undergraduate Program

First Semester continues to have a most rigorous course arrangement with the inclusion of the pathophysiology course. b. Graduate Program

i. Minimum applicant numbers for the Nurse Administration Track.

ii. Faculty assigned primarily to the graduate program continue to request release time for faculty development and practice during the summer session.

c. General

Faculty need to continue to update their professional data base in content and delivery. 1F. Use of Results:

a. Undergraduate Program

i. Placed NUR301 Survey of Nursing as a prerequisite to the program to allow increased time for remaining courses (NUR 302 Fundamentals of Client Care, NUR303 Physical Assessment, and NUR 312 Pathophysiology).

b. Graduate Program

i. Courses for the Nurse Administrator and Educator Tracks will be offered with a minimu cohort of 8.

ii. The graduate curriculum will become 4 regular terms effective September 2002. Summer sessions will allow time for research and electives for the students and provide increased time for faculty practice and scholarly endeavors.

c. General

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2A. Unit Goal:

Increase access to both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. [SON Priority #3]

Rationale: The SON will have an impact on learning that stretches beyond the traditional classroom with walls. We will maintain a competitive marketing edge with other state nursing programs.

Planning & development will continue to incorporate nontraditional methods of learning. The SON will have an increased enrollment and presence on-line, and in Greenville and Clarksdale.

2D. Evaluation Procedures:

Feedback through the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE). Evaluation forms for students: course, course instructor, clinical instructor, preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and five year follow-up for graduates, focus session and survey form for the Advisory Council.

2E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

Students continue to affirm the use of nontraditional methods to support asynchronous learning options. 2F. Use of Evaluation Results:

Will continue to integrate and increase the SON’s use of nontraditional classroom settings. a. Undergraduate Program

i. NUR301 will be on-line Fall 2001. As a pre-requisite course to the program this course will be offered year-round. ii. Approximately one-third of every course will have web-enhanced teaching/learning strategies.

b. Graduate Program

i. DHEP is in the sixth year of activity, and completing the fourth year of implementation. The Family Nurse Practitioner Track will be completely on-line by September 2002.

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3A. Unit Goal:

Expand physical facility to accommodate distance learning students. [SON Priority #4]

Rationale: Continue to anticipate expanding our capacity to teach and serve through distance learning modalities. 3B. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal:

Increase numbers of students taking classes from a distance. 3D. Evaluation Procedures:

Use of the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE). Evaluation forms for students: course, course instructor, clinical instructor, preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and five year follow-up for graduates, focus session and survey form for the Advisory Council.

3E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

Student satisfaction with course on-line strategies. Students have less required traditional time in classrooms.

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4A. Unit Goal:

Support faculty members’ professional/clinical development. [SON shared Priority #1]

Rationale: National trends indicate the need for a faculty practice plan, The plan would insure that health care be provided by the faculty and revenue be generated for the faculty development. Educators and practitioners would have an additional avenue to maintain their skills and provide for students learning. In addition, the profession of nursing recognizes the doctorate as the terminal degree. With the master’s program, doctoral prepared family are needed which will fulfill the SACS guidelines that graduate faculty have the terminal degree in their field.

3. Promote faculty development through a comprehensive program designed to strengthen the faculty in teaching, service, and research. 4C. Expected Results:

Faculty will continue to provide excellence in the teaching arena in addition to furthering their own professional development and enhancement. Faculty will move towards tenured full-professor rank.

4D. Evaluation Procedures:

Faculty educational plans, evaluations, productivity, professional portfolios, survey by Faculty Development Committee. 4E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

WebCT orientation needed for course revisions. Faculty enrolling in further graduate studies. 4F. Use of Evaluation Results:

WebCT workshop and consultations provided to faculty for course revisions. Faculty release time negotiated to assist in accommodating graduate studies.

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5A. Unit Goal:

Expand the research base of the faculty members to improve health care in the Delta region and the state of Mississippi. [SON Priority #2]

Rationale: Teaching and research are inseparably linked. Faculty need funds to support their efforts in conducting and disseminating finding.

8. Enhance educational experiences at all levels by encouraging student and faculty research and other creative works. 5C. Expected Results:

The School will have evidence of scholarly activity and report efforts in applying for assistance. 5D. Evaluation Procedure(s):

Faculty portfolio, curriculum vitae, annual evaluations, communication from faculty, reports to the FacOrganization Meetings. 5E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

Faculty teaching loads and responsibilities have curtailed significant productivity in formal schoarly activity. In keeping with the tenure policy, faculty in the tenure track have accelerated their career goals to enroll in doctoral studies.

5F. Use of Evaluation Results:

The University has established a Grants and Contracts Office to assist in scholarship activities. All information from this office is forwarded to the SON's Resource Assistant who maintains the resource book for faculty in the workroom.The outcomes of scholarly productivity support and justify the time and revenue that assists faculty to accomplish career goals which will enhance classroom and clinical teaching and promote the University's mission and excellent reputation. Faculty will continue to incorporate scholarly activities as a focus of the tripartite expectations of University faculty (teaching, service, & scholarship).

VI. Student(S) Outcomes

Major: Nursing Degree: BSN or MSN

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Undergraduate Program S1A. Student Goal

The baccalaureate graduates will have a 100% pass rate for the NCLEX on first attempt

Rationale: The NCLEX measures minimum safety in regards to having a license to practice as a registered nurse. The pass rate on first try will have significant impact on public reputation and reflection of both the School (and the University) and the graduates.

S1B. Institutional Goal(s):

2. Attract and retain qualified and diverse students... (...faculty, and staff). S1C. Expected Results:

It is expected that all of the graduates will pass the NCLEX and become licensed to enter the professional career of nursing. S1D. Evaluation Procedure

Each student takes the NCLEX computerized exam at a different time. The exam results are submitted to the Mississippi Board of Nursing which in turn forwards the information to the School. Anonymity is insured and aggregate data that specifies pass/fail is reported to all programs of nursing in the state.

S1E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

In the Class of 2000, sixteen (84%) of the nineteen graduates passed the exam on the first write. The other three students passed the exam on second write yielding a 100% pass rate

S1F. Use of Evaluation Results:

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S2A. Student Goal:

The students will provide the University community with the opportunity to know the benefits of healthy living through a Wellness Program.

Rationale: The benefits of healthy living does not warrant a rationale. This project provides for the students the example and involvement of future nurses in a community service activity. The students perform health assessment and education activities to promote healthy living.

S2B. Institutional Goals:

S2C. Expected Results:

All University departments will be provided with the information and health assessment skills through this project. An information center has been established in each department and general and specifically requested information is provided as needed.

S2D. Evaluation Procedures:

Students are assigned to Schools and Departments. A needs assessment is requested. Blood pressures are checked in the fall and spring semesters. Specific months focus on selected health issues (i.e., October is Breast-Cancer Awareness Month) and information is provided at the designated information center for that School or Department. Faculty speak with department/division representative to assess the students activities and benefits of the program.

The University community continue to provide positive responses and sincere thanks for the activities and information. Recipients of this health assessment and information can make informed decisions regarding further health care needs.

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Graduate Program S3A. Student Goal:

The graduate program will prepare students in the advanced practice role of educator or practitioner to help increase the number of master’s prepared nurses working in the Delta area.

Rationale: Master’s prepared educators and primary care practitioners are in demand in nursing. The School provides avenues for this preparation to help diminish the dearth of master’s prepared nurses in the Delta area. These nurses become faculty in schools of nursing, nurse practitioners, and client educators in health care agencies. These nurses assist in the provision of improved health care to Delta area residents and thus improved quality of life for Delta residents.

S3B. Institutional Goals

2. Attract and retain qualified and diverse students... (...faculty, and staff).

7. Strengthen the cooperative relationship with business, industry, community groups, government, and other educational institutions. 8. Enhance educational experiences at all levels by encouraging student... (and faculty) research and other creative work.

S3C. Expected Results:

An adequate pool of local baccalaureate nurses will apply to the School. A majority of the graduates will remain and work in the Delta area.

Surveys from the Mississippi Deans & Directors Council, the Mississippi State Board of Nursing, and the Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce Redevelopment (A grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) provides data for statewide nursing needs. The

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S3E. Actual Results of Evaluation: Undergraduate

Thirty-three or 97% of the May 2000 undergraduate class (N=34) are working in Mississippi. Graduate

Seventeen nurses completed the graduate program in December 2000. Approximately fifty-nine percent (n = 10) are practicing in the Mississippi Delta region. Six of the graduates are practicing in other regions of Mississippi. One student is in practice in Tennessee. Of the remaining 42% (n = 5), three are practicing in Tennessee and two are practicing in Arkansas.

The School will continue to focus recruitment in the approximate counties to promote these nurses staying in the Delta area. A cap on the practitioner track will be considered pending an increase in opportunities to practice in this area. Continued recruitment will be conducted for nurses interested in the educator role. Several CEOs at health care agencies have expressed the need to have the administrative role operational..

S4A. Student Goal:

All Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates will pass (on first attempt) the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam for certification..

Rationale: Per the Mississippi Laws and Regulations, FNP graduates must be certified by the ANCC to have the privilege to function in the advanced practice role.

All FNP graduates will attain certification at the first attempt. This accomplishment will permit the employment and role acquisition to address the health care needs in the Delta region.

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number is public domain via a software service Certification can be electronically received through the telephone with the nurse’s social security number. To date, all successful students call their results in to the School.

There were 12 FNP graduates in 1999 of which 9 (75%) passed the exam on first attempt and one passed on second attempt. Two graduates have not been successful to-date.

The excellent pass rate supports the curriculum. Data will be collected to establish a benchmark for the practitioner program. Analysis will be conducted to determine which variables correlate with success and which variables are predictors of success.The School will use both internal data from their graduates and external data from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) for curriculum revisions..

School of Nursing

Undergraduate & Graduate S5A. Student Goal:

The programs of the School will maintain high retention rates of their highly qualified students.

Rationale: By keeping a high retention rate, both programs will continue to graduate full class cohorts: approximately 20 nurses at the professional entry level and 20 at the advanced practice level to help meet the health needs of the Delta region. High retention rates are more cost-effective for the taxpayers' dollar that is invested in the School and in the University.

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Computation of data base: entering, continuing, returning, and completing students. S5E. Actual Results of Evaluation:

The undergraduate program had a combined (both generic and RN-BSN completion) retention rate of approximately 82%. Six students of a 34 cohort did not complete the program. The six students were in the generic program. Three of these six students were at risk upon entry into the program (based on IHL standard admission criteria). Several of the six students decided not to continue in nursing as a career. One student received an academic dismissal.

The graduate program had a 100% retention rate with the December 2000 graduates (n= 17). Two graduate students of the original cohort (N=20) will graduate in May, 2001, and one other student will graduate in Decembner 2001. ree students anticipate comple Several graduate students opted to postpone their academic plans as opposed to academic non-success. These statistics support the excellent reputation of the University and the School..

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VII. Unit Budget Plan (see SON worksheet "Unit Budget " attached.

Justifications for Budget Increase Requests

Organization: 1501 Nursing

Position Request Priority Justification

# 242 #1043 #1024

increase for attainment of doctoral degree

2 Pending Earned Doctorate

#1025 60,000 1 Was zeroed out (2000/01)

Salary required to maintain adjunct faculty needs to meet required IHL standards for ratio in graduate program.

#1098 50,000 1 Was zeroed out (2000/01)

Salary required to maintain adjunct faculty needs to meet required IHL standards for ratio in graduate program.

Have decreased adjunct faculty from seven (1999/00) to three (bPowell, rCagle, bBlack, tPolk). Funds for salary compensation from lines 1025 & 1098.

Additional Needs Continue from 2000/01 requests: Faculty Development

Support (tuition, travel, & subsistence) one faculty development/continuing education workshop for each faculty member. Physical Facility

Windows:

Replace current windows with units that can open to assist in year round air conditioning. Phase One: Center west, south, and north windows.

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Entrances:

1. Install canopies at the west and south entrances. 2. Security System with Cameras

Classrooms:

1. Convert attic space into classrooms.

The School needs to expand current classroom size to accommodate 30-45 students. Two of the three classrooms are over-crowded when class size approaches 25.

2. Place ceiling fans in each classroom to support energy efficiency and provide individual room air control. Grounds:

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.Appendix B

Year: 2000-2001

Committee: Faculty Development Committee

Members: Lizabeth Carlson, Dora Christian, Kathryn L. Riffle (chair) By-law Functions:

1. Conduct annual assessment related to faculty continuing education or other course-work equivalent and/or other areas of faculty development need.

2. Plan and/or recommend continuing education, inservice programs for faculty development.

3. Develop networking system for faulty to disseminate information gained at continuing education, inservice, and other learning experiences.

4. Serve as an advisory group to administration in planning expenditure of funds for faculty development and travel. 5. Facilitate students’ election of faculty for designated awards and recognition.

Annual Goals:

1. To enable faculty to obtain all of the required IHL 10 contact hours per year through offerings of the faculty development committee. 2. To offer quality continuing education both to the faculty and the regional nursing community.

3. To secure adequate funding for faculty development and travel. 4. To recognize outstanding faculty.

Meeting Outcomes:

1. Developed policies and procedures for the committee

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courses online.

3. The faculty development committee, with the cooperation of the Dean, developed a series of four faculty development workshops focusing on online course development. Two faculty members with more experience in online course development, Dr. Rebecca Cagle and Ms. Janette McCrory, served as resource persons for these faculty development presentations. They also are to provide up to 5 hours of assistance for each faculty member re: course development for online courses. The majority of the evaluations were in the 4-5 range. Suggestions for improvement included providing for individualized time for faculty.

4. Criteria and procedures for the selection of outstanding faculty members by the undergraduate and graduate students were approved in the fourth revision.

5. The faculty development committee recommends that henceforth, the student affairs committee be in charge of the process of initiating the procedures for selecting outstanding faculty members and give appropriate guidance to the student representatives as indicated. These awards will be implemented for the first time during the 2001-2002 academic year.

6. The faculty development committee also made revisions in the Faculty Handbook for the 2001-2002 academic year. 7. Faculty were surveyed concerning their perceptions of the adequacy for funds for travel this year.

Of the eight respondents, five said funding for C. E. was adequate, while three said no. Concerns expressed included: the difficulty of

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Appendix C

Year: 2000-2001

Committee: Student Affairs Committee

Members: Janette McCrory (Chair), Vicki Bingham, Louise Seals; student representatives: Josh Edwards, Tara Lynchard, Marsha Steadman, Debi Verble

By-laws Functions:

1. Annual review and make recommendations for changes as needed in the student handbook.

2. Facilitate student participation in SON, University, professional, and community functions.

3. Facilitate development of criteria for scholarships, awards, and honors designated for students.

4. Recommend to DSU Foundation possible community donors for SON support.

5. Assure availability of information on scholarships and other financial assistance for nursing students.

6. Annual evaluate and make recommendations to SON Recruitment Plan.

7. Identify national, state and local scholarships for financial assistance to School of Nursing students.

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A. Recruitment Mass Mailouts for RNBSN and MSN Programs B. Implementation of School of Nursing Substance/Drug Policy C. Developed a Student Affairs Committee Calendar

D. Developed a Scholarship Table

E. Developed a Resource Assistant Recruitment Policy and Procedure F. Received New Scholarship/Loans for SON

University Medial Center - Hospitals and Clinics

Central Mississippi Medical Center, River Oaks Hospital/Womans Hospital, & Ranking Medical Center MNA Foundation Loan Program

Ferretti/Karnstedt Clay Memorial

Kings Daughter & Sons Circle Number Two, Inc.

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Appendix D

Year: 2000-2001

Committee: Performance Effectiveness Committee

Members: Debra Allen, Lisa Julius (Chair), Marion Raines, Evelyn Smith; student representation: Autumn Bennett, Rocky Hayes, Shelley Smith

By-law Functions:

1. Coordinate evaluation of student academic performance.

2. Coordinate evaluation of program outcomes for students and graduates.

3. Coordinate evaluation of employers’ satisfaction with graduates.

4. Recommend and/or revise evaluation tools for data collection.

5.

Provide data for accreditation and other reports.

Annual Goals:

# 1 Compile all School of Nursing evaluation forms and implement the change from written evaluation to Scantron evaluation tools. # 2 Expedite, in coordination with the Dean of the School of Nursing, the purchase of a Scantron.

# 3 Complete the School of Nursing Position Description Statements.

# 4 Explore, with the Faculty Development committee, the possibilityof inviting a speaker on professional portfolio development.

Dates of Meetings: September 11, 2000

October 2, 2000

Outcomes:

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will be used for the first time in the Spring semester, 2001.

#2 As of November the School of Nursing acquired the ScanMark 2500 which was recommended by our consultant, Dr. Jimel Ibrahim. Due to difficulties with the current computernetworking system within the School of Nursing, we have been unable to use the new equipment. However, Dr. Ibrahim has assured us that he can use an existing PC within the School of Nursing and configure the Scantron with the software package that already exists on this computer. In addition, a request for the purchase of a printer solely for use with the Scantron has been approved for purchase within the School of Nursing and a letter from Dr. Ibrahim will assist us in acquiring our new printer. With the acquisition of these pieces, our evaluation components and grading will be completely hands free. All analysis will be completed by the computer program installed by Dr. Ibrahim.

#3 Within the Faculty Senate, the University is proposing the development of Position Descriptions that will be congruent with the new tenure policy. Therefore, the committee has deferred the development of the School of Nursing Position Descriptions to ensure similar role delineations.

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Appendix E

Master Table I: MASTER PLAN FOR EVALUATION – ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviations for Tables I – IX: DSU SON Master Plan for Evaluation

AACN ………American Association of Colleges of Nursing ANA ………American Nurses’ Association BSN ………Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Undergraduate Program CE ……… Continuing Education COAP………Coordinator of Academic

Programs

DSU ………Delta State University

FacOrg ………FacOrganization FDC ………Faculty Development

Committee

GP ………Graduate Program IHL ………Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher

Learning

MSN ………Master of Science in Nursing or Graduate Program NLN ………National League for Nursing SON ………School of Nursing PEC ………Program Effectiveness Committee UGP ………Undergraduate Program VPAA ………Vice President for Academic Affairs September, 1998; approved: 04/09/01 & 04/23/01 FacOrg as edited

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Table II: MASTER PLAN FOR EVALUATION – STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE

Area of Evaluation _FrameTime

Data Collector Analyzer

Method/Measure Findings Recipient _{of Report} Action

A

Mission of SON consistent with University (DSU)

Annual _FacOrg Faculty review of mission _{for consistency with} DSU’s mission

Consistent with DSU’s

mission statement FacOrg

04/02/01 Mission reviewed with no changes made.

B

Mission based on professional nursing standards

Annual

FacOrg

Review of IHL, CCNE, NONPF & NLNAC guidelines

Consistent with guidelines FacOrg

04/02/01 Mission is consistent with standards for both programs.

C

Philosophy statement consistent with the missions of the University & SON

Annual FacOrg

Faculty review for consistency with the University & SON mission and SON strategic plan

SON philosophy, mission, & strategic plan are consistent with the mission of DSU. Clarification comments added. FacOrg 04/02/01 Congruency maintained. Edited for clarity as noted.

D

School policies & practices show commitment to cultural diversity and individual student learning needs. Annual COAP w/ UGP GP FDC Student demographics Admission standards Faculty Policies & Procedures

Additional admission requirements for Spring, 2001.

Faculty Development Cmte to coordinate efforts to keep faculty policies & procedures current. Currently there is no plan for high risk students.

FacOrg

FDC to coordinate efforts to maintain SON faculty policies & procedure

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Data Collector

Analyzer Method/Measure Findings

Recipient

of Report Action

E Participation in administrative governance Annual Dean COAP Fac Sec

Review administrative & University governance

Creation of COAP position allows more structure to SON programs

Adequate participation in governance through participation in Academic Council and Ad Hoc Cmte as needed.

VPAA Faculty Org

04/02/01 Reviewed with no changes made.

F Strategic planning Annual FacOrg

Review of 5 year strategic plan (5 year goals & strategies)

Review of annual reports

Strategic plan updated

Annual. VPAA

05/07/01 5 year goals presented to faculty ….

G

Fiscal, personnel, & physical resources sufficient to meet the goals of the SON.

Annual DEAN _COAP

Review of annual budget Review of physical space Review of personnel

Able to meet SON needs adequately under budget constraints.

Dean

Realign budget & allocations in level budget year, 2000 – 2002.

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Master Table III: MASTER PLAN FOR EVALUATION – ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

A BSN Program Outcomes

Annual

UGP

Faculty review for consistency with the SON’s mission & philosophy.

Consistent with philosophy

& mission statement FacOrg

04/02/01 Outcomes reviewed with no changes.

B MSN Program _Outcomes Annual

GP Faculty review for _{consistency with the} SON’s mission & philosophy.

Consistent with philosophy

& mission statement FacOrg

04/02/01 Changes pending following review of new revisions to NONPF guidelines.

CURRICULUM

C

Professional nursing standards for BSN & MSN health system trends, & health care needs of society.

Every 2 years or as indicated or needed (2000, 2002, etc.) UGP GP PEC

Review of curriculum for incorporation of

professional nursing, emerging trends & health needs of society, & any input from SON Advisory Council

Incorporated into the

curriculum FacOrg

Specific components of curriculum revised to reflect ongoing trends & current data.

D Prerequisite courses & _electives

Consis-tent w/ curric-ulum revisions UGP

GP Review content &

availability of courses Ongoing review FacOrg

04/02/01 No changes in General Education

requirements or pre-requisite courses.

E BSN Curriculum As _needed UGP

Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data.

NUR 301 --- CITE MINUTES HERE WHERE THIS WAS VOTED ON!

FacOrg

04/02/01

Summer,2001 NUR 301 will become a pre-requisite nursing course for all entering nursing students.

F MSN Curriculum As

needed GP

Review curriculum components,

Oversight in that former

MPE did not address the FacOrg

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Recipient

implementation, & evaluation data.

MSN Program within Academic Program table.

1999 as a pre-requisite for all MSN students.

G Graduates Performance

1 & 5 year post grad-uation survey 1 yr BSN: February 1yr MSN: Septemb er or February 5 yr BSN: January 5yr MSN: Jan COAP PEC Alumni Survey

Employer Survey (after one year)

NCLEX performance ANCC performance Program Satisfaction survey

(at completion of program)

NCLEX Pass rates on first write; official report- 1998 – 96% (23/24) 1999 – 97% (28/29) 2000 – 84% (16/19) ANCC Pass rates on first write; self report – 1998 – 88% (15/17) 1999 – 75% (9 /12) 2000 – 71% (5/7) 2001 – check with Dean's Secretary

Feedback from students, employers, alumni, and Advisory Council validate overall effectiveness of SON Programs FacOrg Yearly employer surveys continue with minimal feedback; will consider distribution of surveys during Advisory Council Luncheon & Sessions.

Development of an enrollment

management plan for all high risk students in the SON.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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Recipient

Skills Lab Facilities spring & end of program for all graduati ng students d UG & Grad Faculty & Resource Assistant Skills Lab

Interviews with faculty members

Review of equipment, supplies & learning resource holdings & replacement plans

materials and supplies in skills lab Annual in Fall and update supplies &

equipment as indicated. No current evaluation method for individual courses to evaluate Skills Lab

Org evaluation tool for all students in individual courses using Skills Lab to evaluate within a course. Continue evaluation of Skills Lab within the End of Program

Evaluations for all graduating students.

I Adequate Clinical _Agencies _semesterEach

COAP Faculty Students

Student evaluation of clinical agencies & faculty evaluation of same.

Adequate in scope & quality, facilitating implementation of curriculum.

2000 – inadvertent deletion of the UG clinical agency evaluation tool (not completed by students for one semester)

Fac Org

Continued use of agencies based on student & faculty feedback, & facility agreement for student participation in clinical agency. Additional agencies added when

indicated.

Revisions to former Clinical Agency Evaluation Tool (get date…).

J Adequate Library

Resources & Facilities Annual

Library Liaison

Student & Faculty evaluation of library (program evaluations)

Update holdings within the library as funds are

allocated for SON

Dean COAP Faculty

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Recipient

UGP GP

submitted March, 2001 HOW MUCH FUNDING???? K Adequate technology & technological support Each semester Student Faculty Faculty rep on Univer-sity ITS

Student & faculty input and evaluation of current

technology needs and support services from the

University.

Computer lab in need of upgrade of all computers and printers. Other needs reported to Chief

Information Officer including faculty needs for PCs in offices or others needing upgrade.

Dean COAP

Spring, 2001 Purchase of

Scantron and printer to enhance test grading and evaluation with computerized scanning and analysis. Technology Report to CIO March, 2001 for additional technology needs in the SON.

L

Appropriate academic advisement for all nursing students

Each semester

Faculty

COAP Student Records

No current formal enrollment management policy for students and no advisement policy to maintain contact with pre-nursing students.

COAP

Student Affairs to develop a plan in coordination with the University enrollment management program beginning Fall, 2001.

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Master Table IV: MASTER PLAN FOR EVALUATION - FACULTY

A

Appropriate academic & experiential

qualifications for the area of teaching

Annual

Dean COAP

Appointment & promotion

Teaching schedule

Faculty maintain

appropriate qualifications

for teaching. Dean

04/02/01 No changes identified

B Participation in

scholarship Annual Faculty

Faculty submission of summary of scholarship activities to Dean SON annual report Annual update of faculty Curriculum Vitae

Scholarship activities are evidenced.

Refer to updated CV

(04/30/01) _Dean

Faculty continue to participate in

scholarship activities. Nursing in the Delta research study

presented during DSU 75th_Anniversary ceremonies. C Participation in professional service activities (University & community)

Annual Faculty

Faculty submit summary statement of service activities to Dean SON Annual report Curriculum Vitae updated every 6 months

Faculty service activities evidenced

Faculty evaluated according to faculty evaluation plan for SON & DSU

Dean

04/02/01 Faculty continue to participate in both University and community service activities as evidenced in CVs and summary statements.

D Teaching workload Annual COAP Faculty workload summary

Ongoing review of teaching

workload Dean Teaching workload reviewed as indicated and per semester

E Adequate number &

mix of faculty Annual COAP

Assessment of curricula & faculty needs & resources

Faculty meet IHL standards of appropriate preparation to facilitate learning

Dean

Ongoing review of adequate numbers and faculty mix

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Recipient

nursing knowledge & expertise in area of teaching & clinical practice

Nursing experiences Continuing education Certification

activities to maintain knowledge in area of expertise such as clinical practice, scholarship activities, service to community related to practice and/or continuing education activities

Dean current knowledge in area of expertise. Faculty maintain current clinical

practice experiences & knowledge base.

G Teaching effectiveness Annual Faculty

Faculty submission of self-evaluation of teaching effectiveness & faculty recommendations

Faculty evaluated according to faculty evaluation plan for SON each semester and Annual by the Dean

COAP Dean

Faculty evaluations completed each semester with course evaluations with faculty

recommendations. Faculty evaluations for 2000 – 2001 to be held May – June

H Tenure Review

Every 3, 5, 7, yrs COAP Dean SON Tenure Cmte

Tenure review according to tenure policy

New tenure policy in process.

2 tenured faculty (1 is the Dean of the SON) only 1 faculty eligible for tenure cmte. Approval needed for 3 member tenure cmte with outside members.

Dean

2 external reviewers approved to sit as members of the SON Tenure Cmte in addition to 1 eligible faculty through the University Tenure Cmte.

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Master Table V: MASTER PLAN FOR EVALUATION – STUDENTS

A

Sufficient nursing student applicants recruited

Annual UGP GP

SON Database IHL Annual Report Self-study reports Strategic plan

Sufficient qualified applicants are recruited for all SON programs

FacOrg

04/02/01 No

additional changes to the BSN generic program. Recruitment campaign (green flyers) for the RN-BSN and MSN program

implemented Spring, 2001 from I –20 north for prospective students B Appropriate student progression & retention Each

semester PEC

Retention rates Graduation data

Retention rates: 1998:BSN– 97%; RN-BSN- 80% ; MSN–90% 1999:BSN-81%; RN-BSN-100%; MSN-87%

2000:BSN-97%; RN-BSN-100%; MSN-100% Identified need to reflect enrollment data for minority and diverse populations within retention & progression tables.

COAP UGP

GP

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Recipient

C Graduates meet _{program outcomes} _semesterEach

UGP GP PEC

Clinical evaluations Examination results – standardized exams Thesis

Research projects NCLEX results ANCC exam results Survey of employers Survey of SON alumni

NCLEX % pass on first write, official report: (number pass/total) 1998 – 96% (23/24) 1999 – 97% (28/29) 2000 – 84% (16/19) ANCC % pass first write, self report

1998 – 88% (15/17) 1999 – 75% (9/12) 2000 – 71% (5/ 7)

Student feedback, alumni, employers, & Advisory Council validate overall effectiveness of programs

FacOrg

Students complete all nursing course requirements & all prerequisites with elective course work prior to graduation- validation through Banner by faculty advisor

PEC report regarding employer surveys, 1 & 5 year survey results Fall, 2000 presented initial Fall, 2001 FacOrg meeting. D Employment patterns Personal & professional development 1 yr Post grad Survey: BSN- Feb MSN-Sep or Feb; & 5 yr Post- grad Survey BSN-Jan

PEC Survey of SON alumni

Alumni obtain advanced degrees/certifications

Analysis of alumni surveys FacOrg

Yearly survey of alumni

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Recipient

MSN-Jan

E

Student awareness of SON policies & procedures & resources Each semester COAP Student Affairs Cmte. Faculty

New student orientation Student Handbook Student meetings with advisors

Program satisfaction survey

Students are able to identify resources & understand SON & DSU policies & are in compliance with policies & procedures.