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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: ACADEMIC ANNUAL REPORT Academic Year 2006-07

I. Unit Title: Nursing

School or College: School of Nursing

Unit Administrator: Lizabeth L. Carlson, DNS, RNC

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Table of Contents I. Unit Title…………………………………………………………………………………....................1

II. Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan…………………………………………..4 III. 2006-2007 Division/Department Goals & Outcomes Assessment...………………………………..11 IV. Data & Information for Department.……………………………………………………..................21

Overview..……………………………………………………………………………………….21 Accreditation..………………………………………………………………………...................22 Structure & Governance.……………………………………………………………...................23

Figure 1: Organizational Structure.………………………………………………...................24 Figure 2: Programs/Committee Organizational Structure…………………………………….25

Purpose.…………………………………………………………………………….....................28

V. Personnel.……………………………………………………………………………….....................41 VI. Degree Program Addition/Deletions.……………………………………………………………….50

VII. Division/Department Goals for 2006-2007.………………..………………………………………50

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Tables IA: Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan……………………………………...4 IA1: NCLEX Results……………………………………………………………………………………4 IA2: BSN Graduate Employment………………………………………………………………………17 IA3: MSN Graduate Employment...……………………………………………………………………18 IA4: FNP Certification Results…………………………………………………………………………19 IA5: Retention Rates……………………………………………………………………………………20 IIA: Mission…………………………………………………………………………………………….21 IIB: Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………………………21 IIC: BSN Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………….22 IID: MSN Outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………22 IIE: Governance Structure & Correlation with the University…………………………………………26 IIF: Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………………………28 IIG-1: Goals & Congruency with the University………………………………………………………29 IIG-2: School of Nursing QEP Learning Goals congruency...………………………………………...33 IIG-3: The Delta Health Initiative, Health Education Project’s Congruency………………………….39 IIIA: Faculty & Staff...…………………………………………………………………….…………...41 IIIB: Faculty Activities & Accomplishments………………………………………………………….43 IIIC-1: New Position(s)………………………………………………………………………………..48 IIIC-2: Open Position(s)……………………………………………………………………………….49 IIID: Promotion & Tenure Status...……………………………………………………………………49

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II. Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan Learner Outcomes identified for the current year.

A. Learning Outcome

What should a graduate in the

__________________________

major know, value, or be able to do at graduation and beyond?

B. Data Collection and Analysis

1. What assessment tools and/or methods will you use to determine achievement of the

learning outcome? 2. Describe how the data from these tools and/or methods will be/have been collected. 3.Explain the procedure to

analyze the data.

C. Results of Evaluation What were the findings of the analysis?

D. Use of Evaluation

Results 1.List any specific recommendations.

2. Describe changes in curriculum, courses, or

procedures that are proposed or were made/ are being made as a result of the program learning outcome

assessment process. BSN 1st write NCLEX-RN pass rate

Annual Report from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to Schools of Nursing (SON) re 1st write of NCLEX-RN pass rates. The NCLEX-RN is a licensure exam.

NCLEX 1st write pass rate 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 92% 89% 94% 75% 85% *N/A

*The 2006-2007 pass rate is not yet available (N/A). New graduates will not be able to schedule NCLEX-RN test dates until mid-June at the earliest.

The NCLEX-RN was revised to increase the difficulty level in 2004 and revised again this spring 2007. Students graduating in 2005 were given full scholarships to a professional NCLEX review course offered in house at the SON and self-study requirements for NUR 408 were increased. In 2006, the Placement of NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis (formerly NUR 492) was changed to the final (5th) semester plan of study

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instead of the 4th semester. HESI testing was initiated for each clinical nursing course due to high correlations with HESI test scores and NCLEX-RN 1st write success. Hours were maintained for independent NCLEX-RN review with individualized study plans during NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship for students identified with learning needs (based on HESI RN Exit scores A professional (student arranged) NCLEX review course was offered on campus by Hurst Review Services after the end of the spring semester (May 15-18, 2007). The majority of the graduating seniors’ students (23/25) attended the review. Continue to demonstrate continued compliance with CCNE

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Specific baccalaureate program (student learning) outcomes (PO) (based on Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation criteria:

1. Apply nursing, natural and behavioral science concepts to the practice of nursing (clinical concepts or CC).

2. Deliver care to the

client system using critical thinking (CT), appropriate communication (AC), therapeutic nursing interventions (TNI), and cultural awareness/human diversity (CA) within the nursing process

The SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE) is based on CCNE criteria for accreditation and continues to be used for program evaluation. HESI testing continues to be used to evaluate student competency on each of 6 different program outcomes HESI exit testing report of results downloaded from online exit exam (X3) testing during the last semester of the program.

DSU SON mean HESI score/national mean HESI score (national percentile rank) 2006 2007 Exam 1: 757/856 (23.42) Exam 1: 771/835 (30.79) Exam 2: 864/856 (50.88) Exam 2: 815/835 (42.56) Exam 3: 854/856 (48.01) Exam 3: 816/835 (42.85) 1. Clinical Concepts Mean 2006 Mean 2007 Exam 1: = 770 Exam 1: = 802.3 Exam 2: = 845 Exam 2: = 856.6 Exam 3: = 833 Exam 3: = 727.07 2. Mean 2006 Mean 2007 Exam 1: Exam 1 : CT = 755 CT = 771 AC = 788 AC = 717 TNI = 761 TNI = 783 CA = 594 CA = 443 NP = 1032 NP = 781.2 SOC = 716 SOC = 750 Exam 2: Exam 2: CT = 879 CT = 808 AC = 873 AC = 829

accreditation standards through periodic reporting and reaccreditation self-study and site visit scheduled for fall of 2010. All testing in NUR 408 conducted using HESI RN Exit Exam. First HESI Test administered initial class session to determine individual areas of weakness; Test 2 administered midterm following class review sessions & independent review (as stipulated by test 1 scores). Final HESI RN Exit Exam administered following completion of NUR 406 when seniors returned to campus the end of April 2007. HESI scores were predictive of improvement or continued weakness from test 1 through test 3. Scores and percentile ranks increased dramatically between exams 1 and 2, and then dropped slightly on exam 3. Recommend students take any

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that assists the client to achieve well-being (Physiological integrity or PI) while respecting individual health care beliefs (Psychosocial Integrity or PsI).

Anonymous annual end of program surveys conducted with pencil and scantron sheets in classrooms, scantrons run by faculty secretary and reported as aggregate data by the Program Effectiveness Committee (PEC) to the SON Faculty Organization during monthly meetings as appropriate. Anonymous annual employer/advisory council pencil and paper surveys distributed at the DSU spring health care professions career fair and at the annual fall SON open house. Surveys are distributed and collected by the SON resource assistant and tabulated by the PEC committee. Aggregate results are reported as

Exam 1: Exam 1: PI = 747 PI = 715 PsI = 639 PsI = 773 Exam 2: Exam 2: PI = 875 PI = 859 PsI = 924 PsI = 846 Exam 3: Exam 3: PI = 838 PI = 872 PsI = 878 PsI = 648

write NCLEX-RN pass. Faculty are implementing use of HESI case studies as part of course work and grades. Continue to obtain feedback from BSN students, alumni and employers and monitor ratings and recommendations for improvement; revise curriculum as needed. Continue to monitor national education, practice (NCLEX) and MS IHL standards for BSN programs and revise curriculum as needed.

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compiled to the SON Faculty Organization during monthly meetings as appropriate. BSN student end of program surveys of achievement of program outcomes using a 1-5 Likert scale with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent. BSN employer/advisory council annual surveys (N = 16) of employee achievement of program outcomes using a 1-5 Likert scale with 1 being very little extent and 5 being very great extent.

BSN End of program surveys Mean 2006 Mean 2007 PO 1: = 3.9 PO 1: = 4.1 PO 2: = 3.33 PO 2: = 4.2 PO 3: = 4.0 PO 3: = 4.2 PO 4: = 3.5 PO 4: = 4.2 PO 5: = 3.4 PO 5: = 4.0 PO 6: = 3.9 PO 6: = 4.1 Q1 under additional information on the surveys-Would you recommend DSU’s BSN program to a friend? 2006 2007 Yes = 92% Yes = 90% No response = 8% No = 10% Employer/advisory council surveys Mean 2006 Mean 2007 PO 1: = 4.5 PO 1: = 4.5 PO 2: = 4.7 PO 2: = 4.8 PO 3: = 4.8 PO 3: = 4.8 PO 4: = 3.4 PO 4: = 4.0 PO 5: = 3.5 PO 5: = 3.9 PO 6: = 4.0 PO 6: = 4.2

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam pass rates (No results for Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator certification due to 1st cohort coming

Student self-report FNP certification results

FNP Certification 1st write pass rate 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% *N/A *2006-2007 data not yet available as certification test dates not yet scheduled.

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through-due to graduate in 2007).

MSN Program Outcomes: Specific MSN program outcomes (PO) (based on Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation criteria:

A. Incorporate theories and research in development and implementation of evidence based practice.

B. Incorporate

information technology in the enhancement of health care.

C. Apply principles of leadership to promote effective change in the healthcare delivery system.

D. Demonstrate competency in

MSN comprehensive exam. Exam at end of program which was word processed and blind

Self, study, letter and certificate of accreditation for 10 years received from CCNE dated May 1, 2006-“all Standards met with no compliance concerns.” (Appendix F) 1st write pass rate 2006 2007 88% (15/17) 100% (14/14)

Continue to demonstrate continued compliance with CCNE accreditation standards through periodic reporting (CIPR due June 30, 2011) and reaccreditation self-study (site visit to take place in the fall of 2015). Continue to obtain feedback from graduate students, alumni and employers and monitor ratings and recommendations for improvement. Continue to monitor national education and practice standards for MSN programs for family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse administers (NA) and nurse educators (NE) and revise curriculum as needed.

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practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills.

E. Demonstrate an appreciation of human diversity in the delivery of appropriate, individualized health care.

graded by two (2) MSN faculty members (each exam was assigned a code number) Anonymous annual end of program surveys (N = 16) measuring program outcomes conducted with pencil and scantron sheets in classrooms, scantrons run by faculty secretary and reported as aggregate data by the Program Effectiveness Committee (PEC) to the SON Faculty Organization during monthly meetings as appropriate. Annual employer/advisory council pencil and paper surveys (N = 12) distributed at the DSU spring health care professions career fair and at the annual fall SON open house. Surveys are distributed and collected by the SON resource assistant and tabulated by the PEC committee. Aggregate results are reported as compiled to the SON

End of program surveys Mean 2006 2007 PO 1: = 4.3 PO 1: = 4.5 PO2: = 4.1 PO 2: = 4.5 PO3: = 4.05 PO 3: = 4.5 PO4: = 4.25 PO 4: = 4.0 PO5: = 4.2 PO 5: = 4.5 Q1 under additional information on the surveys-Would you recommend DSU’s MSN program to a friend? Yes = 94% No = 6% Employer/advisory council surveys Mean 2006 2007 PO 1: = 3.75 PO 1: = 4.0 PO2: = 4.0 PO 2: = 4.0 PO3: = 4.7 PO 3: = 4.8 PO4: = 3.6 PO 4: = 3.5 PO5: = 3.6 PO 5: = 3.75

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Faculty Organization during monthly meetings as appropriate.

III. Division/Department Goals for the Current Year (This is a report on progress towards goals for the current year. These are operational goals for the unit that are NOT tied directly to student learning outcomes which are reported in the table above. An example might be implementation of a development campaign in conjunction with the DSU Foundation to raise monies for faculty research and travel)

Goals Outcomes Assessment: The School of Nursing's goals outcomes assessment is accomplished through the enactment of the Master Plan for Evaluation ([MPE] - Appendix E).

A. Goal # 1: Continue to develop and maintain high quality graduate and undergraduate curricula which are sensitive to community health care needs.

Rationale: The Profession of Nursing is in continual evolvement to determine the art and science background and skills necessary to provide caring to all persons throughout the lifespan. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #1: Enhanced academic

programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their communities.

2. Evaluation Procedures: Utilization of the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, Appendix E) which includes the Community of Interest (COI): students, faculty, agencies, alumni, and the Advisory Council. Evaluation forms for students: course, course instructor, clinical instructor, preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and three year follow-up for graduates of both programs and survey form for the Advisory Council.

3. Actual Results of the Evaluation: a. Undergraduate Program—Continue to assess curriculum, compare to national trends and COI needs and revise as necessary. Refer to Program Report Tracking Form (Appendix A-1) .

b. Graduate Program—Continue to assess curriculum and compare to national trends and societal needs. Accreditation standards and guidelines reviewed and compared to SON curriculum and revisions made (CCNE & NONPF).

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Refer to Program Report Tracking Form (Appendix A-2)

4. Use of Evaluation Results: a. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Details in Programs Tracking Forms (Appendices A-1; A-2)

B. Goal #2 To continue to explore and to evaluate alternative methods of curricula delivery.

[SON Priority #3] Rationale: Use of distance learning technology will enable the SON to have an impact on learning that stretches beyond the traditional classroom with walls and will help ensure we maintain a competitive marketing edge with other state nursing programs. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #2: Students will enroll in

greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation. 2. Evaluation Procedures: Feedback through the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, Appendix E)--in particular: student course evaluations and enrollment data. 3. Actual Results of Evaluation: BSN 1. On-line efforts will continue and be enhanced as appropriate for course learning activities. 2. Forty-seven (47) students were admitted & enrolled. Students met the academic rigor and expectation demands: retention 92% (43/47). 3. Enrollment increased by > 6% over 2006 admissions (from 44 to 47) by Spring 2007. RN-BSN 1.Students continue to be extremely positive regarding course delivery; the combination of limited, optional in-class time & online is a good balance and facilitates academic progress while employed. 2. Enrollment increased by 55 % (from 11 to 20) Fall 2006 MSN 1. On-line efforts will continue as appropriate for course learning activities. 2. Enrollment has remained stable with 49 students sent acceptance letters for fall 2007.Eleven (11) Nurse Administrators, nine (9) Nurse Educators and twenty-nine Family Nurse Practitioners have been accepted.

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4. Use of Evaluation Results: BSN

1. Will continue to integrate and increase the SON’s use of nontraditional classroom settings and online delivery of course content. Plan to explore addition of streaming video of lectures to online format, pending server space.

2. Pool of applicants (74+) exceeds the junior I class maximum of 45. 3. Explore alternate sources of funding for faculty positions and to increase physical plant space to accommodate more

students to maintain mandated IHL faculty student ratios while increasing admissions. 4. Continue with recruitment efforts (High School Ads, sponsor of MORA golf tournament and MNF functions, Kids Kollege

summer nurse camp; & pre-nursing enrichment camp to target future generations of potential nurses. 5. With hire of additional full-time faculty, number of part-time/adjunct faculty needed has stabilized at four (4). RN-BSN 1. First day classes continue to be held on campus with subsequent optional meetings in Greenville & Clarksdale as applicable. 2. Continue with recruitment efforts. MSN 1. Continue with online strategies and seek continued feedback. 2. Three (3) grant applications in process (Robert Wood Johnson PIN project, Delta Health Alliance grant and Title III funding) to increase faculty numbers and facility expansion funding. Continue to explore alternate sources of funding for faculty positions to maintain mandated accreditation agency faculty student FNP ratios while increasing admissions. 3. One (1) full-time doctoral prepared nurse practitioner hired in fall 2005, two (2) faculty members (one FNP, one MSN) in dissertation phase of PhD in nursing. 4. Three (3) FNP faculty hired August 2007; one (1) long time faculty member has completed requirements for a post-masters FNP certificate and passed the AACN certification exam fall 2006. However, with a potential 29 students in the FNP MSN program, additional adjunct FNP clinical faculty will likely be needed for academic year 2007-2008 in order to maintain NONFP mandated faculty/student ratios.

C. Goal # 3: To continue to recruit & retain qualified students. [SON Priority #4]

Rationale: Continue to anticipate expanding our capacity to teach and serve through increasing faculty and classroom capacity, student support personnel (Student Navigator), renovation/expansion of the building, technology infrastructure (server space) and online teaching modalities. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Strategic Goal #2: Students will enroll in

greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation.

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2. 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 three year follow-up for graduates, survey from for the Advisory Council. Piloted Student Navigator position with Master’s student in Counseling doing internship at SON. Pre and Post evaluation forms completed by student nurses validate need for this type of support service. 3. Actual Results of Evaluation: BSN class of 2007 had an overall retention rate of 76% (25/33). Students submitted favorable evaluations with Student Navigator services. Students also submitted very favorable evaluations with on-line /hybrid courses. Students have less required traditional time in classrooms.

4. Use of Evaluation Results:

Continue with on-line strategies as appropriate. Explore innovative (and traditional) solutions to expanding faculty numbers and the physical building (expansion of classrooms 129 & 130 to start this summer 2007). Continue to incorporate classrooms without walls. Explore use of streaming video for online delivery of class lecture as server space allows. All three (3) classrooms are ‘smart’ classrooms (Rooms 101, 129, 130). Recruitment efforts will image both the budget situation and nontraditional funding sources to support increasing faculty and student numbers and the physical plant (classrooms)

D. Goal # 4: Support and enhance professional development for faculty and staff members. [SON shared Priority #1]

Rationale: National accreditation requires faculty practice, particularly for nurse practitioners. The plan would insure that faculty maintain competence and provide an opportunity for university and community service. Educators and practitioners would have an additional avenue to maintain their skills and provide for students learning. Faculty practice also offers opportunities for health care related research. In addition, the profession of nursing recognizes the doctorate as the terminal degree. With the master’s program, doctoral prepared faculty members are needed which will fulfill the SACS guidelines that the majority of graduate faculty are to have the terminal degree in their field.

1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal #3: The university community will

benefit from better communication, effective operational and administrative systems, an optimal work environment, and a performance-responsive reward structure.

2. Evaluation Procedures: Faculty educational plans, annual evaluations (including merit evaluations), productivity, professional portfolios, survey by Faculty Development Committee.

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3. Actual Results of Evaluation: The Faculty Development Committee continues to offer continuing education opportunities for nursing faculty that meets MS IHL requirements of at least 10 contact hours annually. In addition, WebCT development/implementation continues with assistance from the TLC Faculty Institutes. Two faculty members completed doctoral programs (PhD); and an additional faculty member is scheduled for dissertation defense this August, 2007 (PhD in nursing). One part-time faculty member has been accepted into a DNP program and will start classes the fall, 2007. The COAP continues to screen applicants for potential new faculty members. Faculty members are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in nursing and the advent of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs may offer another opportunity for nursing faculty to obtain an additional advanced/terminal degree in their discipline. All faculty members were evaluated according to the DSU merit document. Five members were rated above benchmark and the rest met benchmark.


Continue to support faculty as appropriate to accommodate their IHL requirements and personal professional coursework while maintaining excellence in program provisions for the SON.

E. Goal #5: Support and enhance 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 members continue to need funding to support their efforts in conducting and disseminating finding.

1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal # 5: The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives.

2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Faculty portfolio, curriculum vitae, annual and merit evaluations, communication from faculty, reports to the Faculty Organization Meetings.

3. Actual Results of Evaluation: Each faculty member has engaged in appropriate scholarly activities (peer reviewed professional presentations or publications) or has submitted a written plan with specific annual goals and a status report on accomplishment of such goals for the previous year. In addition, the SON participated in the fifth year of The Delta Health Initiative (AKA the Delta Health Alliance). Approximately $24,000,000 was granted through HRSA in conjunction with other partners in the Alliance to continue a strong community based curriculum. Research data on dietary factors relationship with diabetes and hypertension was presented at the DSU 3rd annual faculty research symposium. One other grant application was funded (a collaboration with the Dreyfus Health Foundation for the Robert Wood Johnson PIN program grant to improve retention in both the SON and practice in the

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BSN Graduate Employment Program Graduates (Year)

Employed in Mississippi n

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18 RN-BSN Total = 43

(2007)

25 (1007) 18 (100) 43 (100)

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4. Use of Evaluation Results: Based upon feedback, additional health information has been provided. Additional assessments are also considered and implemented when feasible. Communication is facilitated through the use of the Pulse (the biannual SON newsletter), Post It Notes, the DSU e-news flyer, the individual information centers in departments and through campus e-mail. Graduates working in the Delta serve as an excellent recruitment avenue for future classes. An increase in new BSN nurses will complement the current nurse workforce throughout the Delta.

Graduate Program A. Goal #1:

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

Rationale: Master’s prepared administrators, educators and primary care practitioners are in demand in nursing. The School provides avenues for this preparation to help diminish the shortage of master’s prepared nurses in the Delta area. These nurses become nurse administrators/managers in health care facilities, faculty in schools of nursing or client educators in health care agencies and primary health care providers in clinic and hospital settings as nurse practitioners. These nurses assist in the provision of improved health care and consequently, improved quality of life to Delta area residents. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goals # 1 & 5: Enhanced academic programs

will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of

their communities. The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service and

partnership initiatives.

2. Evaluation procedures:

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Surveys from the Mississippi Deans & Directors Council, the Mississippi State Board of Nursing, and the Mississippi Office of

Nursing Workforce provide data for statewide nursing needs. The University’s Registrar Office provides the data of adequate

numbers of qualified nurses. The COAP and graduate program faculty review and consider applicants for admission. The

graduates are contacted for employment data and information is systematically retrieved from the graduates at one and three

years post graduation.

3. Results of Evaluation:

Table IA3: MSN Graduate Employment

Program Graduates n

(Year )

Employed in Mississippi

n (%)

Employed elsewhere

n (%)

15 (2007) 12 (80%) 3 (20) 4. Use of Evaluation Results:

The School will continue to focus recruitment in the approximate counties to promote retention of these nurses staying in the Delta area. Continued recruitment will be conducted for graduate nurses interested in taking the nurse educator-specific courses as a post-master’s student. Through the HRSA Advanced Nurse Traineeship grant, currently funded for 2 years and proposal submitted for year 3, February 2007), it has been possible to offer partial tuition scholarship support to twenty-one (21) graduate students to facilitate pursuit of a full-time plan of study since fall 2005. The current need from healthcare agencies and educational entities (Associate Degree nursing programs) is for nurse educators and primary care providers. Intensive, comprehensive recruitment and scholarship funding efforts continue.

B. Goal #2:

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. The National League of Nursing (NLN) now offers (since fall 2005) a Nurse Educator certification exam; two (2) graduates from the nurse educator track plan to take the certification exam this year.

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1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goal # 1: Enhanced academic programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their communities. 2. Data Collection and Analysis: Currently the notification of certification is by self-report or through an access telephone system at the Mississippi Board of Nursing. This 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. 3. Results of Evaluation:

Table IA4: FNP Certification Results

Year FNP Students

graduated N

wrote/passed n (%)

Unsuccessful n (%)

Pending n

2001 8 7/6 (86%) 1 (14%) 0 2002 8 8/7 (88%) 1 (12%) 0 2004 No new

graduates during 2004

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Table S4E: Nurse Educator (NE) Certification Results

Year NE Students

graduated N

wrote/passed n (%)

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2006 1 1 (100%) 0 0 2007 2 - - 2

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4. Use of Evaluation Results: The first write certification pass rate supports the curriculum. The School will use both internal data from their graduates and external data from the NLN, the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) for curriculum revisions.

School of Nursing Undergraduate & Graduate A. Goal #1:

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 30 nurses at the professional RN 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.

1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Institutional Goals # 1 & 2: Enhanced academic programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their communities. Students will enroll in greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation. 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, continue advanced study in graduate or professional school and complete certification requirements as available. 2. Attract and retain qualified and diverse students, faculty, and staff. 2. Data Collection and Analysis: Computation of data base: entering, continuing, returning, and completing students.

3. Results of Evaluation:

Table IA5: Retention Rates

Program Graduates

Retention % (graduated/admitted)

BSN (2006) BSN (2007)

50% 13 /26 76% 25/33

RN-BSN (2006) RN-BSN (2007)

69% (9/13) 90% (18/20)

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Table IA5: Retention Rates Program Graduates

Retention %

(graduated/admitted) MSN (2006) MSN (2007)

88% (15 /17) 88% (15/17)

4. Use of Evaluation Results: Retention rates validate the admission standards. Continue to maintain the quality indicators of success for applicants and the resources within the School that support the students and the programs. The faculty will continue to work closely with the students through advisement and aim for a retention rate of 90% or better. The two-week nursing enrichment camp (K-NEC) that was funded by the Dreyfus foundation and initiated summer 2004 continues to be offered during July of each year. This camp focuses on study, test taking and time management skills and ID of areas of weakness in reading, writing and math with strategies identified to strengthen these areas. The Student Navigator, a position which was piloted this spring, will also be available for assessment and support of campers and admitted students. Faculty support and academic resources continue to be offered to all nursing students as needed.

III. Data and information for department:

Overview The School of Nursing (SON) is conceptualized as a faculty of the whole with primary assignment to either the graduate or undergraduate programs. This framework fosters maximum utilization of faculty preparation and expertise, and promotes exceptional learning opportunities for all 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 annually. 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.

Revised 9/26/97…last review 05/14/76 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 nurturing, skillful act of being with another to promote optimum health and derives its mission from societal needs.

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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 spiritual, cultural, psychological, physical and societal components, which interact with the environment. State of health is influenced by perceptions of the client and society. Nursing seeks to facilitate the health status of the client through interacting with client systems, assisting in the movement toward an optimum level of functioning or peaceful death. Revised 5/14/07

Table IIC: Outcomes for the BSN Program 2007

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, therapeutic nursing interventions,

and cultural awareness within the nursing process and standards of care. 3. Practice as a self-directed nursing leader who is accountable to self, society, and the evolving nursing profession. 4. Participate in research to enhance health care delivery. 5. Improve health care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, consultation and incorporation of

innovative, creative, and technical strategies. 6. Provide nursing care that assists the client to achieve well-being while respecting individual health care beliefs.

Revised 5/15/06…Reviewed 5/14/07

Table IID: Outcomes for the MSN Program 2007

1. Evaluate and apply theories and research findings in development and implementation of evidence based practice.

2. Incorporate information technology in the enhancement of health care. 3. Apply principles of leadership to promote effective change in the healthcare delivery system. 4. Demonstrate competency in practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills 5. Demonstrate respect for human diversity in the delivery of appropriate, individualized health care.

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Revised 5/14/07

Accreditation The School has state, regional, and national accreditation recognition by the Mississippi State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to the evaluation of baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in nursing. Currently more than 600 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing (96%) are accredited by CCNE (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ContactUs/about.htm, May 2007). The last CCNE accreditation visit for the whole program was October 2000. The BSN program received accreditation for the maximum of ten years with the next reaccreditation visit projected for October 2010. The MSN program received accreditation for the maximum of five years for a new program, and had a reaccredidation visit October 3-5, 2005 with full accreditation received for the maximum of 10 years. In order to have both programs on the same reaccreditation cycle, a request was made and granted for the next reaccreditation visit for the whole program (BSN and MSN) to be scheduled for fall 2010.

Structure & Governance The organizational structure of the School consists of the Dean, the Chair of Academic Programs (COAP), the Faculty; and the Staff (see Figure 1). The chain of command follows from the Dean to the Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs, the President, and then to the Mississippi State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). The Dean chairs the Faculty Organization meetings, which is comprised of the total faculty. The COAP co-chairs the Faculty Organization meeting and is Ex Officio of the three faculty standing committees; Faculty Development, Student Affairs, and Program Effectiveness (see Figure 2). Activities in curriculum, admissions, and resources are functions of all the faculty members (undergraduate and graduate). A nurse practitioner faculty member with a doctoral degree is named the nurse practitioner director in keeping with national guidelines. This faculty member oversees all curriculum matters and is liaison to the COAP. The correlation between the SON's governance structure and DSU Key Performance Areas are shown in Table IIE. President John M. Hilpert, the University’s Seventh President (September 2003) identified eleven guiding principles. The third column demonstrates the SON’s correlation with the new President’s directives. Ad hoc committees are formed as needed. The DSU Faculty & Staff Handbook, the SON Faculty Handbook, and Roberts Rules of Order provide guidelines for governance. 2006-2007 annual standing committee reports are presented at the end of each spring semester (see Appendices B, C and D).

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Figure 2 DSU School of Nursing to IHL: Program & Committee Organizational Structure

_______ Lines of Authority

_ _ _ _ _ Working Interaction

Table IIE: SON Governance Structure Examples of Correlation with

DSU five Strategic Goals1

Examples of DSU Eleven Guiding Principles

Faculty (Undergraduate & Graduate)

I. Enhanced academic programs III. Better communication, effective systems V. Benefits to citizens of the region

1. Quality in Academic Programs2. Learning, Scholarshi3. Teaching & Faculty Development4. Respect for People & Ideas5. Regional & Economic Development6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation

BOARD OF TRUSTEES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

PRESIDENT

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

School of Nursing Faculty Organization

Dean

Program COAP

Undergraduate* BSN & RN-BSN

Graduate* Administrator, Educator &

Practitioner** (*Curriculum, Resource Admissions)

(**FNP Track Director oversees all NP curricular matters)

Standing Committees COAP

Faculty Development Student Affairs

Program Effectiveness

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Table IIE: SON Governance Structure Examples of Correlation with

DSU five Strategic Goals1

Examples of DSU Eleven Guiding Principles

7. Student-Centered Campus8. Support for the Arts9. Health 10. Leadership11. Institutional Effectiveness

Standing Committees Faculty Development I. Enhanced academic programs

III. Better communication, effective systems, performance

3. Teaching & Faculty Development4. Respect for People & Ideas5. Regional & Economic Devel6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation8. Support for the Arts9. Health 10. Leadership11. Institutional Effectiveness

Student Affairs I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment numbers and

retention III. Increased awareness and support of the

institution V. University outreach, service, and

partnership

1. Quality in Academic Programs4. Respect for People & Ideas5. Regional & Economic Development6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation7. Student-Centered Campus9. Health 10. Leadership11. Institutional Effectiveness

Performance Effectiveness

I. Enhanced academic programs III. Better communication, effective systems, performance. V. University outreach, service, and partnership

1. Quality in Academic Programs4. Respect for People & Ideas5. Regional & Economic Development7. Student-Centered Campus8. Support for the Arts9. Health 10. Leadership11. Institutional Effectiveness

Ad hoc Committee Environment (brick plaza with fountain, rose garden, walking track/path)

IV. Friends of DSU will become more aware and supportive of the institution.

7. Student-Centered Campus9. Health

Pinning IV. Friends of DSU will become more aware and supportive of the institution

7. Student-Centered Campus

Delta State University Governance Structures University Wellness Committee Center

I-V as appropriate #1-8, 10 & 11 with special focus on #9.

Faculty Senate & Committees

I-V as appropriate #1-11 as appropriate

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1 DSU Strategic Plan 2006-2008 2 DSU Guiding Principles, Spring 2004, Inauguration Commemorative, pp.4-5

and DSU Strategic Plan 2006-2008.

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 IIF 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 Associate or Diploma prepared registered nurses, 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, including post-masters fast tracks, for nurses desiring further education in one of two role preparations--educator or practitioner.

Table IIF: 2006-2007 School of Nursing Enrollment by Program Program Summer 2006 (n =91) Fall 2006 (n =

Undergraduate (BSN) Junior (continuing/new admits) 43 (43/0) 44 (43/1) Senior (generic/RN completion) 35 (26/9) 47 (26/21) Non-degree seeking (RN completion) 0 0 Totals 78 91 Graduate (MSN) Administrator (continuing/new admits) 8 (8/0) 14(8/6) Educator (continuing/new admits) 3 (3/0) 9 (3/6) Practitioner (continuing/new admits) 7 (7/0) 25 (7/18) Non-degree seeking 17 13 Totals 35 61

The faculty members receive direction from their three year goals (Table IIG.1) The goals are appropriate as they promote the University’s mission and are supported by the University’s goals (DSU FY 2006-2008 Strategic Plan). The SON annual goals were reviewed and revised with unanimous approval by the faculty organization (05/14/07)

(Table IIG.1)

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Strategic Goals (DSU Strategic Plan 2006-

2008)

Examples of Correlation with DSU Eleven Guiding Principles1

Commitment to:

School of Nursing Goals

2006-2009 (Three Year

Plan)

SON Priority

I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment III. Better communication, operational and administrative systems IV. Increased awareness and support of the institution

1. Quality in Academic Programs 2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student Engagement 3. Teaching & Faculty Development 4. Respect for People & Ideas 5. Regional & Economic Development 6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation 7. Student-Centered Campus 8. Support for the Arts 9. Health 10. Leadership 11. Institutional Effectiveness

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

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I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment III. Better communication, operational and administrative systems V. University outreach, service, and partnership

1. Quality in Academic Programs 2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student Engagement 3. Teaching & Faculty Development

2. Enhancement of innovative technology in the recruitment and retention of qualified students.

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I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment III. Better communication, operational and administrative systems. IV. Increased awareness and support of the institution V. University outreach, service, and partnership

1. Quality in Academic Programs 6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation 7. Student-Centered Campus 8. Support for the Arts

3. Development of a student retention plan that emphasizes methods to improve student success, such as study skills, time management, test taking skills, and life skills.

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I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment III. Better communication, operational and administrative

3. Teaching & Faculty Development 4. Respect for People & Ideas 9. Health 10. Leadership 11. Institutional Effectiveness

4. Continue to support and enhance the professional development

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(Table IIG.1) Strategic Goals

(DSU Strategic Plan 2006-2008)


Commitment to:



Plan)

SON Priority

systems.

for faculty and staff members as part of faculty and staff evaluations for merit and promotion.

I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment III. Better communication, operational and administrative systems. V. University outreach, service, and partnership

5. Regional & Economic Development 9. Health 10. Leadership 11. Institutional Effectiveness

5. Support and enhance the research base of the faculty members to improve health care in the Delta region and the State of Mississippi.

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V. University outreach, service, and partnership

4. Respect for People & Ideas 5. Regional & Economic Development 6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation 7. Student-Centered Campus

6. Continue to maintain community support for the School of Nursing through partnerships that provide service learning opportunities for faculty and students.

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I. Enhanced academic programs V. University outreach, service, and partnership

4. Respect for People & Ideas 5. Regional & Economic Development 6. Encouragement of Innovation & Experimentation. 9. Health 10. Leadership

7. Maintain active involvement of the School of Nursing advisory board which consists of members of the community of interest.

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(Table IIG.1) Strategic Goals

(DSU Strategic Plan 2006-2008)


Commitment to:



Plan)

SON Priority

I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment IV. Increased awareness and support of the institution V. University outreach, service, and partnership

5. Regional & Economic Development 9. Health 10. Leadership

8. Explore strategies to address the RN shortage in the Mississippi Delta.

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I. Enhanced academic programs II. Student enrollment IV. Increased awareness and support of the institution V. University outreach, service, and partnership

1. Quality in Academic Programs 2. Learning, Scholarship, & Student Engagement 3. Teaching & Faculty Development 4. Respect for People & Ideas 9. Health 10. Leadership

9. Initiate first steps to establish the School of Nursing as a transcultural nursing center.

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In Spring 2004, the Delta State University QEP developed four (4) main goals with respect to increasing student engagement (Feb 6, 2004). These goals were as follows:

1. DSU will increase “student-student interaction and faculty-student interaction.” 2. DSU will increase the “use of technology and web-based communication in

classroom activities and assignments.” 3. DSU students will gain “knowledge and practice in a variety of communication

skills by having these skills reinforced in all courses.” 4. “Student engagement in free-flowing, multi-directional communication with

faculty and other students will increase. Communication related to current performance and its relationship to long-term student achievement and academic career decisions will improve through the use of departmental review boards.”

The School of Nursing QEP learning goals correspond to the University QEP goals as outlined in the following table:

Table IIG-2: School of Nursing Unit Specific QEP Learning Goals congruency with University QEP Goals

Unit Goal

Specific Learning Outcome Measured

Specific Means of Measuring the Outcome

Associated QEP Goal(s)

Evidence

Maximize Promote Student 1. DSU will NSSE will be

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student potential for successful progression in the School of Nursing (SON)

student learning through timely academic advisement and referrals to specific academic support services

responses on NSSE items 1q, 8b, 10b, and 12. SON Student Interaction Form documentation of referrals to academic support services SON Student Interaction Form documentation of referrals to “success in nursing school” modules or to Student Navigator. SON Student Interaction Form documentation of referrals to DSU writing lab

increase “student-student interaction and faculty-student interaction.”

administered every 3rd year and 5th year. Since the initial administration was Spring, 2004, the survey was readministered administered again in Spring, 2007. However, results are not yet available to measure this outcome. Six pre-nursing students were referred to academic support lab 16 Junior I students were referred to Student Navigator for leaning and testing taking and study skill assessments and recommendations. All 44 students in NUR 314 Health care Policy and Ethical Decision Making were referred to the DSU Writing Lab Faculty provides one-on-one tutoring for

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SON attrition rate

students having difficulties in class. Ms. Deidra Byas, Student Navigator. provided several workshops on Time Management, Study Skills and Test Taking” with the Junior I students. Attrition Rate: Fall, 2006 BSN – (1/70) = 1% RN-BSN – (3/22) = 14% Spring, 2007 BSN – (64/68) = 9.4% RN-BSN – (0/19) = 0% (10 BSNs were unsuccessful in one nursing course and are retaking that course this summer. If successful, they will continue to progress with their class. Three BSNs and 3 RN-BSNs withdrew from the program because of personal or work reasons)

Increase SON faculty and student use of web-based technology

Enhance classroom and WebCT content via use of URLs with relevant

Student responses to NSSE items 10g and 11g

2. DSU will increase the “use of technology and web-based communication

NSSE will be administered every 3rd year and 5th year. Since administered Spring, 2004, the

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streaming video or animated demonstrations

Number of SON courses with links to relevant URLs

in classroom activities and assignments.”

survey will be administered again in Spring, 2007. Therefore, no evidence yet to measure this outcome. NUR 302 (BSN) – 4 URLs NUR 303 (BSN) – 4 URLs NUR 307 (BSN) – 1 URL NUR 315 (BSN) 10 URLs NUR 401 (BSN) – 4 URLs NUR 405 (BSN) – 6 URLs NUR 409 (Evidence Based Practice – RN-BSN) – 4 URLs Spring, 2005 NUR 303 (BSN) – 5 URLs NUR 304 (BSN) – 13 URLs NUR 306 (BSN) – 4 URLs NUR 309 (BSN) – 6 NUR 309 (RN-BSN) – 2 URLs NUR 311 (RN-

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% increase in the number of SON courses using relevant URLs in the classroom

BSN) – 14 URLs NUR 314 (BSN) – 11 URLs NUR 402 (BSN) – 6 URLs NUR 404 (BSN) – 5 URLs NUR 492 (RN-BSN) – over 20 URLs Fall, 2006 NUR 304 (BSN) – 1 URL added for classroom discussion increased 33% NUR 307 (BSN) –0 URL added for classroom discussion increased 0% NUR 311 (RN-BSN) – 1 URL added for classroom discussion increased 33% NUR 401 (BSN) – 1 URL added for classroom discussion increased 33% Spring, 2007 NUR 303 (BSN) – 1 URL added to classroom discussion increased 33%

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NUR 304 (BSN) – 1 URL added for classroom discussion increased 33% NUR 306 (BSN) – 2 URLs added for classroom discussion increased 66% NUR 309 (BSN) – 1 URL added for classroom discussion increased 33% NUR 402 (BSN) – 0 URLs added to classroom discussion increased 0%

The Health Education Project continues to build and substantiate the community connection in providing information for healthy living and opening the door of inquiry to students about a health career in the discipline of nursing. The opportunity of this scholarly endeavor has served to greatly enhance the fulfillment of the SON mission.

Table IIG-3. The Delta Health Initiative, Health Education Project’s Congruency with the SON Annual Goals.

School of Nursing Goals 2006-09

SON Priority

Delta Health Initiative: Health Education Project (Year Onerefunded 2003, 2004, 2005)

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

2 2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth joint venture with Delta Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for prevention and management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs. 6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

2. Enhancement of innovative technology in the recruitment and retention of qualified students.

1 2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth joint venture with Delta Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies. 5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for prevention and management of

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hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

3. Development of a student retention plan that emphasizes methods to improve student success, such as study skills, time management, test taking skills, and life skills.

1 1. Increase the number of graduates from BSN and MSN Programs who will remain to serve in the Delta. 3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies.

4. Continue to support and enhance the professional development for faculty and staff members as part of faculty and staff evaluations for merit and promotion.

3 4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation of factors impacting the diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the incidence, preventmanagement of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and will also investigate the correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transmitted diseases. 6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

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

3 3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies. 4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation of factors impacting the diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the incidence, prevention and management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and will also investigate the correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transmitted diseases. 5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for prevention and management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs 6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

6. Continue to maintain community support for the School of Nursing through partnerships that provide service learning opportunities for faculty and students.

4 2. Complete the implementation of the School telehealth joint venture with Delta Area Health Education Center (Delta-AHEC)3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies. 4. BSN and MSN students will research the correlation of factors impacting the diet of Delta area residents of different cultures to the incidence, prevention and management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and will also investigate the correlation of drug and alcohol abuse to sexually transmitted diseases. 5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for preventiohypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs 6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

7. Maintain active involvement of the School of Nursing advisory board which consists of members of the community of interest.

4 3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies.

8. Explore strategies to address the RN 4 1. Increase the number of graduates from BSN an

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shortage in the Mississippi Delta. remain to serve in the Delta. 9. Initiate first steps to establish the School of Nursing as a transcultural nursing center.

5 3. Broaden clinical experiences to include more community experiences at Delta healthcare agencies. 5. Provide suitable teaching/learning materials for prevention and management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and STIs 6. Increase the publication of routine articles promoting healthful living by Delta area media.

IV. 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 members have been recognized this past year with noteworthy activities and accomplishments (see Table IIIB).

V. Table IIIA: 2006-2007 Full-Time, Part-Time, & Adjunct Faculty Members & Staff Roster

Full-Time Faculty Lizabeth L. Carlson, DNS, RNC1 .........................................................Dean & Assc. Professor, TenuredDebra F. Allen, MSN, RN, CNA ................................................................................................ InstructorVicki L. Bingham, (PhD (c), MSN, RN....................................................................... Chair of Academic Programs, Assistant ProfessorLacey Blessitt, BSN, RN ……………………………………………………………………….Instructor Jennie Gunn, PhD, RN, BC…………………………………………………………..Assistant Professor Catherine Hays, EdD, RN…….............…....................... ............................................Assistant ProfessorLawanda Herron, PhD, RN, BC………………………………………………………Assistant Professor Monica Jones, MSN, RN, BC…………………………………………………………………..Instructor Lisa E. Julius-Oswalt, MSN, RN, BC ......................................................................................... InstructorShelby Polk MSN, RN, BC......................................................................................................... InstructorMelinda Rush, DSN, RN, BC ...................................................................................... Professor, TenuredD. Louise Seals, EdD, RN............................................................................Associate Professor, TenuredBetty Sylvest, DNS, RN…………………………………………………………...... Assistant Professor Carleen Thompson, MSN, RN, BC …………………………………………………………….Instructor Part-Time Faculty Martha Catlette, DNS, RN....……………................................................................................... ProfessorJanette McCrory, MSN, RN, BC1................................................................................................ Instructor Adjunct Faculty Dora Christian, MS, RN.................................................................................................. ........... .InstructorAnn Bond, BSN, RN…...…........................................…………………... ................................ .InstructorFull-Time Staff Carla Lewis ............................................................................................................. Secretary to the Dean

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Table IIIA: 2006-2007 Full-Time, Part-Time, & Adjunct Faculty Members & Staff Roster Judy Haney............................................................................................................Secretary to the FacultyCheryl Oleis ............................................................................................................. …Resource AssistantDeidra Byas…………………………………………………………………………...Student Navigator

Noteworthy activities and accomplishments: School of Nursing Accomplishments: The SON Student Navigator, Deidra Byas, completed her Master’s degree in Counseling and Testing and has been accepted into the DSU EdD program. Senior nursing student, Valarie Smith, was selected as Secretary of the 2006-2007 Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Board. Senior nursing student, Valarie Orcutt, was selected for the Delta State University Hall of Fame, spring, 2006. Senior nursing students, Leslie Mullis and Valarie Orcutt were selected for the 2006 Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Hall of Fame. DSU Student Nurses Association received the following award at the 2006 Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Convention: Most Community Projects. The School of Nursing has an exhibit at the Capps Archives Building titled: Nursing, Past, Present and Future.

Table IIIB: Faculty Activities & Accomplishments Faculty 2005-2006 Activities & Accomplishments

Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN

Instructor in Nursing

Inducted into the Omni Delta Kappa National Honor Society, Delta State University, spring 2007.

Elected Faculty Advisor of the Year, 2006 Mississippi. Association of Student Nurses

Convention. President of Mississippi Nurses Association,

District #21. Member of Mississippi Nurses Association Legislative Affairs Committee, 2004-2006.

Elected as 2006-2007 American Nurses Association Delegate for Mississippi.

Member Selection Committee for DSU Student Hall of Fame.

Member of Mississippi Nurses Foundation Harmony for Health Committee, 2006-2007.

First-Counselor of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Xi Chapter, 2005-

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2007. Member of DSU Institutional Technology

Governance Committee, 2005-2007. Vicki L. Bingham, PhD(c), MSN, RN

Assistant Professor

Inducted into the Omni Delta Kappa National Honor Society, Delta State University, spring 2007.

Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2006-2007.

Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Health care,

2006-2007. Program Chair of ROMEA Conference in

September, 2006 for the Delta State University Teaching Excellence Committee.

Serving as member of the OIT Strategic Planning Committee, 2006-2007.

Treasurer for PiXi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. Treasurer for Mississippi Association of

Baccalaureate & Higher Degree Programs. Serving as Interim President for Mississippi

Nurses’ Association, District #30. Co-investigator for Handwashing and

Absenteeism from School in 6th Graders pilot study presentation to the Mississippi School

Nurses Association Annual Meeting, spring 2007. Grants:

Submitted a Dreyfus Health Foundation Grant for a project entitled SUPPORT (funded for

$1,000.00). Publications:

Bingham, V. & Habermann, B.(Accepted November, 2005 for publication December,

2006). Spirituality: An Influence on how families manage Parkinson’s disease. Journal

of Neuroscience Nursing. Lacey Blessett, BSN. RN HRSA Nurse Educator Scholarship

Elected Treasurer of STTI PiXi Chapter, May, 2007

Lizabeth Carlson, DSN, RNC

Dean and Associate Professor, Tenured

Selected as a Fellow for the AACN LAN Leadership Program, summer 2006.

Marquis Who’s Who in the World (25th Silver Edition), 2007.

Marquis Who’s Who in American Education (8th ed.), 2007-2008.

Named to Who’s Who of American Women 2006-2007 (25th Silver Anniversary Edition).

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Marquis Who’s Who of American Women (6th ed.), 2007.

Named Delta Regional Medical Center’s School of Nursing Administrator of the Year, January 15,

2007. Nominated for MNS’S 2007 Mississippi Nightingale Award School of Nursing

Administrator of the Year, November 20, 2006. Chair, Mississippi Deans and Directors of Schools

of Nursing Accreditation Committee, summer, 2006.

Publications: Maternity content and test: Golden, Beare, P.G.

(2006). NCLEX-PN Review, F.A. Davis. Review of chapters 8 & 12 in Orshan’s

Maternal, Newborn, and Women’s Health nursing textbook (in press) by Lippincott Williams &

Wilkins Publishers, for Content Connections, Fall, 2005.

Grants: Carlson, L. Delta State University School of Nursing: Meeting the GAPS (Grant for Advance

Practice Students). HRSA Advanced Nursing Traineeship Grant. Submitted February, 2007 for

$125,400.00. Carlson, L. Delta State University School of

Nursing: Meeting the GAPS (Grant for Advance Practice Students). July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007. HRSA Advanced Nursing Traineeship Grant.

Funded ($25,169). Carlson, L. (2006). Delta State University

School of Nursing: Delta State School of Nursing Funding Proposal to the Delta Health Alliance to

Increase the Numbers of Nurses Staying to Practice in the Yazoo-Mississippi River Delta

Area. Funded ($1,000,000.00). Carlson, L. (2006). Delta State University School of Nursing in collaboration with the

Dreyfus Foundation to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation PIN project: to decrease SON student

nurse attrition and increase the numbers of graduates staying to practice in the Yazoo-

Mississippi River Delta area. Funded ($196,686.00). Presentations:

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Correlations between dietary factors and DM and Hypertension, Delta State University Faculty

Research Symposium, spring 2007. Martha Catlette, DSN,

RN Chosen as Director of the Delta State University

School of Nursing Delta AHEC. Jennie Gunn, PhD (c),

MSN, RN BC, FNP Earned PhD in Nursing from University of

Mississippi Medical Center, December, 2006. Reviewer for University of Mississippi Ethics

Journal. Received University of Mississippi School of Nursing Outstanding Doctoral Student of the

Year, fall, 2006. Awarded the Rene Reeb research award at the

University of Mississippi May, 2006 & 2007. 3rd Annual Research and Scholarship Symposium

Poster Presentation. Keynote speaker at STTI, Pi Xi Chapter induction

on Herb Use in African American Elders. Capps Archives 2nd annual Tea Speaker on The

Healing Properties of Teas. STTI Pi Xi President Elect.

Who’s Who Among Doctoral Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Appointed DSU graduate faculty, spring, 2007. Publications:

Ethical Dimensions with Qualitative Research. Online Journal of Health Ethics, spring, 2007.

Beliefs, Meanings and Practices of Botanicals Use for Healing Recalled by African American Elders in

the Mississippi Delta, University of Mississippi Press. Spring, 2007.

Gunn, J, Gunn, J.P., & Gunn, C. (2007). The Life of Mary Shepard, Queen of Club Ebony.

University of Mississippi Press. Spring, 2007. Catherine Hayes, EdD,

RN Faculty Senator from the School of Nursing for a

two-year term (2006-2008). Merit Pay Appeals Committee member.

Presentations: Poster Presentation at the Mississippi Nurses’

Association Annual Convention. The Vanished, Attrition in Baccalaureate Nursing Education

Programs in Mississippi. Fall, 2006. Lawanda Herron, PhD,

RN, BC Earned PhD from University of Mississippi, April,

2007. Received Outstanding Doctoral Student of the

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Year, University of Mississippi, spring, 2007. Monica Jones, MSN, RN,

BC Organization and supervision of National Heart

Month DSU Library display, Spring, 2007 Grants:

Co-wrote SMART proposal for Dreyfus Health Foundation. Funded ($1,000.00). Spring,

2007. Janette McCrory, MSN,

RN Textbook Reviewer, Spector, R.E. (2006). Cultural diversity in health & illness (7th ed.) East Norwalk,

CT: Appleton & Lange. American Red Cross, Disaster Health Services

Certification. Lisa J. Oswalt, MSN,

RN, BC Instructor

President, Pi Xi Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses.

Poster Presentation “Increasing Enrollment Through Technology Application” accepted at 13th

Annual Conference on Educational Technology, July 31-August3, 2006, Boston, MA.

Member of Cleveland Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce Wellness Committee.

Member of Cleveland Career Development and Technology Center Advisory Committee.

Creative Designer for the DSY School of Nursing “The Pulse” Newsletter.

Shelby Polk, MSN, RN, BC

Inducted into STTI, PiXi Chapter, May, 2007. Guest speaker at the Regional Nurse Practitioner

Conference, Florence, AL, May 2007. Grants:

READY program. The Dreyfus Health Foundation. Funded ($1.000.00).

Obtained Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification, October, 2006.

Melinda Rush, DNS, RN BC, FNP

Professor, Tenured

Serving as President of Mississippi Nurses’ Foundation.

Member of Advanced Practice Task Force, MNA. Chair of Nominating Committee of MNA. Member of Planning Committee for MNA

Nightingale Awards Gala. Member of the Delta Women’s Leadership

Conference Steering Committee. Chair of the DSU Merit Pay Committee

SON proxy for DSU Faculty Senate, 2005-2007. Appointed to DSU Graduate Council, 2005-2007.

Chair of SON PEC. Member of SON promotion and tenure committee

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Presentations: MNA NP update, May, 2007

Louise Seals, EdD, RN Attained NLN certification as a Certified Nurse Educator, spring, 2007.

Betty Sylvest, DNS, RN Accepted as a poster presenter at the upcoming MNA convention in October 2006.

Co-investigator for Handwashing and Absenteeism from School in 6th Graders pilot study presentation to the Mississippi School

Nurses Association Annual Meeting, spring 2007. Formed Stroke Support Group which will meet monthly at Bolivar Medical Center beginning

September, 2006. New position(s) requested, with justification:

No new positions were requested this year; however, three empty faculty lines were filled due to the greatly increased enrollment in all three programs (BSN, RN-BSN and MSN) in order to meet IHL and national accreditation requirements.

Table IIIC displays the faculty status for promotion and tenure Faculty Rank Tenure Eligibility Debra F. Allen, MSN, RN Instructor --- n/a Vicki L. Bingham, PhD (c), MSN, RN

Assistant (1997) --- in transition1 2001 – 2007

Lacey Blessett, BSN, RN Instructor --- n/a Lizabeth Carlson, DNS, RNC Associate (2003) Tenured, 2005 --- Martha Catlette, PhD, RN Instructor --- n/a Jennie Gunn, PhD (c), MSN, RN, BC

Instructor --- 2013

Catherine Hayes, EdD, RN Assistant (2005) --- 2010 Lawanda Herron. PhD, RN, BC Instructor --- 2013 Monica Jones, MSN, RN, BC Instructor --- n/a Janette McCrory, MSN, RN, BC Instructor, Part-time --- n/a Lisa E. Oswalt, MSN, RN, BC Instructor --- n/a Polk, Shelby, MSN, RN, BC Instructor --- n/a Melinda Rush, DSN, RN, BC Professor (2005) Tenured, 2004 --- D. Louise Seals, EdD, MS, MeD, RN

Associate (2002) Tenured, 1996 ---

Betty Sylvest, DNS, MSN, RN Assistant --- 2011 Carleen Thompson, MSN, RN Instructor --- n/a

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1Transition phase option due to revised tenure policy (May 2000). Open Positions: None. Recommended change of status Jennie Gunn is to be promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor for AY 2007-2008. Lawanda Herron is to be promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor for AY 2007-

2008. VI. Degree Program Addition/Deletions and/or Major Curriculum Changes:

No major curriculum changes. Changes made in the past year Nurse educator and family nurse practitioner fast track post master’s certificate programs

were developed and approved by AC. Recommended changes for the coming year(s): None.

VII. Division/Department Goals for Coming Year (This is a statement of goals for the coming year. These are operational goals for the

units that are NOT tied directly to student learning outcomes. These goals may be repeated ones from current year, in addition to

any your unit may have determined necessary for the future.)

A. Goal # 1: Continue to develop and maintain high quality graduate and undergraduate curricula which are sensitive to community health care needs.

Rationale: The Profession of Nursing is in continual evolvement to determine the art and science background and skills necessary to provide caring to all persons throughout the lifespan. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #1. Enhanced academic programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their communities. 2. Expected Results: a. Undergraduate Program—Continual assessment of curriculum via Program Report & Tracking Forms and comparison to national trends and Community of Interest (COI) needs and revise as necessary.

b. Graduate Program—Continue to assess curriculum and compare to national trends and societal needs. Accreditation standards and guidelines reviewed and compared to SON curriculum and revisions made (CCNE & NONPF).

Refer to Graduate Program Report (Appendix A-2) 3. Evaluation Procedures:

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Utilization of the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, Appendix E) which includes the COI: students, faculty, agencies, alumni, and the Advisory Council. Evaluation forms for students: course, course instructor, clinical instructor, preceptor clinical; end of program satisfaction, employer satisfaction, one and three year follow-up for graduates of both programs and survey form for the Advisory Council. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: a. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Information in the Programs Tracking

Forms will be used to revise and modify curricula as needed. (Appendices A-1 & A-2)

B. Goal # 2 Enhancement of innovative technology in the recruitment and retention of qualified students. Rationale: Use of distance learning (specifically online) technology will enable the SON to have an impact on learning that stretches beyond the traditional classroom with walls and will help ensure we maintain a competitive marketing edge with other state nursing programs. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goals #1 and #3. 1. Enhanced academic programs will ensure that graduates are well prepared for successful careers and ready to contribute to the civic life of their communities. 3. The university community will benefit from better communication, effective operational and administrative systems, an optimal work environment, and a performance-responsive reward structure.

2. Expected Results: 1. On-line efforts will continue to be used and enhanced as appropriate for course learning activities. 2. Stabilization of enrollment due to physical plant limitations of students who meet the academic rigor and expectation demands. 3. Evaluation Procedures: Feedback through the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, Appendix E)--in particular: student course evaluations and enrollment data.

4. Use of Evaluation Results: Reports of findings to faculty organization will result in modification and revision

of course delivery methodology as necessary. C. Goal # 3 – Development of a student retention plan that emphasizes methods to improve student success, such as study skills, time management, test taking skill, and life skills.

1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goals #2 and #5:

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2. Students will enroll in greater numbers and a larger percentage will persist to graduation. 5. The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service and partnership initiatives. 2. Expected Results Increased student support through implementation of a “Student Navigator” position with increased retention of students from admission to graduation and increased numbers of graduates staying to practice nursing in the Delta. 3. Evaluation Procedures: Feedback through enrollment/retention/attrition and work force data reported in faculty organization, the comprehensive SON Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE, Appendix E), student course evaluations and SON 1 and 3 year alumni surveys. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: Reports of findings to faculty organization will result in modification and revision of student support services offered.

D. Goal # 4 – Continue to support and enhance the professional development for faculty and staff members as part of faculty and staff evaluations for promotion. Rationale: Ten faculty development contact hours are required by IHL to maintain accreditation. In addition, teaching and research are inseparably linked. Faculty members continue to need funding to support their efforts in maintaining proficiency and in conducting and disseminating research findings.

1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #3. The university community will benefit from better communication, effective operational and administrative systems, an optimal work environment, and a performance-responsive reward structure.

2. Expected Results: Faculty and staff will document development efforts and scholarly activities via faculty portfolios, curriculum vitae, annual and merit evaluations, communication from faculty and reports to the Faculty Organization Meetings. 3. Evaluation Procedures: Annual/merit evaluations, documentation of activities in faculty portfolios and curriculum vitae, communication from faculty and reports to the Faculty Organization Meetings.


IHL and DSU annual reports, merit, promotion and tenure of individuals as appropriate.

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E. Goal #5: - Continue to support and enhance the research base of the faculty members to improve health care in the Delta region and the state of Mississippi. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #5. The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives. 2. Expected Results: Faculty members will analyze data from the SON Health Education Project Dietary Factors survey and the Substance Use and STI survey and disseminate those results though presentations and publication to enhance the health of citizens of the region. 3. Evaluation Procedures: Biannual submission of Curriculum Vita and annual faculty/merit evaluations 4. Use of Evaluation Results:

Reports to DSU and other interested parties and to determine merit/tenure/promotion.

E. Goal #6: - Continue to maintain community support for SON through partnerships that provide service learning opportunities for faculty and students. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #5: The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives. 2. Expected Results: Maintain or exceed current service learning hours (23,006 hours for spring 2006; 26,378 hours for spring 2007). 3. Evaluation Procedures: Service Learning Hours report form completed by the IOR of each course at the end of each regular semester. 4. Use of Evaluation Results Reports of findings to faculty organization, the DSU QEP committee and other interested parties. F. Goal #7: - Maintain active involvement of the SON advisory board which consists of members of the community of interest. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal # 5: The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives. 2. Expected Results:

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Useful feedback will be obtained from employers, members of the DHA nursing advisory council and the diversity council and other members of the Community of Interest (COI).

3. Evaluation Procedures: Annual (fall) advisory council survey, oral and written feedback at advisory council meetings and at the annual (fall) SON open house.

4. Use of Evaluation Results Advisory council (AKA COI) feedback will be obtained and SON curricula will be revised as necessary according to recommendations made. F. Goal #8: - Explore strategies to address the RN shortage in the Mississippi Delta. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #5: The citizens of the region will benefit from increases in university outreach, service, and partnership initiatives. 2. Expected Results: Increased numbers of BSN graduates will stay and practice nursing in the Mississippi Delta. 3. Evaluation Procedures:

1 and 3 year alumni surveys. 4. Use of Evaluation Results PEC Report to faculty organization. Admission numbers and retentions strategies will be driven by the numbers of nurses staying to practice in this region after graduation. F. Goal #9: - Initiate first steps to establish the OSN as a transcultural nursing center of excellence. 1. Institutional Goal which was supported by this goal: Goal #4: Friends of Delta State University, along with the general public, will become more aware and more supportive of the institution. 2. Expected Results: Faculty will support this transition. All graduate students in fall 2006 enrolled in NUR 606-Advanced Nursing Research, will develop a faculty directed research proposal focusing on culture in the Mississippi Delta using Transcultural Nursing as the theoretical framework and Ethnonursing as the methodology. These projects will be carried out over the next 3 semesters and results reported at the annual SON Research Day. Undergraduate students in NUR 309-nursing research will be introduced to qualitative methods of conducting research in the Mississippi Delta and will develop research proposals using Transcultural nursing as the theoretical framework and Ethnonursing as the method. Presentation and publication of findings are expected. Eventual incorporation of transcultural concepts and content into every nursing course. 3. Evaluation Procedures:

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NUR 606 and NUR 309 IOR monthly reports to the faculty organization. Student feedback via end of course evaluations and written/verbal feedback as requested. 4. Use of Evaluation Results IOR reports and student feedback will determine progress toward goal of becoming a Center of Excellence for Transcultural Nursing.

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: ACADEMIC ANNUAL REPORT-APPENDICES

Academic Year 2006-2007

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Table of Contents Appendix A: Program Reports………………………………………………….2 Undergraduate……………………………………………………2 Graduate………………………………………………………...22

Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee Report………………………..39

Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee Report………………………44

Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee Report………………………………48

Recruitment Report..……………………………………………..60 Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation………………………………………75

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Appendix A-1: Undergraduate Program Annual Report DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form

Undergraduate Program (UGP)

Date Group Action/Decision (data base to support)

Date Group Outcome(s)

08/17/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: Continued enrollment of 70 students for Fall 2006 (44 JR IIs & 26 SRs)

08/17/06 09/11/06 10/02/06 11/06/06 12/08/06 01/22/207 02/05/07 03/05/07 04/02/07 05/07/07

FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further discussion Total BSN enrollment of 70 students (44 JRs & 26 SRs) Continued Enrollment for Fall 2006 – There are 70 students (44 Junior IIs & 26 SRs) Continued Enrollment for Fall 2006 - There are 68 BSN students (42 Junior IIs and 26 Seniors) There are 66 students Fall 2006 (40 Junior II & 26 Seniors) There are 115 students enrolled in the BSN program for Spring 2007 (47 JRI, 43 JRIII, & 25 SR) Current Enrollment is 114 students (46 JR I, 43 JR III, 25 SR). One (1) student out of the original 47 JR I students admitted January 2007 withdrew from program due to personal reasons. Current Enrollment 113 students enrolled (46 JR I, 42 JR III, 25 SR) Current Enrollment 110 students (44 JR I, 41 JR III, 25 SR) 109 current students (43 JR I, 41 JR III & 25SR)

08/17/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: RN-BSN: 25 applicants for Fall

08/17/06

FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no

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DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form Undergraduate Program

(UGP) Date Group Action/Decision (data base to

support) Date Group Outcome(s)

2006. Twenty-two (22) students were sent acceptance letters for Fall 2006, pending completion of certain requirements. Twenty (20) students officially accepted and met admission requirements.

09/11/06 10/02/06 11/06/06 12/08/06 01/22/07 02/05/07 03/05/07 04/02/07 05/07/07 05/07/07 05/14/07

FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg

further discussion at the time Total RN-BSN enrollment of 21 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 – 21 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 - 20 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 – 20 students There are 20 RN-BSN students enrolled for Spring 2007. There are 20 students in RN-BSN program. There are 20 students enrolled in RN-BSN program There are currently 19 students. 19 current students (18 full-time, 1 part-time) There are 22 possible applicants for Fall 2007 admission. Applicant files will be available this afternoon for faculty to review. All faculty teaching RN-BSN students as well as other available faculty need to review the files. There are 25 applicants for RN-BSN Completion Program for Fall 2007. jMcCrory, lOswalt, cHayes, dAllen, lHerron, jGunn, and lBlessitt will look at applicant files today.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN & RNBSN: Health History Form: Health History

09/11/06

FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further discussion

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requirements may need to be changed due to new recommendations from CDC. CDC is provisionally recommending 2 doses of varicella vaccine, and DTAP Vaccine instead of the DTP vaccine previously recommended (attachment).

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: HESI Admission Assessment Tests: Faculty need to advise students to take the HESI Admission Assessment Test after completing Anatomy & Physiology. Students also need to be advised that space may be limited for the HESI testing and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

09/11/06

FacOrg

All tests given on Saturdays and at times outside regular DSU Library hours will be given at SON. HESI test will be given Tuesday, September 12, 5:30pm-10:30pm; lOswalt & lHerron will proctor. HESI will be given Saturday, September 16, 8:30am-1:30pm; dAllen & bSylvest will proctor.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: vBingham, lOswalt, cHayes, & lSeals will meet to discuss adding HESI Admission Assessment test scores to BSN admission formula and will present proposal to faculty at next Faculty Organization meeting, October 2, 2006. OIT has revised the formula to include scoring for pre-requisite courses that have been taken more than once.

09/11/06 10/02/06 03/05/07

FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further discussion vBingham reported to faculty that student A&P grades do not match up with A&P scores on HESI Admission Assessment Tests; HESI Admission Assessment Test scores are considerably lower than A&P grades. There was discussion whether to include HESI composite and HESI A&P scores in the Excel admission data program formula. vBingham will ask OIT to add HESI composite and HESI A&P scores to formula. Program will be run using HESI data and also be run using only existing approved data. Decision will be made after comparing scores from both programs as to whether to include HESI data in future programs.

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04/02/07

FacOrg

Student Affairs Committee will make recommendation regarding the use of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam in the admission criteria - whether to give weight to the score or have a minimum score that is acceptable. Student Affairs Committee will also investigate the legality of using mental health/psychological testing as part of admission criteria. Committee will have a report at next Faculty Organization meeting regarding recommendations for admission criteria. There is no recommendation from Student Affairs Committee at this time regarding weighting the HESI Admission Assessment Exam scores.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: Fall Admission: Dean lCarlson proposed moving BSN Admission to Fall instead of Spring beginning Fall 2008 (Students would not be admitted Spring 2008). Fall Admission would give a truer faculty/staff ratio count for IHL and other reports. It would also allow students to complete the entire program in 4 ½ years instead of 5 years.

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Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion to move BSN admission to Fall Semester, lOswalt seconded passed unanimously. Application deadline for BSN Fall Admission: Beginning Fall 2008, BSN students will be admitted in Fall not Spring. An application deadline needs to be set. Application deadline for MSN program is April 15, and application deadline for RN-BSN program is May 1. vBingham recommended March 1 as application deadline for BSN program. Action/Decision: jMcCrory made motion to set BSN application deadline as March 1; lOswalt seconded;

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dAllen & cHayes abstained, motion passed. Orientation: Tentative date needs to be set for Orientation for BSN students to be admitted Fall 2008. Action/Decision: lSeals made motion for BSN Orientation for students entering Fall 2008 be on the last Friday in July (July 25, 2008) before Summer II ends; mRush seconded; approved unanimously.

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ADMISSIONS: BSN: There are approximately 80 applicant file folders to review for BSN admission for Spring 2007.

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Faculty need to review applicant file folders beginning next Monday (October 9). Acceptance Letters were sent out to 45 students for Spring 2007 admission with 9 additional students being selected as alternates. As of 9:00 this morning, SON has received 6 admission acceptance letters. Students receiving acceptance letters have been encouraged to meet with advisors and complete early registration. Students receiving alternate and denial letters have been encouraged to meet with their advisor and Student Navigator. Advisors need to tell all pre-nursing students that the next BSN admission after Spring 2007 will be Fall 2008.

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ADMISSIONS: Orientation for incoming students will be Friday, December 1, 2006, 1:00-6:00pm (agenda attached).

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ADMISSIONS: Summer Orientation: Dates for

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Orientation are as follows: Freshman Orientation Only: June 12 (Tues.) & June 13 (Wed.) June 21 (Thurs.) & June 22 (Fri.) Parent Orientation Only: June 15 (Fri.) Transfer Orientation: June 19 (Tues.) & July 10 (Tues.) Freshman & Parent Orientation: July 12 (Thurs.) & July 13 (Fri.) Faculty will need to sign up for Orientation Sessions. A list will be available in cLewis’ office at a later date this semester.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Calendar: Calendars have been developed by faculty for JR & SR students in Fall semester. lSeals will add information for NUR 307

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RN-BSN: CAAP: All students are to be advised to take CAAP, not ENG 300 or ENG 301, to fulfill writing requirement for DSU graduation. If students take ENG 300 and do not pass, students MUST take ENG 301 – cannot retake ENG 300 or take CAAP if ENG 300 has been taken. CAAP can be taken multiple times (score of 3.0 required to pass) and there is only a small fee ($20) to take CAAP.

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CURRICULUM: NUR 408: Students take the HESI

08/17/06

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Motion to be voted on at Faculty

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Exit Exam as part of NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis. If a student does not score successfully on the final exam, the student will need to prepare further before taking NCLEX. vBingham proposed that instead of a letter grade, the course will go to credit/no credit or IP be given in course in event of student not being successful on final Exit Exam. Faculty were asked to consider the change.

09/11/06

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Organization meeting, September 11, 2007 bSylvest made motion for NUR 408 to continue to receive a letter grade and make the HESI Exit Exams count for 60% of course grade, with each HESI Exit Exam being 20%; lSeals seconded, passed unanimously.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Pharm/Patho Course: bSylvest, lOswalt, dAllen, and jGunn will meet to discuss possibility of offering a combined Pharmacology/Pathophysiology Course beginning Spring 2007. The combined course would be taught over 2 semesters and be 2 hrs for each semester.

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Proposal will be presented at Faculty Organization meeting, September 11, 2007 bSylvest does not have this syllabus ready. She will meet with lOswalt & jGunn regarding the course and will have syllabus ready to present to faculty at Faculty Organization meeting October 2, 2006. This course will need to be in place for Spring 2007. Faculty reviewed draft of Pharmacoloy/Pathophysiology course that will be taught beginning Spring 2007 (attached). Recommendations were made to move Infection/Inflammation from 2nd semester to 1st semester and Neuro moved from 1st semester to 2nd semester. Psychotherapeutic drugs are covered in NUR 307, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, and do not need to be taught in Pharm/Patho course. sPolk and mJones will review syllabus for correlation with NUR 302 (sPolk) and NUR 305 (mJones).

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Final approval of syllabus will be voted on at next Faculty Organization Meeting, November 6. Pharm/Pathophysiology Courses (Spring & Fall 2007) were approved through Academic Council for inclusion in curriculum. lOswalt will be IOR of these courses and continues to seek immediate feedback in the development of this course from other faculty. Courses have been put in cBk for faculty review/input. Pharm/Pathophysiology Courses (Spring & Fall 2007): Syllabi for NUR 315 and NUR 316 were circulated in cBk for faculty review and feedback. Action/Decision: dAllen made motion to approve syllabi for NUR 315 & NUR 316 as circulated; cHayes seconded; approved unanimously.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN: Orientation: RN-BSN Orientation for Fall 2006 is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2006. (Agenda attached)

08/17/06

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at the time

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Announcements in WebCT courses: vBingham reminded all faculty to post within WebCT courses statement regarding late payment of tuition and technology statement.

08/17/06

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Accepted as presented

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08/17/06 FacOrg BSN & RNBSN: Health Insurance Policy: Students must now present documentation of health insurance coverage annually instead of upon admission only.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN Intersession Courses for Spring 2007: bSylvest will offer Advanced EKG intersession course during the week of Dec. 11-15, 2006, 8:00am-5:00pm. This will be offered as a 3 semester hr. course or as a 40 contact hrs. continuing education offering.

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN & BSN: Health/Clinical Requirements for Faculty: Faculty reminded that annual TB skin test, CPR card, current licensure, current malpractice, and current criminal background check are needed in order for faculty to be in compliance with clinical requirements.

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jMCrory will inform faculty of varicella requirement at next Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham has checked with BMC and DRMC about health requirements for employees/clinical faculty and will check with GLH and NW MS RMC.

09/11/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN: NUR 406 Preceptorship: There will be 26 seniors enrolled in NUR 406 Preceptorship Spring 2007. vBingham asked faculty to help locate BSN preceptors in acute care facilities throughout the state. JMcCrory suggested asking recent RN-BSN graduates to precept students. bSylvest suggested asking agencies to provide a list of BSN nurses who would be receptive to being preceptors. mCatlette suggested obtaining preceptor data from ONWR – vBingham will check with ONWR regarding possibility of obtaining preceptor data.

09/11/06

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Action/Decision: lOswalt made motion for first week of Preceptorship to be limited to only 8 hour shifts/or 40 hours, with student calendars for remaining Preceptorship to be adjusted for individual learning needs; bSylvest seconded; passed unanimously.

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lOswalt recommended in April 2006 Faculty Organization meeting that NUR 406 students be allowed to work only 8 hr. shifts or 40 hours for the first week of Preceptorship and calendars for remainder of Preceptorship to be adjusted for individual learning needs.

09/11/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: There has been a problem with students not submitting required documentation in timely manner. Students who do not submit required documentation at the designated time will be denied access to WebCT; in addition, vBingham will place a “hold” on their student account which will not allow student to register, obtain transcript, etc.

09/11/06

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mRush made motion to place a “hold” on student account in addition to student being denied access to WebCT; lOswalt seconded’ passed unanimously.

09/11/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: American Red Cross Disaster Workshop: American Red Cross will come to DSU November 13 & 14, 2006 to conduct a Disaster Workshop. SR nursing students will participate as part of Community Health Nursing and will received certification in Disaster Health Services.

09/11/06

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Accepted as presented – faculty will have the opportunity to participate in this workshop and certification

11/06/06

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CURRICULUM: dAllen has recommended changing the U/G management textbook to Leading & Managing in Nursing (Yoder-Wise). She reported that this book has more information on leadership management and delegation, which will help better prepare students for NCLEX.

11/06/06

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lOswalt made motion to accept dAllen recommendation for textbook change; mRush seconded; approved unanimously.

12/08/06

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CURRICULUM: A&P Concerns: Dr. Yasuhiro Kobayashi, Assistant Professor of

12/08/06

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Biology, meet with faculty to discuss what information needs to be covered in A & P to better prepare students for nursing. Dr. Kobayashi has changed A & P textbook to Guyton’s textbook, and an expansion of the biology lab is planned.

12/08/06

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CURRICULUM: Class Schedule: Faculty for Junior III and Seniors will meet today to schedule class days and times.

12/08/06

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CURRICULUM: Due to the large number of seniors for Fall 2007, it may not be feasible to block senior courses (NUR 401 & NUR 405 first half of semester; NUR 403 2nd half of semester). jMcCrory stated that NUR 403 would need to run all semester. Senior instructors (lOSwalt, lHerron, and jMcCrory) will further discuss blocking of courses.

12/08/06

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Final decision on Fall Senior courses will be deferred to January Faculty Organization Meeting.

12/08/06

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CURRICULUM: jMcCrory reported that 10 current RN-BSN want to apply to MSN program for Fall 2007. In order to do this, they would need to take NUR 603, Advanced Pathophysiology, this summer. DSU policy states that students must be within 9 hours of receiving bachelor’s degree to take a graduate level course. jMcCrory asked if SON could ask for an exception to the rule.

12/08/06

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vBingham and bSylvest (IOR for NUR 603) will discuss possible options for this issue.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: RN Online Case Studies Students must have a PIN # assigned by

Evolve/HESI in order to access the on-line case studies.

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vBingham will meet with faculty to determine how faculty want to use on-line case studies. Evolve Complete RN Online

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Case Studies: All BSN & RNBSN students have been issued their key numbers for Online Case Studies and have access to Case Studies.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Physical Assessment Form: A new shorter Physical Assessment form has been

developed and faculty feedback/approval is needed before new form is used for course. Faculty recommended that the use of concept mapping and care plans be re-evaluated before the next BSN class (Fall 2008) is admitted.

01/22/07 02/05/07

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lBlessitt made motion that new and current physical assessment forms be placed in cBk for faculty input for use with next BSN class (Fall 2008), keeping current physical assessment form for the class admitted Spring 2007, and the use of concept mapping and care plans be re-evaluated before Fall 2008 class is admitted; lHerron seconded; approved unanimously. Revised Physical Assessment Form: A revised physical assessment form was placed in cBk for faculty review & input. A committee will look at the feedback and will draft a new form for use with students entering Fall 2008. lBlessitt, lSeals, mJones, and cThompson volunteered to be on the committee.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Grades of “I” or “IP”: vBingham reported to faculty that with new version of Web CT with Banner integration,

students will be purged from the course when the course is over and will have to re-register and pay for course again in order to access WebCT if the student has a grade of “I” or

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“IP”. If students has “I”/”IP” and can complete the course in 1-2 weeks and access to WebCT is not necessary to complete the course, the student will not have to reregister and pay for course again; instructor will submit a paper “Change of Grade” form to the Registrar’s Office to remove grade of “I”/”IP”. Faculty are encouraged to give “I”/”IP” only when student can complete course work within 1-2 weeks.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: No-Shows: No-Shows (student who has not attended any class or submitted any course work) need to be reported on midyear class roll before January 24.

01/22/07

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01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN: Process for dropping classes and withdrawing from University: On-line RN BSN students who want to drop a class or withdraw from the University have sometimes e-mailed the SON or the Registrar’s Office asking for class to be dropped or to be withdrawn from DSU. John Elliott (DSU Registrar) has asked that in the future students do not email drop/withdrawal request, but go on-line and fill out the Drop Class or Withdrawal from University form, send form to SON advisor for signature, and advisor send completed form to Registrar’s Office.

01/22/07

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01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Transfer of Nursing Courses: vBingham told faculty a policy needed to be placed in DSU Catalog

01/22/07

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cHayes made motion that a student entering SON who wants to receive credit for prior nursing course(s) from another

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regarding transferring nursing courses from another program.

program, must submit a request and credit be negotiated before admission to SON and not after a student is enrolled; lSeals seconded; approved unanimously.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: References: Faculty will announce to all students that Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference source.

01/22/07

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03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Tardy/Absence Policy: vBingham clarified SON policy that up to 30 minutes late to class constitutes a “tardy” & late more than 30 minutes constitutes an “absence” for a class. Three (3) tardys convert to 1 absence. If a student is not present when role is taken, the student will be counted as absent. Missing class to participate in Intramural Sports is not an excused absence.

03/05/07

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03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Student Behavior: vBingham has received several reports of students’ disrespectful and disruptive behavior – talking in class, interrupting faculty, arguing loudly among themselves. vBingham told faculty that faculty had the authority to tell students to leave class if they were being disruptive. vBingham or Dean Carlson will meet with students who have been dismissed from class for unacceptable behavior.

03/05/07

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03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Testing Policy: SON Testing Policy: vBingham reported to faculty that she has the book Critical Thinking & Test

03/05/07 05/07/07

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mCatlette, cHayes, sPolk, mJones, & cThompson volunteered to be on Committee.

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Writing (2nd ed.) by Susan Morrison. vBingham recommended that Committee be established to draft a testing policy for SON that will give more uniformity in tests. SON testing policy needs to be in place by Fall 2007.

mCatlette distributed 1st draft of Testing Policy & Guidelines for Policy developed by committee members (mCatlette, vBingham, lBlessitt, mJones, sPolk, & cThompson). The testing policy will be piloted in the BSN program (JR II & SR) beginning Fall 2007. Under Guidelines for Test Administration, a statement will be added that students may take exam early without point penalty if there are extenuating circumstances. Faculty will still have academic freedom to use their own judgment when extenuating circumstances exist.

03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: HESI Testing: vBingham asked that as many faculty as possible help monitor HESI tests to prevent cheating. Faculty recommended that assigned seating by alphabetical order or by drawing numbers for seating order be implemented for testing. Faculty may also want to assign seating for all classrooms.

03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: Uniforms: vBingham reported that there have been some problems with student name embroidery on uniforms not being the correct size.

03/05/07

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Student Affairs will consult with students to see if embroidered uniforms need to be kept & a copy of correct embroidery size be given to all students, if we should return to using name badges, or if DSU Okra picture ID cards can be made with “Nursing Student” on them and used in place of name badges.

05/07/07

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CURRICULUM: Plan of study: A proposed plan of study (attached) was distributed for faculty review. The plan will move Patho/Pharm courses from

05/07/07

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion – faculty to review and discuss at curriculum retreat

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1st & 2nd semesters to 2nd & 3rd semesters.

05/07/07

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CURRICULUM: Curriculum Retreat: There is a need for faculty to have a Curriculum Retreat to decide the BSN plan of study. Possible date of the 1st week in August 2007 and possible locations (Lake Tiak O’Khata, Eagle Ridge, Stoneville) were suggested.

05/07/07 05/14/07

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at this time – will revisit at next meeting. Faculty consensus that July 30, 31, & Aug 1, 2007 would be the best dates for Curriculum Retreat. Lake Tiak O’Khata, Eagle Ridge, Stoneville Old Waverly were suggested as possible sites if overnight stay is necessary.

08/17/06

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: lSeals is SON liaison with the DSU Library. November 15 is the first deadline for faculty to submit book orders.

08/17/06 02/05/07

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion lSeals reported that the Library Committee met Friday, February 2, but that she did not attend. She will be receiving minutes from that meeting.

08/17/06

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: lSeals stated that faculty need to start utilizing Skills Lab manikin/simulator.

08/17/06 05/07/07

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion Dean lCarlson told faculty that there needs to be a policy for moving lab manikins. The neck of one of the manikins has been damaged. bSylvest volunteered to instruct other faculty on how to use the different features of the manikins.

08/17/06

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: Interactive Power Point: lOswalt will distribute information on Turning Point interactive power point software to faculty for possible consideration to purchase.

08/17/06

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09/11/06

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that the DSU

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Library has new plagiarism detection software “Turn It In” that is available for faculty use.

further discussion

09/11/06

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RESOURCES: SON has a total of $3,000 to spend on library books this year. Half ($1,500) of the funds must be used this semester and those orders must be turned in by October 15. lSeals has library card requests that were submitted last year but were not ordered due to lack of funds.

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Accepted as presented - lSeals will place those cards in the Faculty Resource/Copy Room for faculty to review and give input as to which orders need to be resubmitted. lSeals reported that she will post a list of books requested last year, but not ordered due to lack of funds, in the Faculty Resource Room. She requested faculty input by Oct. 15 regarding which books need to be ordered this year and which books should be deleted from the list. lSeals reported that SON has submitted $2,300 in Library orders. There is a balance of $400 remaining with a deadline of November 15 to submit orders. sPolk and mJones combined their “new faculty money” and have ordered Carolyn Buppert’s book series for the Library. jGunn requested that the Transcultural Journal be ordered. lSeals reported that SON Library order has been submitted. SON has ordered $938 in books this semester; there are no remaining funds available this year.

09/11/06

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RESOURCES: Textbook orders for Spring

09/11/06

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jHaney has requested that

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semester are due in the Bookstore by October 13.

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faculty submit orders to her by October 4 so she can have orders to Bookstore on time. Orders for Spring 2007 are due to jHaney, faculty secretary, by Wednesday, October 04, if books will be ordered through DSU Bookstore.

10/02/06

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RESOURCES: Two sets of Bates Assessment DVDs have been purchased by SON and will be housed in SON.

10/02/06

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10/02/06

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RESOURCES: vbingham has asked cOleis, Resource Assistant, to assign student workers the task of developing up-to-date list of SON resource holdings.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion lSeals will ask cOleis, Resource Assistant, if there is an updated inventory list of resources housed in SON. vBingham will ask SON graduate assistant to compile a list of resources available in SON and in DSU Library. lSeals will obtain a list of resources available in the Library. Draft of a list of resources available within SON will be placed in cBk today for faculty review & feedback.

01/22/07

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RESOURCES: Ann Ashmore, DSU Reference Librarian, has provided Library Orientation to JRI students, and will provide Orientation to JRIII students.

01/22/07

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03/05/07

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that Ann Ashmore, DSU Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, is aware of the need for the Library to build nursing resources for upcoming

03/05/07

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SON has $938 to spend on books and is in need of advanced gerontology books. lSeals will consult with other nursing schools to see what library resources they have

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accreditation in 2010 and has been communicating frequently with lSeals and mRush regarding SON needs.

available

03/05/07

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RESOURCES: Dean lCarlson asked lSeals to check with DSU Library on policy of having current textbooks in Library.

03/05/07

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Appendix A-2: Graduate Program Annual Report DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form

Graduate Program (GP)

Date Group Action/Decision Date Group Outcome(s) 08/17/06

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ADMISSIONS: New Admitted and Continued Enrollment: MSN Program had 47 applicants for Fall 2006 (7 NA, 5 NE, 35 FNP). Thirty-one (31) (3 NA, 4 NE, 24 FNP) students were sent acceptance letters for Fall 2006 pending completion of certain requirements. Letters were sent to FNP applicants who did not get in the FNP track to let them know positions were still open in the NA and NE tracks; 5 of these students accepted positions in the NA & NE tracks.

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A total of 31 (6 NA, 5 NE, 20 FNP) students officially accepted and met admission requirements. There is an additional 18 continuing MSN students (8 NA, 3 NE, 7 FNP). 30 newly admitted students (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA); and 17 continuing students (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA). There is an additional post-master certificate student who is not enrolled in classes Fall 2006 but will return Spring 2007. There are 13 non-degree MSN students. Enrollment for Fall 2006: Newly Admitted: 30 (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA) Continued: 17 (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA) – 1 post- master certificate student is not enrolled in classes this semester, but will return in Spring 2007. Non-degree: 13 Enrollment for Fall 2006 – 60 Newly admitted – 30 (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA) Continuing – 17 (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA) – 1 post-master’s certificate student is not enrolled in

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DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form Graduate Program

(GP) Date Group Action/Decision Date Group Outcome(s)

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classes this semester but will return in Spring 2007. Non-degree – 13 Continued enrollment - 47 students (25 FNP, 8 NE, 14 NA) in MSN Program and 13 non-degree MSN students There are 48 students enrolled in the MSN Program for Spring 2007 (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) There are 23 non-degree graduate nursing students enrolled Spring 2007. Current enrollment of fully admitted students is 48 (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA), with additional 23 non-degree MSN students – total admitted & non-degree MSN students = 71 Current enrollment 48 students enrolled (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) There are 48 MSN students (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13NA) 48 current students (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) 15 MSN students will graduate May 2007 (6 FNP, 2 NE, 7 NA), with 33 students continuing in program. Non-Degree students in

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program – 23 09/11/06

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ADMISSIONS: Health History Form: Health History requirements may need to be changed due to new recommendations from CDC. CDC is provisionally recommending 2 doses of varicella vaccine, and DTAP Vaccine instead of the DTP vaccine previously recommended (attachment).

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ADMISSIONS: Admission Criteria: mRush and other graduate faculty will meet to review MSN admission requirements for computer ranking – GRE, GPA, interview score will be ranked.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion mRush stated that graduate faculty will work on admission criteria formula for ranking applicants and will have formula in place for Fall 2007 applicants. mRush will develop ranking criteria for MSN admission before MSN admission deadline (April 15, 2007) and vBingham will ask OIT to develop program similar to BSN admission computer program. mRush will have draft of MSN criteria for ranking admission by next Faculty Organization Meeting, Jan. 22, 2007

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02/05/07 03/05/07

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Admission Criteria for Ranking: Development of Admission Criteria for ranking MSN applicants is in progress. mRush & vBingham will have a report on criteria for ranking at the March 5, 2007 Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham & mRush have developed a formula for admission criteria in the FNP track using GPA, GRE score, Advanced Pathophysiology grade, And Interview score. OIT will develop the spread sheet program for SON. Action/Decision: cHayes made motion to approve admission criteria using a weighted scale; mCatlette seconded; approved unanimously.

04/02/07

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ADMISSIONS: To date, there are 56 applicants for MSN program (13 NA, 12 NE, 31 FNP). Interviews are still being conducted and we continue to receive inquiries regarding the program and admission. The deadline for application is April 15.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion 51 students (11 NA, 9 NE, 31 FNP) have been accepted for admission for Fall 2007 52 acceptance letters were mailed to MSN applicants. There has been 1 refusal from a FNP student.

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(GP) Date Group Action/Decision Date Group Outcome(s) 08/17/06 09/11/06

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Graduate Curriculum Retreat: Graduate Curriculum Retreat was held May 17 & 18, 2006 at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. Minutes (attached) reflect recommended changes and alternate plans of study. Proposed changes and alternate plans of study: NE and FNP post-master’s certification fast-tracks were developed at Graduate Curriculum Retreat May 2006 (attached). Along with the development of the post-master’s fast-tracks, NUR 620 will be moved from the Spring semester to the Fall semester. The elective in the NE track (NUR 686) will be moved to Fall I in the program of study to make total credit hours more equitable and feasible for incoming students.

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vBingham instructed faculty to review the proposed changes vote on changes at Faculty Organization Meeting, September, 11, 2007. lOswalt made motion to approve plans of study; mRush seconded; approved unanimously. Fast track post-master’s option will be piloted first only for Nurse Educator. Tentative plan of study for fast track post-master’s certificate for nurse administrators has been drafted. vBingham recommended moving the elective that has been in Fall II to Fall I semester to make credit hours more equitable since NUR 620 Role Synthesis has been moved to Fall II semester. Action/Decision: mCatlette made motion to move elective in Nurse Educator track from Fall II to Fall I semester; dAllen seconded; passed unanimously. Post-master’s “Fast Track” for Nurse Educator has been approved through

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Academic Council and SON will begin to market this option. All other changes in Graduate Program have been approved by Academic Council and will be noted on all recruitment materials.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Orientation: MSN Orientation for Fall 2006 was held on Wednesday, August 16, 10:00am (agenda attached).

08/17/06

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at this time

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: NUR 619: mCatlette distributed copies of NUR 619 Nursing Administration syllabus for faculty approval.

08/17/06

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Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion to approve NUR 619 syllabus, seconded by lOswalt, approved unanimously.

08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Preceptor Evaluations: mRush has a standardized form for evaluation of graduate students by preceptors. Forms need to be available to the preceptors.

08/17/06

FacOrg

vBingham requested for each track (NA, NE, NP) to have a standardized form.

08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Comprehensive Exams: Proposed change to MSN Comprehensive Exams – making the exam a “pass” or “fail” instead of an 80 score – “Each section of the comprehensive examination will earn a “pass” or “fail”. In the event the student is unsuccessful in one or more sections, the student will only be required to take the section or sections that “fail” was earned. To

08/17/06 10/02/06 11/06/06


Action/Decision” 10 votes were received, unanimously approved the change. Graduate faculty will meet at 2:00pm today to discuss comprehensive exams and to set a date. mRush reported that MSN Comprehensive Exam will be given April 25, 2007. Exam content has been

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successfully complete the exam, the student must earn a “pass” on each administered” was circulated and voted on via email (attached).

divided among graduate faculty and graduate faculty will meet again after beginning of Spring semester to review exam questions.

08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Announcements in WebCT courses: vBingham reminded all faculty to post within WebCT courses statement regarding late payment of tuition and technology statement.

08/17/06

FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Health Insurance Policy: Students must now present documentation of health insurance coverage annually instead of upon admission only.

08/17/06

FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Intersession Courses for Spring 2007: bSylvest will offer Advanced EKG intersession course during the week of Dec. 11-15, 2006, 8:00am-5:00pm. This will be offered as a 3 semester hr. course or as a 40 contact hrs. continuing education offering.

08/17/06

FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Health/Clinical Requirements for Faculty: Faculty reminded that annual TB skin test, CPR card, current licensure, current malpractice, and current criminal background check are needed in order for faculty to be in compliance with clinical requirements.

08/17/06 09/11/06

FacOrg FacOrg

jMCrory will inform faculty of varicella requirement at next Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham has checked with BMC and DRMC about health requirements for employees/clinical faculty and will check with GLH and NW MS

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RMC. 09/11/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: There has been a problem with students not submitting required documentation in timely manner. Students who do not submit required documentation at the designated time will be denied access to WebCT; in addition, vBingham will place a “hold” on their student account which will not allow student to register, obtain transcript, etc.

09/11/06

FacOrg


10/02/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Spring Research Day: (Spring)

Research Day has s scheduled for April 12,

2007. mCatlette will check with Mid-Delta Home

Health about possibility of sponsoring Research Day.

10/02/06 03/05/07

FacOrg FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further discussion MSN Annual Nursing Research Day will be Thursday, April 12. There will be 9 MSN presentations. mRush reported that the State Room has been reserved and catering notified. Pi Xi and MNA will provide morning refreshments. A sponsor is needed for the luncheon. lSeals will ask NW MS Regional Medical Center about the possibility of sponsoring the event, lOswalt will also check with Bolivar Medical Center and cHayes will check with DRMC if needed. vBingham reminded faculty that mRush will need abstracts for

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presentations (MSN students) and posters (RN-BSN students) presenting at Research Day in order to apply for CEUs.

11/06/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Textbook Change: bSylvest has recommended that NUR 603 Pathophysiology textbook be changed to Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton).

11/06/06

FacOrg

Action/Decision: mRush made motion to approve NUR 603 textbook change; dAllen seconded; approved unanimously.

12/08/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Syllabus for NUR 622 Nursing Administration III: Synthesis was circulated for faculty review & feedback.

12/08/06

FacOrg

mRush made motion to approved syllabus for NUR 622; lOswalt seconded; approved unanimously.

12/08/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Meeting dates: Meeting dates for different levels of graduate students need to be coordinated.

12/08/06

FacOrg

Students will be on campus for class Jan. 12, 2007 with the following schedule: 9:00-10:00am – NUR 604 10:00-11:00am - NUR 603 10:00-12:00n - NUR 687 – contracts & IRB 1:00-2:00pm - NUR 616 1:00-2:00pm - MBA 500 1:00-2:00pm - NUR 612 1:00-3:00pm - NUR 618 2:00-3:00pm - NUR 617 2:00-3:00pm - NUR 622 2:00-3:00pm - MBA 505 3:00-4:00pm - NUR 614 NUR 604 will also meet March 7, 2007. NUR 608 will meet March 7, 2007 for EKG Workshop (Workshop will be open to Nurse

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Educators). Graduate Research Day is April 12, 2007, and MSN Comprehensive Exams are scheduled for April 25, 2007.

12/08/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Thesis/Research Projects: Dean lCarlson told faculty that due to the large number of MSN students, doctoral prepared faculty may need to serve as Chair for several research projects. Proposed blueprint/outline for thesis/research projects need to be in place first part of Spring semester.

12/08/06 01/22/07 01/22/07


jGunn was asked to submit proposed blueprint/outline to vBingham. Outline/timeline will be brought to Faculty Organization Meeting, Jan. 22 by vBingham for review. Dean Carlson reminded faculty that if a student chooses to do a thesis, the thesis must be signed off on by Dr. Paul Starkey, Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education. Research Proposal Outline Draft: jGunn presented a draft of research proposal outline for NUR 687 (Research Project) and NUR 690 (Thesis). This will be placed in cBk for faculty feedback (attached). mRush will develop a template for Research Projects and Thesis. Research Proposal Timeline: Timeline for Research Proposal/Project developed at 2006 Graduate Curriculum Retreat was circulated. This timeline will be

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02/05/07 03/05/07 04/02/07 04/02/07


placed in cBk for faculty feedback (attached). Research proposal outline & timeline: Drafted research proposal outline & timeline for NUR 687 Research Project and NUR 690 Thesis was placed in cBk for faculty review & input. jGunn will take input and submit draft for faculty approval by March Faculty Organization Meeting. Research Proposal Outline & Timeline: jGunn placed draft of research proposal outline & timeline in cBk for faculty input. Dr. Paul Starkey, Dean of Graduate Studies, will need a copy of thesis a month before defense in order to approve thesis. Research Proposal Outline & Timeline for NUR 687 Research Project & NUR 690 Thesis: jGunn is receiving feedback from faculty today and will draft outline & timeline. Guideline Booklet for NUR 687 & NUR 690: jGunn is drafting a guideline booklet for NUR 687

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05/07/07 05/07/07

FacOrg FacOrg

Research Project & NUR 690 Thesis to address specific outline and formatting issues. Will have draft ready by next Faculty Organization Meeting. Research proposal outline & timeline: jGunn will provide faculty with revised, final copy of Research Proposal Outline & Timeline and will give dAllen a copy to be placed in Student Handbook. Contracts for NUR 687/690 need to stay in place for all semesters for students to earn Credit or No Credit. Guideline Booklet for NUR 68/690: jGunn is developing a Guideline Booklet for NUR 687, Research Project, and NUR 690, Thesis, to address specific outline and formatting issues. This will be completed before Fall 2007.

01/22/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Process for dropping classes and withdrawing from University: On-line MSN students who want to drop a class or withdraw from the University have e-mailed the SON or the Registrar’s Office asking for class to be dropped or to be withdrawn from DSU.

01/22/07

FacOrg


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John Elliott (DSU Registrar) has asked that in the future students do not email drop/withdrawal request, but go on-line and fill out the Drop Class or Withdrawal from University form, send form to SON advisor for signature, and advisor send completed form to Registrar’s Office.

01/22/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Grades of “I” or “IP”: vBingham reported to faculty that with new version of Web CT with Banner integration, students will be purged from the course when the course is over and will have to re-register and pay for course again in order to access WebCT if the student has a grade of “I” or “IP”. If students has “I”/”IP” and can complete the course in 1-2 weeks and access to WebCT is not necessary to complete the course, the student will not have to re-register and pay for course again; instructor will submit a paper “Change of Grade” form to the Registrar’s Office to remove grade of “I”/”IP”. Faculty are encouraged to give “I”/”IP” only when student can complete course work within 1-2 weeks.

01/22/07

FacOrg


01/22/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: No-Shows: No-Shows (student who has not attended any class or submitted any course

01/22/07

FacOrg


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work) need to be reported on midyear class roll before January 24.

01/22/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Transfer of Nursing Courses: vBingham told faculty a policy needed to be placed in DSU Catalog regarding transferring nursing courses from another program.

01/22/07

FacOrg

cHayes made motion that a student entering SON who wants to receive credit for prior nursing course(s) from another program, must submit a request and credit be negotiated before admission to SON and not after a student is enrolled; lSeals seconded; approved unanimously.

02/05/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: References: Faculty will announce to all students that Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference source.

02/05/07

FacOrg


03/05/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Testing Policy: SON Testing Policy: vBingham reported to faculty that she has the book Critical Thinking & Test Writing (2nd ed.) by Susan Morrison. vBingham recommended that Committee be established to draft a testing policy for SON that will give more uniformity in tests. SON testing policy needs to be in place by Fall 2007.

03/05/07 05/07/07

FacOrg FacOrg

mCatlette, cHayes, sPolk, mJones, & cThompson volunteered to be on Committee. mCatlette distributed 1st draft of Testing Policy & Guidelines for Policy developed by committee members (mCatlette, vBingham, lBlessitt, mJones, sPolk, & cThompson). The testing policy will be piloted in the BSN program (JR II & SR) beginning Fall 2007. Under Guidelines for Test Administration, a statement will be added that students may take exam early without point penalty if there are

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extenuating circumstances. Faculty will still have academic freedom to use their own judgment when extenuating circumstances exist.

08/17/06

FacOrg

RESOURCES: lSeals is SON liaison with the DSU Library. November 15 is the first deadline for faculty to submit book orders.

08/17/06 02/05/07

FacOrg FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

RESOURCES: lSeals stated that faculty need to start utilizing Skills Lab manikin/simulator.

08/17/06 05/07/07

FacOrg FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

RESOURCES: Interactive Power Point: lOswalt will distribute information on Turning Point interactive power point software to faculty for possible consideration to purchase.

08/17/06

FacOrg


09/11/06

FacOrg

RESOURCES: lSeals reported that the DSU Library has new

09/11/06

FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further

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plagiarism detection software “Turn It In” that is available for faculty use.

discussion

09/11/06

FacOrg


09/11/06 10/02/06 12/08/06 01/22/07 04/02/07


Accepted as presented - lSeals will place those cards in the Faculty Resource/Copy Room for faculty to review and give input as to which orders need to be resubmitted. lSeals reported that she will post a list of books requested last year, but not ordered due to lack of funds, in the Faculty Resource Room. She requested faculty input by Oct. 15 regarding which books need to be ordered this year and which books should be deleted from the list. lSeals reported that SON has submitted $2,300 in Library orders. There is a balance of $400 remaining with a deadline of November 15 to submit orders. sPolk and mJones combined their “new faculty money” and have ordered Carolyn Buppert’s book series for the Library. jGunn requested that the Transcultural Journal be ordered. lSeals reported that SON Library order has been submitted.

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SON has ordered $938 in books this semester; there are no remaining funds available this year.

09/11/06

FacOrg

RESOURCES: Textbook orders for Spring semester are due in the Bookstore by October 13.

09/11/06

FacOrg

jHaney has requested that faculty submit orders to her by October 4 so she can have orders to Bookstore on time.

10/02/06

FacOrg


10/02/06

FacOrg


10/02/06

FacOrg


10/02/06 12/08/06 02/05/07 03/05/07


Accepted as presented with no further discussion lSeals will ask cOleis, Resource Assistant, if there is an updated inventory list of resources housed in SON. lSeals will obtain a list of resources available in the Library. Draft of a list of resources available within SON will be placed in cBk today for faculty review & feedback. A list of resources available within SON was placed in cBk for faculty review. vBingham will

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send an edited, final list to faculty as e-mail attachment.

01/22/07

FacOrg


01/22/07

FacOrg


03/05/07

FacOrg

RESOURCES: lSeals reported that Ann Ashmore, DSU Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, is aware of the need for the Library to build nursing resources for upcoming accreditation in 2010 and has been communicating frequently with lSeals and mRush regarding SON needs.

03/05/07

FacOrg

SON has $938 to spend on books and is in need of advanced gerontology books. lSeals will consult with other nursing schools to see what library resources they have available

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Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee 2006-2007 Annual Report

I. Annual Summary The faculty Development Committee met a total of 7 times

during the 06-07 academic years. II. Members: Catherine Hayes, Jeanette McCrory, Martha Catlette, Shelby Polk III. Student Representatives:

• BSN -JR I - Lindsey Hudson, JR III - Rachel Elvis, Senior - Youlanda Montgomery

• RN/ BSN – Kevin McCloud • MSN – Anne Beard

IV. Meeting dates: (See Attached Minutes) • September 11 • October 23 • November – No meeting due to lack of quorum • December 4 • January 30 • February 5 • March 12 • April 11

IV. Committee Functions I. Initiate programs for faculty to obtain the 10 contact hours required annually by

the IHL • Conduct a faculty survey annually to ascertain topics of interest for

CEU offerings • Base CEU offerings on identified needs • Evaluate annually the faculty’s satisfaction with the CEU offerings • Faculty attending CEU offerings other than those at the SON will

contribute a summation of the program at the next faculty Organization meeting and place a synopsis of the event in the communication book.

2 Serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the dean related to securing adequate funding for faculty development

• The Chair will consult with the Dean annually related to resource allocation for faculty development.

3 Plan and/or recommend continuing education offerings (CEU) for faculty and the community of interest (COI).

• Disseminate information related to CEU offerings to the community of interest

4. Review the Faculty Handbook annually • Review the SON Faculty Handbook annually and recommend

revisions to the Faculty Organization Committee 5. Assist in recruitment and retention of minority faculty

• Ensure broad dissemination of employment opportunities • Develop new faculty mentoring program

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V. Tracking Form Function Goal Action/Decision Date Outcomes Implementation Actions/Recommendations

Annual review of roles and

functions of committee

Committee functions reviewed

No changes in committee functions

9/11/06 No Change Goals implemented and ongoing evaluation continued throughout the year

Continue annual review

Initiate programs for faculty to obtain the 10 contact hours required annually by the IHL

Conduct a faculty survey annually to ascertain topics of interest for CEU offerings Base CEU offerings on identified needs

Survey of faculty September 05 to determine priority needs for CEU planning

9/11/06 Results compiled

Faculty Survey

results

Topics Bioterrorism (2) Writing syllabi (2) Creating

instruction (1)

Publishing (1) Turning Point Technology (1) Prioritization (1) CEU’s APN (1) Week Day Friday morning (5) Monday afternoon (5 ) Program Length

Programs Provided 06-07 October 23 Turning Point Technologies November 13,14 Disaster Workshop American Red Cross November 20 Cultural Sensitivity Workshop – Fran Henderson January 5 Delta

Continue to conduct survey annually to guide in CEU planning

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Serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the dean related to securing adequate funding for faculty development

The Chair will consult with the Dean annually related to resource allocation for faculty development

Dean Carlson indicated adequate funding available for this year to provide for needs of faculty

September 11, 07

Half day (4) Over several lunch hours (2) Over several days (2) All day (2) 9-12 on Friday (2) Delivery Method Face to face: (8) Group participatory A total of 14 full time faculty members were provided funds for attending CEU offerings

Blues Tour 2- 5 PM January 5-6 Dreyfus Foundation Workshop – Grant Development February 19 Black History Speaker – Dr. Sheila Davis March Spanish for Health Care Professionals A total of 52 clock hours were provided. SON faculty received CEU’s credit for selected offerings. Selected faculty members presented highlights of CEU meetings

Faculty receiving CEU’s continue to share report in Communications Book and Faculty Organization

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Review the Faculty Handbook annually Assist in the recruitment of minority faculty

Annually review and edit the School of Nursing Faculty Handbook. Ensure broad dissemination of employment opportunities Develop new faculty mentoring program

Faculty Handbook reviews completed for 2005-06, 2006-07. Rough Draft proposed mentoring program developed

December 5, 2005-06 May 14, 2006-07 April 7, 2007

Final edits for Handbook approved 5/14/07 Proposal submitted May 14,2007 for faculty approval.

attended in Faculty Org and in Communication Book. January 2007 new faculty members were given copies of drafts of Faculty Handbook. All faculty members were given copies of handbook in March 07 for review. Three minority faculty members have been added to faculty in 06-07.

Monitor Faculty Handbook and ensure congruence with most current University Handbook and University Policies and Procedures posted online. Plan to continue to promote diversity within the faculty Continue to develop Faculty Mentoring program and seek final approval in Fall 07. Coordinate implementation with Dean in 07-08.

Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee Program Effectiveness Committee Annual Report 2006-2007

Committee Composition Faculty: Melinda Rush, Chair Lawanda Herron

Lisa Oswalt Carleen Thompson

Students: Kathy Wilkinson, Jr. 1 LaShonda Holman, Jr. 3

Mary Hudspeht, Sr. Pat Swindle, RN/BSN Marsha Steadman, Graduate Number and Dates of Committee Meetings Number: 7 meetings Dates: August 21, 2006 September 11, 2006 October 2, 2006 December 4, 2006 January 22, 2007 February 5, 2007 May 13, 2007 Functions-The function of the PEC is to ensure that the School of Nursing Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE) is carried out according to the areas specified below. Academic Programs 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. Faculty 1. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in recommending changes in the faculty evaluation process.

Faculty Resources 1. Conduct faculty assessment to determine the following areas in the SON: space allocation,

technology availability, other non-academic equipment, and amenities. 2. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in determining facility resource

needs. 3. Assure congruence among documents of the SON, University, and other relevant bodies for

accreditation purposes. 4. Assure that the SON Bylaws are reflected in the SON strategic plan.

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5. Assure that the SON position description statements are congruent with University and other relevant body policies and are reflective of the developing needs of the SON.

6. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in monitoring the Strategic Plan for consistency and currency.

7. Monitor current Bylaws for consistency, currency, and relevancy and make recommendations for change.

8. Ensure that the MPE is evaluated and reviewed annually each spring. Summary of Committee Goals and Accomplishments 1. Policies and procedures reviewed and updated/corrected. 2. Evaluation policies and procedures reviewed and revisions made to clinical instructor, clinical agency, course, course instructor evaluations, BSN and RN-BSN end of program evaluations. 3. Revisions made to the 1 and 3 year alumni surveys. 4. SON Mission, Goals and Program Outcomes reviewed for coordination with the University’s new mission and goals. Revisions made to the Goals and BSN Program Outcomes. 5. MPE reviewed and updated.

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2006-2007 Delta State University School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form PEC Date Group Action/Decision (data base to support) Date Group Outcome(s) 8/21/06

PEC This year’s efforts and objectives are: 1.Review and revise By-laws 2. Review past year’s goals 3. Revise advisory survey. 4. Review one and three year evaluations and success of returns on-line. 5. Develop form for clinical evaluation of faculty by clinical agencies. 6. Revise clinical site evaluation survey.

9/11/07 PEC By-laws completed with revisions and placed in cBook for faculty comments and to be discussed at FAC Org.

9/11/07

PEC Second Draft of bylaws to be placed in cBook with each committee function on 9/29/06 for faculty comments. 1. Wrote goals for 2006-2007. 2. Reviewed returned evaluations-poor

return at this time. 3. Advisory survey revised and emailed

to faculty for comments.

4/2/07 12/06

PEC

Presented to FAC Org for approval. Preliminary evaluation results of one and three year surveys presented at FAC Org. .

10/02/06

PEC Advisory survey completed with corrections received from faculty.

11/02/06 Advisory council survey presented to FAC Org and approved

12/04/06

PEC Discussed poor return on one and three year surveys. Possible solutions:

1. Follow up with a telephone call. 2. Follow up with a postcard. 3. Future surveys posted on the SON

website.

PEC Reviewed Clinical Site evaluation and

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revised. bSylvest offered to locate agency evaluation form for nursing faculty used by USM for possible adaptation.

2/05/07

PEC bSylvest unable to locate the evaluation used by USM. Developed a draft of a evaluation form to be used by clinical agencies in evaluating SON faculty in their facilities. Form posted in cBook for faculty to review

5/14/07 PEC Clinical Site evaluation form presented to Fac Org for approval, accepted. Clinical agency evaluation of SON faculty presented to Fac. Org and approved.

5/13/07

PEC No additional one and three year surveys returned. Will have to address this in the Fall and consider using postcards or telephone follow up if return is poor. Use of on-line evaluations of courses and faculty has been unsuccessful. Great difficulty in getting students to do the evaluations. Will have to address this in the Fall if SON is going to continue to use on-line evaluations.

5/14/07 PEC No additional one and three year surveys returned. Presented the problem with on line evaluations to the faculty at Fac. Org. May have to revisit this and return to in -class paper evaluations. Final report submitted to the Dean.

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Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee 2006-2007 Annual Report

Student Affairs Committee Annual Report 2006-2007 Committee Composition Faculty: Debra Allen, Chair Jennie Gunn Betty Sylvest Monica Jones

Lacey Blessitt Students: Kathy Wilkinson, Jr 1 Tina Adams, Jr 3 Vanessa Brooks, Sr Amanda Wilborn, RN/BSN Jacqueline McCoy, MSN Number and Dates of Committee Meetings Number: 7 meetings Dates: August 17, 2006 September 18, 2006 October 9, 2006 November 20, 2006 February 12, 2007 March 26, 2007 April 23, 2007 Functions 1. Encourage development of student/faculty/staff relationships thru personal, academic and social activities and information sharing. 2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Fall Semester. 3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule: a. BSN – November/December b. RN/BSN – August c. Graduates – August 4. Get names of students selected by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees will be selected at the beginning of each fall semester for the following committees: a. Faculty Organization b. PEC c. Faculty Development d. Student Affairs 5. Annually review and revise the recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the University, School of Nursing, community and students are being met.

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6. Annually review program recruitment information (brochures, handout, and website) to ensure accurate and current information is being disseminated. 7. Monthly monitor and revise the WEB page with input from the Dean and faculty members. 8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or fundraising efforts of the student classes and student organizations within the School of Nursing. 9. Annually select students for School of Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors according to designated criteria. a. Develop timeline for scholarship, awards and honors. b. Maintain all scholarships, awards and honors with a brief overview of requirements on a table. c. Maintain a notebook and current website listing with complete information regarding criteria for all scholarships, awards and honors. d. Complete any requirements for incision of SON students in Academic Honors Day. 10. Encourage School of Nursing student participation in University, School of Nursing, Profession, and community functions. 11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to review committee goals and policy & procedures. Summary of Committee Goals and Accomplishments 1. Provide at least one social activity with the students, faculty and staff each fall and spring semester. PROVIDED WELCOME BACK ACTIVITY IN THE FALL AND SPRING. 2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Fall Semester. REVIEWED IN FALL WITH NO CHANGES AND MADE CHANGES AS NECESSARY (SEE ATTACHED CHART OF CHANGES, EXHIBIT A) 3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule: a. BSN – November/December b. RN/BSN – August c. Graduates – August PLANNED AND PROVIDED BY APPROPRIATE FACULTY 4. Students selected by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees were selected at the beginning of each fall semester. NAMES WERE ADDED IN THE FALL AND THE NEW CLASS WAS ALSO ADDED IN THE SPRING. (see attached list EXHIBIT B, ) 5. Scholarship application revised to one page and to have signatures of two faculty members for recommendations. (See attached, EXHIBIT C) 6. Locate at least one new donor for the SON/scholarship.

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Samuel Scholarship given again this year, Kelly Humphreys Nursing Scholarship inititiated in memory of Ray humphreys’ (DRMC Administrator) Daughter KELLY, a new RN who tragically died in a MVA. Bessie J. Taylor Nursing Scholarship started by The King’s Daughters and Sons Circle #2 (See Attached Exhibit D, ) 7. Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat” time during the noon hour for each BSN class to be held at least one per semester close to mid-term. Did not accomplish. Mentorship program was initiated in the spring. 8. Review and Revise the SON recruitment plan. Reviewed. 9. Develop and Implement a Student Honor Code. Code was compilated from the information provided by the senior class by lOswalt. Student members to revisit and make suggestions.

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DSU SON Action/Decision Tracking Form Student Affairs

(StdAff) Student

Affairs

Committee

Meeting Date

Findings Decision/ Actio

n

Group/Date Outcomes

08/17/06 09/18/06

1. Election of Officers

2.Policies and Procedures

1. dAllen to be Chair 2. Reviewed and Revised

SA 08/17/06 SA 09/18/06

The Student Affairs Committee will:

1. Encourage development of student/faculty/staff relationships thru personal, academic and social activities and information sharing.

2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Spring Semester.

3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule:

a. BSN – Nov/Dec b. RN/BSN – August c. MSN – August 4. Get names of students selected

by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees will be selected at the beginning of each fall semester for the following committees:

a.Faculty Organization b.PEC c.Faculty Development d.Student Affairs 5. Annually review and revise the

recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the University, School of Nursing, community and students are being met.

6. Annually review program recruitment information (brochures, handout, and

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2. Goals for committee

2. Written

and approved

SA 09/18/06

website) to ensure accurate and current information is being disseminated.

7. Monthly monitor and revise the WEB page with input from the Dean and faculty members.

8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or fundraising efforts of the student classes and student organizations within the School of Nursing.

9. Annually select students for School of Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors according to designated criteria.

a. Develop timeline for scholarship, awards and honors.

b. Maintain all scholarships, awards and honors with a brief overview of requirements on a table.

c.Maintain a notebook and current website listing with complete information regarding criteria for all scholarships, awards and honors.

d. Complete any requirements for inclusion in SON scholarship

10. Encourage School of Nursing student participation in University, School of Nursing, Profession, and community functions.

11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to review committee goals and policy & procedures.

The Student Affairs Committee

will: 1.) Provide at least one social

activity with the students, faculty and staff each fall and spring semester.

2.) Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat”

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3. Students for Committee Appointments

4. Handbook Review

3. IOR’s

notified to request classes to select

Std Affairs approved 10/09/06 and sent to Faculty org in 11/06/06

3.1 New Junior Representa-tives to be added to faculty committees 4. Assign- ments made SA10/9/06 Recommende

SA 10/9/06 SA 02/12/07 SA 03/26/07 SA09/18/06

time during the noon hour for each BSN class to be held at least one per semester close to mid-term.

3.) Review and Revise the SON recruitment plan. 4.) Locate at least one new donor for the SON/scholarship. 5.) Develop and Implement a Student Honor Code.

Nursing Faculty Committee Student

Representatives 2006-2007

a.Faculty Organization Junior 2 Julie Tipton Senior Wanda Gregory RN/BSN William Guy Graduate Pat Hampton b.PEC Junior 2 LaShonda Holman Senior Mary Hudspeth RN/BSN Pat Swindle Graduate Marsha Steadman c.Faculty Development Junior 2 Rachel Elvis Senior Youlanda Montgomery RN/BSN Kempton MacCleod Graduate Anne Beard d.Student Affairs Junior 2 Tina Adams Senior Vanessa Brooks RN/BSN Amanda Wilbourn Graduate Jaqueline McCoy Faculty Org Kathy Kent Student Aff Kathy Wilkinson Faculty Dev Tristan Hadaway Program Eff Lindsay Hudson Student Medical Insurance Statement is in May 2006 revised handbook. dAllen will have review assignments at 10/9 meeting Handbook available on SON website: dAllen pg 1-2(outcomes), 12-

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5. Recruitment Plan Review 6. Scholarships

d changes submitted to COAP 11/20/06 Final changes presented and approved at 05/14/07 FO 5. Distributed for review spring semester

6.Check scholarship funding in Foundation Office, Post and provide new scholarship application or any other applications as required. selected and notified recipients. Provide addresses of donors for

SA 10/9/06 SA 11/20/06 SA 10/09/06 SA 0422307 SA 9/18/06 SA042307 SA 9/18/06 SA 10/09/06 SA 11/20/06

15(stop at Acad. Reg.), pg 23 – 29(to MSN) mJones pg 2(gen. info)-12(stop at Spec. Events) bSylvest pg. 15(beg. At Acad. Reg.)- pg 22 jGunn: pg 29(beginning at MSN-34) Handbook Recommendations submitted to COAP: Statement to be placed in handbook: Student use of electronic devices: The use of laptops and other electronic devices in the classroom must be used for the class in progress only. No other substantive changes recommended Final review of handbook provided numerous recommendations. See attached copy of those reviewed in May 14, 2007 FO and approved. 2 student reps. assisting with recruiting: vOrcutt & tSkelton; Suggestions to ask lByrd in CIS about students that worked with SEC webpages to get suggestions for SON Website improvements. Positive changes were made over the summer by vBingham and cOleis Reviewed with no changes New applications used for fall scholarships which are due October 1 for review by committee

No applicants for Ferritti from the graduate students. Will send to jGunn to send e-mail through her classes. Will announce –for Clay. Still no applicants for Ferritti from the graduate students. Clay awarded to rElvis. Samuels $1,000 scholarship was awarded for the second year to

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7. Student Honor

Code

8. Student Orientation 9. Awards

student to thank the donors Undergoing review by students and faculty Review and provide copies to student representatives for review Set dates as required Criteria reviewed Recipients chosen and voted on in FO

SA2/12/07 SA 03/26/07

SA 04/23/07

SA 04/23/07 SA

04/23/07

SA 091806

SA042307

lMullis. Available monies for spring to be checked by dAllen prior to posting. J McCoy was awarded the Ferritti-Karnstedt scholarship

Went to classrooms and solicited applicants Arlene Ward Bradshaw – Paula Lang Bessie J. Taylor – Melanie Hull (not chosen by us) Bettybell T. Watzek – Rachel Elvis and Krissy Hall (not chosen by us) Bryan Hafter/March of Dimes – Frannie Haynes Dana Townes Lamar – Sam Miller Dr. R. T. & Kathryn Hollowingsworth – Nicole Hankins Dr. Thomas F. & Delia Fewell Clay Memorial – Chelsea Shepard Elaine Corder – Rachel Elvis James Bradley Stone – Meagan Tubertini Kelley Humphreys – deferred deadline 5/8/07 Sherry Van Liew – Carrie Palmer ( applications submitted but not chosen by us)

Bring recommendations to FacOrg August 2007 Have student representatives to review Report in September 07 New BSN orientation date set for Friday, December 1st, 2006; 1-6pm at SON No Changes to be presented at FO in April to choose students for the awards

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SA 091806

SA 032607

Most outstanding Jr1 – Kristen Clark Most outstanding Jr3 – Julie Tipton & Rachel Elvis Most outstanding sr – Valerie Orcutt

Most outstanding RN/BSN – Wanda Prince

Nightingale award – Martha Herrington Bedpan Award – Rachel Huerta Faculty Award – Leslie Mullis Highest GPA BSN – TBD Highest GPA RN/ BSN - TBD

End of StdAff Annual Report

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Recruitment Annual Report 2006-2007 Recruitment Report 2006-2007

Date SON Representative

Event/Location Focus Group Comments

July 2006

Cheryl Oleis Lisa Oswalt

Lizabeth Carlson Debbie Allen

Knowledge for Nursing Enrichment

Camp DSU SON

Pre-Nursing Students

K-NEC – 4th time for this camp. Student participation and reaction remains good.

Camp continues to be a day camp. The same types of sessions/activities were offered as per the initial camp. Sessions continue to focus on

pre-nursing preparation. July 2006

Cheryl Oleis Jackson Area Alumni Meeting

Jackson, MS

Alumni Need to continue attending as many alumni meetings as possible. Positive response

continues to increase – excellent resource for reaching DSU teaching alumni, alumni

parents etc. who have day to day contact with prospective students but still weren’t thinking

of areas outside of their own college/graduation experience – this reminds

them that DSU has a nursing program. August 2006

Cheryl Oleis Lizabeth Carlson

Craft Committee Meeting

Cleveland School District

[Vo-Tech] Cleveland, MS

High School DSU SON faculty continue to work with teacher/students and set up involvement directly with nursing students. Teacher indicates continued improvement and anticipates continued improvement in

upcoming years. August 2006

Cheryl Oleis DeSoto County Alumni Meeting Southaven, MS

DSU Alumni Need to continue to attend as many alumni events as possible. Excellent recruitment opportunities. DeSoto is one of the areas

designated to need a stronger DSU push…will continue to attend this meeting as well as

continue involvement in area schools. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis Oxford Area Alumni

Meeting Oxford, MS

Alumni Need to continue to attend as many alumni events as possible. Excellent recruitment

opportunities. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis

Valerie Orcutt Taylor Skelton

DSU Pig Pickin' Shumate Park

Alumni and General Public

Set up table to distribute nurse caps, pencils, etc. to those attending. This event proves an

excellent way to remind alumni and area community of our SON. Estimated attendance 1500. Nursing info distributed to approx. 50.

September 2006

Cheryl Oleis Tupelo Area Alumni Meeting

Tupelo, MS

Alumni Door prizes donated. Display table set up. Children in attendance – gave color books,

nurse hats, scrub caps, scrub shirts. Information distributed through both people picking up items from display table and from

issuance of materials to people with jobs correlating with nurse recruitment…medical

staff, teachers, etc. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis MS Public Health

Association Annual Conference Tunica, MS

Nurses in Public Health settings

Attendees are all occupations within MPHA – not just nurses – so it becomes more of a

general public event for us but good PR in the medical community.

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Recruitment Report 2006-2007 Date SON

Representative Event/Location Focus Group Comments

September 2006

Cheryl Oleis Clinton High School College Fair

Clinton, MS First time attendance. Invitation received as a result of a connection at the MPHA

conference. Well received. Should continue to attend if funds allow. Should seek similar

involvement with other high schools as location, funds and schedule allows.

October 2006


Lisa Oswalt SON Students

DSU Homecoming General Public Set up table/tent to distribute nurse caps, pencils, etc. to those attending. Snacks and and chairs were available for “hanging out” under the tent to visit. Like Pig Pickin’, this

event proves an excellent way to remind alumni and area community of our SON.

October 2006


Octoberfest Cleveland, MS

General Public Good PR and community awareness.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Memphis Area College Night Memphis, TN

High School Students/Parents

Excellent exposure in Memphis area. Area recruiter continues to get good response from our presence at this event. Need to continue.

Need to keep in mind that these events are very fast paced and you usually have very

little time to capture attention and the info you distribute needs to stand out somehow.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Metropolitan Nashville Public

Schools College Night Nashville, TN

High School JRs/SRs/parents

In attendance with approximately 100 universities from across the U.S. Attended in

conjunction with DSU area rep. Made connection with approx. 500 student and their

parents as well as approx. 30 school counselors for the area.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Williamson County College Night Franklin, TN


In attendance with approx. 100 universities from across the U.S. Attend in conjunction with DSU area rep. Made connection with approx. 500 students and their parents and

approx. 28 counselors (representing 8 schools) from the area.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Nursing School Advisory Council –

Reception, Open House & Tour

Advisory council and

general public

Great community PR. Recruitment video set up in classrooms – well received.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis

MNA Convention Florence, AL

ADN students and exhibiting

agencies

Continued effects from Hurricane Katrina caused scheduling/locating of this event to

Florence, AL. Attendance was lower again this year than usual. The overall affect was pretty obvious. Agencies in attendance had

numerous materials and even give-a-ways left over – which is practically unheard of for this

event. Continues to be a good networking with other attending exhibitors/agencies.

Event to be returned to MS next year. October Cheryl Oleis Family Nurse MS FNPs As with MNA, this event was set in Alabama

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2006 Practitioner Conference

Florence, AL

And exhibiting agencies

(pharmaceutical reps)

due to continued effects of Hurricane Katrina. Attendance was low; room location was

horrible (those few in attendance had difficulty getting to us because of the room

location and outside hall traffic of hotel catering employees). In addition, poor

scheduling of the nursing students arrival and required meetings left them little time for

exhibit attendance. Event to be returned to MS next year.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Hinds Allied Health Job Fair

Jackson, MS

ADNs and other levels of nursing

students

Changes in personnel handling this event have resulted in the students we target most (ADNs) not attending as much due to

class/clinical/lunch schedules. Use to be one of the best of this type, but no longer. While program info has always been given to CC instructors, may need to focus on leaving

more materials with them since fewer ADN students are in attendance.

November 2006

Cheryl Oleis NWCC Career Day ADN students RN-BSN materials distributed to approx. 45 ADN students.

November 2006

Cheryl Oleis SON Faculty SON Students

DSU Fall Visit Day Cleveland, MS

High school and transfer students who responded

to invitation from DSU

Admissions

Attendance numbers given by DSU Admissions were initially 50+ students and

30+ parents with an increase to 100+ ct. Actual attendance fell way short. Many of the

students had not indicated nursing as their college interest but were put with our dept.

because the departments they were interested in chose not to participate in this event.

November2006

Cheryl Oleis Bolivar County High School College Day

Cleveland, MS

Area High School Seniors

Of the approximately 350 in attendance, contact was made with at least 300 of them. Counselor packets were distributed and were

very well received. November

2006 Cheryl Oleis MS Counseling

Association Fall Conference

Philadelphia, MS

MS Counselors (especially K-12

schools)

Have been trying to be a participant in this conference for years but schedules/ time /

previously prevented. EXCELLENT reception to our participation. Used grant

funds to be a strong supporter of the event this year in order to make a “loud voice” among the counselors and it worked. Future support will be smaller scale, but should prove to be equally well received. Materials were very

well received and nearly everyone attending the exhibit hall stopped and interacted with us

at our booth. Need to continue event. January

2007 Cheryl Oleis SON Faculty SON Students

Delta Health and Wellness Day

Bolivar County Expo

General Public, and attending schools and

DSU SON is a vital partner in the development of this event. This was the third year of the event. Event held once again at the

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Cleveland, MS agencies Bolivar County Expo. Excellent resource for surrounding area awareness of our school and

programs. Provides excellent news and networking opportunities as well.

Used grant funds to help sponsor this event. November

2006 Deidra Byas Beale Street Job Fair

Memphis, TN General Public Attendance was estimated at 25 [WELL

below what we were led to believe it would be] with only 3 people being counted as

contacts. This is not the first let down we have had in dealing with the scheduler of this event. Thus, we are severing ties and will be focusing our money and efforts towards other

contacts of events within the NW MS and Memphis community.

November 2006

Vicki Bingham Martha Catlette

Tri-Lake Hospital Batesville, MS

Students for RN-BSN and

MSN programs

This event was a direct result of networking with exhibiting agencies at another recruitment event (NWMCC fair –

Senatobia). These in-agency recruitment events are arranged when there is a group of

nurses interested in our online programs. Always well received. Results in a several applicants from the same area – generally provides a good support system for those

accepted into the programs. November

2006 Vicki Bingham Baptist Hospital

Oxford, MS Students for RN-BSN and

MSN programs

This event was a direct result of networking with exhibiting agencies at another

recruitment event (fall Hinds CC event). These in-agency recruitment events are

arranged when there is a group of nurses interested in our online programs. Always

well received. Results in a several applicants from the same area – generally provides a

good support system for those accepted into the programs.

November 2006

Lisa Oswalt Valerie Orcutt Taylor Skelton

Nurse Expo Tupelo, MS

ADNs and BSNs attending

Continuous participation in this event over the past several years has resulted in a strong rep among the hospitals/nurses in this are of the state…resulting in applicants from this area and good offers and extern/preceptorships,

etc. for our students. Good attending exhibiting agencies to network with as well.

November 2006

Cheryl Oleis Debbie Allen

Nursing Students

MS Public Broadcasting (MORA Anniversary) Event

Jackson, MS

General Public Attending HS

students medical professionals

Invited by MORA to participate in this event. Horrible stormy weather for most of the state

that day keep attendance (especially HS students). Event resulted in good connections with MPB with potential for involvement in

future events. December Cheryl Oleis Medical Surgical Med-Surg Attended per advisement of Academic Chair.

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2006 Conference Tupelo, MS

Nurses Low numbers but important PR for the Tupelo area (as mentioned in relation to several other

recruitment events in this area). Very appreciative of our support.

January 2007

Valerie Orcutt VA Medical Center and Nursing Home

Jackson, MS

ADNs and BSNs

Program packets distributed to nurses at these agencies.

January 2007

Cheryl Oleis Distribution of program material and permanent recruitment items to area schools

Cleveland, MS

Students and science teachers

Program Packets and medical posters and models given to area science teachers in an

effort to start reaching students through their school science teachers. A new recruiting effort by a show of support to the teachers

through permanent recruitment items that they can use in their classrooms

January 2007

Cheryl Oleis Nursing Summit [Trade Mart] Jackson, MS

ADNs and BSNs

Location was again at the Trade Mart. Better division between the conference and expo area this year. Exceptional response – due somewhat in part, no doubt, from the low

attendance at MNA. Many attended this event who could not make the out of state event in the fall – so in a sense, “this” was their MNA event. Supported DSU SNA by giving away goodies to those who supported SNA raffles and T-shirt sales – worked out well…good

draw to our booth – should continue approach in future events where SNA attends. Better overall response here than at MNA/FNP.

January 2007

Cheryl Oleis Meridian NW Junior High School

Meridian, MS


Materials and permanent recruitment items distributed to area schools/teachers/students in

an effort to get our name out and more familiar in this area of the state. Will need to

follow up in years ahead to make this effective.

February 2007


DSU Health Care Day Cleveland, MS

ADNs and BSNs of

Attending Exhibiting Agencies

Health Care Day was separated from Career Day this year and placed back as its own event as it was in the past. There were a number of agencies in attendance, and all

reported they were pleased with the separation from Career Day (as per their requests on

evaluations over the past several years). Will need to help DSU Career Services build the

attendance by agencies back up to what it was in years past in order to maintain their support in keeping the event separate from career day. Distributed packets with DSU SON program info and a listing of our nursing students – well received, of course. Wonderful verbal

feedback from agencies when seeing them out

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on the road at other recruitment events the remainder of the semester.

February 2007

Cheryl Oleis Horn Lake High School Career Day

Horn Lake, MS

HS students, science teachers,

counselors

Attended career day – spoke with nearly all the seniors and provided program info.

Distributed permanent recruitment items (models and posters) to school. Need to keep

connection in the years to come. Good tool for increasing visibility in this area of the state.

February 2007

Deidra Byas Ray Brooks Career and Health Fair

Benoit, MS

Middle School Good PR. Good exposure of DSU and nursing career options to area students.

February 2007

Cheryl Oleis DSU Faculty DSU Students

Nurse Day DSU SON

HS Seniors and CC Transfers

Attended by over 30 students and nearly 20 family members. Students received packets of DSU Son BSN and related support materials and rotated through the building for talk time

with students and hands-on skills lab experiences; parents were addressed by the dean, faculty and students and give a tour of

the building. February

2007 Cheryl Oleis MDCC Job Fair

Moorhead, MS ADNs and attending agencies

Good event. Good Delta PR. Agency turnout improving/increasing. MDCC does a great

job in separating students into specific attending groups (all ADNs come together).

February 2007

Cheryl Oleis NWMCC Senatobia, MS

ADNs and attending agencies

Attended by over 100 students of which approximately 40 nursing students inquired about and received program info. Info also distributed to over 12 attending agencies.

March 2007

--DSU recruiter-- Grenada High School Grenada, MS


counselors

Distributed info packets and permanent recruitment items to area school.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis Byhalia High School Career Fair

Byhalia, MS


counselors

Attended career day. Distributed permanent recruitment items (posters) to school.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis Attala Holmes Montg. Alumni Meeting Lexington, MS

Alumni Excellent event. Met several alumni who are teachers and provided them with packets of information and posters for their schools.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis Hinds CC Nursing Allied Health Fair

Jackson, MS

ADN students Attending Agencies

Schedules of ADN students for the last couple of years have prevented them from attending

for long, if at all. Good networking with attending agencies.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis Itawamba CC Job Fair Fulton, MS


Attendance was fair. Need to continue if possible to increase visibility in the NE area of the state. Note for future trips: area allied health high students attend. [appears to be a trend at health care focused career days on

college campuses]. March 2007

Cheryl Oleis DSU Spring Teacher Recruitment Day

HS science teachers

Distributed information packets and posters to all attending schools/districts to be taken back

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Cleveland, MS to science teachers in their areas of the state. March 2007


Cleveland School District Career

Development Center Craft Committee Member Fish Fry Cleveland, MS

HS career center faculty

End of year meeting to wrap up this year and brainstorm for involvement with center for the

upcoming school year.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis M-OADN Convention Convention Center

Vicksburg, MS


Continues to be a good networking event with other attending exhibitors/agencies. Numbers

were good, location of tables for exhibitors was moved to one room this year and provided a much better environment

(decreased noise and activity) and better attendance than last year.

March 2007

Cheryl Oleis Debbie Allen

Greenville Area Alumni Meeting Greenville, MS

Alumni Good presence at meeting. Need to continue to attend all alumni events possible.

April 2007

Cheryl Oleis

Co-Lin Career Fair Wesson, MS

Transfer and ADN students

Large number of exhibitors. Student participation was good. Need to revise

approach for this event due to the fact that it is a campus wide career fair.

April 2007

Cheryl Oleis Holmes Community College Career Fair

Grenada, MS


Good PR. But event takes place while students are in class so contact with students

is minimal. April 2007

Cheryl Oleis Germantown High School Career Day Germantown, TN

HS students, teachers,

counselors

Good response for first time attending this event. Trying to increase visibility in this area. Need to continue to attend as many HS events

as possible in this area of TN and NW MS. April 2007

Cheryl Oleis Naval Air Station Health, Safety and

Aviation Fair Meridian, MS

General public; school children

1st time attending event (which has grown tremendously in what is only it’s 8th year).

Excellent opportunity to reach a wide range of folks in the Meridian area. Many area schools had students in attendance. Good networking

with military [important in support and sponsorship of SON events from them].

May 2007

Shelby Polk Nurse Practitioner Conference

Florence, AL

SON awareness among NPs,

MSN students

Good presence among state NPs.

May 2007

Cheryl Oleis Health Conf.2007 Clarksdale, MS

General public and area health care community

Approximately 300 attendees to conference; made connection with approximately 150 of

which approx. 80 took SON info; event included a break out session in which a

faculty member addressed 20 (majority of high school age students) about the SON

program at DSU. Although numbers seem to indicate good event, interest level was

minimal. Important PR event but costs should be kept to a minimum.

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May 2007

Cheryl Oleis MASN Career Fair Jackson, MS

MS Student Nurses

Attended by approximately 100 MASN nurses (1st year of event), Folders of complete

program information were provided to the 60-65 students who visited the DSU table as well as 10 additional folders of complete program

info distributed to attending exhibitors. May 2007

Cheryl Oleis

Benefit Golf Tournament

Reunion Golf Course Madison, MS

General Public and Jackson area

medical community

Sponsorship by DSU SON which included 2 golf team positions within the tournament. Sponsorship involved DSU SON name in

advertisement for the event (both prior and during). This event has developed into a

strong and invaluable networking relationship with MORA .

May 2007

Dora Christian Eliza Pillars Convention

MS Gulf Coast

ADNs Good recruitment and PR opportunity. DSU SON has had numerous Eliza Pillars

Scholarship winners in the past.

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Summary

• Our recruiting efforts continue to be best summarized in the continued growth we have seen in enrollment in all of our programs.

• The School of Nursing’s recruiting efforts continue to grow due very much to funding

support provided by grants. Efforts to take recruitment both around and outside the state more were met. Well received and will continue as funds allow for the future.

• Did acquire Disc maker but did implement disk distribution due to halt on spending and

revision of grant funds due to cuts in Washington DC in January of 2007. Redistribution of remaining grant funds will allow for some creation and distribution of disks for the 2007-2008 year.

• A full program flyer was created and distributed for 2006-2007. Fantastic response. Cuts

down on confusion of which flyers to distribute, etc. Allows individuals to have all info at their fingertips – allowing them to have additional info that might not apply to them and their situation but might be of interest to friends, family, co-workers, students, teachers (information that they would not have otherwise taken with them since it was not applicable directly to them). Has proven invaluable in distribution to hospitals and other health care agencies.

• DSU SON website – the site contains program information, applications and general

nursing career information/guidance, etc. Summer of 2006, DSU SON recruitment video clips were added. Very favorable response. Videos were used repeatedly throughout the year for in-house recruitment events as well as used on the road at a variety of events via a disk and laptop.

• Change in web address for SON site – new address [nursing.deltastate.edu] was added to

programs, flyers, give-aways. General e-mail address of [email protected] was created as well and all incoming mail from this address goes directly into the box of the SON’s faculty secretary (in whose office SON applications are begun and maintained).

• Partnerships with area schools and area educational agencies that involve direct

interaction with students and educational faculty and staff continue.

• DSU SON Students maintained involvement in regards to presentations within area schools (K-12) – safety, hygiene, nutrition/exercise presentations, etc.

• DSU SON (through DHI) continued it’s Cleveland Vo-Tech partnership with area

business/career leaders.

• DSU student/faculty maintained company and community involvement through health presentations and health fairs.

• Continued to arrive early and leave almost last at events continues to be an effective time

to approach the recruitment representatives from health care agencies about our RN-BSN completion program and MSN programs. As in the past, agencies have been very responsive to this approach.

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• Concentrated efforts in recruiting among exhibitors continued in all events. – Resulted in several direct hospital visits for interested students, increasing the qualified applicants and overall enrollment to our RN-BSN and MSN programs.

• Recruitment Partnership between DSU SON and CAV Flight Operations remained strong

this year. The initial development of the partnership focused on combining recruiting efforts by way of sharing travel, registration, recruitment opportunities and recruitment printing expenses/resources as well as use one another’s departments as resources for ideas and man power for specific departmental events. The combination logo was used whenever possible – the majority of our current grant funding will not allow for it’s use. We continue to work together in whatever manner possible. Consideration is being given in working together for a combination Nurse Day and Aviation Day – pooling resources in a manner that saves time, energy and money for all concerned, yet produces a higher quality event than we currently exhibit as individual departments.

• Stepping outside what had become our typical recruiting box remains key to sustaining

our enrollment within the SON and in continuing to increase the quality of our applicant pool. We will continue to explore options outside the box of normal recruitment in an effort to keep our numbers strong and the quality of our students high. In this way we strongly contribute in reaching our university goal of becoming the best regional university in the United States.

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Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation Annual Report Academic 2006 - 2007 Year Review

Master Plan for Evaluation Legend

AC ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Academic CouncilAACN ................................................................................................................................. American Association of Colleges of NursingAdmin................................................................................................................................................................ANA ............................................................................................................................................................ANCC ……………………………………………………………………………………………..American Nurses Credentialing CenterA/V…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Audio/VisualBSN………………………………………………………………….Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Undergraduate ProgramcBk ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Communication BookCCNE ……………………………………………………………………………………Commission on Colleges of Nursing EducationCE ……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………… Continuing EducationCIPO ……………………………………………………………………………………………...Chief Information and Planning OfficerCIPR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………CCNE Co Progress ReportCOAP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Chair of Academic ProgramsCOI................................................................................................................................................................CQI………………………………………………………………………………………………………Continuous Quality ImprovementDFNP …………………………………………………………………………….…………Director, Family Nurse Practitioner ProgramDSU ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………. Delta State UniversityEd ................................................................................................................................................................ERI-CT……………………………………………………………………..Educational Resources Incorporated Critical Thinking ExamFacDev ................................................................................................................................................... Faculty Development CommitteeFacOrg ................................................................................................................................................................GenEd……………………………………………………………………………………………………General Education RequirementsHB (FacHB or StdHB)……………………………...………….Handbook (FacHB = Faculty Handbook or StdHB = Student Handbook)HEP …………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…….Health Education ProjectIHL ..................................................................................................................Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher LearningIOR................................................................................................................................................................MSN ........................................................................................................................... Master of Science in Nursing or Graduate ProgramMPE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Master Plan for EvaluationNCLEX-RN…………………………………………………………………..National Council Licensure Examination, Registered NurseNLN ................................................................................................................................................................NONPF ......................................................................................................................National Organization of Nurse Practitioner FacultyOIT ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Office of Information TechnologyONW ..............................................................................................................................................................QEP ................................................................................................................................................................PEC.........................................................................................................................................................Program Effectiveness CommitteePO……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………Program OutcomesPOS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Plan of StudyPrac................................................................................................................................................................RA ................................................................................................................................................................RN-BSN……………………………………………………………………………….Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in NursingSACS…………………..………………………………………………………………….Southern Association of Colleges and Schools SEC ............................................................................................................................................................SON................................................................................................................................................................SREB/CCEN ..............................................................Southern Regional Education Board/Council on Collegiate Education for NursingStdAff ................................................................................................................................................................TAC…………………..………………………………………………………………………………Technology Across the CurriculumTEC………………………………………………………………………………………………….Technology Engagement Champion

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TLC ................................................................................................................................................................TNI ......................................................................................................................................................Therapeutic Nursing Intervention(s)Provost/VPAA ...................................................................................................................................Vice President for Academic AffairsWAC………………………………………………………………………………………………………Writing Across the Curriculum

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Master Plan for Evaluation

Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY: MISSION AND GOVERNANCE

The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institutionand guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty

and students of the program are involved in the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.

CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)

Data Collector Analyzer (CCNE)

Examples of Evidence (CCNE)

Findings

Recipient of Report(CCNE)

I-A. & I-B. The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON are written, congruent with those of DSU, and consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals.

Fall (1) Spring (3 & 4)

PEC (1) Fac Org DFNP COAP (3 & 4)

1. Mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON reviewed for congruency with the mission & strategic plan for DSU (1) 2. Professional nursing standards and guidelines that are used in formulating and evaluating the mission, goals, and expected

1.1 SON mission, goals, and expected outcomes received FacOrg 05/14/07. The SON documents are in compliance and logically derived from the University’s revised vision, mission, & guiding principles. 1.2 Program Outcomes are based on the SON core competencies derived from various professional nursing standards and guidelines and the faculty’s philosophy regarding the concepts of: caring, critical thinking, communication abilities, cultural awareness/human diversity and therapeutic nursing interventions. 2. These documents continue to influence the SON mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Added documentation and guidelines are added to reflect

FacOrg (1, 3, & 4)

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Master Plan for Evaluation Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY:

MISSION AND GOVERNANCE The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institutionand guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty


CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


outcomes of the SON: (3 & 4-CCNE) • IHL Accreditation • ONW Competency

Model • SACS • AACN • Essential Docs

AACN Essentials Documents for Baccalaureate Education, AACN Essentials Documents for Masters Education, AACN Joint Position on Education for Nurses in Administrative Roles

• Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Competencies

• NONPF Guidelines & Nurse Practitioner Competencies

• ANA Clinical Practice & Ethics, Scope & Stds

• CCNE • SREB:

� Nurse Educator Competencies

� Racial/Ethnic & Gender Diversity in Nursing Education

� Curriculum & Faculty Development in Community-based Care

current changes in all programs. 2.1 Programs reviewed and in compliance with guidelines as noted. 2.2 CCNE recommendations from 2005 site visit with subsequent actions: A. Upon submission & approval by COAP, each course syllabus will be submitted to the Faculty Secretary as a hard copy and as an email attachment within the first week of the semester the course is taught (10/10/05) B. At the end of each semester, the IOR will continue to place a hard copy of each course syllabus and one example of exemplar student coursework in a designated CCNE accreditation file folder. (10/10/05) C. Faculty will submit all original student course work for each course to the Faculty Secretary at the close of the semester. (10/10/05) D. All courses must have “burned” CD-ROM back ups from WebCT with

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students and without students to the Faculty Secretary by the end of the semester. E. MSN application online with added mission statement requirement continues as part of MSN student application to graduate program.

I-C. The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON are reviewed periodically and revised, as appropriate, to reflect the needs and expectations of the community of interest (COI)

Spring (2) Fall (5) Spring (6) Spring (8) Three months prior to CCNE visit (7)

FacDev StdAffr PEC (5&6) Dean (7) DFNP COAP(2) Dean (8)

1. Context of SON reflects analysis of demographic and DSU characteristics that influence the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON: (2-CCNE) • MSDH Annual Report • DSU Fact Book • SON demographics

1. Demographics (see data Section I-F) reviewed each semester and annually. There continues to be a dramatic increase in enrollment in all programs as a result of increasing recruitment efforts & online nature of the RN-BSN & MSN programs.

FacOrg (1,2, 5, 6, & 8) Provost/VPAA(7)

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2. The SON collects and analyzes input from the COI. These data are used to foster ongoing improvement (6-CCNE) 3. The COI needs and expectations are reflected in the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the

2. Better response rates occurred when surveys were distributed during events held in conjunction with DSU SON. The surveys have been distributed to COI during the following: DSU Career Fair (Feb. 2007) School of Nursing Scholarship Luncheon (May 4, 2007) 3. All elements reviewed in context of the COI.

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SON (For 5, & 6-CCNE:) • Advisory Council • Alumni • Employers 4. The SON affords the COI the opportunity to submit written third-party comments to CCNE, in accordance with accreditation procedures (7-CCNE) Public notice to inform community of interest that written third-party comments will be received by CCNE until 30 days before the scheduled visit (for GP: Visit Date October 2005). 5. MPE reflects the scope, breadth and timing (Time table, last page of MPE) of the process employed in reviewing and updating the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON. Minutes provide evidence of implementation of the review process and any resulting changes (8-CCNE).

4. MPE will retain its current format since the MPE now mirrors DSU Annual Report.

I-D. Roles of the faculty and students in the governance of the SON are clearly defined and enable meaningful

Annual (10)

FacDev PEC StdAffr Fac Org DFNP COAP

Structure and governance of DSU and the SON defines the roles of faculty and students participation in the governance of the program with respect to the

1. Dean serves on Academic Council. 2. SON Faculty continue to self-select or request to serve

FacOrg (10) FacultySenate (10)

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participation Dean (10)

pursuit of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Minutes reflect the effect of student and faculty participation on SON improvement (10-CCNE) • DSU Administrative

and Academic Organization. Member composition & minutes: a) SON Committee b) DSU Committee c) Graduate Council d) Faculty Senate e) Class

representatives report to Program(s) Office

f) SON senator for Faculty Senate

g) DSU Student Government Assn

as needed on standing committees (SON By-Laws) insuring rotation of responsibilities. Faculty members continue to serve on SON committees. 3. According to the Bylaws, Student members are elected for all standing committees from each level & program by their peers. Student members for all committees presented to Faculty Org during first two fall meetings (see minutes & attachment). Student representation on committees though required, does not ensure student participation in committee activities. 4. DSU Committee(s) All faculty serve on select University committees (see University Committee Roster 2006-2007). 5. Graduate Council SON representatives: mRush serves as representative beginning

Graduate Council (10) Provost/VPAA (10)

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Fall 2006. 6. Graduate Council report 04/03/06 Graduate School policy that all part-time graduate faculty and faculty without doctoral degrees who teach on graduate level must be approved each year.

7. Graduate Council Graduate Policy & Procedure Manual will be ready for Fall 2006 (FacOrg 05/03/06). 8. SON Senator: cHayes Proxy: mRush. dAllen to continue to serve as past chair 2006 – 07 (voting member). 9. Faculty obtain information about SON events, activities, minutes, and etc through the use of streamlined cBk.

I-E. Documents and publications are accurate. Any references in promotional materials to the SON’s offerings, outcomes, accreditation/approval status, academic

Academic Year (9)

Resource Asst. PEC StdAffr Fac Org COAP Dean (9)

1. Policies support and are congruent with the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes; enable the recruitment, admission, and retention of qualified students; and support student performance, achievement, and progress (9-CCNE)

Communication pathway for any document or publication change that involves the SON continues to be satisfactory: from the Dean or other DSU entity to the faculty. Faculty maintain the opportunity to review and submit input/evaluations via cBk, email or verbally during

FacOrg (9) AC (9) Provost/VPAA (9)

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calendar, admission policies, grading policies, degree completion requirements, tuition, and fees are accurate

• DSU Bulletins (Undergraduate & Graduate)

• SON StdHB • Ongoing updates to

Webpage • Additional recruitment

materials (e.g. program brochures, etc.)

• Nursing Opportunities

committee or FacOrg meetings. 1. SON website was revised Summer 2006; however there are many revisions and updates still necessary.

B. SON StdHB revisions complied 05/14/07 & approved Fac Org on same date. 2. DSU Undergraduate & Graduate Bulletins are reviewed with editing submitted as requested. 3. IHL requirements to decrease hours for UG degree DSU Undergraduate Bulletin and Undergraduate brochures were revised to reflect changes in general education requirements. SON total hours to degree now 127-128. 4. Timeliness of submission

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for required admission documentation and submission of fees was problematic. Documentation must be in by the 1st class day of the admitting semester (approved Fac Org 01/24/05). Students advised they will be denied access to classroom, clinical and online activities until all required documentation is on file with the SON secretary. 5. Submission of late assignment policy clarified to include “Zero tolerance” with individual faculty having the freedom to be more lenient in extenuating circumstances as necessary, or to utilize the point deduction policy (approved Fac Org 01/24/05). 8. Brochures for all programs reflect current credit hours, admission requirements and curriculum changes.

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9. StdAff HB revisions necessary to reflect areas of concern: 10. Student Honor Code developed by students and presented by senior nursing students to address proper professional nursing student conduct. 11. Policies in the SON Std HB need to be reviewed and revised to reflect consistency between policies, brochures, bulletins, and applications.

I-F. Policies of DSU and the SON are

Each Term

Resource Asst.

1 Provide copies of catalogs, student

Communication pathway for policy changes that involve

Dean (11,12,

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congruent with and support the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON; these policies are fair, equitable, published, and are reviewed and revised as necessary to reflect ongoing improvement. These policies include, but are not limited to, those relative to student recruitment, admission, and retention.

(11, 12 &13)

PEC StdAffr FacDev Fac Org COAP (11, 12 &13) Dean(11, 14)

handbooks, faculty handbooks, and personnel manuals, or equivalent documents (11-CCNE) • SON FacHB • SON StdHB • SON advertising

directed at prospective students.

• Recruitment • Admission Standards • General Education

Requirements • National Trends • Within the functions of

programs, the faculty will review: completed files, incomplete files, student petitions for readmission.

• Advisement • Retention & Attrition

Patterns • DSU Fac/Staff HB • DSU StdHB • DSU Bulletin Undergraduate/Graduate

the SON continues to be satisfactory: from the Dean or other DSU entity (in particular Academic Council or Cabinet) to the faculty. Faculty have the opportunity to review and submit input via cBk or email or verbally during committee or FacOrg meetings. 1.1.FacDev reviewed the SON FacHB during Spring, 2006. 1.2. SON StdHB reviewed in Fall & Spring – access to HB also made available on SON website. 1.3. Programs a. Admission files reviewed for undergraduate (BSN) in Fall, 2006; undergraduate (RN-BSN) in Spring, 2007 and graduate (MSN) in Spring, 2006.

13 &14) Provost/VPAA (14)

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2. Files maintained of current affiliation agreements with other facilities and institutions at which student instruction occurs (12-CCNE) • Agency file, Dean’s

Office • HIPPA • Criminal Background

Checks as determined by MS legislature

3. Copies of major DSU and SON reports and minutes of faculty

b. RN-BSN advisement improving with appointment of designated RN-BSN faculty advisor. c. Students are submitting requests to drop or withdraw from the university by email to the SON or the Registrar’s Office at DSU. This is causing student’s to inadvertently earn grades of D or F as a result of “cutting out” due to unprocessed requests. 2. Verification of HIPPA, criminal background checks, and fingerprint compliance in COAP’s office and students’ file. 3. 2006-2007 faculty meetings minutes, standing committee minutes, strategic planning documents, and annual reports are in the Dean’s office.

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meetings, strategic planning documents, and annual reports (13-CCNE) • Dean’s & Programs’

Office 4. Copies of reports submitted to and official correspondence received from applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies (14-CCNE) • Dean’s Office

4. Reports on file in Dean’s office.

Statistics Admissions Demographics

Summer 2006 – Spring 2007 RN-BSN (N=20)

Fall 2006 Full Admit 100% (n=20) Nondegree 0% (n=0)

MSN (N=43) Fall 2006 Full Admit 70% (n=30) Nondegree 30% (n=13

BSN-G (N=47Spring 2007 Full Time 100Part Time 0% (n=

Full Time (n=20) White/Caucasian: 70% (n=14) Non-white: 30% (n=6) 100% (n=3) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0 % (n=0) Other Nondegree seeking (n=0) White/ Caucasian:0% (n=0) Non-White: 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

Full Time (n=28) White/ Caucasian: 64% (n=18) Non-White: 36% (n=10) 100% (n=10) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=1) Other - Asian Part Time (n=2) White/Caucasian: 50% (n=1) Non-White: 50% (n=1) 100% (n=1) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

Full Time (n=White/Caucasian: Non-White: 26 92% (n=11) African American 8% (n=1) Hispanic 8% (n=1) Other Part Time (n=White/Caucasian: 0% (n=0)Non-White: 0 0% (n=0) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic

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Nondegree seeking (n=13) White/ Caucasian: 62% (n=13) Non-White: 38% (n=5) 100 %(n=5) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

0% (n=0) Other

75% (n=15) Female 25% (n=5) Male

95% (n=41) Female 5% (n=2) Male

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Master Plan for Evaluation Table E-II: STANDARD II. PROGRAM QUALITY: INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES

The parent institution demonstrates ongoing commitment and support. The institution makes available resources to enable the program to achieve its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty, as a resource of the program, enables the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program.

CCNE Key Elements Time Frame

Data Collector Analyzer

Examples of Evidence (CCNE) Findings Recipient of

Report

A

II-A. DSU and the SON provide and support an environment that encourages faculty teaching, service and practice, and scholarship, in keeping with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON.

Each term (1) Spring (2)

PEC (1, 2) SON Tenure Comm (1) Fac Org (2) COAP (1, 2) FacDev (2) StdAffr (2) Dean (2)

1. Analyze the effectiveness of DSU policies and practices for resource allocation in enabling the SON to achieve its mission, goals, and expected outcomes (1-CCNE). • Strategic Planning/

Annual Goals • Appoint/Promotion

/Tenure Policy 2. Describe how DSU and the SON provide and support an environment for ongoing improvement, faculty teaching, scholarship, service, and practice (2-CCNE).

1. Faculty development and the encouragement of innovative teaching methods are adequate to promote learning, scholarship, and student engagement (SEC). Discussion continues as part of the DSU Strategic Plan for FY 2006 – 07. (Nursing did not have a SEC representative 2006 – 07; DSU Library alternated with SON during that time period. Policy changed Spring 2007 to include representatives from all Colleges and Schools. Jennie Gunn will be the SONs 2007-2009 year’s SEC representative. 2. DSU reviews the SON needs assessments or funding requests. Resources are provided to the SON, as available. New resources for 2006 – 07 FY in SON include: All computers in SON computer lab upgraded with the addition of 8 new PCs. Upgraded student printer/copier.

FacOrg (1 & 2) Dean (1 & 2) Provost/ VPAA (1 & 2)

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SON computers upgraded Concept Mapping program End Notes 3. Funding was adequate during academic year 2006-2007 for faculty development and travel. (Faculty Development and continuing education activities are required by IHL and all faculty are provided funding for attending select educational activities). DSU SON Faculty Development opportunities 2006 – 2007 included: Turning point technologies 10/23/06 Red Cross Disaster Services 11/13-14/12/06 Cultural Diversity Workshop 11/20/06 Dreyfus Foundation Meeting and Blues Tour 01/03 & 06/2007 Black History Month: Sheila Davis –2/19/07 Women in Leadership 02/26/07 – 02/28/07 Survival Spanish 02/26/07 4. Annual evaluations of faculty conducted by the COAP and Dean (regarding teaching, scholarship & service).

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5. A Merit Pay Committee has been established, and mRush is Chair of the Committee (see minutes 09/11/06). 6. Tenure & Promotion Portfolio review - 7. SON adheres to guidelines of the University’s Promotion/Appointment policy. 8. DSU Kent & Janice Wyatt Faculty Development fund available and allocated upon request.

B II-B. Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the

Annual – Spring & as needed

Resource Assit (5)

1. Document that the SON & DSU provide resources for the

1. April 2007 legislature issued a $6,000 raise for nursing faculty effective July

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SON to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. These resources are reviewed, revised, and improved as needed.

(3 & 5) Dean (3 & 5)

professional growth and development of faculty (3-CCNE). • Annual budget,

personnel, physical resources

2. Demonstrate that fiscal and physical resources facilitate achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON (5-CCNE). • Budget Process • End of Year

Spending (equipment/onetime expenditures)

2007. 1.1. SON salary comparison to AACN Southern Region mean [comparable region/ institution/ academic year salary, rounded to nearest percent] excluding July 2007 raise: � Professor (FNP): 99 % � Associate 89 % � Assistant: 94 % � Instructor 89 % � COAP 79 % � Dean 84 %

2.1. Annual Review with Provost. 2.2. No 2006/2007 End of Year Spending available

VP Finance (3)

C

II-C. Academic support services are sufficient to ensure quality and are evaluated on a regular basis to meet SON and student needs.

Each Term (6) End of Program (6)

Resource Assist (6) PEC (6) UGP (6) GP (6)

1. Demonstrate that academic support services facilitate achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON (6-CCNE). • Student & faculty

input and evaluation of current technology needs and support services from the

1.1. Input by students & faculty on existing and new technology are obtained and reviewed as needed during program meetings. 1.2.Incorporated use of online evaluation methods –for End of Program, Course, Course Instructor, Clinical, Clinical Instructor, and other vital

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University. • Ongoing

Technology Needs Assessment

• TLC survey & workshops

• Skills Lab evaluation tool;

• Interviews with faculty members;

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

• Student evaluation of clinical agencies & faculty evaluation of same.

program specific evaluations. BSN evaluations were inconclusive for many faculty teaching in UG generic program. 1.3. Skills lab renovation plans and creation of a FNP Director’s office have been completed.

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1.4. Allow extra copies of required textbooks to be placed on reserve in the library for students. Additional copies of supplemental texts are available in the SON. Many faculty used electronic reserve services from W.B. Roberts Library for reserve items for students. 1.5. End of Year Spending request for equipment and or needed items/supplies submitted May, 2007 1.6. Library funds will be dedicated to updating materials available to MSN program & for new faculty members. 1.7. Monies available for purchase of library books for both programs

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1.8 New software and hardware for SON technology needs are provided as funds are made available.

D

II-D. The dean is academically and experientially qualified and is vested with the authority required to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The dean provides effective leadership to the SON in achieving its mission, goals, and expected outcomes

Annually (7 & 8)

FacOrg (7 & 8) Dean (7 & 8)

1. Relate the educational and experiential qualifications of the dean to the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON (7-CCNE). 2. Demonstrate that the scope of authority of the dean in decisions integral to the nursing program is comparable to that of administrators in similar academic units within DSU (8-CCNE).

The dean, Dr. Lizabeth L. Carlson, has completed her 3rd year as dean. She continues to play a major role in developing the Delta Health Education Project and provide leadership and guidance as the SON progresses in meeting grant objectives. She continues to develop expertise in leadership and business skills through conference and workshop attendance at both the national and local level (on file in the Dean’s Office. She was selected as a fellow for the AACN LAN in August 2006. She has submitted several CDC, HRSA, RWJ and Dreyfus grants and several have been funded (Health Education Project, Graduate Nurse Traineeship, Minority Nursing Mentoring in the Delta and K-NEC, She is IOR of two (2) graduate courses, as well as serving as Chair of several MSN theses and research project committees. The Dean is actively involved


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with nurse executives throughout the state through the Delta Council of Nurse Executives. She currently serves as a member of the IHL Deans & Directors Council (D&D), on the D&D Faculty Development Ad Hoc committee, D&D Ad Hoc DNP committee and the D&D Faculty Shortage Task Force. She is also a member of the Baccalaureate & Higher Degree (BHD) Committee, the BHD Research Committee. She is also Chair of the D&D Accreditation Committee.

E

II-E. Faculty members are academically and experientially qualified and sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON.

Each Term (9, 10, & 11)

COAP (9, 10, & 11)

1. Provide a list of names, titles, educational credentials, and teaching responsibilities of each faculty member, COAP and Dean associated with the SON (9 & 10-CCNE). • Faculty CVs • Nursing

experiences • Continuing

education • Certification • IHL report • Faculty Needs

Assessment • Faculty

Preparation/ Expertise • Previous

Assignments • Requests

1.1. Faculty members’ CVs, teaching assignments, preferences, and required documentation on file in the Dean’s and COAP’s office 1.2. Faculty Learning Needs Assessment survey distributed 09/11/06. 1.3. Teaching assignments/ schedules consistent with faculty members’ academic/ experiential qualifications & meets minimum student/teacher ratio required by IHL criteria

Dean ( 9, 10, & 11) Provost/ VPAA (9, 10, & 11) IHL (9, 10, & 11)

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• Teaching schedule 2. Provide rationale to support the adequacy of number and qualifications of faculty to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON (11-CCNE)

2.1. Continue to need additional faculty on graduate level to be in compliance with NONPF guidelines & to meet the needs of increasing class sizes in the MSN program. 2.2. Continue to seek out qualified doctoral prepared faculty for the BSN and MSN programs.

F

II-F. The faculty roles in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice are identified clearly and are congruent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON.

Spring (12)

COAP (12) Dean (12)

• University and Faculty Handbooks

• Tenure/Promotion Policy

• University & SON Position Descriptions

• Teaching assignments

• Faculty/student ratio

Position descriptions are consistent with mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON 1. University Faculty

Handbook revisions completed 05/14/07.

2. Tenure & Promotion

Polices approved in 1.1. SON Portfolio guidelines & rubric approved by Fac. Org. to begin use of these guidelines with COAP/Dean evaluations April and May 2006. SON will follow University guidelines for tenure & promotion (approved:05/16/05).

Dean (12) Provost/ VPAA (12)

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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teachingexpected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.

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Examples of Evidence (CCNE) Findings

A

III-A. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student learning outcomes that are consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines and congruent with the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes.

Each Term (1) Annually (2, 3, &4)

UGP GP FacOrg (1, 2, & 3)

1. Provide evidence that the curriculum reflects clear statements of expected student learning outcomes and contributes to the accomplishment of expected SON outcomes (1-CCNE). • SON’s program

outcomes • IHL Accreditation • SACS • AACN Essential

Docs: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing,

• AACN Joint Position on Education for Nurses in Administrative Roles

• Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NONPF)

• ANA Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive

1.1. Course Outcomes are based on the SON core competencies derived from various professional nursing standards and guidelines; and the faculty’s philosophy regarding the concepts of: caring, critical thinking, communication abilities, cultural awareness/human diversity and therapeutic nursing interventions. 1.2. IOR confirms that course objectives for each course on the undergraduate and graduate levels are correlated to appropriate SON program outcomes which are identified on the syllabus. 1.3. The SON revisions to GenEd requirements continue with suggestions for select elective courses based on course availability and feedback from faculty and students. 1.4. Courses are continually evaluated and undergoing revision based on National and State standards and student evaluation feedback. The new patho/pharm course was initiated Spring 2007. 1st Spring semester Jr I: NUR 302 Fundamentals (7 hr) NUR 303 Physical Assessment (3 hr)

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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teachingexpected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.

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Statements, ClinPrac & Ethics

• Scope & Standards for Nurse Administrators, 2d

• CCNE Standards • ONW's Mississippi

Competency Model • Emerging Trends &

health needs of COI.

NUR 315 Pathphysiology/ Pharmacology I (2 hr)-Implemented Spring 2007. 2nd semester (Fall) Jr II NUR 305 Adult Health I (7 hr) NUR 307 Psych-Mental Health (4 hr) NUR 316 Pathphysiology/ Pharmacology II (2 hr) 3rd semester (Spring) Jr III NUR 306 Adult Health II (8 hr) NUR 309 Nursing Research (3 hr) NUR 314 Health Policy (2 hr) 4th semester (Fall) Sr I NUR 401 Maternity Newborn (4 hr) NUR 403 Community Health (4 hr) NUR 405 Pediatric Nursing (4 hr) 5th semester (Spring) Sr II NUR 402 Management (5 hr) NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship (5 hr) NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis (2 hr) * formerly NUR 492. RN-BSN POS: 1st Semester- NUR 358 Transitions in Nursing (4 hr) NUR 312 Basic Pathophysiology (2 hr) NUR 311 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 hr) 2nd Semester- NUR 403 Community Health Nursing (4hr) NUR 309 Nursing Research (3 hr) NUR 314 Health Policy and Ethical Decision Making (2 hr)

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2. Analyze the extent to which the baccalaureate curriculum builds upon the arts, sciences and humanities (2-CCNE). • Course mapping

with liberal arts base

3. Analyze the extent to which the master's curriculum builds on the baccalaureate level and leads to identified advanced nursing roles (3-CCNE). • Compare outcomes

and review role concepts of administrator, educator, & practitioner (to AACN documents noted above).

3rd Semester NUR 402 Management of Client Care (5 hr) NUR 407 Directed Study (5 hr) NUR 409 Evidence Based Practice (2 hr) *formerly NUR 492 EBP 2.1. Faculty maintain that: “The curriculum builds upon a foundation in the humanities and science, and increases in development of the knowledge and skills required for nursing practice within diverse contemporary settings. The belief in the integration of art and science imbued with caring is the foundation for the preparation of the baccalaureate nurses” [Self Study (SS), 2000, p. 43.] 3. The master’s program builds upon the generalist’s knowledge & competencies acquired with the baccalaureate.” (SS, 2000, p. 43).

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B

III-B. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines. These standards and guidelines are clearly evident within the curriculum structure and expected learning outcomes. Course/unit/level outcomes are consistent with the roles for which the program is preparing its graduates.

Annually (1 & 5)

UGP GP FacOrg (1 & 5)

1. Explain how professional nursing standards and guidelines for practice are incorporated into the curriculum (5-CCNE). • AACN Essential

Docs: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, Joint Position on Education for Nurses in Administrative Roles


• ANA

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1. The baccalaureate curriculum incorporates knowledge and skills identified in The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 1998). 2. The master’s curriculum incorporates knowledge and skills identified in The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (AACN, 1996). Any specialty standards

Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, ClinPrac & Ethics

• Scope & Standards for Nurse Administrators, 2d ed




1. UGP - Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data (1-CCNE). 2. GP - Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data (1-CCNE).

1.2 . The UG curriculum has been reviewed by national accreditation review team and found to be in compliance. 2. All Graduate course outcomes are correlated to PO in syllabi for each course (see syllabi).

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adopted for the master’s program are incorporated into the curriculum. In addition, nurse practitioner program curricula demonstrate incorporation of the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2002).

3. MSN Comprehensive Exams: Policy/procedures of MSN comprehensive exams need to be revised for clarification.

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C

III-C. The curriculum is logically structured to meet expected program outcomes. 1. The baccalaureate curriculum builds upon a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities. 2. The master's curriculum builds on the baccalaureate level foundation.

Annually (4)

UGP GP FacOrg (4)

1. Provide the rationale for the sequence used in formulating the curriculum (4-CCNE). Program Minutes

1. “The organization of the curricula fosters growth through progression from simple to complex nursing concepts. The teaching-learning activities in the curricula build upon prior concepts to develop increasing ability to address complex health care issues (SS, 2000, p. 47.)” 2.Pre-requisite nursing course options have been standardized to assist with advisement. However, some suggested electives are more difficult for students (PSY 200 – now with a pre-requisite requirement; ECO 210 – difficult without a base of higher level math skills). ENG 300/301 affects GPA as a result of grade given (Failure results in F recorded and tabulated in GPA).

D III-D. Curriculum Each Term UGP UGP:

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and teaching-learning practices are evaluated at regularly scheduled intervals to foster ongoing improvement.

(6) GP FacOrg (6)

1.1. Program Meetings: Curriculum Function--part of the standing agenda [review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data.] 1.2. Explain how the array of teaching-learning practices facilitates achievement of student learning outcomes (6-CCNE)

1. HESI Entrance Exam provides a reading score, math competency, and science competency grade for all students in pre-nursing at DSU. The HESI Pre-entrance test was be administered at various times during the year for all pre-nursing student candidates. 2. COAP developed a point value system that can be assigned for students’ seeking admission and who have

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repeated pre-requisite courses for BSN and MSN students summer 2006 (FacOrg 01/21/06). 2.1 The SON plan of study re-worked in an attempt to improve student retention. Curriculum revised POS (from 1.4 above) integrated to reflect mission of the SON and/or University & to better retain students entering the program.

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Time Frame



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Time Frame



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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame



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Time Frame



GP 1. MSN Comprehensive Exams reviewed & revised to incorporate clinical component with process. 2. MSN program policy changes made in accordance with new recommendations from CCNE and related organizations. 3. MSN program curriculum

and plan of study needed revision.

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Time Frame



4. MSN needs policies &

procedures for thesis & research projects needed review and updating.

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Time Frame



E

III-E. The didactic and clinical teaching-learning practices & learning environment supports the achievement of student learning outcomes.

Each Term (6 & 9)


1. Explain how the array of teaching-learning practices facilitates achievement of student learning outcomes (6-CCNE) [e.g., course syllabi (#7.) & student work examples (#8)] [Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data.] 2. Provide evidence of how review of curriculum and teaching-learning practices, including student evaluations, is used to foster program improvement (9-CCNE). • End of course

evaluations & summary w/ report to program

1.1. Incorporation of technology components (i.e. WebCT) for use in delivery of courses on-line and web-enhanced continue to provide a conducive learning environment and accessibility of information and faculty to students. 1.2. The appropriate faculty/student ratios continue & encourage one on one advisement & guidance. 2.1. All teaching learning practices in every course are evaluated each semester. Student comments are limited with use of Scantron forms. DSU and SON piloted a university course/instructor evaluation through WebCT for all SON courses.

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Time Frame



F

III-F. The curriculum and teaching-learning practices consider the needs & expectations of the identified COI.

Annually & Each Term as needed(10)

PEC UGP GP FacOrg (10)

Provide examples of how input from the COI is used in curriculum development and revision. Reports to UGP & GP (10-CCNE): • Advisory Council. • Alumni • End of program

evaluations, by faculty in regards to students.

• Program Satisfaction survey (at completion of program)

1. Surveys of Alumni, Advisory Council, and Employers done annually – results support SON programs. 2. Continue to administer during Health Career Day and Advisory Council event. This has dramatically improved the input from COI to the SON. Mail surveys only if limited return.

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Time Frame



• NCLEX® performance

• ANCC performance

• Employer Survey (after one year & three years)

3. NCLEX pass rate dropped to 75 % (9/11 graduates) in 2005 but increased to 84 % (9/11) in 2006.

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4. HESI scores were predictive of improvement or continued weakness from first test through final test. Evaluation of the effectiveness of HESI test to predict NCLEX RN pass rates for Spring 2006 graduating class compiled & reported.

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Master Plan for Evaluation Table E-IV: STANDARD IV. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent wand expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used to foster ongoing improvement.




A

IV-A. Student performance is evaluated by the faculty and reflects achievement of expected outcomes. Evaluation policies and procedures are defined and consistently applied.

Annually (1) Each term (1 & 2) End of Program (3)

Faculty/ Advisors) (1) PEC (1) Faculty (2, & 3) IOR (3) [NUR 406 NUR 407 NUR 620] COAP (3)

1. Provide evidence of ongoing, systematic SON evaluation, including documentation of survey responses and data summaries and other data as appropriate (1-CCNE). • Student Records • Plan of Study • Student Interaction

Form • Faculty

Advisement Forms • Undergraduate &

Graduate Program Outcomes

2. Describe how faculty and students are involved in the evaluation of individual student performance. Describe how the evaluation of student performance is communicated to the students and how it is used to foster improved performance (2-CCNE). Examples:

1.1. Students’ files contain all data listed. Students’ are evaluated in both didactic/clinical components of each course. 1.2 All student work is submitted to the faculty secretary at the end of each semester for filing. 1.3. Faculty interaction with students should be recorded for evidence supporting the new SEC outcomes. 2. Student performance is communicated through various routes in WebCT/CE 6/Blackboard (emails, My Grades), individual feedback, evaluation, and/or conferences, and through written correspondence. • Anecdotal notes • Clinical Eval. Forms • Grading Material • Clinical/Evaluation

Conferences • Email Communication

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• Anecdotal notes • Clinical Eval

Forms • Grading Material • Clinical/Evaluation

Conferences • Email

Communication • One-on-One • Course specific

documents 3. Provide evidence that the program’s graduates have achieved the competencies congruent with the professional nursing standards and guidelines the SON has adopted (3-CCNE).

• One-on-One • Course specific

documents 3. Evaluation to determine achievement of PO has been included in the following courses that occur in final semester as both faculty & self evaluation component. BSN: NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship RN-BSN: NUR 407: Directed Study Project MSN: NUR 620 (Role Synthesis)

B C

IV-B. Surveys and other data sources are used to collect information about student, alumni, and employer satisfaction

Annually or as reports are available (4, & 5)

Dean (4)

UGP & GP (5)

PEC (5)

1. Document student and graduate performance measures, including NCLEX-RN® pass rates, certification pass rates,

1. 2006 NCLEX-RN® 85% first write; ANCC 100%.

***Previous Statistics are in separate section after Standard IV.

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and demonstrated achievements of graduates. Student outcome data include, but are not limited to, graduation rates, NCLEX-RN® pass rates, certification examination pass rates, and job placement rates, as appropriate. IV-C. SON outcome data are analyzed to provide evidence of program effectiveness and are used to foster ongoing program improvement.

[Graduate report, MS Board of Nursing verification source]

graduation rates, job placement rates, and other measures of student success, as deemed appropriate by the program (4-CCNE). • MPE • Annual Report 2. Demonstrate how the results of aggregate student performance are analyzed, and how the program’s analyses are used to change or improve the curriculum (5-CCNE).

2. Graduation Rates BSN Entering Sp 2005 (N= 34): Attrition = 18% (n=6) Caucasian n = 4 (2 females & 2 males) African American n = 2 (2 females & 0 males) BSN Graduate Sp 2007 (N = 25) Caucasian n = 16 (14 female, 2 male) African American n = 9 (8 female, 1 male) RN-BSN Entered Fall 2006 (N = 20) Graduate Summer 2007 (N = 17) Attrition = 15% (3) 1 Caucasian (1 male 2 African AM (2 female) MSN 2005 Entered 2005 (N = 19) Attrition = 16% (3) Caucasian n = 2 (1 female/1 male) African American n = 1 (1 females/ 0 males) Graduate sp 2007 (N = 15)

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3. MPE (5-CCNE) • Math Aptitude Test • Critical Thinking

Exams • Pre-Post DRT

(seniors) • Nurse Entrance

Test (pre-nsg appl) • Attrition rates • Retention efforts of

high risk students

Caucasian n = 14 (14 Female, 0 male) African American n = 1 (1 Female, 0 male) 3. All courses that have HESI test available will include the test with a minimum of the 10% of the course grade component. (minutes 08/18-22/05) 4. End of program satisfaction surveys completed in all programs.

D

IV-D. Faculty outcomes demonstrate achievement of the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes, and enhance program quality and effectiveness.

Annually (6 & 7)

Faculty (6 & 7)

1. Describe the process for evaluating faculty performance in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice and how the outcomes of evaluations are communicated to individual faculty members (6-CCNE). • Student evaluation

of faculty/course/ clinical

1.1. Students evaluate faculty members in both course and clinical components each semester. Faculty members review these course/clinical evaluations that are presented at each annual faculty member evaluation. The faculty member meets with the COAP & Dean to review this data, discuss teaching service & scholarship.

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• Faculty submission of self-evaluation of teaching effectiveness & recommendations.

• Portfolio Outline & Suggested Evidence Table

• University Promotion, Tenure, & Post Tenure Policies

• Faculty Status briefed during annual evaluation

2. Provide a summary of faculty outcomes for the past three years and analyze the data in relation to expected program outcomes. Provide examples of how aggregate data on faculty performance are used to foster ongoing improvement (7-CCNE). • Faculty Portfolio • Biannual (end of

Fall & Spring terms) update of faculty Curriculum Vitae

• Faculty submission of summary of teaching activities to COAP at annual evaluation.

• Faculty submission

1.2. Faculty in the pre-05 – 06 Tenure Track will be reviewed by the SON Tenure & Promotion Cmte at years 3 & 5. Faculty hired after this point (’05 – ’06) will be reviewed at years 2 & 4. Documentation allows for comments and verification of meeting criteria. 2. Each faculty member completes an annual evaluation with the COAP and Dean. The faculty member presents a summary report with evidence of meeting the established SON Tenure Portfolio guidelines for the areas of teaching, service, and research 3. Faculty Senate appointed a Merit Pay Committee to develop a proposal for Merit Pay Raises and Promotions (minutes 08/17/06).

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of summary of scholarship activities to Dean at annual evaluation

• Faculty submission of summary of service activities to Dean at annual evaluation

• SON annual report

E

IV-E. The SON has established policies and procedures by which it defines and reviews formal complaints; analyses of aggregate data regarding formal complaints are used to foster ongoing program improvement.

When occurs (8 & 9)

Dean (and other named entities (8 & 9)

1. Describe how alumni and employers evaluate the SON and give examples of the use of these data to improve the SON (8-CCNE). 2. Provide a copy of the policies regarding the review & maintenance of records of student satisfaction and formal complaints. Provide a record of formal

1. Evaluations are sent to the following COI groups: (time interval)

• Alumni (1 & 3 years post graduation)

• Employers (annually).

1.1 Alumni surveys to be mailed out each May with a return date by July that summer with compiling of data over summer.

2.1. Students records are kept

as follows: Successful: one year after licensure or certification is earned. Unsuccessful or formal

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complaints and grievances, if any, for the past three years (9-CCNE).

complaints or grievances: minimum 5 years.

End of Table E-IV.

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BSN NCLEX® Pass rates on first write; official report only counts IN state- 1998 96% (23/24) 1999 97% (28/29) 2000 84% (16/19) 2001 92% (22/24) 2002 88% (16/18) 1 out-of-state 2003 94% (16/17) 2 out of state 2004 78% (7/9) 2005 75% (9/11) 1 out of state 2006 85% (11/13) 1 out of state

MSN ANCC Pass rates for FNP SON first write; self report – 1998-99 88% (15/17) 1999-00 75% (9 /12) 2000-01 88% (15/17) 2001-02 75% (6/7) 2002-03 100% (7/8) 2003-04 100% (4/4) 2004-05 100% (9/9) 2005-06 100% (15/17) 2006 -07 no data

Retention rate: 2000-01 BSN-65% (17/26) RN-BSN-67% (6/9) MSN-60% (6/10) 2001-02 BSN-47% (9/19) RN-BSN- 83% (5/6) MSN-54% (7/13) 2002-03 BSN – 63% (12/19) RN-BSN – 90% (9/10) MSN – 100% (4/4) 2003-04 BSN - 50% (13/26) RN-BSN – 96% (24/25) MSN – 100% (10/10) 2004-05 BSN – 94% (32/34) RN-BSN – 79% (11/14) MSN – 83% (20/24) 2005 – 06 BSN – 98% (43/44) RN-BSN – 85% (11/13) MSN – 89% (16/18) 2006 – 07 BSN – 91% (43/47) RN-BSN –85% (17/20) MSN – 97% (29/30)

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Table E-V: Mission, Essential Concepts and Concepts Definitions School of Nursing Mission Essential Concepts Definition

Caring “The authentic, purposeful, nurturing lived experience of being wit

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively & skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation, experience, recommunication, as a guide to belief and action (Scriven & Paul, 1993)

Communication Abilities

Communication is a dynamic interactive process, which encompasses both verbal & nonverbal behaviors. The ability to communicate involveinformation for clarity & individualized understanding.

Cultural Awareness/Human

Diversity

Shows respect for the inherent dignity of every human being; regardless of culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender, age, and/or lifestyle. (The HRSA NP Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas, April 2002, pg 48).

Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

Therapeutic nursing interventions are those caring behaviors that assist in meeting the health needs of clients across the lifespan.

Outcome Data Definition

Attainment of Credentials

Attainment of credentials refers to the faculty attainment of credentials relevant to the SON’s mission. Examples include acquisition of the master’s degree, enroldoctoral programs, attaining terminal degrees, certification in desired areas, postdoctoral studies, receipt of awards or honors, & recognition of scholarly achievements.

The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is

to prepare students for professional nursing practice at the Baccalaureate level and

Master’s level. The programs prepare

graduates to pursue advanced study

Patterns of Employment

Patterns of employment refers to the tracking of graduates’ employment status, including retention, career patterns, types of positions, work settings, and satisfaction with educational preparation. The evaluation takes place postthree (3) years for all students graduating from the programs.

Program

Satisfaction

Program satisfaction is defined as evaluation of both programs by students during the last course of the program of study. The SON alumni are surveyed at one (1) and three (3) years post-graduation. Employers of SON graduates are surveyed annually for satisfaction with program graduates.

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Table VI: SON Mission & Philosophy Mission

The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is to prepare students for professional nursing prsociety 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. Revised 9/26/9; Reviewed May, 2003, 2004: April 04, 2004, May 15, 2006, May 14, 2007.

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 nurturing, 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 service Health is a dynamic state of being influenced by spiritual, cultural, psychological, physical and societal components, which interact with the environment. State of health is influenced by perceptions of the client and society. Nursing seeks to facilstatus of the client through interacting with client systems, assisting in the movement toward an optimum level of functioning or peaceful death. Revised Sept 26 1997…May 2003, 2004, 2007; Reviewed Oct.4, 2004, April 04,2005, May 15, 2006, May 14, 2007

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Critical Thinking

Undergraduate (UGP) & Graduate Programs (GP) or SON

Annually IOR FacOrg

UGP: Faculty assessment (via classroom & clinical) of holistic use/ application of and synthesis of the nursing process as students move from dependence to autonomous application of therapeutic nursing interventions; Course Evaluations; HESI Testing specific to each course and RN Exit Exam Final Exams GP: Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis

UGP * BSN RN-BSN GP * Admin Educator Practitioner

FacOrg Continue with annual review to confirmthe implementation of HESI testing. HESI CT Exam administered Fall 2006at entry into program and at completion of program.

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Communication Abilities

GP & GP or SON

Annually

IOR FacOrg

UGP: Course requirements (class & clinical) grading, clinical evaluations; Course evaluations ; End of program & Alumni Program satisfaction surveys; Web-enhanced and online components GP: Course requirements (class & clinical) grading, clinical evaluations; Course evaluations; Program satisfaction surveys; Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis Online components


FacOrg

Continue with annual review to confirm

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Cultural Awareness/Competency


Annually IOR FacOrg

UGP: Faculty assessment of Course Outlines Course Objectives Course Evaluations Clinical/Classroom learning experiences (Role Play, Case Studies, presentations) GP: Faculty assessment of Course Outlines Course Objectives Course Evaluations Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis


FacOrg 05/15/06 SON Three Year Plan addresses goal to establish SON as a Center for Nursing Culture. 05/14/07 Continued

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

UGP & GP or SON

Annually

IOR (& team) UGP & GP

UGP: MS Competency Model RN Exit HESI scores (up to three exams); NUR 406 logs; Clinical evaluations; Nursing Care Plans; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers GP: MS Competency Model; Clinical evaluations; Comprehensive Final Exams; ANCC certification exam; AANP certification exam; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers;


FacOrg

Continue with annual review to confirm Continue with annual review to confirm

Caring UGP & GP or SON

Each semester


UGP: Clinical evaluations; NUR 406 logs; Course evaluations; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers GP: Clinical evaluations; Course evaluations; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers

UGP* BSN RN-BSN GP* Admin Educator Practitioner

FacOrg


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*IORs & Faculty members on teaching team, confirm that all courses address the major concepts, or substantively confirm if and when the concepts would not apply.

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Table E- VIII. Evaluation Calendar for Programs

Term Evaluation Area &

Evaluators Fall Spring Summer

Faculty Evaluations Self X Students X X X (as indicated) COAP X Dean X Course/Clinical Evaluations Students Each Semester Faculty Each Semester Clinical Agencies Students Each Semester Faculty Each Semester Skills Lab Students X Faculty X Physical Resources & Budgetary Needs Faculty X Dean X Programs Students: Program Satisfaction BSN RN-BSN * MSN * *Program survey is during the final semester of study.

*BSN *MSN

*RN-BSN

Students 1 year post graduation: BSN RN-BSN MSN

May

Students: 3 Year Post Graduation BSN RN-BSN MSN

May

Library Services Students X

(EOP) X

(EOP) Faculty Faculty evaluates library services via feedback

to Library liaison in FacOrg meeting— Library completes an evaluation every 2 years.

Graduates Employers Each Semester Advisory Council X X Strategic Planning

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SON Three Year Plan X SON Mission X SON Philosophy X SON Program Outcomes X SON Bylaws X

EOP = End of Program evaluations

Approved: 09/11/00(PEC); 04/09/01(FacOrg), 04/23/01(FacOrg), 04/27/04 (FacOrg), 06/21/04 (FacOrg), & 05/16/05 (FacOrg), 05/15/06 (FacOrg). Reviewed: PEC 05/14/07 (no changes)

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: ACADEMIC ANNUAL REPORT-APPENDICES

Academic Year 2006-2007

III. Unit Title: Nursing



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Table of Contents Appendix A: Program Reports………………………………………………….2 Undergraduate……………………………………………………2 Graduate………………………………………………………...22

Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee Report………………………..39

Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee Report………………………44

Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee Report………………………………48

Recruitment Report..……………………………………………..60 Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation………………………………………75

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Appendix A-1: Undergraduate Program Annual Report DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form

Undergraduate Program (UGP)

Date Group Action/Decision (data base to support)

Date Group Outcome(s)

08/17/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: Continued enrollment of 70 students for Fall 2006 (44 JR IIs & 26 SRs)

08/17/06 09/11/06 10/02/06 11/06/06 12/08/06 01/22/207 02/05/07 03/05/07 04/02/07 05/07/07

FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg

Accepted as presented with no further discussion Total BSN enrollment of 70 students (44 JRs & 26 SRs) Continued Enrollment for Fall 2006 – There are 70 students (44 Junior IIs & 26 SRs) Continued Enrollment for Fall 2006 - There are 68 BSN students (42 Junior IIs and 26 Seniors) There are 66 students Fall 2006 (40 Junior II & 26 Seniors) There are 115 students enrolled in the BSN program for Spring 2007 (47 JRI, 43 JRIII, & 25 SR) Current Enrollment is 114 students (46 JR I, 43 JR III, 25 SR). One (1) student out of the original 47 JR I students admitted January 2007 withdrew from program due to personal reasons. Current Enrollment 113 students enrolled (46 JR I, 42 JR III, 25 SR) Current Enrollment 110 students (44 JR I, 41 JR III, 25 SR) 109 current students (43 JR I, 41 JR III & 25SR)

08/17/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: RN-BSN: 25 applicants for Fall

08/17/06

FacOrg


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2006. Twenty-two (22) students were sent acceptance letters for Fall 2006, pending completion of certain requirements. Twenty (20) students officially accepted and met admission requirements.

09/11/06 10/02/06 11/06/06 12/08/06 01/22/07 02/05/07 03/05/07 04/02/07 05/07/07 05/07/07 05/14/07

FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg FacOrg

further discussion at the time Total RN-BSN enrollment of 21 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 – 21 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 - 20 students Continued enrollment for Fall 2006 – 20 students There are 20 RN-BSN students enrolled for Spring 2007. There are 20 students in RN-BSN program. There are 20 students enrolled in RN-BSN program There are currently 19 students. 19 current students (18 full-time, 1 part-time) There are 22 possible applicants for Fall 2007 admission. Applicant files will be available this afternoon for faculty to review. All faculty teaching RN-BSN students as well as other available faculty need to review the files. There are 25 applicants for RN-BSN Completion Program for Fall 2007. jMcCrory, lOswalt, cHayes, dAllen, lHerron, jGunn, and lBlessitt will look at applicant files today.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN & RNBSN: Health History Form: Health History

09/11/06

FacOrg


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requirements may need to be changed due to new recommendations from CDC. CDC is provisionally recommending 2 doses of varicella vaccine, and DTAP Vaccine instead of the DTP vaccine previously recommended (attachment).

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: HESI Admission Assessment Tests: Faculty need to advise students to take the HESI Admission Assessment Test after completing Anatomy & Physiology. Students also need to be advised that space may be limited for the HESI testing and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

09/11/06

FacOrg

All tests given on Saturdays and at times outside regular DSU Library hours will be given at SON. HESI test will be given Tuesday, September 12, 5:30pm-10:30pm; lOswalt & lHerron will proctor. HESI will be given Saturday, September 16, 8:30am-1:30pm; dAllen & bSylvest will proctor.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: vBingham, lOswalt, cHayes, & lSeals will meet to discuss adding HESI Admission Assessment test scores to BSN admission formula and will present proposal to faculty at next Faculty Organization meeting, October 2, 2006. OIT has revised the formula to include scoring for pre-requisite courses that have been taken more than once.

09/11/06 10/02/06 03/05/07


Accepted as presented with no further discussion vBingham reported to faculty that student A&P grades do not match up with A&P scores on HESI Admission Assessment Tests; HESI Admission Assessment Test scores are considerably lower than A&P grades. There was discussion whether to include HESI composite and HESI A&P scores in the Excel admission data program formula. vBingham will ask OIT to add HESI composite and HESI A&P scores to formula. Program will be run using HESI data and also be run using only existing approved data. Decision will be made after comparing scores from both programs as to whether to include HESI data in future programs.

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04/02/07

FacOrg

Student Affairs Committee will make recommendation regarding the use of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam in the admission criteria - whether to give weight to the score or have a minimum score that is acceptable. Student Affairs Committee will also investigate the legality of using mental health/psychological testing as part of admission criteria. Committee will have a report at next Faculty Organization meeting regarding recommendations for admission criteria. There is no recommendation from Student Affairs Committee at this time regarding weighting the HESI Admission Assessment Exam scores.

09/11/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: Fall Admission: Dean lCarlson proposed moving BSN Admission to Fall instead of Spring beginning Fall 2008 (Students would not be admitted Spring 2008). Fall Admission would give a truer faculty/staff ratio count for IHL and other reports. It would also allow students to complete the entire program in 4 ½ years instead of 5 years.

09/11/06 10/02/06 02/05/07


Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion to move BSN admission to Fall Semester, lOswalt seconded passed unanimously. Application deadline for BSN Fall Admission: Beginning Fall 2008, BSN students will be admitted in Fall not Spring. An application deadline needs to be set. Application deadline for MSN program is April 15, and application deadline for RN-BSN program is May 1. vBingham recommended March 1 as application deadline for BSN program. Action/Decision: jMcCrory made motion to set BSN application deadline as March 1; lOswalt seconded;

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dAllen & cHayes abstained, motion passed. Orientation: Tentative date needs to be set for Orientation for BSN students to be admitted Fall 2008. Action/Decision: lSeals made motion for BSN Orientation for students entering Fall 2008 be on the last Friday in July (July 25, 2008) before Summer II ends; mRush seconded; approved unanimously.

10/02/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: BSN: There are approximately 80 applicant file folders to review for BSN admission for Spring 2007.

10/02/06 11/06/06

FacOrg FacOrg

Faculty need to review applicant file folders beginning next Monday (October 9). Acceptance Letters were sent out to 45 students for Spring 2007 admission with 9 additional students being selected as alternates. As of 9:00 this morning, SON has received 6 admission acceptance letters. Students receiving acceptance letters have been encouraged to meet with advisors and complete early registration. Students receiving alternate and denial letters have been encouraged to meet with their advisor and Student Navigator. Advisors need to tell all pre-nursing students that the next BSN admission after Spring 2007 will be Fall 2008.

11/06/06

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: Orientation for incoming students will be Friday, December 1, 2006, 1:00-6:00pm (agenda attached).

11/06/06

FacOrg


03/05/07

FacOrg

ADMISSIONS: Summer Orientation: Dates for

Summer

03/05/07

FacOrg


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Orientation are as follows: Freshman Orientation Only: June 12 (Tues.) & June 13 (Wed.) June 21 (Thurs.) & June 22 (Fri.) Parent Orientation Only: June 15 (Fri.) Transfer Orientation: June 19 (Tues.) & July 10 (Tues.) Freshman & Parent Orientation: July 12 (Thurs.) & July 13 (Fri.) Faculty will need to sign up for Orientation Sessions. A list will be available in cLewis’ office at a later date this semester.

08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Calendar: Calendars have been developed by faculty for JR & SR students in Fall semester. lSeals will add information for NUR 307

08/17/06

FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: BSN & RN-BSN: CAAP: All students are to be advised to take CAAP, not ENG 300 or ENG 301, to fulfill writing requirement for DSU graduation. If students take ENG 300 and do not pass, students MUST take ENG 301 – cannot retake ENG 300 or take CAAP if ENG 300 has been taken. CAAP can be taken multiple times (score of 3.0 required to pass) and there is only a small fee ($20) to take CAAP.

08/17/06

FacOrg


08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: NUR 408: Students take the HESI

08/17/06

FacOrg

Motion to be voted on at Faculty

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Exit Exam as part of NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis. If a student does not score successfully on the final exam, the student will need to prepare further before taking NCLEX. vBingham proposed that instead of a letter grade, the course will go to credit/no credit or IP be given in course in event of student not being successful on final Exit Exam. Faculty were asked to consider the change.

09/11/06

FacOrg

Organization meeting, September 11, 2007 bSylvest made motion for NUR 408 to continue to receive a letter grade and make the HESI Exit Exams count for 60% of course grade, with each HESI Exit Exam being 20%; lSeals seconded, passed unanimously.

08/17/06

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: Pharm/Patho Course: bSylvest, lOswalt, dAllen, and jGunn will meet to discuss possibility of offering a combined Pharmacology/Pathophysiology Course beginning Spring 2007. The combined course would be taught over 2 semesters and be 2 hrs for each semester.

08/17/06 09/11/06 10/02/06


Proposal will be presented at Faculty Organization meeting, September 11, 2007 bSylvest does not have this syllabus ready. She will meet with lOswalt & jGunn regarding the course and will have syllabus ready to present to faculty at Faculty Organization meeting October 2, 2006. This course will need to be in place for Spring 2007. Faculty reviewed draft of Pharmacoloy/Pathophysiology course that will be taught beginning Spring 2007 (attached). Recommendations were made to move Infection/Inflammation from 2nd semester to 1st semester and Neuro moved from 1st semester to 2nd semester. Psychotherapeutic drugs are covered in NUR 307, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, and do not need to be taught in Pharm/Patho course. sPolk and mJones will review syllabus for correlation with NUR 302 (sPolk) and NUR 305 (mJones).

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11/06/06 12/08/06

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Final approval of syllabus will be voted on at next Faculty Organization Meeting, November 6. Pharm/Pathophysiology Courses (Spring & Fall 2007) were approved through Academic Council for inclusion in curriculum. lOswalt will be IOR of these courses and continues to seek immediate feedback in the development of this course from other faculty. Courses have been put in cBk for faculty review/input. Pharm/Pathophysiology Courses (Spring & Fall 2007): Syllabi for NUR 315 and NUR 316 were circulated in cBk for faculty review and feedback. Action/Decision: dAllen made motion to approve syllabi for NUR 315 & NUR 316 as circulated; cHayes seconded; approved unanimously.

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN: Orientation: RN-BSN Orientation for Fall 2006 is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2006. (Agenda attached)

08/17/06

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at the time

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Announcements in WebCT courses: vBingham reminded all faculty to post within WebCT courses statement regarding late payment of tuition and technology statement.

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08/17/06 FacOrg BSN & RNBSN: Health Insurance Policy: Students must now present documentation of health insurance coverage annually instead of upon admission only.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN Intersession Courses for Spring 2007: bSylvest will offer Advanced EKG intersession course during the week of Dec. 11-15, 2006, 8:00am-5:00pm. This will be offered as a 3 semester hr. course or as a 40 contact hrs. continuing education offering.

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN & BSN: Health/Clinical Requirements for Faculty: Faculty reminded that annual TB skin test, CPR card, current licensure, current malpractice, and current criminal background check are needed in order for faculty to be in compliance with clinical requirements.

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jMCrory will inform faculty of varicella requirement at next Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham has checked with BMC and DRMC about health requirements for employees/clinical faculty and will check with GLH and NW MS RMC.

09/11/06

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CURRICULUM: BSN: NUR 406 Preceptorship: There will be 26 seniors enrolled in NUR 406 Preceptorship Spring 2007. vBingham asked faculty to help locate BSN preceptors in acute care facilities throughout the state. JMcCrory suggested asking recent RN-BSN graduates to precept students. bSylvest suggested asking agencies to provide a list of BSN nurses who would be receptive to being preceptors. mCatlette suggested obtaining preceptor data from ONWR – vBingham will check with ONWR regarding possibility of obtaining preceptor data.

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Action/Decision: lOswalt made motion for first week of Preceptorship to be limited to only 8 hour shifts/or 40 hours, with student calendars for remaining Preceptorship to be adjusted for individual learning needs; bSylvest seconded; passed unanimously.

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lOswalt recommended in April 2006 Faculty Organization meeting that NUR 406 students be allowed to work only 8 hr. shifts or 40 hours for the first week of Preceptorship and calendars for remainder of Preceptorship to be adjusted for individual learning needs.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: There has been a problem with students not submitting required documentation in timely manner. Students who do not submit required documentation at the designated time will be denied access to WebCT; in addition, vBingham will place a “hold” on their student account which will not allow student to register, obtain transcript, etc.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: American Red Cross Disaster Workshop: American Red Cross will come to DSU November 13 & 14, 2006 to conduct a Disaster Workshop. SR nursing students will participate as part of Community Health Nursing and will received certification in Disaster Health Services.

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Accepted as presented – faculty will have the opportunity to participate in this workshop and certification

11/06/06

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CURRICULUM: dAllen has recommended changing the U/G management textbook to Leading & Managing in Nursing (Yoder-Wise). She reported that this book has more information on leadership management and delegation, which will help better prepare students for NCLEX.

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lOswalt made motion to accept dAllen recommendation for textbook change; mRush seconded; approved unanimously.

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CURRICULUM: A&P Concerns: Dr. Yasuhiro Kobayashi, Assistant Professor of

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Biology, meet with faculty to discuss what information needs to be covered in A & P to better prepare students for nursing. Dr. Kobayashi has changed A & P textbook to Guyton’s textbook, and an expansion of the biology lab is planned.

12/08/06

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CURRICULUM: Class Schedule: Faculty for Junior III and Seniors will meet today to schedule class days and times.

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CURRICULUM: Due to the large number of seniors for Fall 2007, it may not be feasible to block senior courses (NUR 401 & NUR 405 first half of semester; NUR 403 2nd half of semester). jMcCrory stated that NUR 403 would need to run all semester. Senior instructors (lOSwalt, lHerron, and jMcCrory) will further discuss blocking of courses.

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Final decision on Fall Senior courses will be deferred to January Faculty Organization Meeting.

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CURRICULUM: jMcCrory reported that 10 current RN-BSN want to apply to MSN program for Fall 2007. In order to do this, they would need to take NUR 603, Advanced Pathophysiology, this summer. DSU policy states that students must be within 9 hours of receiving bachelor’s degree to take a graduate level course. jMcCrory asked if SON could ask for an exception to the rule.

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vBingham and bSylvest (IOR for NUR 603) will discuss possible options for this issue.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: RN Online Case Studies Students must have a PIN # assigned by

Evolve/HESI in order to access the on-line case studies.

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vBingham will meet with faculty to determine how faculty want to use on-line case studies. Evolve Complete RN Online

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Case Studies: All BSN & RNBSN students have been issued their key numbers for Online Case Studies and have access to Case Studies.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Physical Assessment Form: A new shorter Physical Assessment form has been

developed and faculty feedback/approval is needed before new form is used for course. Faculty recommended that the use of concept mapping and care plans be re-evaluated before the next BSN class (Fall 2008) is admitted.

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lBlessitt made motion that new and current physical assessment forms be placed in cBk for faculty input for use with next BSN class (Fall 2008), keeping current physical assessment form for the class admitted Spring 2007, and the use of concept mapping and care plans be re-evaluated before Fall 2008 class is admitted; lHerron seconded; approved unanimously. Revised Physical Assessment Form: A revised physical assessment form was placed in cBk for faculty review & input. A committee will look at the feedback and will draft a new form for use with students entering Fall 2008. lBlessitt, lSeals, mJones, and cThompson volunteered to be on the committee.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Grades of “I” or “IP”: vBingham reported to faculty that with new version of Web CT with Banner integration,

students will be purged from the course when the course is over and will have to re-register and pay for course again in order to access WebCT if the student has a grade of “I” or

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“IP”. If students has “I”/”IP” and can complete the course in 1-2 weeks and access to WebCT is not necessary to complete the course, the student will not have to reregister and pay for course again; instructor will submit a paper “Change of Grade” form to the Registrar’s Office to remove grade of “I”/”IP”. Faculty are encouraged to give “I”/”IP” only when student can complete course work within 1-2 weeks.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: No-Shows: No-Shows (student who has not attended any class or submitted any course work) need to be reported on midyear class roll before January 24.

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CURRICULUM: RNBSN: Process for dropping classes and withdrawing from University: On-line RN BSN students who want to drop a class or withdraw from the University have sometimes e-mailed the SON or the Registrar’s Office asking for class to be dropped or to be withdrawn from DSU. John Elliott (DSU Registrar) has asked that in the future students do not email drop/withdrawal request, but go on-line and fill out the Drop Class or Withdrawal from University form, send form to SON advisor for signature, and advisor send completed form to Registrar’s Office.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Transfer of Nursing Courses: vBingham told faculty a policy needed to be placed in DSU Catalog

01/22/07

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cHayes made motion that a student entering SON who wants to receive credit for prior nursing course(s) from another

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regarding transferring nursing courses from another program.

program, must submit a request and credit be negotiated before admission to SON and not after a student is enrolled; lSeals seconded; approved unanimously.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: References: Faculty will announce to all students that Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference source.

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Tardy/Absence Policy: vBingham clarified SON policy that up to 30 minutes late to class constitutes a “tardy” & late more than 30 minutes constitutes an “absence” for a class. Three (3) tardys convert to 1 absence. If a student is not present when role is taken, the student will be counted as absent. Missing class to participate in Intramural Sports is not an excused absence.

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CURRICULUM: BSN: Student Behavior: vBingham has received several reports of students’ disrespectful and disruptive behavior – talking in class, interrupting faculty, arguing loudly among themselves. vBingham told faculty that faculty had the authority to tell students to leave class if they were being disruptive. vBingham or Dean Carlson will meet with students who have been dismissed from class for unacceptable behavior.

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Testing Policy: SON Testing Policy: vBingham reported to faculty that she has the book Critical Thinking & Test

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mCatlette, cHayes, sPolk, mJones, & cThompson volunteered to be on Committee.

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Writing (2nd ed.) by Susan Morrison. vBingham recommended that Committee be established to draft a testing policy for SON that will give more uniformity in tests. SON testing policy needs to be in place by Fall 2007.

mCatlette distributed 1st draft of Testing Policy & Guidelines for Policy developed by committee members (mCatlette, vBingham, lBlessitt, mJones, sPolk, & cThompson). The testing policy will be piloted in the BSN program (JR II & SR) beginning Fall 2007. Under Guidelines for Test Administration, a statement will be added that students may take exam early without point penalty if there are extenuating circumstances. Faculty will still have academic freedom to use their own judgment when extenuating circumstances exist.

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CURRICULUM: HESI Testing: vBingham asked that as many faculty as possible help monitor HESI tests to prevent cheating. Faculty recommended that assigned seating by alphabetical order or by drawing numbers for seating order be implemented for testing. Faculty may also want to assign seating for all classrooms.

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CURRICULUM: Uniforms: vBingham reported that there have been some problems with student name embroidery on uniforms not being the correct size.

03/05/07

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Student Affairs will consult with students to see if embroidered uniforms need to be kept & a copy of correct embroidery size be given to all students, if we should return to using name badges, or if DSU Okra picture ID cards can be made with “Nursing Student” on them and used in place of name badges.

05/07/07

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CURRICULUM: Plan of study: A proposed plan of study (attached) was distributed for faculty review. The plan will move Patho/Pharm courses from

05/07/07

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion – faculty to review and discuss at curriculum retreat

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1st & 2nd semesters to 2nd & 3rd semesters.

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CURRICULUM: Curriculum Retreat: There is a need for faculty to have a Curriculum Retreat to decide the BSN plan of study. Possible date of the 1st week in August 2007 and possible locations (Lake Tiak O’Khata, Eagle Ridge, Stoneville) were suggested.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at this time – will revisit at next meeting. Faculty consensus that July 30, 31, & Aug 1, 2007 would be the best dates for Curriculum Retreat. Lake Tiak O’Khata, Eagle Ridge, Stoneville Old Waverly were suggested as possible sites if overnight stay is necessary.

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: lSeals is SON liaison with the DSU Library. November 15 is the first deadline for faculty to submit book orders.

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: lSeals stated that faculty need to start utilizing Skills Lab manikin/simulator.

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RESOURCES: BSN & RNBSN: Interactive Power Point: lOswalt will distribute information on Turning Point interactive power point software to faculty for possible consideration to purchase.

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that the DSU

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Library has new plagiarism detection software “Turn It In” that is available for faculty use.

further discussion

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Accepted as presented - lSeals will place those cards in the Faculty Resource/Copy Room for faculty to review and give input as to which orders need to be resubmitted. lSeals reported that she will post a list of books requested last year, but not ordered due to lack of funds, in the Faculty Resource Room. She requested faculty input by Oct. 15 regarding which books need to be ordered this year and which books should be deleted from the list. lSeals reported that SON has submitted $2,300 in Library orders. There is a balance of $400 remaining with a deadline of November 15 to submit orders. sPolk and mJones combined their “new faculty money” and have ordered Carolyn Buppert’s book series for the Library. jGunn requested that the Transcultural Journal be ordered. lSeals reported that SON Library order has been submitted. SON has ordered $938 in books this semester; there are no remaining funds available this year.

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RESOURCES: Textbook orders for Spring

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semester are due in the Bookstore by October 13.

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faculty submit orders to her by October 4 so she can have orders to Bookstore on time. Orders for Spring 2007 are due to jHaney, faculty secretary, by Wednesday, October 04, if books will be ordered through DSU Bookstore.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion lSeals will ask cOleis, Resource Assistant, if there is an updated inventory list of resources housed in SON. vBingham will ask SON graduate assistant to compile a list of resources available in SON and in DSU Library. lSeals will obtain a list of resources available in the Library. Draft of a list of resources available within SON will be placed in cBk today for faculty review & feedback.

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that Ann Ashmore, DSU Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, is aware of the need for the Library to build nursing resources for upcoming

03/05/07

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SON has $938 to spend on books and is in need of advanced gerontology books. lSeals will consult with other nursing schools to see what library resources they have

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accreditation in 2010 and has been communicating frequently with lSeals and mRush regarding SON needs.

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RESOURCES: Dean lCarlson asked lSeals to check with DSU Library on policy of having current textbooks in Library.

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Appendix A-2: Graduate Program Annual Report DSU School of Nursing Action/Decision Tracking Form

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Date Group Action/Decision Date Group Outcome(s) 08/17/06

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ADMISSIONS: New Admitted and Continued Enrollment: MSN Program had 47 applicants for Fall 2006 (7 NA, 5 NE, 35 FNP). Thirty-one (31) (3 NA, 4 NE, 24 FNP) students were sent acceptance letters for Fall 2006 pending completion of certain requirements. Letters were sent to FNP applicants who did not get in the FNP track to let them know positions were still open in the NA and NE tracks; 5 of these students accepted positions in the NA & NE tracks.

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A total of 31 (6 NA, 5 NE, 20 FNP) students officially accepted and met admission requirements. There is an additional 18 continuing MSN students (8 NA, 3 NE, 7 FNP). 30 newly admitted students (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA); and 17 continuing students (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA). There is an additional post-master certificate student who is not enrolled in classes Fall 2006 but will return Spring 2007. There are 13 non-degree MSN students. Enrollment for Fall 2006: Newly Admitted: 30 (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA) Continued: 17 (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA) – 1 post- master certificate student is not enrolled in classes this semester, but will return in Spring 2007. Non-degree: 13 Enrollment for Fall 2006 – 60 Newly admitted – 30 (19 FNP, 5 NE, 6 NA) Continuing – 17 (6 FNP, 3 NE, 8 NA) – 1 post-master’s certificate student is not enrolled in

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classes this semester but will return in Spring 2007. Non-degree – 13 Continued enrollment - 47 students (25 FNP, 8 NE, 14 NA) in MSN Program and 13 non-degree MSN students There are 48 students enrolled in the MSN Program for Spring 2007 (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) There are 23 non-degree graduate nursing students enrolled Spring 2007. Current enrollment of fully admitted students is 48 (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA), with additional 23 non-degree MSN students – total admitted & non-degree MSN students = 71 Current enrollment 48 students enrolled (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) There are 48 MSN students (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13NA) 48 current students (27 FNP, 8 NE, 13 NA) 15 MSN students will graduate May 2007 (6 FNP, 2 NE, 7 NA), with 33 students continuing in program. Non-Degree students in

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program – 23 09/11/06

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ADMISSIONS: Health History Form: Health History requirements may need to be changed due to new recommendations from CDC. CDC is provisionally recommending 2 doses of varicella vaccine, and DTAP Vaccine instead of the DTP vaccine previously recommended (attachment).

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ADMISSIONS: Admission Criteria: mRush and other graduate faculty will meet to review MSN admission requirements for computer ranking – GRE, GPA, interview score will be ranked.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion mRush stated that graduate faculty will work on admission criteria formula for ranking applicants and will have formula in place for Fall 2007 applicants. mRush will develop ranking criteria for MSN admission before MSN admission deadline (April 15, 2007) and vBingham will ask OIT to develop program similar to BSN admission computer program. mRush will have draft of MSN criteria for ranking admission by next Faculty Organization Meeting, Jan. 22, 2007

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02/05/07 03/05/07

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Admission Criteria for Ranking: Development of Admission Criteria for ranking MSN applicants is in progress. mRush & vBingham will have a report on criteria for ranking at the March 5, 2007 Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham & mRush have developed a formula for admission criteria in the FNP track using GPA, GRE score, Advanced Pathophysiology grade, And Interview score. OIT will develop the spread sheet program for SON. Action/Decision: cHayes made motion to approve admission criteria using a weighted scale; mCatlette seconded; approved unanimously.

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ADMISSIONS: To date, there are 56 applicants for MSN program (13 NA, 12 NE, 31 FNP). Interviews are still being conducted and we continue to receive inquiries regarding the program and admission. The deadline for application is April 15.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion 51 students (11 NA, 9 NE, 31 FNP) have been accepted for admission for Fall 2007 52 acceptance letters were mailed to MSN applicants. There has been 1 refusal from a FNP student.

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(GP) Date Group Action/Decision Date Group Outcome(s) 08/17/06 09/11/06

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Graduate Curriculum Retreat: Graduate Curriculum Retreat was held May 17 & 18, 2006 at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. Minutes (attached) reflect recommended changes and alternate plans of study. Proposed changes and alternate plans of study: NE and FNP post-master’s certification fast-tracks were developed at Graduate Curriculum Retreat May 2006 (attached). Along with the development of the post-master’s fast-tracks, NUR 620 will be moved from the Spring semester to the Fall semester. The elective in the NE track (NUR 686) will be moved to Fall I in the program of study to make total credit hours more equitable and feasible for incoming students.

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vBingham instructed faculty to review the proposed changes vote on changes at Faculty Organization Meeting, September, 11, 2007. lOswalt made motion to approve plans of study; mRush seconded; approved unanimously. Fast track post-master’s option will be piloted first only for Nurse Educator. Tentative plan of study for fast track post-master’s certificate for nurse administrators has been drafted. vBingham recommended moving the elective that has been in Fall II to Fall I semester to make credit hours more equitable since NUR 620 Role Synthesis has been moved to Fall II semester. Action/Decision: mCatlette made motion to move elective in Nurse Educator track from Fall II to Fall I semester; dAllen seconded; passed unanimously. Post-master’s “Fast Track” for Nurse Educator has been approved through

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Academic Council and SON will begin to market this option. All other changes in Graduate Program have been approved by Academic Council and will be noted on all recruitment materials.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Orientation: MSN Orientation for Fall 2006 was held on Wednesday, August 16, 10:00am (agenda attached).

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion at this time

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: NUR 619: mCatlette distributed copies of NUR 619 Nursing Administration syllabus for faculty approval.

08/17/06

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Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion to approve NUR 619 syllabus, seconded by lOswalt, approved unanimously.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Preceptor Evaluations: mRush has a standardized form for evaluation of graduate students by preceptors. Forms need to be available to the preceptors.

08/17/06

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vBingham requested for each track (NA, NE, NP) to have a standardized form.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Comprehensive Exams: Proposed change to MSN Comprehensive Exams – making the exam a “pass” or “fail” instead of an 80 score – “Each section of the comprehensive examination will earn a “pass” or “fail”. In the event the student is unsuccessful in one or more sections, the student will only be required to take the section or sections that “fail” was earned. To

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Action/Decision” 10 votes were received, unanimously approved the change. Graduate faculty will meet at 2:00pm today to discuss comprehensive exams and to set a date. mRush reported that MSN Comprehensive Exam will be given April 25, 2007. Exam content has been

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successfully complete the exam, the student must earn a “pass” on each administered” was circulated and voted on via email (attached).

divided among graduate faculty and graduate faculty will meet again after beginning of Spring semester to review exam questions.

08/17/06

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CURRICULUM: Announcements in WebCT courses: vBingham reminded all faculty to post within WebCT courses statement regarding late payment of tuition and technology statement.

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CURRICULUM: Health Insurance Policy: Students must now present documentation of health insurance coverage annually instead of upon admission only.

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CURRICULUM: Intersession Courses for Spring 2007: bSylvest will offer Advanced EKG intersession course during the week of Dec. 11-15, 2006, 8:00am-5:00pm. This will be offered as a 3 semester hr. course or as a 40 contact hrs. continuing education offering.

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CURRICULUM: Health/Clinical Requirements for Faculty: Faculty reminded that annual TB skin test, CPR card, current licensure, current malpractice, and current criminal background check are needed in order for faculty to be in compliance with clinical requirements.

08/17/06 09/11/06

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jMCrory will inform faculty of varicella requirement at next Faculty Organization Meeting. vBingham has checked with BMC and DRMC about health requirements for employees/clinical faculty and will check with GLH and NW MS

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RMC. 09/11/06

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CURRICULUM: There has been a problem with students not submitting required documentation in timely manner. Students who do not submit required documentation at the designated time will be denied access to WebCT; in addition, vBingham will place a “hold” on their student account which will not allow student to register, obtain transcript, etc.

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CURRICULUM: Spring Research Day: (Spring)

Research Day has s scheduled for April 12,

2007. mCatlette will check with Mid-Delta Home

Health about possibility of sponsoring Research Day.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion MSN Annual Nursing Research Day will be Thursday, April 12. There will be 9 MSN presentations. mRush reported that the State Room has been reserved and catering notified. Pi Xi and MNA will provide morning refreshments. A sponsor is needed for the luncheon. lSeals will ask NW MS Regional Medical Center about the possibility of sponsoring the event, lOswalt will also check with Bolivar Medical Center and cHayes will check with DRMC if needed. vBingham reminded faculty that mRush will need abstracts for

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presentations (MSN students) and posters (RN-BSN students) presenting at Research Day in order to apply for CEUs.

11/06/06

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CURRICULUM: Textbook Change: bSylvest has recommended that NUR 603 Pathophysiology textbook be changed to Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton).

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Action/Decision: mRush made motion to approve NUR 603 textbook change; dAllen seconded; approved unanimously.

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CURRICULUM: Syllabus for NUR 622 Nursing Administration III: Synthesis was circulated for faculty review & feedback.

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mRush made motion to approved syllabus for NUR 622; lOswalt seconded; approved unanimously.

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CURRICULUM: Meeting dates: Meeting dates for different levels of graduate students need to be coordinated.

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Students will be on campus for class Jan. 12, 2007 with the following schedule: 9:00-10:00am – NUR 604 10:00-11:00am - NUR 603 10:00-12:00n - NUR 687 – contracts & IRB 1:00-2:00pm - NUR 616 1:00-2:00pm - MBA 500 1:00-2:00pm - NUR 612 1:00-3:00pm - NUR 618 2:00-3:00pm - NUR 617 2:00-3:00pm - NUR 622 2:00-3:00pm - MBA 505 3:00-4:00pm - NUR 614 NUR 604 will also meet March 7, 2007. NUR 608 will meet March 7, 2007 for EKG Workshop (Workshop will be open to Nurse

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Educators). Graduate Research Day is April 12, 2007, and MSN Comprehensive Exams are scheduled for April 25, 2007.

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CURRICULUM: Thesis/Research Projects: Dean lCarlson told faculty that due to the large number of MSN students, doctoral prepared faculty may need to serve as Chair for several research projects. Proposed blueprint/outline for thesis/research projects need to be in place first part of Spring semester.

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jGunn was asked to submit proposed blueprint/outline to vBingham. Outline/timeline will be brought to Faculty Organization Meeting, Jan. 22 by vBingham for review. Dean Carlson reminded faculty that if a student chooses to do a thesis, the thesis must be signed off on by Dr. Paul Starkey, Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education. Research Proposal Outline Draft: jGunn presented a draft of research proposal outline for NUR 687 (Research Project) and NUR 690 (Thesis). This will be placed in cBk for faculty feedback (attached). mRush will develop a template for Research Projects and Thesis. Research Proposal Timeline: Timeline for Research Proposal/Project developed at 2006 Graduate Curriculum Retreat was circulated. This timeline will be

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placed in cBk for faculty feedback (attached). Research proposal outline & timeline: Drafted research proposal outline & timeline for NUR 687 Research Project and NUR 690 Thesis was placed in cBk for faculty review & input. jGunn will take input and submit draft for faculty approval by March Faculty Organization Meeting. Research Proposal Outline & Timeline: jGunn placed draft of research proposal outline & timeline in cBk for faculty input. Dr. Paul Starkey, Dean of Graduate Studies, will need a copy of thesis a month before defense in order to approve thesis. Research Proposal Outline & Timeline for NUR 687 Research Project & NUR 690 Thesis: jGunn is receiving feedback from faculty today and will draft outline & timeline. Guideline Booklet for NUR 687 & NUR 690: jGunn is drafting a guideline booklet for NUR 687

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05/07/07 05/07/07

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Research Project & NUR 690 Thesis to address specific outline and formatting issues. Will have draft ready by next Faculty Organization Meeting. Research proposal outline & timeline: jGunn will provide faculty with revised, final copy of Research Proposal Outline & Timeline and will give dAllen a copy to be placed in Student Handbook. Contracts for NUR 687/690 need to stay in place for all semesters for students to earn Credit or No Credit. Guideline Booklet for NUR 68/690: jGunn is developing a Guideline Booklet for NUR 687, Research Project, and NUR 690, Thesis, to address specific outline and formatting issues. This will be completed before Fall 2007.

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CURRICULUM: Process for dropping classes and withdrawing from University: On-line MSN students who want to drop a class or withdraw from the University have e-mailed the SON or the Registrar’s Office asking for class to be dropped or to be withdrawn from DSU.

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John Elliott (DSU Registrar) has asked that in the future students do not email drop/withdrawal request, but go on-line and fill out the Drop Class or Withdrawal from University form, send form to SON advisor for signature, and advisor send completed form to Registrar’s Office.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: Grades of “I” or “IP”: vBingham reported to faculty that with new version of Web CT with Banner integration, students will be purged from the course when the course is over and will have to re-register and pay for course again in order to access WebCT if the student has a grade of “I” or “IP”. If students has “I”/”IP” and can complete the course in 1-2 weeks and access to WebCT is not necessary to complete the course, the student will not have to re-register and pay for course again; instructor will submit a paper “Change of Grade” form to the Registrar’s Office to remove grade of “I”/”IP”. Faculty are encouraged to give “I”/”IP” only when student can complete course work within 1-2 weeks.

01/22/07

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01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: No-Shows: No-Shows (student who has not attended any class or submitted any course

01/22/07

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work) need to be reported on midyear class roll before January 24.

01/22/07

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CURRICULUM: Transfer of Nursing Courses: vBingham told faculty a policy needed to be placed in DSU Catalog regarding transferring nursing courses from another program.

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cHayes made motion that a student entering SON who wants to receive credit for prior nursing course(s) from another program, must submit a request and credit be negotiated before admission to SON and not after a student is enrolled; lSeals seconded; approved unanimously.

02/05/07

FacOrg

CURRICULUM: References: Faculty will announce to all students that Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference source.

02/05/07

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03/05/07

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CURRICULUM: BSN & RNBSN: Testing Policy: SON Testing Policy: vBingham reported to faculty that she has the book Critical Thinking & Test Writing (2nd ed.) by Susan Morrison. vBingham recommended that Committee be established to draft a testing policy for SON that will give more uniformity in tests. SON testing policy needs to be in place by Fall 2007.

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mCatlette, cHayes, sPolk, mJones, & cThompson volunteered to be on Committee. mCatlette distributed 1st draft of Testing Policy & Guidelines for Policy developed by committee members (mCatlette, vBingham, lBlessitt, mJones, sPolk, & cThompson). The testing policy will be piloted in the BSN program (JR II & SR) beginning Fall 2007. Under Guidelines for Test Administration, a statement will be added that students may take exam early without point penalty if there are

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extenuating circumstances. Faculty will still have academic freedom to use their own judgment when extenuating circumstances exist.

08/17/06

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RESOURCES: lSeals is SON liaison with the DSU Library. November 15 is the first deadline for faculty to submit book orders.

08/17/06 02/05/07

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RESOURCES: lSeals stated that faculty need to start utilizing Skills Lab manikin/simulator.

08/17/06 05/07/07

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RESOURCES: Interactive Power Point: lOswalt will distribute information on Turning Point interactive power point software to faculty for possible consideration to purchase.

08/17/06

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that the DSU Library has new

09/11/06

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Accepted as presented with no further

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plagiarism detection software “Turn It In” that is available for faculty use.

discussion

09/11/06

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Accepted as presented - lSeals will place those cards in the Faculty Resource/Copy Room for faculty to review and give input as to which orders need to be resubmitted. lSeals reported that she will post a list of books requested last year, but not ordered due to lack of funds, in the Faculty Resource Room. She requested faculty input by Oct. 15 regarding which books need to be ordered this year and which books should be deleted from the list. lSeals reported that SON has submitted $2,300 in Library orders. There is a balance of $400 remaining with a deadline of November 15 to submit orders. sPolk and mJones combined their “new faculty money” and have ordered Carolyn Buppert’s book series for the Library. jGunn requested that the Transcultural Journal be ordered. lSeals reported that SON Library order has been submitted.

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SON has ordered $938 in books this semester; there are no remaining funds available this year.

09/11/06

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RESOURCES: Textbook orders for Spring semester are due in the Bookstore by October 13.

09/11/06

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jHaney has requested that faculty submit orders to her by October 4 so she can have orders to Bookstore on time.

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Accepted as presented with no further discussion lSeals will ask cOleis, Resource Assistant, if there is an updated inventory list of resources housed in SON. lSeals will obtain a list of resources available in the Library. Draft of a list of resources available within SON will be placed in cBk today for faculty review & feedback. A list of resources available within SON was placed in cBk for faculty review. vBingham will

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send an edited, final list to faculty as e-mail attachment.

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RESOURCES: lSeals reported that Ann Ashmore, DSU Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, is aware of the need for the Library to build nursing resources for upcoming accreditation in 2010 and has been communicating frequently with lSeals and mRush regarding SON needs.

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SON has $938 to spend on books and is in need of advanced gerontology books. lSeals will consult with other nursing schools to see what library resources they have available

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Appendix B: Faculty Development Committee 2006-2007 Annual Report

V. Annual Summary The faculty Development Committee met a total of 7 times

during the 06-07 academic years. VI. Members: Catherine Hayes, Jeanette McCrory, Martha Catlette, Shelby Polk VII. Student Representatives:

• BSN -JR I - Lindsey Hudson, JR III - Rachel Elvis, Senior - Youlanda Montgomery

• RN/ BSN – Kevin McCloud • MSN – Anne Beard

V. Meeting dates: (See Attached Minutes) • September 11 • October 23 • November – No meeting due to lack of quorum • December 4 • January 30 • February 5 • March 12 • April 11

VIII. Committee Functions II. Initiate programs for faculty to obtain the 10 contact hours required annually by

the IHL • Conduct a faculty survey annually to ascertain topics of interest for

CEU offerings • Base CEU offerings on identified needs • Evaluate annually the faculty’s satisfaction with the CEU offerings • Faculty attending CEU offerings other than those at the SON will

contribute a summation of the program at the next faculty Organization meeting and place a synopsis of the event in the communication book.

4 Serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the dean related to securing adequate funding for faculty development

• The Chair will consult with the Dean annually related to resource allocation for faculty development.

5 Plan and/or recommend continuing education offerings (CEU) for faculty and the community of interest (COI).

• Disseminate information related to CEU offerings to the community of interest

6. Review the Faculty Handbook annually • Review the SON Faculty Handbook annually and recommend

revisions to the Faculty Organization Committee 7. Assist in recruitment and retention of minority faculty

• Ensure broad dissemination of employment opportunities • Develop new faculty mentoring program

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VI. Tracking Form Function Goal Action/Decision Date Outcomes Implementation Actions/Recommendations

Annual review of roles and

functions of committee

Committee functions reviewed

No changes in committee functions

9/11/06 No Change Goals implemented and ongoing evaluation continued throughout the year

Continue annual review

Initiate programs for faculty to obtain the 10 contact hours required annually by the IHL

Conduct a faculty survey annually to ascertain topics of interest for CEU offerings Base CEU offerings on identified needs

Survey of faculty September 05 to determine priority needs for CEU planning

9/11/06 Results compiled

Faculty Survey

results

Topics Bioterrorism (2) Writing syllabi (2) Creating

instruction (1)

Publishing (1) Turning Point Technology (1) Prioritization (1) CEU’s APN (1) Week Day Friday morning (5) Monday afternoon (5 ) Program Length

Programs Provided 06-07 October 23 Turning Point Technologies November 13,14 Disaster Workshop American Red Cross November 20 Cultural Sensitivity Workshop – Fran Henderson January 5 Delta

Continue to conduct survey annually to guide in CEU planning

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Serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the dean related to securing adequate funding for faculty development

The Chair will consult with the Dean annually related to resource allocation for faculty development

Dean Carlson indicated adequate funding available for this year to provide for needs of faculty

September 11, 07

Half day (4) Over several lunch hours (2) Over several days (2) All day (2) 9-12 on Friday (2) Delivery Method Face to face: (8) Group participatory A total of 14 full time faculty members were provided funds for attending CEU offerings

Blues Tour 2- 5 PM January 5-6 Dreyfus Foundation Workshop – Grant Development February 19 Black History Speaker – Dr. Sheila Davis March Spanish for Health Care Professionals A total of 52 clock hours were provided. SON faculty received CEU’s credit for selected offerings. Selected faculty members presented highlights of CEU meetings

Faculty receiving CEU’s continue to share report in Communications Book and Faculty Organization

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Review the Faculty Handbook annually Assist in the recruitment of minority faculty

Annually review and edit the School of Nursing Faculty Handbook. Ensure broad dissemination of employment opportunities Develop new faculty mentoring program

Faculty Handbook reviews completed for 2005-06, 2006-07. Rough Draft proposed mentoring program developed

December 5, 2005-06 May 14, 2006-07 April 7, 2007

Final edits for Handbook approved 5/14/07 Proposal submitted May 14,2007 for faculty approval.

attended in Faculty Org and in Communication Book. January 2007 new faculty members were given copies of drafts of Faculty Handbook. All faculty members were given copies of handbook in March 07 for review. Three minority faculty members have been added to faculty in 06-07.

Monitor Faculty Handbook and ensure congruence with most current University Handbook and University Policies and Procedures posted online. Plan to continue to promote diversity within the faculty Continue to develop Faculty Mentoring program and seek final approval in Fall 07. Coordinate implementation with Dean in 07-08.

Appendix C: Program Effectiveness Committee Program Effectiveness Committee Annual Report 2006-2007

Committee Composition Faculty: Melinda Rush, Chair Lawanda Herron

Lisa Oswalt Carleen Thompson

Students: Kathy Wilkinson, Jr. 1 LaShonda Holman, Jr. 3

Mary Hudspeht, Sr. Pat Swindle, RN/BSN Marsha Steadman, Graduate Number and Dates of Committee Meetings Number: 7 meetings Dates: August 21, 2006 September 11, 2006 October 2, 2006 December 4, 2006 January 22, 2007 February 5, 2007 May 13, 2007 Functions-The function of the PEC is to ensure that the School of Nursing Master Plan for Evaluation (MPE) is carried out according to the areas specified below. Academic Programs 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. Faculty 1. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in recommending changes in the faculty evaluation process.

Faculty Resources 9. Conduct faculty assessment to determine the following areas in the SON: space allocation,

technology availability, other non-academic equipment, and amenities. 10. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in determining facility resource

needs. 11. Assure congruence among documents of the SON, University, and other relevant bodies for

accreditation purposes. 12. Assure that the SON Bylaws are reflected in the SON strategic plan.

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13. Assure that the SON position description statements are congruent with University and other relevant body policies and are reflective of the developing needs of the SON.

14. Upon request, serve as an advisory group to administration in monitoring the Strategic Plan for consistency and currency.

15. Monitor current Bylaws for consistency, currency, and relevancy and make recommendations for change.

16. Ensure that the MPE is evaluated and reviewed annually each spring. Summary of Committee Goals and Accomplishments 1. Policies and procedures reviewed and updated/corrected. 2. Evaluation policies and procedures reviewed and revisions made to clinical instructor, clinical agency, course, course instructor evaluations, BSN and RN-BSN end of program evaluations. 3. Revisions made to the 1 and 3 year alumni surveys. 4. SON Mission, Goals and Program Outcomes reviewed for coordination with the University’s new mission and goals. Revisions made to the Goals and BSN Program Outcomes. 5. MPE reviewed and updated.

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PEC This year’s efforts and objectives are: 1.Review and revise By-laws 2. Review past year’s goals 3. Revise advisory survey. 4. Review one and three year evaluations and success of returns on-line. 5. Develop form for clinical evaluation of faculty by clinical agencies. 6. Revise clinical site evaluation survey.

9/11/07 PEC By-laws completed with revisions and placed in cBook for faculty comments and to be discussed at FAC Org.

9/11/07

PEC Second Draft of bylaws to be placed in cBook with each committee function on 9/29/06 for faculty comments. 4. Wrote goals for 2006-2007. 5. Reviewed returned evaluations-poor

return at this time. 6. Advisory survey revised and emailed

to faculty for comments.

4/2/07 12/06

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Presented to FAC Org for approval. Preliminary evaluation results of one and three year surveys presented at FAC Org. .

10/02/06

PEC Advisory survey completed with corrections received from faculty.

11/02/06 Advisory council survey presented to FAC Org and approved

12/04/06

PEC Discussed poor return on one and three year surveys. Possible solutions:

4. Follow up with a telephone call. 5. Follow up with a postcard. 6. Future surveys posted on the SON

website.

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Appendix D: Student Affairs Committee 2006-2007 Annual Report

Student Affairs Committee Annual Report 2006-2007 Committee Composition Faculty: Debra Allen, Chair Jennie Gunn Betty Sylvest Monica Jones

Lacey Blessitt Students: Kathy Wilkinson, Jr 1 Tina Adams, Jr 3 Vanessa Brooks, Sr Amanda Wilborn, RN/BSN Jacqueline McCoy, MSN Number and Dates of Committee Meetings Number: 7 meetings Dates: August 17, 2006 September 18, 2006 October 9, 2006 November 20, 2006 February 12, 2007 March 26, 2007 April 23, 2007 Functions 1. Encourage development of student/faculty/staff relationships thru personal, academic and social activities and information sharing. 2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Fall Semester. 3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule: a. BSN – November/December b. RN/BSN – August c. Graduates – August 4. Get names of students selected by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees will be selected at the beginning of each fall semester for the following committees: a. Faculty Organization b. PEC c. Faculty Development d. Student Affairs 5. Annually review and revise the recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the University, School of Nursing, community and students are being met.

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6. Annually review program recruitment information (brochures, handout, and website) to ensure accurate and current information is being disseminated. 7. Monthly monitor and revise the WEB page with input from the Dean and faculty members. 8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or fundraising efforts of the student classes and student organizations within the School of Nursing. 9. Annually select students for School of Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors according to designated criteria. a. Develop timeline for scholarship, awards and honors. b. Maintain all scholarships, awards and honors with a brief overview of requirements on a table. c. Maintain a notebook and current website listing with complete information regarding criteria for all scholarships, awards and honors. d. Complete any requirements for incision of SON students in Academic Honors Day. 10. Encourage School of Nursing student participation in University, School of Nursing, Profession, and community functions. 11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to review committee goals and policy & procedures. Summary of Committee Goals and Accomplishments 1. Provide at least one social activity with the students, faculty and staff each fall and spring semester. PROVIDED WELCOME BACK ACTIVITY IN THE FALL AND SPRING. 2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Fall Semester. REVIEWED IN FALL WITH NO CHANGES AND MADE CHANGES AS NECESSARY (SEE ATTACHED CHART OF CHANGES, EXHIBIT A) 3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule: a. BSN – November/December b. RN/BSN – August c. Graduates – August PLANNED AND PROVIDED BY APPROPRIATE FACULTY 4. Students selected by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees were selected at the beginning of each fall semester. NAMES WERE ADDED IN THE FALL AND THE NEW CLASS WAS ALSO ADDED IN THE SPRING. (see attached list EXHIBIT B, ) 5. Scholarship application revised to one page and to have signatures of two faculty members for recommendations. (See attached, EXHIBIT C) 6. Locate at least one new donor for the SON/scholarship.

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Samuel Scholarship given again this year, Kelly Humphreys Nursing Scholarship inititiated in memory of Ray humphreys’ (DRMC Administrator) Daughter KELLY, a new RN who tragically died in a MVA. Bessie J. Taylor Nursing Scholarship started by The King’s Daughters and Sons Circle #2 (See Attached Exhibit D, ) 7. Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat” time during the noon hour for each BSN class to be held at least one per semester close to mid-term. Did not accomplish. Mentorship program was initiated in the spring. 8. Review and Revise the SON recruitment plan. Reviewed. 9. Develop and Implement a Student Honor Code. Code was compilated from the information provided by the senior class by lOswalt. Student members to revisit and make suggestions.

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1. dAllen to be Chair 2. Reviewed and Revised

SA 08/17/06 SA 09/18/06

The Student Affairs Committee will:

1. Encourage development of student/faculty/staff relationships thru personal, academic and social activities and information sharing.

2. Annually review and revise the “Student Handbook” during the Spring Semester.

3. Plan “Orientation Day” for new nursing students (BSN, RN/BSN and Graduate) using the following schedule:

a. BSN – Nov/Dec b. RN/BSN – August c. MSN – August 4. Get names of students selected

by their peers to serve on the School of Nursing committees will be selected at the beginning of each fall

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semester for the following committees:

a.Faculty Organization b.PEC c.Faculty Development d.Student Affairs 5. Annually review and revise the

recruitment plan to ensure the needs of the University, School of Nursing, community and students are being met.

6. Annually review program recruitment information (brochures, handout, and website) to ensure accurate and current information is being disseminated.

7. Monthly monitor and revise the WEB page with input from the Dean and faculty members.

8. Approve any t-shirt designs, flyers, or fundraising efforts of the student classes and student organizations within the School of Nursing.

9. Annually select students for School of Nursing scholarships, awards, and honors according to designated criteria.

a. Develop timeline for scholarship, awards and honors.

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c.Maintain a notebook and current website listing with complete information regarding criteria for all scholarships, awards and honors.

d. Complete any requirements for inclusion in SON scholarship

10. Encourage School of Nursing student participation in University, School of Nursing, Profession, and community functions.

11. Meet with the Dean/COAP annually to review committee goals and policy & procedures.

The Student Affairs Committee

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activity with the students, faculty and staff each fall and spring semester.

2.) Initiate a “Brown Bag Chat” time during the noon hour for each BSN class to be held at least one per semester close to mid-term.

3.) Review and Revise the SON

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Representatives 2006-2007

a.Faculty Organization Junior 2 Julie Tipton Senior Wanda Gregory RN/BSN William Guy Graduate Pat Hampton b.PEC Junior 2 LaShonda Holman Senior Mary Hudspeth RN/BSN Pat Swindle Graduate Marsha Steadman c.Faculty Development Junior 2 Rachel Elvis Senior Youlanda Montgomery RN/BSN Kempton MacCleod Graduate Anne Beard d.Student Affairs Junior 2 Tina Adams Senior Vanessa Brooks RN/BSN Amanda Wilbourn Graduate Jaqueline McCoy Faculty Org Kathy Kent Student Aff Kathy Wilkinson Faculty Dev Tristan Hadaway Program Eff Lindsay Hudson

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committees 4. Assign- ments made SA10/9/06 Recommended changes submitted to COAP 11/20/06 Final changes presented and approved at 05/14/07 FO

SA 03/26/07 SA09/18/06 SA 10/9/06 SA 11/20/06 SA 10/09/06

Student Medical Insurance Statement is in May 2006 revised handbook. dAllen will have review assignments at 10/9 meeting Handbook available on SON website: dAllen pg 1-2(outcomes), 12-15(stop at Acad. Reg.), pg 23 – 29(to MSN) mJones pg 2(gen. info)-12(stop at Spec. Events) bSylvest pg. 15(beg. At Acad. Reg.)- pg 22 jGunn: pg 29(beginning at MSN-34) Handbook Recommendations submitted to COAP: Statement to be placed in handbook: Student use of electronic devices: The use of laptops and other electronic devices in the classroom must be used for the class in progress only. No other substantive changes recommended Final review of handbook provided numerous recommendations. See attached copy of those reviewed in May 14, 2007 FO and approved. 2 student reps. assisting with recruiting: vOrcutt & tSkelton; Suggestions to ask lByrd in CIS about students that worked with SEC webpages to get suggestions

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Recruitment Annual Report 2006-2007 Recruitment Report 2006-2007

Date SON Representative

Event/Location Focus Group Comments

July 2006

Cheryl Oleis Lisa Oswalt

Lizabeth Carlson Debbie Allen

Knowledge for Nursing Enrichment

Camp DSU SON

Pre-Nursing Students

K-NEC – 4th time for this camp. Student participation and reaction remains good.

Camp continues to be a day camp. The same types of sessions/activities were offered as per the initial camp. Sessions continue to focus on

pre-nursing preparation. July 2006

Cheryl Oleis Jackson Area Alumni Meeting

Jackson, MS

Alumni Need to continue attending as many alumni meetings as possible. Positive response

continues to increase – excellent resource for reaching DSU teaching alumni, alumni

parents etc. who have day to day contact with prospective students but still weren’t thinking

of areas outside of their own college/graduation experience – this reminds

them that DSU has a nursing program. August 2006


Craft Committee Meeting

Cleveland School District

[Vo-Tech] Cleveland, MS

High School DSU SON faculty continue to work with teacher/students and set up involvement directly with nursing students. Teacher indicates continued improvement and anticipates continued improvement in

upcoming years. August 2006

Cheryl Oleis DeSoto County Alumni Meeting Southaven, MS

DSU Alumni Need to continue to attend as many alumni events as possible. Excellent recruitment opportunities. DeSoto is one of the areas

designated to need a stronger DSU push…will continue to attend this meeting as well as

continue involvement in area schools. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis Oxford Area Alumni

Meeting Oxford, MS

Alumni Need to continue to attend as many alumni events as possible. Excellent recruitment

opportunities. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis

Valerie Orcutt DSU Pig Pickin' Shumate Park

Alumni and General Public

Set up table to distribute nurse caps, pencils, etc. to those attending. This event proves an

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Taylor Skelton excellent way to remind alumni and area community of our SON. Estimated attendance 1500. Nursing info distributed to approx. 50.

September 2006

Cheryl Oleis Tupelo Area Alumni Meeting

Tupelo, MS

Alumni Door prizes donated. Display table set up. Children in attendance – gave color books,

nurse hats, scrub caps, scrub shirts. Information distributed through both people picking up items from display table and from

issuance of materials to people with jobs correlating with nurse recruitment…medical

staff, teachers, etc. September

2006 Cheryl Oleis MS Public Health

Association Annual Conference Tunica, MS

Nurses in Public Health settings

Attendees are all occupations within MPHA – not just nurses – so it becomes more of a

general public event for us but good PR in the medical community.

September 2006

Cheryl Oleis Clinton High School College Fair

Clinton, MS First time attendance. Invitation received as a result of a connection at the MPHA

conference. Well received. Should continue to attend if funds allow. Should seek similar

involvement with other high schools as location, funds and schedule allows.

October 2006


Lisa Oswalt SON Students

DSU Homecoming General Public Set up table/tent to distribute nurse caps, pencils, etc. to those attending. Snacks and and chairs were available for “hanging out” under the tent to visit. Like Pig Pickin’, this

event proves an excellent way to remind alumni and area community of our SON.

October 2006


Octoberfest Cleveland, MS

General Public Good PR and community awareness.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Memphis Area College Night Memphis, TN

High School Students/Parents

Excellent exposure in Memphis area. Area recruiter continues to get good response from our presence at this event. Need to continue.

Need to keep in mind that these events are

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very fast paced and you usually have very little time to capture attention and the info you

distribute needs to stand out somehow. October

2006 Cheryl Oleis Metropolitan

Nashville Public Schools College Night

Nashville, TN


In attendance with approximately 100 universities from across the U.S. Attended in

conjunction with DSU area rep. Made connection with approx. 500 student and their

parents as well as approx. 30 school counselors for the area.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Williamson County College Night Franklin, TN


In attendance with approx. 100 universities from across the U.S. Attend in conjunction with DSU area rep. Made connection with approx. 500 students and their parents and

approx. 28 counselors (representing 8 schools) from the area.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Nursing School Advisory Council –

Reception, Open House & Tour

Advisory council and

general public

Great community PR. Recruitment video set up in classrooms – well received.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis

MNA Convention Florence, AL

ADN students and exhibiting

agencies

Continued effects from Hurricane Katrina caused scheduling/locating of this event to

Florence, AL. Attendance was lower again this year than usual. The overall affect was pretty obvious. Agencies in attendance had

numerous materials and even give-a-ways left over – which is practically unheard of for this

event. Continues to be a good networking with other attending exhibitors/agencies.

Event to be returned to MS next year. October

2006 Cheryl Oleis

Family Nurse Practitioner Conference

Florence, AL

MS FNPs And exhibiting

agencies (pharmaceutical

As with MNA, this event was set in Alabama due to continued effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Attendance was low; room location was horrible (those few in attendance had

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reps) difficulty getting to us because of the room location and outside hall traffic of hotel catering employees). In addition, poor

scheduling of the nursing students arrival and required meetings left them little time for

exhibit attendance. Event to be returned to MS next year.

October 2006

Cheryl Oleis Hinds Allied Health Job Fair

Jackson, MS

ADNs and other levels of nursing

students

Changes in personnel handling this event have resulted in the students we target most (ADNs) not attending as much due to

class/clinical/lunch schedules. Use to be one of the best of this type, but no longer. While program info has always been given to CC instructors, may need to focus on leaving

more materials with them since fewer ADN students are in attendance.

November 2006

Cheryl Oleis NWCC Career Day ADN students RN-BSN materials distributed to approx. 45 ADN students.

November 2006


DSU Fall Visit Day Cleveland, MS

High school and transfer students who responded

to invitation from DSU

Admissions

Attendance numbers given by DSU Admissions were initially 50+ students and

30+ parents with an increase to 100+ ct. Actual attendance fell way short. Many of the

students had not indicated nursing as their college interest but were put with our dept.

because the departments they were interested in chose not to participate in this event.

November2006

Cheryl Oleis Bolivar County High School College Day

Cleveland, MS

Area High School Seniors

Of the approximately 350 in attendance, contact was made with at least 300 of them. Counselor packets were distributed and were

very well received. November

2006 Cheryl Oleis MS Counseling

Association Fall Conference

MS Counselors (especially K-12

schools)

Have been trying to be a participant in this conference for years but schedules/ time /

previously prevented. EXCELLENT

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Philadelphia, MS reception to our participation. Used grant funds to be a strong supporter of the event this

year in order to make a “loud voice” among the counselors and it worked. Future support will be smaller scale, but should prove to be equally well received. Materials were very

well received and nearly everyone attending the exhibit hall stopped and interacted with us

at our booth. Need to continue event. January

2007 Cheryl Oleis SON Faculty SON Students

Delta Health and Wellness Day

Bolivar County Expo Cleveland, MS

General Public, and attending schools and

agencies

DSU SON is a vital partner in the development of this event. This was the third year of the event. Event held once again at the Bolivar County Expo. Excellent resource for surrounding area awareness of our school and

programs. Provides excellent news and networking opportunities as well.

Used grant funds to help sponsor this event. November

2006 Deidra Byas Beale Street Job Fair

Memphis, TN General Public Attendance was estimated at 25 [WELL

below what we were led to believe it would be] with only 3 people being counted as

contacts. This is not the first let down we have had in dealing with the scheduler of this event. Thus, we are severing ties and will be

focusing our money and efforts towards other contacts of events within the NW MS and

Memphis community. November

2006 Vicki Bingham Martha Catlette

Tri-Lake Hospital Batesville, MS

Students for RN-BSN and

MSN programs

This event was a direct result of networking with exhibiting agencies at another recruitment event (NWMCC fair –

Senatobia). These in-agency recruitment events are arranged when there is a group of

nurses interested in our online programs. Always well received. Results in a several

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edic

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are

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uppo

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ary

2007

V

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r an

d N

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AD

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ses

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ese

agen

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.

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Jackson, MS January

2007 Cheryl Oleis Distribution of

program material and permanent recruitment items to area schools

Cleveland, MS


Program Packets and medical posters and models given to area science teachers in an

effort to start reaching students through their school science teachers. A new recruiting effort by a show of support to the teachers

through permanent recruitment items that they can use in their classrooms

January 2007

Cheryl Oleis Nursing Summit [Trade Mart] Jackson, MS

ADNs and BSNs

Location was again at the Trade Mart. Better division between the conference and expo area this year. Exceptional response – due somewhat in part, no doubt, from the low

attendance at MNA. Many attended this event who could not make the out of state event in the fall – so in a sense, “this” was their MNA event. Supported DSU SNA by giving away goodies to those who supported SNA raffles and T-shirt sales – worked out well…good

draw to our booth – should continue approach in future events where SNA attends. Better overall response here than at MNA/FNP.

January 2007

Cheryl Oleis Meridian NW Junior High School

Meridian, MS


Materials and permanent recruitment items distributed to area schools/teachers/students in

an effort to get our name out and more familiar in this area of the state. Will need to

follow up in years ahead to make this effective.

February 2007


DSU Health Care Day Cleveland, MS

ADNs and BSNs of

Attending Exhibiting Agencies

Health Care Day was separated from Career Day this year and placed back as its own event as it was in the past. There were a number of agencies in attendance, and all

reported they were pleased with the separation from Career Day (as per their requests on

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evaluations over the past several years). Will need to help DSU Career Services build the

attendance by agencies back up to what it was in years past in order to maintain their support in keeping the event separate from career day. Distributed packets with DSU SON program info and a listing of our nursing students – well received, of course. Wonderful verbal

feedback from agencies when seeing them out on the road at other recruitment events the

remainder of the semester. February

2007 Cheryl Oleis Horn Lake High

School Career Day Horn Lake, MS


counselors

Attended career day – spoke with nearly all the seniors and provided program info.

Distributed permanent recruitment items (models and posters) to school. Need to keep

connection in the years to come. Good tool for increasing visibility in this area of the state.

February 2007

Deidra Byas Ray Brooks Career and Health Fair

Benoit, MS

Middle School Good PR. Good exposure of DSU and nursing career options to area students.

February 2007

Cheryl Oleis DSU Faculty DSU Students

Nurse Day DSU SON

HS Seniors and CC Transfers

Attended by over 30 students and nearly 20 family members. Students received packets of DSU Son BSN and related support materials and rotated through the building for talk time

with students and hands-on skills lab experiences; parents were addressed by the dean, faculty and students and give a tour of

the building. February

2007 Cheryl Oleis MDCC Job Fair

Moorhead, MS ADNs and attending agencies

Good event. Good Delta PR. Agency turnout improving/increasing. MDCC does a great

job in separating students into specific attending groups (all ADNs come together).

February Cheryl Oleis NWMCC ADNs and Attended by over 100 students of which

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07

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L

izab

eth

Car

lson

C

leve

land

Sch

ool

Dis

tric

t Car

eer

Dev

elop

men

t Cen

ter

Cra

ft C

omm

ittee

M

embe

r Fis

h Fr

y C

leve

land

, MS

HS

care

er c

ente

r fa

culty

E

nd o

f yea

r mee

ting

to w

rap

up th

is y

ear a

nd

brai

nsto

rm fo

r inv

olve

men

t with

cen

ter f

or th

e up

com

ing

scho

ol y

ear.

Mar

ch

2007

C

hery

l Ole

is

M-O

AD

N C

onve

ntio

n C

onve

ntio

n C

ente

r A

DN

stu

dent

s A

ttend

ing

Con

tinue

s to

be

a go

od n

etw

orki

ng e

vent

with

ot

her a

ttend

ing

exhi

bito

rs/a

genc

ies.

Num

bers

25

Rec

ruitm

ent R

epor

t 200

6-20

07

Dat

e SO

N

Rep

rese

ntat

ive

Eve

nt/L

ocat

ion

Focu

s Gro

up

Com

men

ts

Vic

ksbu

rg, M

S A

genc

ies

wer

e go

od, l

ocat

ion

of ta

bles

for e

xhib

itors

w

as m

oved

to o

ne ro

om th

is y

ear a

nd

prov

ided

a m

uch

bette

r env

iron

men

t (d

ecre

ased

noi

se a

nd a

ctiv

ity) a

nd b

ette

r at

tend

ance

than

last

yea

r.

Mar

ch

2007

C

hery

l Ole

is

Deb

bie

Alle

n G

reen

ville

Are

a A

lum

ni M

eetin

g G

reen

ville

, MS

Alu

mni

G

ood

pres

ence

at m

eetin

g. N

eed

to c

ontin

ue

to a

ttend

all

alum

ni e

vent

s po

ssib

le.

Apr

il 20

07

Che

ryl O

leis

Co-

Lin

Car

eer F

air

Wes

son,

MS

Tra

nsfe

r and

A

DN

stu

dent

s L

arge

num

ber o

f exh

ibito

rs. S

tude

nt

part

icip

atio

n w

as g

ood.

Nee

d to

revi

se

appr

oach

for t

his

even

t due

to th

e fa

ct th

at it

is

a ca

mpu

s w

ide

care

er fa

ir.

Apr

il 20

07

Che

ryl O

leis

H

olm

es C

omm

unity

C

olle

ge C

aree

r Fai

r G

rena

da, M

S

AD

N s

tude

nts

A

ttend

ing

Age

ncie

s

Goo

d PR

. But

eve

nt ta

kes

plac

e w

hile

st

uden

ts a

re in

cla

ss s

o co

ntac

t with

stu

dent

s is

min

imal

. A

pril

2007

C

hery

l Ole

is

Ger

man

tow

n H

igh

Scho

ol C

aree

r Day

G

erm

anto

wn,

TN

HS

stud

ents

, te

ache

rs,

coun

selo

rs

Goo

d re

spon

se fo

r fir

st ti

me

atte

ndin

g th

is

even

t. T

ryin

g to

incr

ease

vis

ibili

ty in

this

are

a.

Nee

d to

con

tinue

to a

ttend

as

man

y H

S ev

ents

as

pos

sibl

e in

this

are

a of

TN

and

NW

MS.

A

pril

2007

C

hery

l Ole

is

Nav

al A

ir S

tatio

n H

ealth

, Saf

ety

and

Avi

atio

n Fa

ir

Mer

idia

n, M

S

Gen

eral

pub

lic;

scho

ol c

hild

ren

1st ti

me

atte

ndin

g ev

ent (

whi

ch h

as g

row

n tr

emen

dous

ly in

wha

t is

only

it’s

8th y

ear)

. E

xcel

lent

opp

ortu

nity

to re

ach

a w

ide

rang

e of

fo

lks

in th

e M

erid

ian

area

. Man

y ar

ea s

choo

ls

had

stud

ents

in a

ttend

ance

. Goo

d ne

twor

king

w

ith m

ilita

ry [i

mpo

rtan

t in

supp

ort a

nd

spon

sors

hip

of S

ON

eve

nts

from

them

]. M

ay

2007

Sh

elby

Pol

k N

urse

Pra

ctiti

oner

C

onfe

renc

e

Flor

ence

, AL

SON

aw

aren

ess

amon

g N

Ps,

MSN

stu

dent

s

Goo

d pr

esen

ce a

mon

g st

ate

NPs

.

May

20

07

Che

ryl O

leis

H

ealth

Con

f.200

7 C

lark

sdal

e, M

S G

ener

al p

ublic

an

d ar

ea h

ealth

ca

re c

omm

unity

App

roxi

mat

ely

300

atte

ndee

s to

con

fere

nce;

m

ade

conn

ectio

n w

ith a

ppro

xim

atel

y 15

0 of

w

hich

app

rox.

80

took

SO

N in

fo; e

vent

in

clud

ed a

bre

ak o

ut s

essi

on in

whi

ch a

26

Rec

ruitm

ent R

epor

t 200

6-20

07

Dat

e SO

N

Rep

rese

ntat

ive

Eve

nt/L

ocat

ion

Focu

s Gro

up

Com

men

ts

facu

lty m

embe

r add

ress

ed 2

0 (m

ajor

ity o

f hi

gh s

choo

l age

stu

dent

s) a

bout

the

SON

pr

ogra

m a

t DSU

. Alth

ough

num

bers

see

m to

in

dica

te g

ood

even

t, in

tere

st le

vel w

as

min

imal

. Im

port

ant P

R e

vent

but

cos

ts s

houl

d be

kep

t to

a m

inim

um.

May

20

07

Che

ryl O

leis

M

ASN

Car

eer F

air

Jack

son,

MS

MS

Stud

ent

Nur

ses

Atte

nded

by

appr

oxim

atel

y 10

0 M

ASN

nur

ses

(1st y

ear o

f eve

nt),

Fold

ers

of c

ompl

ete

prog

ram

info

rmat

ion

wer

e pr

ovid

ed to

the

60-

65 s

tude

nts

who

vis

ited

the

DSU

tabl

e as

wel

l as

10

addi

tiona

l fol

ders

of c

ompl

ete

prog

ram

in

fo d

istr

ibut

ed to

atte

ndin

g ex

hibi

tors

. M

ay

2007

C

hery

l Ole

is

B

enef

it G

olf

Tou

rnam

ent

Reu

nion

Gol

f Cou

rse

Mad

ison

, MS

Gen

eral

Pub

lic

and

Jack

son

area

m

edic

al

com

mun

ity

Spon

sors

hip

by D

SU S

ON

whi

ch in

clud

ed 2

go

lf te

am p

ositi

ons

with

in th

e to

urna

men

t.

Spon

sors

hip

invo

lved

DSU

SO

N n

ame

in

adve

rtis

emen

t for

the

even

t (bo

th p

rior

and

du

ring

). T

his

even

t has

dev

elop

ed in

to a

st

rong

and

inva

luab

le n

etw

orki

ng re

latio

nshi

p w

ith M

OR

A .

May

20

07

Dor

a C

hris

tian

Eliz

a Pi

llars

C

onve

ntio

n M

S G

ulf C

oast

AD

Ns

Goo

d re

crui

tmen

t and

PR

opp

ortu

nity

. D

SU

SON

has

had

num

erou

s E

liza

Pilla

rs

Scho

lars

hip

win

ners

in th

e pa

st.

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Summary

• Our recruiting efforts continue to be best summarized in the continued growth we have seen in enrollment in all of our programs. • The School of Nursing’s recruiting efforts continue to grow due very much to funding support provided by grants. Efforts to take

recruitment both around and outside the state more were met. Well received and will continue as funds allow for the future.

• Did acquire Disc maker but did implement disk distribution due to halt on spending and revision of grant funds due to cuts in Washington DC in January of 2007. Redistribution of remaining grant funds will allow for some creation and distribution of disks for the 2007-2008 year.

• A full program flyer was created and distributed for 2006-2007. Fantastic response. Cuts down on confusion of which flyers to distribute,

etc. Allows individuals to have all info at their fingertips – allowing them to have additional info that might not apply to them and their situation but might be of interest to friends, family, co-workers, students, teachers (information that they would not have otherwise taken with them since it was not applicable directly to them). Has proven invaluable in distribution to hospitals and other health care agencies.

• DSU SON website – the site contains program information, applications and general nursing career information/guidance, etc. Summer of

2006, DSU SON recruitment video clips were added. Very favorable response. Videos were used repeatedly throughout the year for in-house recruitment events as well as used on the road at a variety of events via a disk and laptop.

• Change in web address for SON site – new address [nursing.deltastate.edu] was added to programs, flyers, give-aways. General e-mail

address of [email protected] was created as well and all incoming mail from this address goes directly into the box of the SON’s faculty secretary (in whose office SON applications are begun and maintained).

• Partnerships with area schools and area educational agencies that involve direct interaction with students and educational faculty and staff

continue.

• DSU SON Students maintained involvement in regards to presentations within area schools (K-12) – safety, hygiene, nutrition/exercise presentations, etc.

• DSU SON (through DHI) continued it’s Cleveland Vo-Tech partnership with area business/career leaders.

• DSU student/faculty maintained company and community involvement through health presentations and health fairs.

• Continued to arrive early and leave almost last at events continues to be an effective time to approach the recruitment representatives from

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health care agencies about our RN-BSN completion program and MSN programs. As in the past, agencies have been very responsive to this approach.

• Concentrated efforts in recruiting among exhibitors continued in all events. – Resulted in several direct hospital visits for interested

students, increasing the qualified applicants and overall enrollment to our RN-BSN and MSN programs.

• Recruitment Partnership between DSU SON and CAV Flight Operations remained strong this year. The initial development of the partnership focused on combining recruiting efforts by way of sharing travel, registration, recruitment opportunities and recruitment printing expenses/resources as well as use one another’s departments as resources for ideas and man power for specific departmental events. The combination logo was used whenever possible – the majority of our current grant funding will not allow for it’s use. We continue to work together in whatever manner possible. Consideration is being given in working together for a combination Nurse Day and Aviation Day – pooling resources in a manner that saves time, energy and money for all concerned, yet produces a higher quality event than we currently exhibit as individual departments.

• Stepping outside what had become our typical recruiting box remains key to sustaining our enrollment within the SON and in continuing

to increase the quality of our applicant pool. We will continue to explore options outside the box of normal recruitment in an effort to keep our numbers strong and the quality of our students high. In this way we strongly contribute in reaching our university goal of becoming the best regional university in the United States.

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Appendix E: Master Plan for Evaluation Annual Report Academic 2006 - 2007 Year Review


AC ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Academic Council AACN .................................................................................................................................American Association of Colleges of Nursing Admin .....................................................................................................................................................................................Administrator ANA.............................................................................................................................................................American Nurses’ Association ANCC ……………………………………………………………………………………………..American Nurses Credentialing Center A/V…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Audio/Visual BSN………………………………………………………………….Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Undergraduate Program cBk ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Communication Book CCNE ……………………………………………………………………………………Commission on Colleges of Nursing Education CE ……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………… Continuing Education CIPO ……………………………………………………………………………………………...Chief Information and Planning Officer CIPR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………CCNE Co Progress Report COAP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Chair of Academic Programs COI ...........................................................................................................................................................................Community of Interest CQI………………………………………………………………………………………………………Continuous Quality Improvement DFNP …………………………………………………………………………….…………Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program DSU ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………. Delta State University Ed .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Educator ERI-CT……………………………………………………………………..Educational Resources Incorporated Critical Thinking Exam FacDev ....................................................................................................................................................Faculty Development Committee FacOrg ....................................................................................................................................................................... Faculty Organization GenEd……………………………………………………………………………………………………General Education Requirements HB (FacHB or StdHB)……………………………...………….Handbook (FacHB = Faculty Handbook or StdHB = Student Handbook) HEP …………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…….Health Education Project IHL .................................................................................................................. Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning IOR ...............................................................................................................................................................................Instructor of Record MSN ............................................................................................................................Master of Science in Nursing or Graduate Program MPE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Master Plan for Evaluation NCLEX-RN…………………………………………………………………..National Council Licensure Examination, Registered Nurse NLN ...............................................................................................................................................................National League for Nursing NONPF .....................................................................................................................National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty

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OIT ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Office of Information Technology ONW.............................................................................................................................................................. Office of Nursing Workforce QEP ................................................................................................................................................................... Quality Enhancement Plan PEC ........................................................................................................................................................Program Effectiveness Committee PO……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………Program Outcomes POS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Plan of Study Prac ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Practitioner RA ................................................................................................................................................................................. Resource Assistant RN-BSN……………………………………………………………………………….Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing SACS…………………..………………………………………………………………….Southern Association of Colleges and Schools SEC ........................................................................................................................................................... Student Engagement Champion SON .................................................................................................................................................................................School of Nursing SREB/CCEN.............................................................. Southern Regional Education Board/Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing StdAff ................................................................................................................................................................Student Affairs Committee TAC…………………..………………………………………………………………………………Technology Across the Curriculum TEC………………………………………………………………………………………………….Technology Engagement Champion TLC.....................................................................................................................................................................Teaching/Learning Center TNI...................................................................................................................................................... Therapeutic Nursing Intervention(s) Provost/VPAA .................................................................................................................................. Vice President for Academic Affairs WAC………………………………………………………………………………………………………Writing Across the Curriculum

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Table E-I :STANDARD I. PROGRAM QUALITY: MISSION AND GOVERNANCE

The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty


CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings

Recipient of Report (CCNE)

Action

I-A. & I-B. The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON are written, congruent with those of DSU, and consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professionals.

Fall (1) Spring (3 & 4)

PEC (1) Fac Org DFNP COAP (3 & 4)

1. Mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON reviewed for congruency with the mission & strategic plan for DSU (1)

1.1 SON mission, goals, and expected outcomes received FacOrg 05/14/07. The SON documents are in compliance and logically derived from the University’s revised vision, mission, & guiding principles. 1.2 Program Outcomes are based on the SON core competencies derived from

FacOrg (1, 3, & 4)

1.1 A No changes to Mission & Philosophy. SON mission and philosophy are congruent with University mission & philosophy. (Reviewed PEC, Spring, 2006 – approved with no substantive changes FacOrg 05/14/07). 1.1 B No changes - .Strategic Plan for SON effective for 3 years. The SON Three Year Plan now reflects the University’s Strategic Plan and the Guiding Principles. Three Year Plan reviewed with no substantive changes (edits to format only) (FacOrg 05/14/07). 1.1 C SON Bylaws were reviewed & recommendations presented to FacOrg. Recommended changes approved as circulated in cBk

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Mas

ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

2. P

rofe

ssio

nal n

ursi

ng

stan

dard

s an

d gu

idel

ines

th

at a

re u

sed

in fo

rmul

atin

g an

d ev

alua

ting

the

mis

sion

, go

als,

and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

SO

N: (

3 &

4-

CC

NE

) •

IHL

Acc

redi

tatio

n •

ON

W C

ompe

tenc

y M

odel

•

SAC

S •

AA

CN

•

Ess

entia

l Doc

s A

AC

N E

ssen

tials

D

ocum

ents

for

vari

ous

prof

essi

onal

nur

sing

st

anda

rds

and

guid

elin

es a

nd

the

facu

lty’s

phi

loso

phy

rega

rdin

g th

e co

ncep

ts o

f:

cari

ng, c

ritic

al th

inki

ng,

com

mun

icat

ion

abili

ties,

cu

ltura

l aw

aren

ess/

hum

an

dive

rsity

and

ther

apeu

tic

nurs

ing

inte

rven

tions

. 2.

The

se d

ocum

ents

con

tinue

to

infl

uenc

e th

e SO

N m

issi

on,

goal

s, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. A

dded

doc

umen

tatio

n an

d gu

idel

ines

are

add

ed to

refl

ect

curr

ent c

hang

es in

all

prog

ram

s.

2.1

Prog

ram

s re

view

ed a

nd in

co

mpl

ianc

e w

ith g

uide

lines

as

note

d.

2.2

CC

NE

reco

mm

enda

tions

fr

om 2

005

site

vis

it w

ith

subs

eque

nt a

ctio

ns:

(Fac

Org

11/

06/0

6).

1.2

BSN

Pro

gram

Out

com

es

revi

ewed

05/

14/0

7 - N

o ch

ange

s.

MSN

Pro

gram

Out

com

es

revi

ewed

& a

ppro

ved

Fac

Org

05/

14/0

7 w

ith C

hang

es

to P

O #

1 a

nd #

5.

2. N

o ac

tion

take

n. C

ontin

ue

with

ann

ual r

evie

w a

nd a

s ne

eded

. 2.

1 Se

rvic

e L

earn

ing

Hou

rs

for S

ON

dur

ing

Fall

2006

to

tale

d 16

, 936

hou

rs. 2

6,37

8 ho

urs

repo

rted

for S

prin

g 20

07. R

epor

t sub

mitt

ed to

O

ffic

e of

Com

mun

ity a

nd

Stud

ent E

ngag

emen

t. (F

acO

rg 0

1/22

/07

&

33

Mas

ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

Bac

cala

urea

te

Edu

catio

n,

AA

CN

Ess

entia

ls

Doc

umen

ts fo

r Mas

ters

E

duca

tion,

A

AC

N J

oint

Pos

ition

on

Edu

catio

n fo

r N

urse

s in

A

dmin

istr

ativ

e R

oles

•

Nur

se P

ract

ition

er

Prim

ary

Car

e C

ompe

tenc

ies

• N

ON

PF G

uide

lines

&

Nur

se P

ract

ition

er

Com

pete

ncie

s •

AN

A

Clin

ical

Pra

ctic

e &

E

thic

s, S

cope

& S

tds

• C

CN

E

• SR

EB

: �

Nur

se E

duca

tor

Com

pete

ncie

s

�

Rac

ial/E

thni

c &

G

ende

r Div

ersi

ty in

N

ursi

ng E

duca

tion

A.

Upo

n su

bmis

sion

&

appr

oval

by

CO

AP,

eac

h co

urse

syl

labu

s w

ill b

e su

bmitt

ed to

the

Facu

lty

Secr

etar

y as

a h

ard

copy

and

as

an

emai

l atta

chm

ent w

ithin

th

e fi

rst w

eek

of th

e se

mes

ter

the

cour

se is

taug

ht (1

0/10

/05)

B

. A

t the

end

of e

ach

sem

este

r, th

e IO

R w

ill

cont

inue

to p

lace

a h

ard

copy

of

eac

h co

urse

syl

labu

s an

d on

e ex

ampl

e of

exe

mpl

ar

stud

ent c

ours

ewor

k in

a

desi

gnat

ed C

CN

E

accr

edita

tion

file

fold

er.

(10/

10/0

5)

C.

Facu

lty w

ill s

ubm

it al

l or

igin

al s

tude

nt c

ours

e w

ork

for e

ach

cour

se to

the

Facu

lty

Secr

etar

y at

the

clos

e of

the

sem

este

r. (1

0/10

/05)

05/0

7/07

). 2.

2 A

. Con

tinue

with

this

po

licy

each

sem

este

r.

2.2

B C

ontin

ue w

ith th

is

polic

y ea

ch s

emes

ter.

2.2

C C

ontin

ue w

ith th

is

polic

y ea

ch s

emes

ter.

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Mas

ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

�

Cur

ricu

lum

&

Facu

lty

Dev

elop

men

t in

Com

mun

ity-b

ased

C

are

D.

All

cour

ses

mus

t hav

e “b

urne

d” C

D-R

OM

bac

k up

s fr

om W

ebC

T w

ith

stud

ents

and

with

out

stud

ents

to th

e Fa

culty

Se

cret

ary

by th

e en

d of

the

sem

este

r. E

. M

SN a

pplic

atio

n on

line

with

add

ed m

issi

on s

tate

men

t re

quir

emen

t con

tinue

s as

par

t of

MSN

stu

dent

app

licat

ion

to

grad

uate

pro

gram

.

2.2

D C

ontin

ue th

is p

olic

y ea

ch s

emes

ter a

nd a

s ne

eded

or i

ndic

ated

by

OIT

or

Web

CT

web

mas

ter.

**D

ocum

enta

tion

of

adhe

renc

e to

all

of th

ese

polic

ies w

ill b

e re

flect

ed in

th

e an

nual

eva

luat

ion

and

facu

lty fi

le**

*

2.2

E. A

ll M

SN a

pplic

atio

n m

ater

ials

con

sist

ent w

ith

addi

tion

of m

issi

on s

tate

men

t re

quir

emen

t. I-

C. T

he m

issi

on,

goal

s, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

SON

are

revi

ewed

pe

riod

ical

ly a

nd

revi

sed,

as

appr

opri

ate,

to

refl

ect t

he n

eeds

and

ex

pect

atio

ns o

f the

co

mm

unity

of

inte

rest

(CO

I)

Spri

ng

(2)

Fall

(5)

Spri

ng

(6)

Spri

ng

(8)

FacD

ev

StdA

ffr

PEC

(5

&6)

D

ean

(7)

DFN

P C

OA

P(2)

D

ean

(8)

1. C

onte

xt o

f SO

N re

flec

ts

anal

ysis

of d

emog

raph

ic

and

DSU

cha

ract

eris

tics

that

infl

uenc

e th

e m

issi

on,

goal

s, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he S

ON

: (2-

CC

NE

) •

MSD

H A

nnua

l Rep

ort

• D

SU F

act B

ook

• SO

N d

emog

raph

ics

1. D

emog

raph

ics

(see

dat

a Se

ctio

n I-

F) re

view

ed e

ach

sem

este

r and

ann

ually

. The

re

cont

inue

s to

be

a dr

amat

ic

incr

ease

in e

nrol

lmen

t in

all

prog

ram

s as

a re

sult

of

incr

easi

ng re

crui

tmen

t eff

orts

&

onl

ine

natu

re o

f the

RN

-B

SN &

MSN

pro

gram

s.

FacO

rg

(1,2

, 5, 6

, &

8)

Prov

ost/

VPA

A

(7)

1.1

Adm

issi

on o

f qua

lifie

d ap

plic

ants

for a

ll pr

ogra

ms

(BSN

, RN

-BSN

, MSN

) has

in

crea

sed

agai

n (B

SN S

prin

g 20

06 a

dmis

sion

s n

= 44

, Sp

ring

200

7 ad

mis

sion

s n

= 47

); R

N-B

SN F

all 2

005

n =

13, F

all 2

006

n =

20; M

SN

Fall

2005

n =

19,

Fal

l 200

6 n

= 30

). 1.

2 T

otal

BSN

enr

ollm

ent:

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MISSION AND GOVERNANCE The mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program are congruent with those of the parent institution, reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of the community of interest – all in the pursuit of the continuing advancement and improvement of the program. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support the program’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty


CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

Three months prior to CCNE visit (7)

Fall 2006 = 70 Jr II = 44 Sr = 26). (FacOrg 08/17/06) Spring 2007 = 115 Jr I = 47 (This enrollment is the largest Jr. I class ever admitted.) Jr III = 43 Sr = 25 (FacOrg 01/22/07) RN-BSN = 25 applicants for Fall 2006; 22 invited with 20 accepting full time enrollment. (FacOrg 08/17/06) Spring, 2007 = 20 continuing (FacOrg 01/22/07) MSN Continuing Fall 2006: 18 – 7 FNP 3 NEd 8 NAdmin MSN Applicants Fall 2006: FNP - 35 applicants accepted, 24 enrolled NEd – 7 applicants accepted, 4 enrolled

36

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ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

2. T

he S

ON

col

lect

s an

d an

alyz

es in

put f

rom

the

CO

I. T

hese

dat

a ar

e us

ed to

fo

ster

ong

oing

im

prov

emen

t (6

-CC

NE

)

2. B

ette

r res

pons

e ra

tes

occu

rred

whe

n su

rvey

s w

ere

dist

ribu

ted

duri

ng e

vent

s he

ld

in c

onju

nctio

n w

ith D

SU

SON

. The

sur

veys

hav

e be

en

dist

ribu

ted

to C

OI d

urin

g th

e fo

llow

ing:

D

SU C

aree

r Fai

r (Fe

b. 2

007)

NA

dmin

– 5

app

lican

ts

acce

pted

, 3 e

nrol

led

5 M

SN a

pplic

ants

enr

olle

d fo

r pos

t mas

ters

cer

tific

ates

. (F

acO

rg 0

8/17

/06)

Sp

ring

200

7 –

MSN

(n =

48)

FN

P =

27

NE

d =

8 N

Adm

in =

13

ND

S =

23

2. C

ontin

ue w

ith s

urve

y di

stri

butio

n du

ring

thes

e ev

ents

. Res

ults

from

A

dvis

ory

Cou

ncil

surv

eys

subm

itted

dur

ing

08/1

7/06

in

itial

Fac

Org

mee

ting

by

mR

ush,

PE

C c

mte

cha

ir.

Surv

ey re

vise

d 10

/02/

06 &

37

Mas

ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

3. T

he C

OI n

eeds

and

ex

pect

atio

ns a

re re

flec

ted

in

the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd

expe

cted

out

com

es o

f the

SO

N

(For

5, &

6-C

CN

E:)

•

Adv

isor

y C

ounc

il •

Alu

mni

•

Em

ploy

ers

4. T

he S

ON

aff

ords

the

CO

I the

opp

ortu

nity

to

subm

it w

ritte

n th

ird-

part

y co

mm

ents

to C

CN

E, i

n ac

cord

ance

with

ac

cred

itatio

n pr

oced

ures

(7

-CC

NE

) Pu

blic

not

ice

to in

form

co

mm

unity

of i

nter

est t

hat

Scho

ol o

f Nur

sing

Sch

olar

ship

L

unch

eon

(May

4, 2

007)

3.

All

elem

ents

revi

ewed

in

cont

ext o

f the

CO

I. 4.

MPE

will

reta

in it

s cu

rren

t fo

rmat

sin

ce th

e M

PE n

ow

mir

rors

DSU

Ann

ual R

epor

t.

used

dur

ing

Hea

lth C

are

Car

eer D

ay 2

007

2/27

/07.

R

esul

ts to

be

pres

ente

d du

ring

firs

t Fal

l 200

7 Fa

cOrg

m

eetin

g.

3. S

ee c

omm

enta

ry in

#2.

4.

PE

C re

com

men

ded

last

Sp

ring

that

eac

h re

spec

tive

com

mitt

ee m

aint

ain

the

rele

vant

MPE

ele

men

ts fo

r th

eir f

unct

ions

to e

xped

ite

com

plet

ion

of M

PE b

y en

d of

sp

ring

sem

este

r. T

his

was

not

im

plem

ente

d 20

06 –

200

7 ac

adem

ic y

ear b

ut w

ill b

e vi

tal t

o co

mpl

ete

the

requ

irem

ents

of t

his

38




CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

written third-party comments will be received by CCNE until 30 days before the scheduled visit (for GP: Visit Date October 2005). 5. MPE reflects the scope, breadth and timing (Time table, last page of MPE) of the process employed in reviewing and updating the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON. Minutes provide evidence of implementation of the review process and any resulting changes (8-CCNE).

document. Suggestions for improved feedback included outlining each SON standing committee section of the MPE & ensuring continuous access to this document in the Faculty Resource Room.

I-D. Roles of the faculty and students in the governance of the SON are clearly defined and enable meaningful participation

Annual (10)

FacDev PEC StdAffr Fac Org DFNP COAP Dean

Structure and governance of DSU and the SON defines the roles of faculty and students participation in the governance of the program with respect to the pursuit of the mission,

1. Dean serves on Academic Council. 2. SON Faculty continue to self-select or request to serve as needed on standing

FacOrg (10) Faculty-Senate (10)

1. No action taken. Continue with annual review to confirm participation. 2. SON Committees will continue to rotate on a two year basis. A complete listing

39




CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

(10) goals, and expected outcomes. Minutes reflect the effect of student and faculty participation on SON improvement (10-CCNE) • DSU Administrative

and Academic Organization. Member composition & minutes: h) SON Committee i) DSU Committee j) Graduate Council k) Faculty Senate l) Class

representatives report to Program(s) Office

m) SON senator for Faculty Senate

n) DSU Student Government Assn

committees (SON By-Laws) insuring rotation of responsibilities. Faculty members continue to serve on SON committees. 3. According to the Bylaws, Student members are elected for all standing committees from each level & program by their peers. Student members for all committees presented to Faculty Org during first two fall meetings (see minutes & attachment). Student representation on committees though required, does not ensure student participation in committee activities.

Graduate Council (10) Provost/ VPAA (10)

of SON faculty service on University Committees is on file with Administrative Secretary. Self selection for participation on SON Committees completed (FacOrg 5/14/07). 3.1. Continue bulletin board with all student committee representatives posted in east hallway. (FacOrg 08/17/06) for listing of all student committee representatives remaining from previous year of service. New members volunteered and recognized (StdAff w/attachment 10/02/06). Jr. I students were selected and new additions provided to all faculty (FacOrg 03/5/2007). 3.2. All student members advised of meeting times with agendas and though many

40




CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

4. DSU Committee(s) All faculty serve on select University committees (see University Committee Roster 2006-2007). 5. Graduate Council SON representatives: mRush serves as representative beginning Fall 2006. 6. Graduate Council report 04/03/06 Graduate School policy that all part-time graduate faculty and faculty without doctoral degrees who teach on graduate level must

could not attend, all student members were given access to meeting minutes. 4. Continue – no changes. *on file with Administrative Secretary 5. No further action. Continue with annual review to confirm faculty representation. Minutes from Graduate Council meetings placed in cBk with report on same during each FacOrg meeting (as indicated). 6. Continue as indicated. Jennie Gunn received full appointment to Graduate faculty Spring, 2007 .

41




CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

be approved each year. 7. Graduate Council Graduate Policy & Procedure Manual will be ready for Fall 2006 (FacOrg 05/03/06). 8. SON Senator: cHayes Proxy: mRush. dAllen to continue to serve as past chair 2006 – 07 (voting member). 9. Faculty obtain information about SON events, activities, minutes, and etc through the use of streamlined cBk.

7. Manual not yet available Spring 2007. No action until University policy presented. SON will comply with Graduate Policy & Procedure Manual. 8. No further action. Continue with annual review to confirm faculty representation. New senator: cHayes; Proxy: mRush for 2006 – 2008. 9. No change. Continue cBk and maintain comprehensive filing.

I-E. Documents and publications are accurate. Any references in promotional materials to the SON’s offerings,

Academic Year (9)

Resource Asst. PEC StdAffr Fac Org COAP Dean

1. Policies support and are congruent with the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes; enable the recruitment, admission, and retention of qualified students; and support

Communication pathway for any document or publication change that involves the SON continues to be satisfactory: from the Dean or other DSU entity to the faculty. Faculty maintain the opportunity to

FacOrg (9) AC (9) Provost/ VPAA

42

Mas

ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

outc

omes

, ac

cred

itatio

n/ap

prov

al s

tatu

s, a

cade

mic

ca

lend

ar, a

dmis

sion

po

licie

s, g

radi

ng

polic

ies,

deg

ree

com

plet

ion

requ

irem

ents

, tu

ition

, and

fees

are

ac

cura

te

(9)

stud

ent p

erfo

rman

ce,

achi

evem

ent,

and

prog

ress

(9

-CC

NE

) •

DSU

Bul

letin

s (U

nder

grad

uate

&

Gra

duat

e)

• SO

N S

tdH

B

• O

ngoi

ng u

pdat

es to

Web

page

•

Add

ition

al re

crui

tmen

t m

ater

ials

(e.g

. pro

gram

br

ochu

res,

etc

.) •

Nur

sing

Opp

ortu

nitie

s

revi

ew a

nd s

ubm

it in

put/e

valu

atio

ns v

ia c

Bk,

em

ail o

r ver

bally

dur

ing

com

mitt

ee o

r Fac

Org

m

eetin

gs.

1. S

ON

web

site

was

revi

sed

Sum

mer

200

6; h

owev

er th

ere

are

man

y re

visi

ons

and

upda

tes

still

nec

essa

ry.

B

. SO

N S

tdH

B re

visi

ons

com

plie

d 05

/14/

07 &

ap

prov

ed F

ac O

rg o

n sa

me

date

.

2. D

SU U

nder

grad

uate

&

Gra

duat

e B

ulle

tins

are

revi

ewed

with

edi

ting

subm

itted

as

requ

este

d.

(9)

1. R

evis

ions

con

tinue

, will

ha

ve to

be

coor

dina

ted

with

O

IT p

erso

nnel

and

SO

N

Web

mas

ter a

s tim

e is

allo

wed

B

. All

appr

oved

SO

N H

B

revi

sion

s w

ill b

e pl

aced

on

SON

web

site

dur

ing

sum

mer

20

07.

2. R

evis

ions

mad

e to

the

DSU

Und

ergr

adua

te a

nd

Gra

duat

e B

ulle

tins

to re

flec

t po

licy

and

prog

ram

cha

nges

an

d cl

arif

icat

ions

in S

prin

g 20

07. T

he re

view

and

re

visi

ons

of th

ese

docu

men

ts

will

be

a co

ntin

uous

pro

cess

fo

r the

web

ver

sion

; how

ever

,

43




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Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

3. IHL requirements to decrease hours for UG degree DSU Undergraduate Bulletin and Undergraduate brochures were revised to reflect changes in general education requirements. SON total hours to degree now 127-128. 4. Timeliness of submission for required admission documentation and submission of fees was problematic. Documentation must be in by the 1st class day of the admitting semester (approved Fac Org 01/24/05). Students

printed documents will be revised and reprinted every year (number of print copies will be limited). No change. 3. No change – any curriculum revisions will remain consistent with IHL required hours for UG degree. 3.1 Previous 24 day summer schedule was presented to DSU Cabinet and reduced to 21 days to comply with IHL requirements (FacOrg 08/17/06). 4. 10/31/05 - Unpaid student fees: Students who have not paid university fees will have classes purged from the system by the Registrar’s office. A $100.00 re-registration fee will be charged to students who have classes purged. University

44

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ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

:ST

AN

DA

RD

I. P

RO

GR

AM

QU

AL

ITY

: M

ISSI

ON

AN

D G

OV

ER

NA

NC

E

T

he m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es o

f the

pro

gram

are

con

grue

nt w

ith th

ose

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n, re

flec

t pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

sta

ndar

ds

and

guid

elin

es, a

nd c

onsi

der t

he n

eeds

and

exp

ecta

tions

of t

he c

omm

unity

of i

nter

est –

all

in th

e pu

rsui

t of t

he c

ontin

uing

adv

ance

men

t and

impr

ovem

ent

of th

e pr

ogra

m. P

olic

ies

of th

e pa

rent

inst

itutio

n an

d nu

rsin

g pr

ogra

m c

lear

ly s

uppo

rt th

e pr

ogra

m’s

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. The

facu

lty

and

stud

ents

of t

he p

rogr

am a

re in

volv

ed in

the

gove

rnan

ce o

f the

pro

gram

and

in th

e on

goin

g ef

fort

s to

impr

ove

prog

ram

qua

lity.

CC

NE

Key

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

(CC

NE

)

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

(CC

NE

)

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Fi

ndin

gs

Rec

ipie

nt

of R

epor

t (C

CN

E)

Act

ion

advi

sed

they

will

be

deni

ed

acce

ss to

cla

ssro

om, c

linic

al

and

onlin

e ac

tiviti

es u

ntil

all

requ

ired

doc

umen

tatio

n is

on

file

with

the

SON

sec

reta

ry.

5. S

ubm

issi

on o

f lat

e as

sign

men

t pol

icy

clar

ifie

d to

in

clud

e “Z

ero

tole

ranc

e” w

ith

indi

vidu

al fa

culty

hav

ing

the

free

dom

to b

e m

ore

leni

ent i

n ex

tenu

atin

g ci

rcum

stan

ces

as

nece

ssar

y, o

r to

utili

ze th

e po

int d

educ

tion

polic

y (a

ppro

ved

Fac

Org

01/

24/0

5).

Lat

e Pa

ymen

t of t

uitio

n st

atem

ent d

evel

oped

for

plac

emen

t in

all S

ON

UG

and

G

rad

cour

ses

in W

ebC

T a

t th

e be

ginn

ing

of e

ach

sem

este

r (Fa

cOrg

08/

17/0

6 fo

r in

itial

rem

inde

r).

Upo

n in

tegr

atio

n of

CE

6/

Bla

ckbo

ard

with

Ban

ner,

stud

ents

who

are

pur

ged

from

th

e B

anne

r sys

tem

will

als

o be

aut

omat

ical

ly p

urge

d fr

om

CE

6/B

lack

boar

d.

5. N

o ch

ange

– L

ate

assi

gnm

ent p

olic

y is

im

prov

ing

stud

ent s

ubm

issi

on

of a

ssig

nmen

ts. C

ontin

ue to

m

onito

r eff

ectiv

enes

s of

po

licy.

All

cour

ses

have

pl

aced

pol

icy

in s

ylla

bi fo

r all

prog

ram

s. P

olic

y re

view

ed in

St

uden

t Han

dboo

k w

ith

edito

rial

s m

ade

(Std

Aff

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

8. Brochures for all programs reflect current credit hours, admission requirements and curriculum changes. 9. StdAff HB revisions necessary to reflect areas of concern:

Annual Report 5/14/07) and FacDev 5/14/07) 8. Continue to update all program brochures annually & as needed to reflect changes to admission policies, course offerings, etc. Brochures now available in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format on SON website and for attachment to email communication with potential students. Brochures are also color copies and in a single page format for ease in reading with all programs included and distributed at recruitment events and for visitors to the SON campus. 9. StdAff Cmte revised the following policies for: * classroom & clinical absences/tardiness (FacOrg 5/14/07)

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

10. Student Honor Code developed by students and presented by senior nursing students to address proper professional nursing student conduct. 11. Policies in the SON Std HB need to be reviewed and revised to reflect consistency between policies, brochures, bulletins, and applications.

* restricted nursing license while in program (FacOrg 11/06/06). * Uniform & dress code revisions (FacOrg 01/22/07 & 05/14/07). 10. 08/17/06 – Student Honor code in development with StdAff Cmte and student representative feedback. Students will review and provide feedback to FacOrg in Fall, 2007. 11. SON StdHB reviewed and revised (FacOrg 5/14/07).

I-F. Policies of DSU and the SON are congruent with and support the mission,

Each Term (11, 12 &13)

Resource Asst. PEC StdAffr

1 Provide copies of catalogs, student handbooks, faculty handbooks, and personnel

Communication pathway for policy changes that involve the SON continues to be satisfactory: from the Dean or

Dean (11,12, 13 &14)

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

goals, and expected outcomes of the SON; these policies are fair, equitable, published, and are reviewed and revised as necessary to reflect ongoing improvement. These policies include, but are not limited to, those relative to student recruitment, admission, and retention.

FacDev Fac Org COAP (11, 12 &13) Dean(11, 14)

manuals, or equivalent documents (11-CCNE) • SON FacHB • SON StdHB • SON advertising

directed at prospective students.

• Recruitment • Admission Standards • General Education

Requirements • National Trends • Within the functions of

programs, the faculty will review: completed files, incomplete files, student petitions for readmission.

• Advisement • Retention & Attrition

Patterns • DSU Fac/Staff HB • DSU StdHB • DSU Bulletin Undergraduate/Graduate

other DSU entity (in particular Academic Council or Cabinet) to the faculty. Faculty have the opportunity to review and submit input via cBk or email or verbally during committee or FacOrg meetings. 1.1.FacDev reviewed the SON FacHB during Spring, 2006. 1.2. SON StdHB reviewed in Fall & Spring – access to HB also made available on SON website. 1.3. Programs a. Admission files reviewed for undergraduate (BSN) in Fall, 2006; undergraduate (RN-BSN) in Spring, 2007 and graduate (MSN) in Spring, 2006.

Provost/ VPAA (14)

1.1 SON FacHB reviewed, revised and approved (FacOrg 5/14/07). 1.2. SON StdHB revisions made and approved. cOleis, SON Webmaster maintains updated materials on SON website. (FacOrg 05/14/07). 1.3. Programs:

Fall 06 Spring 07 BSN = 70 Jr II = 44 Sr – 26 (08/17/2006)

BSN = 115 Jr 1 = 47 Jr III = 43 Sr = 25

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

b. RN-BSN advisement improving with appointment of designated RN-BSN faculty advisor. c. Students are submitting requests to drop or withdraw

RN/BSN = 20

RN/BSN = 20

MSN Continuing 18 FT & PT NEW ADMIT 31 accepted for admission FNP - 24 Adm - 3 NE - 4 5 admitted in NE or NA track in lieu of FNP admission

MSN = 48 Continuing FNP = 27 NE = 8 NAdm = 13 NDS = 23

b. No change-continue with designated RN-BSN advisor.

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

2. Files maintained of current affiliation agreements with other facilities and institutions at which student instruction occurs (12-CCNE) • Agency file, Dean’s

Office • HIPPA • Criminal Background

Checks as determined by MS legislature

from the university by email to the SON or the Registrar’s Office at DSU. This is causing student’s to inadvertently earn grades of D or F as a result of “cutting out” due to unprocessed requests. 2. Verification of HIPPA, criminal background checks, and fingerprint compliance in COAP’s office and students’ file. 3. 2006-2007 faculty meetings minutes, standing committee minutes, strategic planning

c. DSU Registrar’s Office has asked that in the future students do not email drop/withdrawal request, but submit a completed on-line and Drop/Add Class form or University Withdrawal form, then send the completed form to SON advisor for signature. The advisor send completed form to Registrar’s Office.

2. 2.Continue HIPPA compliance for students & faculty.

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CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame

(CCNE)



Findings


Action

3. Copies of major DSU and SON reports and minutes of faculty meetings, strategic planning documents, and annual reports (13-CCNE) • Dean’s & Programs’

Office 4. Copies of reports submitted to and official correspondence received from applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies (14-CCNE) • Dean’s Office

documents, and annual reports are in the Dean’s office. 4. Reports on file in Dean’s office.

3. Continue. No action required. 4. Continue. No action required.

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Statistics Admissions Demographics

Summer 2006 – Spring 2007 RN-BSN (N=20)

Fall 2006 Full Admit 100% (n=20) Nondegree 0% (n=0)

MSN (N=43) Fall 2006 Full Admit 70% (n=30) Nondegree 30% (n=13

BSN-G (N=47) Spring 2007 Full Time 100% (n = 47) Part Time 0% (n=0)

Full Time (n=20) White/Caucasian: 70% (n=14) Non-white: 30% (n=6) 100% (n=3) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0 % (n=0) Other Nondegree seeking (n=0) White/ Caucasian:0% (n=0) Non-White: 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

Full Time (n=28) White/ Caucasian: 64% (n=18) Non-White: 36% (n=10) 100% (n=10) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=1) Other - Asian Part Time (n=2) White/Caucasian: 50% (n=1) Non-White: 50% (n=1) 100% (n=1) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other Nondegree seeking (n=13) White/ Caucasian: 62% (n=13) Non-White: 38% (n=5) 100 %(n=5) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

Full Time (n=47) White/Caucasian:74% (n=35) Non-White: 26% (n=12) 92% (n=11) African American 8% (n=1) Hispanic 8% (n=1) Other - Asian Part Time (n=0) White/Caucasian: 0% (n=0) Non-White: 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0) African American 0% (n=0) Hispanic 0% (n=0) Other

75% (n=15) Female 25% (n=5) Male

95% (n=41) Female 5% (n=2) Male

81% (n=38) Female 19% (n=9) Male

End of Table E-I

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Report Action

A

II-A. DSU and the SON provide and support an environment that encourages faculty teaching, service and practice, and scholarship, in keeping with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON.

Each term (1) Spring (2)

PEC (1, 2) SON Tenure Comm (1) Fac Org (2) COAP (1, 2) FacDev (2) StdAffr (2) Dean (2)

1. Analyze the effectiveness of DSU policies and practices for resource allocation in enabling the SON to achieve its mission, goals, and expected outcomes (1-CCNE). • Strategic Planning/

Annual Goals • Appoint/Promotion

/Tenure Policy 2. Describe how DSU and the SON provide and support an environment for ongoing improvement, faculty teaching, scholarship, service,

1. Faculty development and the encouragement of innovative teaching methods are adequate to promote learning, scholarship, and student engagement (SEC). Discussion continues as part of the DSU Strategic Plan for FY 2006 – 07. (Nursing did not have a SEC representative 2006 – 07; DSU Library alternated with SON during that time period. Policy changed Spring 2007 to include representatives from all Colleges and Schools. Jennie Gunn will be the SONs 2007-2009 year’s SEC representative. 2. DSU reviews the SON needs assessments or funding requests. Resources are provided to the SON, as available. New resources for 2006 – 07 FY in SON include:

FacOrg (1 & 2) Dean (1 & 2) Provost/ VPAA (1 & 2)

1. SON will continue to review policies, mission, & outcomes for congruence with the DSU mission and Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan distributed in March, 2006 reviewed by PEC committee for SON consistencies (FacOrg 05/14/07). 1.1 SEC has sponsored 2 seminars – “The Third Annual DSU Faculty Research & Scholarship Symposium” April 11 & 12 (Student Research Showcase on April 26). ROMEA conference (Sept 26). 2. Continue to seek funding for additional resources as available.

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ter P

lan

for E

valu

atio

n T

able

E-I

I: S

TA

ND

AR

D II

. PR

OG

RA

M Q

UA

LIT

Y: I

NST

ITU

TIO

NA

L C

OM

MIT

ME

NT

AN

D R

ESO

UR

CE

S

The

par

ent i

nstit

utio

n de

mon

stra

tes

ongo

ing

com

mitm

ent a

nd s

uppo

rt. T

he in

stitu

tion

mak

es a

vaila

ble

reso

urce

s to

ena

ble

the

prog

ram

to a

chie

ve it

s m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es. T

he fa

culty

, as

a re

sour

ce o

f the

pro

gram

, ena

bles

the

achi

evem

ent o

f the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

prog

ram

.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

and

prac

tice

(2-C

CN

E).

All

com

pute

rs in

SO

N

com

pute

r lab

upg

rade

d w

ith

the

addi

tion

of 8

new

PC

s.

Upg

rade

d st

uden

t pr

inte

r/co

pier

. SO

N c

ompu

ters

upg

rade

d C

once

pt M

appi

ng p

rogr

am

End

Not

es

3. F

undi

ng w

as a

dequ

ate

duri

ng a

cade

mic

yea

r 200

6-20

07 fo

r fac

ulty

dev

elop

men

t an

d tr

avel

. (Fa

culty

D

evel

opm

ent a

nd c

ontin

uing

ed

ucat

ion

activ

ities

are

re

quir

ed b

y IH

L a

nd a

ll fa

culty

are

pro

vide

d fu

ndin

g fo

r atte

ndin

g se

lect

ed

ucat

iona

l act

iviti

es).

D

SU S

ON

Fac

ulty

D

evel

opm

ent o

ppor

tuni

ties

2006

– 2

007

incl

uded

: T

urni

ng p

oint

tech

nolo

gies

10

/23/

06

Red

Cro

ss D

isas

ter S

ervi

ces

3. N

o fu

rthe

r act

ion.

Con

tinue

w

ith a

nnua

l rev

iew

to a

ssur

e fa

culty

ass

essm

ent a

nd n

eeds

. Fu

ndin

g fo

r 200

6 –

2007

was

ad

equa

te.

All

facu

lty a

re

requ

ired

to s

ubm

it ev

iden

ce

of c

ompl

etio

n of

CE

Us

for

perm

anen

t file

s. F

or a

list

ing

of a

ll fa

culty

con

tinui

ng

educ

atio

n ho

urs,

see

Fac

ulty

fi

les

in D

ean’

s se

cret

ary’

s of

fice

.

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, ena

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C

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d B

lues

Tou

r 01

/03

& 0

6/20

07

Bla

ck H

isto

ry M

onth

: Sh

eila

D

avis

–2/

19/0

7 W

omen

in L

eade

rshi

p 02

/26/

07 –

02/

28/0

7

Surv

ival

Spa

nish

02/

26/0

7 4.

Ann

ual e

valu

atio

ns o

f fa

culty

con

duct

ed b

y th

e C

OA

P an

d D

ean

(reg

ardi

ng

teac

hing

, sch

olar

ship

&

serv

ice)

.

4. C

ontin

ue w

ith a

nnua

l re

view

and

as

need

ed. M

arch

&

Apr

il 20

07 w

ere

dedi

cate

d as

tim

es fo

r fac

ulty

to

cond

uct e

valu

atio

ns w

ith

CO

AP

for d

iscu

ssio

n of

Fa

culty

Act

ivity

Rep

ort f

or

Mer

it Pa

y In

crea

se a

nd

eval

uatio

n. C

OA

P &

Dea

n re

view

ed a

ll fa

culty

su

bmis

sion

s fo

r re

com

men

datio

ns fo

r pr

omot

ion

and

mer

it pa

y ba

sed

on a

ppro

ved

Facu

lty

Mer

it Pa

y Po

licy.

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5. A Merit Pay Committee has been established, and mRush is Chair of the Committee (see minutes 09/11/06). 6. Tenure & Promotion Portfolio review - 7. SON adheres to guidelines of the University’s Promotion/Appointment policy. 8. DSU Kent & Janice Wyatt Faculty Development fund available and allocated upon

5. Faculty Merit Pay committee developed the policies and procedures for pay increases. Faculty Merit Pay Committee presented the final draft of the approved policy procedures 03/07. All SON faculty met with vBingham during March with required documentation as part of the Faculty Activity Report for consideration of merit pay. (See discussion in # 4 above). 6. No one up for review in SON 2006-2007 7. Policy adhered to, however, no promotions this academic year 2006-2007. 8. Kent & Janice Wyatt Faculty Development Funds for lHerron [amount $250.00]

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request. to supplement her presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International Conference; awarded April 2007.

B

II-B. Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the SON to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. These resources are reviewed, revised, and improved as needed.

Annual – Spring & as needed (3 & 5)

Resource Assit (5) Dean (3 & 5)

1. Document that the SON & DSU provide resources for the professional growth and development of faculty (3-CCNE). • Annual budget,

personnel, physical resources

2. Demonstrate that fiscal and physical resources facilitate achievement of the

1. April 2007 legislature issued a $6,000 raise for nursing faculty effective July 2007. 1.1. SON salary comparison to AACN Southern Region mean [comparable region/ institution/ academic year salary, rounded to nearest percent] excluding July 2007 raise: � Professor (FNP): 99 % � Associate 89 % � Assistant: 94 % � Instructor 89 % � COAP 79 % � Dean 84 %

2.1. Annual Review with Provost.

Provost/ VPAA (3 & 5) VP Finance (3)

1. Continue to monitor Legislature and lobby the legislature With vigilance and good stewardship of state funding, budget is adequate for SON operations. Grant funds and reserved indirect funds will assist in providing for fulfillment of SON mission and expected outcomes. 2.1. Moved funding requests within appropriate categories to better reflect actual spending. (Budget on file in

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NST

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OM

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AN

D R

ESO

UR

CE

S

The

par

ent i

nstit

utio

n de

mon

stra

tes

ongo

ing

com

mitm

ent a

nd s

uppo

rt. T

he in

stitu

tion

mak

es a

vaila

ble

reso

urce

s to

ena

ble

the

prog

ram

to a

chie

ve it

s m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es. T

he fa

culty

, as

a re

sour

ce o

f the

pro

gram

, ena

bles

the

achi

evem

ent o

f the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

prog

ram

.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd

expe

cted

out

com

es o

f th

e SO

N (5

-CC

NE

). •

Bud

get P

roce

ss

• E

nd o

f Yea

r Sp

endi

ng

(equ

ipm

ent/o

netim

e ex

pend

iture

s)

2.2.

No

2006

/200

7 E

nd o

f Y

ear S

pend

ing

avai

labl

e

Dea

n’s

offi

ce).

2.2

No

end

of y

ear f

unds

av

aila

ble

for 2

007.

Bud

get

incr

ease

s fo

r con

trac

ts

(fac

ulty

& s

tude

nt

copi

er/p

rint

er) a

nd tr

avel

re

ques

ted.

C

II-C

. Aca

dem

ic s

uppo

rt

serv

ices

are

suf

fici

ent

to e

nsur

e qu

ality

and

ar

e ev

alua

ted

on a

re

gula

r bas

is to

mee

t SO

N a

nd s

tude

nt n

eeds

.

Eac

h T

erm

(6)

End

of

Prog

ram

(6

)

Res

ourc

e A

ssis

t (6)

PE

C (6

) U

GP

(6)

GP

(6)

1. D

emon

stra

te th

at

acad

emic

sup

port

se

rvic

es fa

cilit

ate

achi

evem

ent o

f the

m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

ex

pect

ed o

utco

mes

of

the

SON

(6-C

CN

E).

•

Stud

ent &

facu

lty

inpu

t and

ev

alua

tion

of

curr

ent t

echn

olog

y ne

eds

and

supp

ort

serv

ices

from

the

Uni

vers

ity.

• O

ngoi

ng

Tec

hnol

ogy

Nee

ds

Ass

essm

ent

1.1.

Inpu

t by

stud

ents

&

facu

lty o

n ex

istin

g an

d

new

tech

nolo

gy a

re

obta

ined

and

revi

ewed

as

ne

eded

dur

ing

pr

ogra

m m

eetin

gs.

1.

2.In

corp

orat

ed u

se o

f onl

ine

ev

alua

tion

met

hods

–fo

r

E

nd o

f Pro

gram

, Cou

rse,

C

ours

e In

stru

ctor

,

C

linic

al, C

linic

al

Inst

ruct

or, a

nd o

ther

vita

l

pr

ogra

m s

peci

fic

ev

alua

tions

. BSN

ev

alua

tions

wer

e

inco

nclu

sive

for m

any

FacO

rg (6

) D

ean

(6)

Prov

ost/

VPA

A (6

)

1.1.

Con

tinue

to m

onito

r and

us

e th

ese

proc

esse

s. A

ll co

urse

eva

luat

ions

refl

ect a

n ev

alua

tion

of te

chno

logy

ap

plic

atio

ns. R

evis

e as

in

dica

ted.

1.

2. O

nlin

e ev

alua

tion

- A

ll SO

N e

valu

atio

n fo

rms

wer

e re

vise

d an

d up

date

d 09

/12/

05 (c

ours

e, c

ours

e in

stru

ctor

, clin

ical

, clin

ical

ag

ency

& s

kills

lab)

. In

Fall

2006

, SO

N s

tude

nts

in a

ll pr

ogra

ms

com

plet

ed c

ours

e ev

alua

tions

onl

ine

as p

art o

f th

eir W

ebC

T c

ours

es. P

oor

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• TLC survey & workshops

• Skills Lab evaluation tool;

• Interviews with faculty members;

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

• Student evaluation of clinical agencies & faculty evaluation of same.

faculty teaching in UG generic program.

completion rates (< 50%) and results skewed toward negative results. BSN course evaluation results were not reflective of proper student evaluation etiquette and were inconclusive. RN-BSN and MSN program evaluation results were much better reflective of student evaluation of course completion. March 2007, recommendations to continue WebCT online evaluations for RN-BSN and MSN programs. However, due to the nature & importance of these evaluation results in the UG curriculum and program quality, all UG generic students will complete scantron versions of course, clinical, and course faculty evaluations to maintain validity and integrity of the evaluation process.

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1.3. Skills lab renovation plans and creation of a FNP Director’s office have been completed. 1.4. Allow extra copies of required textbooks to be placed on reserve in the library for students. Additional copies of supplemental texts are available in the SON. Many faculty used electronic reserve services from W.B. Roberts Library for reserve items for students. 1.5. End of Year Spending request for equipment and or needed items/supplies submitted May, 2007

1.3. No change. Renovation of the skills lab included the creation of a small private check off area for students in the FNP program & in RN-BSN classes requiring check-offs. This space was set up to resemble a small exam room with storage area for frequently used supplies. 1.4. No change. 1.5. Continue to purchase items for the Skills Lab and other needed supplies or equipment as funds are

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utio

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stra

tes

ongo

ing

com

mitm

ent a

nd s

uppo

rt. T

he in

stitu

tion

mak

es a

vaila

ble

reso

urce

s to

ena

ble

the

prog

ram

to a

chie

ve it

s m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es. T

he fa

culty

, as

a re

sour

ce o

f the

pro

gram

, ena

bles

the

achi

evem

ent o

f the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

prog

ram

.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

1.6.

Lib

rary

fund

s w

ill b

e de

dica

ted

to u

pdat

ing

mat

eria

ls a

vaila

ble

to M

SN

prog

ram

& fo

r new

facu

lty

mem

bers

. 1.

7. M

onie

s av

aila

ble

for

purc

hase

of l

ibra

ry b

ooks

for

both

pro

gram

s

avai

labl

e.

1.6

New

facu

lty (s

Polk

, m

Jone

s, lB

less

itt, &

cT

hom

pson

) wer

e ea

ch g

iven

ad

ditio

nal $

500.

00 fo

r pu

rcha

se o

f tex

ts a

nd re

late

d co

urse

mat

eria

ls F

all 2

006

and

Spri

ng 2

007.

(min

utes

08

/17/

06 &

01/

22/0

7 ).

Fo

rmal

libr

ary

eval

s di

stri

bute

d to

BSN

, RN

-BSN

&

MSN

stu

dent

s (n

> 1

00) i

n A

pril

2007

. No

repo

rt a

t tim

e of

MPE

doc

umen

tatio

n.

1.7.

09/

11/0

6 - l

Seal

s re

port

ed

that

the

DSU

Lib

rary

has

new

pl

agia

rism

det

ectio

n

soft

war

e “T

urn

It In

” th

at is

av

aila

ble

for f

acul

ty u

se.

SON

has

a to

tal o

f $3,

000

to

spen

d on

libr

ary

book

s th

is

acad

emic

yea

r. H

alf (

$1,5

00)

of th

e fu

nds

mus

t be

used

this

se

mes

ter a

nd th

ose

orde

rs

mus

t be

turn

ed in

by

Oct

ober

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1.8 New software and hardware for SON technology needs are provided as funds are made available.

lSeals has library card requests that were submitted last year but were not ordered due to lack of funds. 1.8. Endnotes and NVIVO purchased Summer, 2006. Continue to update software and hardware as available.

D

II-D. The dean is academically and experientially qualified and is vested with the authority required to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The dean provides effective leadership to the SON in achieving its mission, goals, and expected outcomes

Annually (7 & 8)

FacOrg (7 & 8) Dean (7 & 8)

1. Relate the educational and experiential qualifications of the dean to the achievement of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON (7-CCNE). 2. Demonstrate that the scope of authority of the dean in decisions integral to the nursing program is comparable to that of administrators in similar academic units within DSU (8-

The dean, Dr. Lizabeth L. Carlson, has completed her 3rd year as dean. She continues to play a major role in developing the Delta Health Education Project and provide leadership and guidance as the SON progresses in meeting grant objectives. She continues to develop expertise in leadership and business skills through conference and workshop attendance at both the national and local level (on file in the Dean’s Office. She was selected as a fellow for the AACN LAN in


Dr. Carlson was appointed dean, SON effective July 1, 2005.

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CCNE). August 2006. She has submitted several CDC, HRSA, RWJ and Dreyfus grants and several have been funded (Health Education Project, Graduate Nurse Traineeship, Minority Nursing Mentoring in the Delta and K-NEC, She is IOR of two (2) graduate courses, as well as serving as Chair of several MSN theses and research project committees. The Dean is actively involved with nurse executives throughout the state through the Delta Council of Nurse Executives. She currently serves as a member of the IHL Deans & Directors Council (D&D), on the D&D Faculty Development Ad Hoc committee, D&D Ad Hoc DNP committee and the D&D Faculty Shortage Task Force. She is also a member of the Baccalaureate & Higher

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Degree (BHD) Committee, the BHD Research Committee. She is also Chair of the D&D Accreditation Committee.

E

II-E. Faculty members are academically and experientially qualified and sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the SON.

Each Term (9, 10, & 11)

COAP (9, 10, & 11)

1. Provide a list of names, titles, educational credentials, and teaching responsibilities of each faculty member, COAP and Dean associated with the SON (9 & 10-CCNE). • Faculty CVs • Nursing

experiences • Continuing

education • Certification • IHL report • Faculty Needs

Assessment • Faculty

Preparation/ Expertise

1.1. Faculty members’ CVs, teaching assignments, preferences, and required documentation on file in the Dean’s and COAP’s office 1.2. Faculty Learning Needs Assessment survey distributed 09/11/06. 1.3. Teaching assignments/ schedules consistent with faculty members’ academic/ experiential qualifications & meets minimum

Dean ( 9, 10, & 11) Provost/ VPAA (9, 10, & 11) IHL (9, 10, & 11)

1.1. Teaching assignments and course preferences will continue to be prepared for each semester and filed in the COAP’s office. CVs updated every six months with copies to Faculty secretary in December & May of each year. No change. 1.2. A complete listing of Faculty Development Activities 2006 - 2007 is on file in the Dean’s Office and the Faculty Secretary’s Office. 1.3. Continue to review faculty member’s qualifications, teaching preference & student/teacher ratio with course assignments

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utio

n de

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stra

tes

ongo

ing

com

mitm

ent a

nd s

uppo

rt. T

he in

stitu

tion

mak

es a

vaila

ble

reso

urce

s to

ena

ble

the

prog

ram

to a

chie

ve it

s m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es. T

he fa

culty

, as

a re

sour

ce o

f the

pro

gram

, ena

bles

the

achi

evem

ent o

f the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

prog

ram

.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

• Pr

evio

us

Ass

ignm

ents

•

Req

uest

s •

Tea

chin

g sc

hedu

le

2. P

rovi

de ra

tiona

le to

su

ppor

t the

ade

quac

y of

nu

mbe

r and

qu

alif

icat

ions

of f

acul

ty

to a

ccom

plis

h th

e m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

ex

pect

ed o

utco

mes

of

the

SON

(11-

CC

NE

)

stud

ent/t

each

er ra

tio re

quir

ed

by IH

L c

rite

ria

2.1.

Con

tinue

to n

eed

addi

tiona

l fac

ulty

on

grad

uate

le

vel t

o be

in c

ompl

ianc

e w

ith

NO

NPF

gui

delin

es &

to m

eet

the

need

s of

incr

easi

ng c

lass

si

zes

in th

e M

SN p

rogr

am.

2.2.

Con

tinue

to s

eek

out

qual

ifie

d do

ctor

al p

repa

red

facu

lty fo

r the

BSN

and

MSN

pr

ogra

ms.

each

sem

este

r. 2.

1. F

all,

2006

hir

ed s

Polk

, m

Jone

s, &

lHer

ron

(all

APR

N c

ertif

ied)

. Sp

ring

20

07 h

ired

cT

hom

pson

and

lB

less

ett.

2.

2. S

ee 2

.1 a

bove

.

F

II-F

. The

facu

lty ro

les

in te

achi

ng,

scho

lars

hip,

ser

vice

, an

d pr

actic

e ar

e id

entif

ied

clea

rly

and

are

cong

ruen

t with

the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd

expe

cted

out

com

es o

f th

e SO

N.

Spri

ng

(12)

C

OA

P

(12)

D

ean

(12)

• U

nive

rsity

and

Fa

culty

H

andb

ooks

•

Ten

ure/

Prom

otio

n Po

licy

•

Uni

vers

ity &

SO

N

Posi

tion

Des

crip

tions

•

Tea

chin

g as

sign

men

ts

• Fa

culty

/stu

dent

Posi

tion

desc

ript

ions

are

co

nsis

tent

with

mis

sion

, go

als,

and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es

of th

e SO

N

5.

Uni

vers

ity F

acul

ty

Han

dboo

k re

visi

ons

com

plet

ed 0

5/14

/07.

6.

Ten

ure

& P

rom

otio

n Po

lices

app

rove

d in

1.1

.

Dea

n (1

2)

Prov

ost/

VPA

A

(12)

Con

tinue

with

ann

ual r

evie

w

and

as n

eede

d 1.

SO

N F

acH

B re

visi

ons

to

refl

ect u

pdat

es to

the

Uni

vers

ity F

acul

ty H

andb

ook

appr

oved

05/

14/0

7 (F

acO

rg)

Uni

vers

ity F

acul

ty H

andb

ook

avai

labl

e on

line.

2.

Mer

it ba

sed

pay

incr

ease

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utio

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stra

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ongo

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com

mitm

ent a

nd s

uppo

rt. T

he in

stitu

tion

mak

es a

vaila

ble

reso

urce

s to

ena

ble

the

prog

ram

to a

chie

ve it

s m

issi

on, g

oals

, and

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es. T

he fa

culty

, as

a re

sour

ce o

f the

pro

gram

, ena

bles

the

achi

evem

ent o

f the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he

prog

ram

.

C

CN

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ents

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ime

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(app

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Table E-III: STANDARD III. PROGRAM QUALITY: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING-LEARNING PRACTICES The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.

CCNE Key Elements

Time Frame


Examples of Evidence (CCNE) Findings Recipient

of Report Action

A

III-A. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student learning outcomes that are consistent with professional nursing standards and guidelines and congruent with the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes.

Each Term (1) Annually (2, 3, &4)

UGP GP FacOrg (1, 2, & 3)

1. Provide evidence that the curriculum reflects clear statements of expected student learning outcomes and contributes to the accomplishment of expected SON outcomes (1-CCNE). • SON’s program

outcomes • IHL Accreditation • SACS • AACN Essential

Docs: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing,

• AACN Joint Position on

1.1. Course Outcomes are based on the SON core competencies derived from various professional nursing standards and guidelines; and the faculty’s philosophy regarding the concepts of: caring, critical thinking, communication abilities, cultural awareness/human diversity and therapeutic nursing interventions. 1.2. IOR confirms that course objectives for each course on the undergraduate and graduate levels are correlated to appropriate SON program outcomes which are identified on the syllabus. 1.3. The SON revisions to GenEd requirements continue with suggestions for select

FacOrg (4) Dean (1, 2, 3, & 4) AC (1, 2, 3, & 4)

1.1 UG and G PO continue to be reflected in all courses as part of objectives and are reviewed annually. 1.2 Annual review of course objectives completed in each program. Modified to correlate with revised PO as changes occur. Continue with review annually & as needed. 1.3. No change.

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The curriculum is developed in accordance with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program and reflects professional nursing standards and guidelines and the needs and expectations of the community of interest. There is congruence between teaching-learning experiences and expected outcomes. The environment for teaching, learning and evaluation of student performance fosters achievement of the expected outcomes.

CCNE Key Elements

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of Report Action

Education for Nurses in Administrative Roles


• ANA Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, ClinPrac & Ethics

• Scope & Standards for Nurse Administrators, 2d




elective courses based on course availability and feedback from faculty and students. 1.4. Courses are continually evaluated and undergoing revision based on National and State standards and student evaluation feedback. The new patho/pharm course was initiated Spring 2007. 1st Spring semester Jr I: NUR 302 Fundamentals (7 hr) NUR 303 Physical Assessment (3 hr) NUR 315 Pathphysiology/ Pharmacology I (2 hr)-Implemented Spring 2007. 2nd semester (Fall) Jr II NUR 305 Adult Health I (7 hr) NUR 307 Psych-Mental Health (4 hr) NUR 316 Pathphysiology/ Pharmacology II (2 hr) 3rd semester (Spring) Jr III NUR 306 Adult Health II (8 hr)

1.4. An Ad Hoc CurrCmte retreat is planned for July 30-August 1st to evaluate and revise patho/pharm as based on faculty and student evaluations as well as BSN content mapping. 5/14/2007 (FacOrg min).

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2. Analyze the extent to which the baccalaureate curriculum builds upon the arts, sciences and humanities (2-CCNE). • Course mapping

with liberal arts base

Nursing (4hr) NUR 309 Nursing Research (3 hr) NUR 314 Health Policy and Ethical Decision Making (2 hr) 3rd Semester NUR 402 Management of Client Care (5 hr) NUR 407 Directed Study (5 hr) NUR 409 Evidence Based Practice (2 hr) *formerly NUR 492 EBP 2.1. Faculty maintain that: “The curriculum builds upon a foundation in the humanities and science, and increases in development of the knowledge and skills required for nursing practice within diverse contemporary settings. The belief in the integration of art and science imbued with caring is the foundation for the preparation of the baccalaureate nurses” [Self Study (SS), 2000, p. 43.]

2.1 No change.

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3. Analyze the extent to which the master's curriculum builds on the baccalaureate level and leads to identified advanced nursing roles (3-CCNE). • Compare outcomes

and review role concepts of administrator, educator, & practitioner (to AACN documents noted above).

3. The master’s program builds upon the generalist’s knowledge & competencies acquired with the baccalaureate.” (SS, 2000, p. 43).

3. Proposed changes and alternate plans of study: NE and FNP post-master’s certification fast-tracks were developed at Graduate Curriculum Retreat May 15 – 17, 2006. Along with the development of the post-master’s fast-tracks, NUR 620 was moved from the Spring semester to the Fall semester. The elective in the NE track (NUR 686) was moved to Fall I in the program of study to make total credit hours more equitable and feasible for incoming students. Action/Decision:

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lOswalt made motion to approve plans of study; mRush seconded; approved unanimously. (FacOrg 09/11/06)

B

III-B. The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines. These standards and guidelines are clearly evident within the curriculum structure and expected learning outcomes. Course/unit/level outcomes are consistent with the roles for which the program is preparing its graduates.

Annually (1 & 5)


1. Explain how professional nursing standards and guidelines for practice are incorporated into the curriculum (5-CCNE). • AACN Essential

Docs: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, Joint Position on Education for

1. Course syllabi are reviewed each semester for adherence to professional nursing standards and guidelines.

Dean , AC (1 &5)

1.1 UG syllabi reviewed by course faculty. Submission of new course changes for the Spring 2007 semester: NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis: Discussion on making NUR 408 a credit/non-credit course instead of receiving letter grade for course or for giving student an “IP” if student is not successful on final HESI Exit Exam (3 HESI Exit Exams will be given to

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1. The baccalaureate curriculum incorporates

Nurses in Administrative Roles


• ANA Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, ClinPrac & Ethics

• Scope & Standards for Nurse Administrators, 2d ed




students.) Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion for NUR 408 to continue to receive a letter grade and make the HESI Exit Exams count for 60% of course grade, with each HESI Exit Exam being 20%; lSeals seconded, passed unanimously. (FacOrg 09/11/06).

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knowledge and skills identified in The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 1998). 2. The master’s curriculum incorporates knowledge and skills identified in The Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (AACN, 1996). Any specialty standards adopted for the master’s program are

1. UGP - Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data (1-CCNE). 2. GP - Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data (1-CCNE).

1.2 . The UG curriculum has been reviewed by national accreditation review team and found to be in compliance. 2. All Graduate course outcomes are correlated to PO in syllabi for each course (see syllabi).

1.2 Continue with annual review submit CIPR 12/2006 – completed. No compliance issues. 1.3 All course outcomes are correlated to PO in syllabi for each course (see syllabi). 2. Continue with annual review & approval as needed. 2.1 NUR 619: mCatlette distributed copies of NUR 619 Nursing Administration II syllabus for faculty approval. Action/Decision: bSylvest made motion to approve NUR 619 syllabus, seconded by

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incorporated into the curriculum. In addition, nurse practitioner program curricula demonstrate incorporation of the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2002).

3. MSN Comprehensive Exams: Policy/procedures of MSN comprehensive exams need to be revised for clarification.

lOswalt, approved unanimously. (see minutes 08/17/06) B. Preceptor Evaluations: mRush has a standardized form for evaluation of graduate students by preceptors. Forms need to be available to the preceptors. vBingham requested for each track (NA, NE, NP) to have a standardized form. (see minutes 08/17/06) 3 Comprehensive Exams: Proposed change to MSN Comprehensive Exams – making the exam a “pass” or “fail” instead of an 80

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score – “Each section of the comprehensive examination will earn a “pass” or “fail”. In the event the student is unsuccessful in one or more sections, the student will only be required to take the section or sections that “fail” was earned. To successfully complete the exam, the student must earn a “pass” on each section administered” was circulated and voted on via email Action/Decision: 10 votes were received, unanimously approved the change. (FacOrg 08/17/06)

C III-C. The curriculum is logically structured to meet expected

Annually (4)

UGP GP FacOrg

1. Provide the rationale for the sequence used in formulating the

1. “The organization of the curricula fosters growth through progression from simple to

Dean, AC (4)

1. BSN faculty curriculum retreat scheduled for

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program outcomes. 1. The baccalaureate curriculum builds upon a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities. 2. The master's curriculum builds on the baccalaureate level foundation.

(4) curriculum (4-CCNE). Program Minutes

complex nursing concepts. The teaching-learning activities in the curricula build upon prior concepts to develop increasing ability to address complex health care issues (SS, 2000, p. 47.)” 2.Pre-requisite nursing course options have been standardized to assist with advisement. However, some suggested electives are more difficult for students (PSY 200 – now with a pre-requisite requirement; ECO 210 – difficult without a base of higher level math skills). ENG 300/301 affects GPA as a result of grade given (Failure results in F recorded and tabulated in GPA).

Summer 2007. Continue with annual review and as needed.

2. Faculty will need to emphasize general education concerns in interviews with pre-nursing students.

2.1 CAAP exam is now recommended to all pre-nursing and RN-BSN students in lieu of ENG 300/301. This test costs $20.00 and will not affect GPA nor result in additional course requirements if the student is not successful on the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE)- ENG 300 (FacOrg

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08/17/06)

D

III-D. Curriculum and teaching-learning practices are evaluated at regularly scheduled intervals to foster ongoing improvement.

Each Term (6)

UGP GP FacOrg (6)

1.1. Program Meetings: Curriculum Function--part of the standing agenda [review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data.] 1.2. Explain how the array of teaching-learning practices facilitates achievement of student learning outcomes (6-CCNE)

UGP: 1. HESI Entrance Exam provides a reading score, math competency, and science competency grade for all students in pre-nursing at DSU. The HESI Pre-entrance test was be administered at various times during the year for all pre-nursing student candidates.

Dean, AC (6)

UGP 1.1. Dates for admission testing during 2006 – 2007 given 05/20/06, 07/15/06, 07/18/06, 09/12/06, 09/16/06 Nursing students with writing or reading deficiencies referred on an as needed basis by course faculty to Student Navigator dByas (role initiated Spring 2006) for further counseling & referrals to additional resources. 1.3 RN-BSN students took the HESI Critical Thinking Exam at the time of admission (8/24/2006) and will take again upon

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2. COAP developed a point value system that can be assigned for students’ seeking admission and who have repeated pre-requisite courses for BSN and MSN students summer 2006 (FacOrg 01/21/06).

completion of the program to measure CT (FacOrg 05/15/06). This began Fall 2006 with newly admitted class – HESI CT Exam during orientation for RN-BSN. CT Exam will be given again at completion of the program. 2. Undergraduate (BSN): vBingham, lOswalt, cHayes, & lSeals met to discuss adding HESI Admission Assessment test scores to BSN admission formula and present proposal to faculty at October 2, 2006 Faculty Organization meeting. OIT has

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2.1 The SON plan of study re-worked in an attempt to improve student retention. Curriculum revised POS (from 1.4 above) integrated to reflect mission of the SON and/or University & to better retain students entering the program.

revised the formula to include scoring for pre-requisite courses that have been taken more than once (FacOrg 09/11/06). 2.1. Fall Admission: Dean lCarlson proposed moving BSN Admission to Fall instead of Spring beginning Fall 2008 (Students would not be admitted Spring 2008). Fall Admission would give a truer faculty/staff ratio count for IHL and other reports. It would also allow students to complete the entire program in 4 ½ years instead of 5 years. Action/Decision:

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bSylvest made motion to move BSN admission to Fall Semester, lOswalt seconded, passed unanimously. (FacOrg 09/11/06). NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship - lOswalt recommended in April 2006 FacOrg meeting that NUR 406 students be allowed to work only 8 hr. shifts or 40 hours for the first week of Preceptorship and calendars for remainder of Preceptorship to be adjusted for individual learning needs. Action/Decision: lOswalt made motion

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for NUR 315 and NUR 316 were circulated in cBk for faculty review and feedback. Action/Decision: dAllen made motion to approve syllabi for NUR 315 & NUR 316 as circulated; cHayes seconded; approved unanimously (FacOrg 12/06/06). A&P Concerns: Dr. Yasuhiro Kobayashi, Assistant Professor of Biology, meet with faculty to discuss what information needs to be covered in A & P to better prepare students for nursing. Dr. Kobayashi has changed A & P textbook to Guyton’s

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approved unanimously. Dean Carlson will relay this decision to AC (FacOrg 1/22/07). 2.2 BSN Orientation for new BSN admits will include a plan to hold a question & answer session with students enrolled in program. Faculty included student based workshops conducted during the first week of classes in January for new admits on Study Skills, Test-taking, Time Management and Professionalism. 2.3 Continue revisions as indicated.

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GP 1. MSN Comprehensive Exams reviewed & revised to incorporate clinical component with process. 2. MSN program policy changes made in accordance with new recommendations from CCNE and related organizations. 7. MSN program curriculum

and plan of study needed revision.

GP 1.1 Clinical case studies specific to role were well received, 100% pass rate on comps. 2. Continue to revise MSN program according to National and State standards. 3.3 Alternate plan of study: Post-master’s “Fast Track” for Nurse Educator has been approved through Academic Council and SON will begin to market this option (FacOrg 11/06/06). 3.4 Nurse Educator Track: vBingham recommended

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achi

ng-le

arni

ng e

xper

ienc

es a

nd

expe

cted

out

com

es. T

he e

nvir

onm

ent f

or te

achi

ng, l

earn

ing

and

eval

uatio

n of

stu

dent

per

form

ance

fost

ers

achi

evem

ent o

f the

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es.

C

CN

E K

ey

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

mov

ing

the

elec

tive

that

has

bee

n in

Fal

l II

to F

all I

sem

este

r to

mak

e cr

edit

hour

s m

ore

equi

tabl

e si

nce

NU

R 6

20 R

ole

Synt

hesi

s ha

s be

en

mov

ed to

Fal

l II

sem

este

r. A

ctio

n/D

ecis

ion:

m

Cat

lette

mad

e m

otio

n to

mov

e el

ectiv

e in

Nur

se

Edu

cato

r tra

ck fr

om

Fall

II to

Fal

l I

sem

este

r; d

Alle

n se

cond

ed; p

asse

d un

anim

ousl

y (F

acO

rg 1

1/06

/06)

. 3.

3 A

dmis

sion

C

rite

ria

Ran

king

: m

Rus

h &

vB

ingh

am,

with

ass

ista

nce

from

O

IT, d

evel

oped

ra

nkin

g cr

iteri

a fo

r M

SN a

dmis

sion

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8. MSN needs policies &

procedures for thesis & research projects needed review and updating.

(FacOrg 11/06/06). 4. 1 All changes in Graduate Program reviewed & revised as part of Graduate Program Retreat (05/17 – 19, 2006) have been approved by Academic Council and will be noted on all recruitment materials (FacOrg 11/06/06). 4.2 Research Proposal Timeline: Timeline for Research Proposal/Project developed at 2006 Graduate Curriculum Retreat was circulated. This timeline was placed in cBk for faculty feedback with

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revisions made and approved (FacOrg (04/02/07)

E

III-E. The didactic and clinical teaching-learning practices & learning environment supports the achievement of student learning outcomes.

Each Term (6 & 9)


1. Explain how the array of teaching-learning practices facilitates achievement of student learning outcomes (6-CCNE) [e.g., course syllabi (#7.) & student work examples (#8)] [Review curriculum components, implementation, & evaluation data.]

1.1. Incorporation of technology components (i.e. WebCT) for use in delivery of courses on-line and web-enhanced continue to provide a conducive learning environment and accessibility of information and faculty to students. 1.2. The appropriate faculty/student ratios continue &

Dean, AC (6 & 9)

1.1. A. Continue to update technology needs as appropriate to promote learning and student engagement. 1.1 B New Campus Edition 6.0 (CE 6/Blackboard) policies developed to integrate web shell and Banner with implementation Summer & Fall 2007. jMcCrory will serve as CR 6.0/Blackboard liaison and support person for SON (FacOrg 08/17/06) 1.2. Continue to assess ratios for every

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M Q

UA

LIT

Y: C

UR

RIC

UL

UM

AN

D T

EA

CH

ING

-LE

AR

NIN

G P

RA

CT

ICE

S

T

he c

urri

culu

m is

dev

elop

ed in

acc

orda

nce

with

the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he p

rogr

am a

nd re

flec

ts p

rofe

ssio

nal n

ursi

ng

stan

dard

s an

d gu

idel

ines

and

the

need

s an

d ex

pect

atio

ns o

f the

com

mun

ity o

f int

eres

t. T

here

is c

ongr

uenc

e be

twee

n te

achi

ng-le

arni

ng e

xper

ienc

es a

nd

expe

cted

out

com

es. T

he e

nvir

onm

ent f

or te

achi

ng, l

earn

ing

and

eval

uatio

n of

stu

dent

per

form

ance

fost

ers

achi

evem

ent o

f the

exp

ecte

d ou

tcom

es.

C

CN

E K

ey

Ele

men

ts

Tim

e Fr

ame

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

2. P

rovi

de e

vide

nce

of

how

revi

ew o

f cu

rric

ulum

and

te

achi

ng-le

arni

ng

prac

tices

, inc

ludi

ng

stud

ent e

valu

atio

ns, i

s us

ed to

fost

er p

rogr

am

impr

ovem

ent (

9-C

CN

E).

• E

nd o

f cou

rse

eval

uatio

ns &

su

mm

ary

w/ r

epor

t to

pro

gram

enco

urag

e on

e on

one

ad

vise

men

t & g

uida

nce.

2.

1. A

ll te

achi

ng le

arni

ng

prac

tices

in e

very

cou

rse

are

eval

uate

d ea

ch s

emes

ter.

Stud

ent

com

men

ts a

re li

mite

d w

ith u

se

of S

cant

ron

form

s. D

SU a

nd

SON

pilo

ted

a un

iver

sity

co

urse

/inst

ruct

or e

valu

atio

n th

roug

h W

ebC

T fo

r all

SON

co

urse

s.

cour

se to

mai

ntai

n ac

cred

iting

sta

ndar

ds.

2.1.

DSU

BSN

ev

alua

tions

wer

e in

conc

lusi

ve a

nd n

ot

repr

esen

tativ

e of

fa

culty

teac

hing

. All

BSN

eva

luat

ions

will

be

con

duct

ed b

y sc

antr

on m

etho

d du

e to

suc

h lim

ited

usef

ulne

ss o

f Fal

l 20

06 e

valu

atio

n re

sults

. R

N-B

SN a

nd M

SN

prog

ram

eva

luat

ions

w

ere

wel

l rec

eive

d an

d m

uch

mor

e re

pres

enta

tive

of

resu

lts s

een

from

pr

evio

us p

ilot

atte

mpt

s. C

ontin

ue

onlin

e ev

alua

tions

in

thes

e pr

ogra

ms.

(F

acO

rg 0

3/5/

2007

)

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2.2. Continue to provide summary reports of data – filing raw data, tabulations, and summaries with faculty secretary. 2.3 WebCT is to be transitioned to Campus Edition 6.0 (CE 6/Blackboard) and integrated into DSU SON courses summer 2007. jMcCrory will conduct training sessions in the SON for all faculty to assist in the transition to the new version (FacOrg 02/08/07). 2.4 vBingham reported to faculty that with the CE 6/Blackboard Banner

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integration, students will be purged from the course when a course is over and will have to re-register and pay for course again in order to access CE 6 if the student has a grade of “I” or “IP”. If students has “I”/”IP” and can complete the course in 1-2 weeks and access to CE6/Blackboard is not necessary to complete the course, the student will not have to re-register and pay for course again; instructor will submit a paper “Change of Grade” form to the Registrar’s Office to remove grade of “I”/”IP”. Faculty are

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encouraged to give “I”/”IP” only when student can complete course work within 1-2 weeks (FacOrg 09/11/06).

F

III-F. The curriculum and teaching-learning practices consider the needs & expectations of the identified COI.

Annually & Each Term as needed(10)

PEC UGP GP FacOrg (10)

Provide examples of how input from the COI is used in curriculum development and revision. Reports to UGP & GP (10-CCNE): • Advisory Council. • Alumni • End of program

evaluations, by faculty in regards to students.

• Program Satisfaction survey (at completion of program)

• NCLEX® performance

• ANCC

1. Surveys of Alumni, Advisory Council, and Employers done annually – results support SON programs. 2. Continue to administer during Health Career Day and Advisory Council event. This has dramatically improved the input from COI to the SON. Mail surveys only if limited return.

Dean, AC (10)

1. Continue to use evaluation results from COI (internal & external) for program improvement. 2.1 Employer surveys and Advisory Council surveys distributed at: DSU Health Career Day (Spring 2007), & SON Advisory Council Open House (Fall 2006). 2.2 All clinical faculty will also take surveys to agencies where they conduct clinicals to obtain additional feedback

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performance • Employer Survey

(after one year & three years)

3. NCLEX pass rate dropped to 75 % (9/11 graduates) in 2005 but increased to 84 % (9/11) in 2006.

from members of the COI. 3.1. NCLEX review course offered on campus by Hurst Review (arranged by seniors) in May 2007. Students were given the option to participate as personal funds were available. 3.2. Placement of NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis changed to final semester plan of study. 3.3. Increased hours required for independent NCLEX review during NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship for

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4. HESI scores were predictive of improvement or continued weakness from first test through final test. Evaluation of the effectiveness of HESI test to predict NCLEX RN pass rates for Spring 2006 graduating class

identified at-risk or high risk student (based on HESI RN Exit scores). *see NUR 406 Preceptorship course syllabus, Spring 2007.Contract for course revised to reflect contractual obligation for at-risk students to reduce hours worked each week to facilitate study time as well as applying theory to clinical practice as part of NCLEX prep Spring 2007. 4.1 All testing in NUR 408 Nursing Synthesis conducted using HESI RN Exit Exam similar to Spring, 2006. Syllabus revised to

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compiled & reported.

make total of all three HESI test scores worth 60% of the course grade. 4.2. HESI remediation tools (case studies) included as part of NUR 408 for additional component of course grade Spring 2007. Will evaluate effectiveness of these applications following board notification of NCLEX RN first write pass rates.

End of Table E-III.

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SS: S

TU

DE

NT

PE

RFO

RM

AN

CE

AN

D F

AC

UL

TY

AC

CO

MPL

ISH

ME

NT

S T

he p

rogr

am is

eff

ectiv

e in

fulf

illin

g its

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. Act

ual s

tude

nt le

arni

ng o

utco

mes

are

con

sist

ent w

ith th

e m

issi

on, g

oals

, an

d ex

pect

ed o

utco

mes

of t

he p

rogr

am. A

lum

ni s

atis

fact

ion

and

the

acco

mpl

ishm

ents

of g

radu

ates

of t

he p

rogr

am a

ttest

to th

e ef

fect

iven

ess

of th

e pr

ogra

m. A

ctua

l fac

ulty

out

com

es a

re c

onsi

sten

t with

the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he p

rogr

am. D

ata

on p

rogr

am e

ffec

tiven

ess

are

used

to

fost

er o

ngoi

ng im

prov

emen

t.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

A IV

-A. S

tude

nt

perf

orm

ance

is

eval

uate

d by

the

facu

lty

and

refl

ects

ac

hiev

emen

t of

expe

cted

out

com

es.

Eva

luat

ion

polic

ies

and

proc

edur

es a

re d

efin

ed

and

cons

iste

ntly

ap

plie

d.

Ann

ually

(1

) E

ach

term

(1

& 2

) E

nd o

f Pr

ogra

m

(3)

Facu

lty/

Adv

isor

s)

(1)

PEC

(1)

Facu

lty (2

, &

3)

IOR

(3)

[NU

R 4

06

NU

R 4

07

NU

R 6

20]

CO

AP

(3)

1. P

rovi

de e

vide

nce

of

ongo

ing,

sys

tem

atic

SO

N e

valu

atio

n,

incl

udin

g do

cum

enta

tion

of

surv

ey re

spon

ses

and

data

sum

mar

ies

and

othe

r dat

a as

ap

prop

riat

e (1

-CC

NE

).

• St

uden

t Rec

ords

•

Plan

of S

tudy

•

Stud

ent I

nter

actio

n Fo

rm

• Fa

culty

A

dvis

emen

t For

ms

•

Und

ergr

adua

te &

G

radu

ate

Prog

ram

O

utco

mes

1.1.

Stu

dent

s’ fi

les

cont

ain

all

data

list

ed. S

tude

nts’

are

ev

alua

ted

in b

oth

dida

ctic

/clin

ical

com

pone

nts

of e

ach

cour

se.

1.2

All

stud

ent w

ork

is

subm

itted

to th

e fa

culty

se

cret

ary

at th

e en

d of

eac

h se

mes

ter f

or fi

ling.

1.

3. F

acul

ty in

tera

ctio

n w

ith

stud

ents

sho

uld

be re

cord

ed

for e

vide

nce

supp

ortin

g th

e ne

w S

EC

out

com

es.

IOR

(2)

CO

AP

(1

, 2, &

3)

Fac

Org

(3

)

1.1.

Con

tinue

with

co

mpr

ehen

sive

filin

g fo

r acc

urat

e hi

stor

y an

d re

fere

nce

mat

eria

ls.

1.2.

Fac

ulty

will

co

ntin

ue to

sub

mit

all

stud

ent s

ubm

itted

wor

k to

SO

N F

acul

ty s

ec

each

sem

este

r.

1.3.

A fo

rm w

as

deve

lope

d fo

r fac

ulty

to

keep

reco

rds.

A

dvis

emen

t tra

ckin

g co

ntin

ues

in m

anne

r th

at fa

culty

are

co

mfo

rtab

le a

nd

incl

udes

indi

vidu

al

advi

sem

ent f

or n

ursi

ng

and

pre-

nurs

ing

stud

ents

, con

fere

nces

w

ith s

tude

nts,

mee

tings

as

par

t of c

ampu

s to

urs

etc.

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The program is effective in fulfilling its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Actual student learning outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Alumni satisfaction and the accomplishments of graduates of the program attest to the effectiveness of the program. Actual faculty outcomes are consistent with the mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the program. Data on program effectiveness are used to foster ongoing improvement.




of Report Action

2. Describe how faculty and students are involved in the evaluation of individual student performance. Describe how the evaluation of student performance is communicated to the students and how it is used to foster improved performance (2-CCNE). Examples: • Anecdotal notes • Clinical Eval

Forms • Grading Material • Clinical/Evaluation

Conferences • Email

Communication • One-on-One • Course specific

2. Student performance is communicated through various routes in WebCT/CE 6/Blackboard (emails, My Grades), individual feedback, evaluation, and/or conferences, and through written correspondence. • Anecdotal notes • Clinical Eval. Forms • Grading Material • Clinical/Evaluation

Conferences • Email Communication • One-on-One • Course specific

documents

2. No Action -Continue

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documents 3. Provide evidence that the program’s graduates have achieved the competencies congruent with the professional nursing standards and guidelines the SON has adopted (3-CCNE).

3. Evaluation to determine achievement of PO has been included in the following courses that occur in final semester as both faculty & self evaluation component. BSN: NUR 406 Nursing Preceptorship RN-BSN: NUR 407: Directed Study Project MSN: NUR 620 (Role Synthesis)

3.1 No change - continue End of Program Evaluations completed for all BSN students May 2007. RN-BSN will complete at end of NUR 407 Aug. 2007. MSN End of Program evaluations completed April, 2007. 3.2 Evaluation Results from graduating classes 2006 presented at initial FacOrg 08/17/06 - End of Program surveys reflected that all students (n = 21) except one who completed the survey would recommend

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AC

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AC

CO

MPL

ISH

ME

NT

S T

he p

rogr

am is

eff

ectiv

e in

fulf

illin

g its

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

. Act

ual s

tude

nt le

arni

ng o

utco

mes

are

con

sist

ent w

ith th

e m

issi

on, g

oals

, an

d ex

pect

ed o

utco

mes

of t

he p

rogr

am. A

lum

ni s

atis

fact

ion

and

the

acco

mpl

ishm

ents

of g

radu

ates

of t

he p

rogr

am a

ttest

to th

e ef

fect

iven

ess

of th

e pr

ogra

m. A

ctua

l fac

ulty

out

com

es a

re c

onsi

sten

t with

the

mis

sion

, goa

ls, a

nd e

xpec

ted

outc

omes

of t

he p

rogr

am. D

ata

on p

rogr

am e

ffec

tiven

ess

are

used

to

fost

er o

ngoi

ng im

prov

emen

t.

C

CN

E K

ey E

lem

ents

T

ime

Fram

e

Dat

a C

olle

ctor

A

naly

zer

Exa

mpl

es o

f Evi

denc

e (C

CN

E)

Find

ings

R

ecip

ient

of

Rep

ort

Act

ion

DSU

nur

sing

pro

gram

.

B C

IV-B

. Sur

veys

and

ot

her d

ata

sour

ces

are

used

to c

olle

ct

info

rmat

ion

abou

t st

uden

t, al

umni

, and

em

ploy

er s

atis

fact

ion

and

dem

onst

rate

d ac

hiev

emen

ts o

f gr

adua

tes.

Stu

dent

ou

tcom

e da

ta in

clud

e,

but a

re n

ot li

mite

d to

, gr

adua

tion

rate

s,

NC

LE

X-R

N®

pas

s ra

tes,

cer

tific

atio

n ex

amin

atio

n pa

ss ra

tes,

an

d jo

b pl

acem

ent

rate

s, a

s ap

prop

riat

e.

IV-C

. SO

N o

utco

me

data

are

ana

lyze

d to

Ann

ually

or

as

repo

rts

are

avai

labl

e (4

, & 5

) [G

radu

ate

repo

rt,

MS

Boa

rd o

f N

ursi

ng

veri

fica

tion

so

urce

]

Dea

n (4

)

UG

P &

GP

(5)

PEC

(5)

1. D

ocum

ent s

tude

nt

and

grad

uate

pe

rfor

man

ce m

easu

res,

in

clud

ing

NC

LE

X-

RN

® p

ass

rate

s,

cert

ific

atio

n pa

ss ra

tes,

gr

adua

tion

rate

s, jo

b pl

acem

ent r

ates

, and

ot

her m

easu

res

of

stud

ent s

ucce

ss, a

s de

emed

app

ropr

iate

by

the

prog

ram

(4-C

CN

E).

•

MPE

•

Ann

ual R

epor

t 2.

Dem

onst

rate

how

the

resu

lts o

f agg

rega

te

stud

ent p

erfo

rman

ce

are

anal

yzed

, and

how

th

e pr

ogra

m’s

ana

lyse

s ar

e us

ed to

cha

nge

or

impr

ove

the

curr

icul

um

(5-C

CN

E).

1. 2

006

NC

LEX

-RN

® 8

5%

firs

t wri

te; A

NC

C 1

00%

. **

*Pre

viou

s St

atis

tics

are

in

sepa

rate

sec

tion

afte

r St

anda

rd IV

. 2.

Gra

duat

ion

Rat

es

BSN

E

nter

ing

Sp 2

005

(N=

34):

A

ttriti

on =

18%

(n=6

) C

auca

sian

n =

4

(2

fem

ales

& 2

mal

es)

Afr

ican

Am

eric

an n

= 2

(

2 fe

mal

es &

0 m

ales

)

BSN

PEC

(4)

Fa

cOrg

(4,

& 5

) D

ean

(5)

1. R

efer

to T

able

III-

E

Sect

ion

IIIF

(Act

ion

4.1

– 4.

3)

2.1.

Con

tinue

with

re

crui

tmen

t eff

orts

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im

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duat

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200

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5)

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eric

an n

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ican

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200

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Am

eric

an n

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[BSN

& R

N-B

SN]

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ram

.

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3. MPE (5-CCNE) • Math Aptitude Test • Critical Thinking

Exams • Pre-Post DRT

(seniors) • Nurse Entrance

Test (pre-nsg appl) • Attrition rates • Retention efforts of

high risk students

(1 Female, 0 male) 3. All courses that have HESI test available will include the test with a minimum of the 10% of the course grade component. (minutes 08/18-22/05) 4. End of program satisfaction surveys completed in all programs.

3. HESI examinations implemented in all courses as appropriate (NUR 302, NUR 305, NUR 306, NUR 401 & NUR 402, NUR 403, NUR 405, NUR 408 including these tests as final exams and/or additional test scores [up to 20% of course grade]). 4. All UG End of Program evaluations completed May, 2007 (BSN & MSN) & Aug, 2007 (RN-BSN). Results to be presented in Fall 2007. (FacOrg

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08/17/06)

D

IV-D. Faculty outcomes demonstrate achievement of the SON’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes, and enhance program quality and effectiveness.

Annually (6 & 7)

Faculty (6 & 7)

1. Describe the process for evaluating faculty performance in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice and how the outcomes of evaluations are communicated to individual faculty members (6-CCNE). • Student evaluation

of faculty/course/ clinical

• Faculty submission of self-evaluation of teaching effectiveness & recommendations.

• Portfolio Outline & Suggested Evidence Table

• University Promotion, Tenure, & Post Tenure

1.1. Students evaluate faculty members in both course and clinical components each semester. Faculty members review these course/clinical evaluations that are presented at each annual faculty member evaluation. The faculty member meets with the COAP & Dean to review this data, discuss teaching service & scholarship. 1.2. Faculty in the pre-05 – 06 Tenure Track will be reviewed by the SON Tenure & Promotion Cmte at years 3 & 5. Faculty hired after this point (’05 – ’06) will be reviewed at years 2 & 4. Documentation allows for comments and verification of meeting criteria.

COAP (6 & 7) Dean (6 & 7)

1.1. Continue with annual review and as needed. 1.2. No action-continue to implement tenure and promotion guidelines & procedures.

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Policies • Faculty Status

briefed during annual evaluation

2. Provide a summary of faculty outcomes for the past three years and analyze the data in relation to expected program outcomes. Provide examples of how aggregate data on faculty performance are used to foster ongoing improvement (7-CCNE). • Faculty Portfolio • Biannual (end of

Fall & Spring terms) update of faculty Curriculum Vitae

• Faculty submission of summary of

2. Each faculty member completes an annual evaluation with the COAP and Dean. The faculty member presents a summary report with evidence of meeting the established SON Tenure Portfolio guidelines for the areas of teaching, service, and research

2.1. Tenure & Promotion policy reviewed and revised by Academic Council, Sp 2006. Tenure and Promotion handbook revised Fall 2006. Distributed to all SON faculty via email. 2.2. Each faculty member will continue to update the curriculum vitae every six months (December & May) and provide a copy to the faculty secretary. No changes.

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teaching activities to COAP at annual evaluation.

• Faculty submission of summary of scholarship activities to Dean at annual evaluation

• Faculty submission of summary of service activities to Dean at annual evaluation

• SON annual report

3. Faculty Senate appointed a Merit Pay Committee to develop a proposal for Merit Pay Raises and Promotions (minutes 08/17/06).

3.1 Merit Pay Committee final draft of the Merit Pay Plan was approved by the cabinet 02/26/07. Use of the Meritorious Achievement Document was implemented in the SON for Faculty Evaluation March 2007. 3.2 The SON will comply with all Merit Pay and Promotion & Tenure guidelines.

E

IV-E. The SON has established policies and procedures by which it defines and reviews formal complaints; analyses of aggregate data regarding formal complaints are used to foster ongoing program

When occurs (8 & 9)

Dean (and other named entities (8 & 9)

1. Describe how alumni and employers evaluate the SON and give examples of the use of these data to improve the SON (8-CCNE).

1. Evaluations are sent to the following COI groups: (time interval)

• Alumni (1 & 3 years post graduation)

• Employers (annually).

Provost (8 & 9) President (8 & 9)

IHL (8 & 9) CCEN/ SREB (8 & 9)

1. Employer surveys and advisory council surveys distributed during various SON and University functions with very positive returns as compared to previous years. Analysis to be

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improvement.

2. Provide a copy of the policies regarding the review & maintenance of records of student satisfaction and formal complaints. Provide a record of formal complaints and grievances, if any, for the past three years (9-CCNE).

1.1 Alumni surveys to be mailed out each May with a return date by July that summer with compiling of data over summer.

2.1. Students records are kept

as follows: Successful: one year after licensure or certification is earned. Unsuccessful or formal complaints or grievances: minimum 5 years.

SACS (8 & 9) CCNE (8 & 9)

presented to faculty during initial FacOrg meeting Fall, 2007. 1.1 Mailed surveys to SON alumni 2002 & 2005 in all programs with poor returns. Initial report given 08/17/06 with most feedback from RN-BSN program alumni. 2.1. Continue with filing terms for accurate history and reference materials.

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repo

rt o

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coun

ts IN

sta

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1998

96%

(23/

24)

1999

97%

(28/

29)

2000

84%

(16/

19)

2001

92%

(22/

24)

2002

88%

(16/

18) 1

out

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stat

e

2003

94%

(16/

17) 2

out

of s

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20

04 7

8% (7

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2005

75%

(9/1

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out

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11/1

3) 1

out

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rst

wri

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t –

1998

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88%

(15/

17)

1999

-00

75%

(9 /1

2)

2000

-01

88%

(15/

17)

2001

-02

75%

(6/7

) 20

02-0

3 10

0% (7

/8)

2003

-04

100%

(4/4

) 20

04-0

5 10

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2005

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% (1

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dat

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n ra

te:

2000

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(17/

26)

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(6/9

) M

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0% (6

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20

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2 B

SN-4

7% (9

/19)

R

N-B

SN- 8

3% (5

/6)

MSN

-54%

(7/1

3)

2002

-03

BSN

– 6

3% (1

2/19

) R

N-B

SN –

90%

(9/1

0)

MSN

– 1

00%

(4/4

) 20

03-0

4 B

SN -

50%

(13/

26)

RN

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– 9

6% (2

4/25

) M

SN –

100

% (1

0/10

) 20

04-0

5 B

SN –

94%

(32/

34)

RN

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– 7

9% (1

1/14

) M

SN –

83%

(20/

24)

2005

– 0

6 B

SN –

98%

(43/

44)

RN

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– 8

5% (1

1/13

) M

SN –

89%

(16/

18)

2006

– 0

7 B

SN –

91%

(43/

47)

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% (1

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(29/

30)

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ritio

n ra

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2001

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: 53

% n

= 1

0

8

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casi

an

2

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ican

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an

8

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ale

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: 17%

n =

1

1

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mer

ican

Fe

mal

e M

SN: 0

46%

n =

6

6

Cau

casi

an

6

Fem

ales

20

02-0

3 B

SN:

37%

(n =

7)

4

Cau

casi

an

4

Afr

ican

Am

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an

5

Fem

ales

2 M

ales

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N-B

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0%( n

= 1

)

1 C

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1 F

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%

2003

– 0

4 B

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0% (n

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3)

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5

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an

1

2 Fe

mal

e

1 M

ale

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: 4%

(n =

1)

1

Cau

casi

an

1

Fem

ale

MSN

: 0%

20

04 –

05

BSN

: 6%

(n =

2)

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1 Caucasian 1 African American 2 Female RN-BSN: 21% 9n = 3) 3 Black/African American 3 Female MSN: 17% (n = 4) 1 Caucasian 3 African American 4 Female 2005 – 06 BSN: 2% (n =1) Caucasian - 0 African American - 1 Female - 0 RN-BSN: 15% (n = 2 ) Caucasian – 2 African American - 0 Female - 2 MSN: 11% (n = 2 ) Caucasian - 1 African American - 1 Female – 2 2006 – 07 BSN 9% (n = 4) Caucasian – (4) African American – (0) Female – (3) Male – (1) RN-BSN: 15% (n = 3) Caucasian – 1 (male) African American - 0 Female – 2 Male – 0 MSN: 3% (n = 1 )

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Caucasian – 1 (female) Black/African American – 0 Female – 0 Male – 0

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Table E-V: Mission, Essential Concepts and Concepts Definitions School of Nursing Mission Essential Concepts Definition

Caring “The authentic, purposeful, nurturing lived experience of being with another.”

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively & skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action (Scriven & Paul, 1993)

Communication Abilities

Communication is a dynamic interactive process, which encompasses both verbal & nonverbal behaviors. The ability to communicate involves reception & interpretation of information for clarity & individualized understanding.

Cultural Awareness/Human

Diversity

Shows respect for the inherent dignity of every human being; regardless of culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender, age, and/or lifestyle. (The HRSA NP Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas, April 2002, pg 48).

Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

Therapeutic nursing interventions are those caring behaviors that assist in meeting the health needs of clients across the lifespan.

Outcome Data Definition

Attainment of Credentials

Attainment of credentials refers to the faculty attainment of credentials relevant to the SON’s mission. Examples include acquisition of the master’s degree, enrollment in doctoral programs, attaining terminal degrees, certification in desired areas, post-doctoral studies, receipt of awards or honors, & recognition of scholarly achievements.

The mission of the Delta State University School of Nursing is

to prepare students for professional nursing practice at the Baccalaureate level and

Master’s level. The programs prepare

graduates to pursue advanced study

Patterns of Employment

Patterns of employment refers to the tracking of graduates’ employment status, including retention, career patterns, types of positions, work settings, and satisfaction with educational preparation. The evaluation takes place post-graduation at one (1) and three (3) years for all students graduating from the programs.

Program

Satisfaction

Program satisfaction is defined as evaluation of both programs by students during the last course of the program of study. The SON alumni are surveyed at one (1) and three (3) years post-graduation. Employers of SON graduates are surveyed annually for satisfaction with program graduates.

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ON

Mis

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& P

hilo

soph

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issi

on

The

mis

sion

of t

he D

elta

Sta

te U

nive

rsity

Sch

ool o

f Nur

sing

is to

pre

pare

stu

dent

s fo

r pro

fess

iona

l nur

sing

pra

ctic

e in

a m

ulti

cultu

ral

soci

ety

as e

ither

a g

ener

alis

t at t

he B

acca

laur

eate

leve

l or a

s an

adv

ance

d pr

actit

ione

r of n

ursi

ng a

t the

Mas

ters

leve

l. T

he p

rogr

am w

ill

prep

are

grad

uate

s to

pur

sue

adva

nced

stu

dy.

Rev

ised

9/2

6/9;

Rev

iew

ed M

ay, 2

003,

200

4: A

pril

04, 2

004,

May

15,

200

6, M

ay 1

4, 2

007.

Philo

soph

y T

he p

hilo

soph

y of

the

facu

lty o

f the

Del

ta S

tate

Uni

vers

ity S

choo

l of N

ursi

ng is

con

sist

ent w

ith th

e go

als

and

mis

sion

of t

he

Uni

vers

ity.

The

facu

lty b

elie

ves

rese

arch

and

theo

retic

al a

nd s

yste

mat

ic m

etho

ds o

f cri

tical

thin

king

fost

er th

e de

velo

pmen

t of t

he

nurs

ing

prof

essi

on. N

ursi

ng e

mbo

dies

the

art a

nd s

cien

ce o

f car

ing

whi

ch is

the

nurt

urin

g, s

killf

ul a

ct o

f bei

ng w

ith a

noth

er to

pro

mot

e op

timum

hea

lth a

nd d

eriv

es it

s m

issi

on fr

om s

ocie

tal n

eeds

. So

ciet

y is

the

orga

nizi

ng fr

amew

ork

com

pose

d of

fam

ily, g

roup

, and

com

mun

ity th

at is

gov

erne

d by

mor

als,

eth

ics

and

law

s. W

e be

lieve

that

eac

h pe

rson

is a

uni

que

indi

vidu

al w

ho p

osse

sses

the

righ

t to

info

rmed

cho

ices

in th

e at

tain

men

t of h

ealth

car

e se

rvic

es.

Hea

lth is

a d

ynam

ic s

tate

of b

eing

infl

uenc

ed b

y sp

iritu

al, c

ultu

ral,

psyc

holo

gica

l, ph

ysic

al a

nd s

ocie

tal c

ompo

nent

s, w

hich

inte

ract

w

ith th

e en

viro

nmen

t. S

tate

of h

ealth

is in

flue

nced

by

perc

eptio

ns o

f the

clie

nt a

nd s

ocie

ty.

Nur

sing

see

ks to

faci

litat

e th

e he

alth

st

atus

of t

he c

lient

thro

ugh

inte

ract

ing

with

clie

nt s

yste

ms,

ass

istin

g in

the

mov

emen

t tow

ard

an o

ptim

um le

vel o

f fun

ctio

ning

or

peac

eful

dea

th.

Rev

ised

Sep

t 26

1997

…M

ay 2

003,

200

4, 2

007;

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iew

ed O

ct.4

, 200

4, A

pril

04,2

005,

May

15,

200

6, M

ay 1

4, 2

007

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Critical Thinking


Annually IOR FacOrg

UGP: Faculty assessment (via classroom & clinical) of holistic use/ application of and synthesis of the nursing process as students move from dependence to autonomous application of therapeutic nursing interventions; Course Evaluations; HESI Testing specific to each course and RN Exit Exam Final Exams GP: Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis


FacOrg Continue with annual review to confirm-further evaluation with the implementation of HESI testing. HESI CT Exam administered Fall 2006 for RN-BSN program at entry into program and at completion of program.

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Communication Abilities

GP & GP or SON

Annually

IOR FacOrg

UGP: Course requirements (class & clinical) grading, clinical evaluations; Course evaluations ; End of program & Alumni Program satisfaction surveys; Web-enhanced and online components GP: Course requirements (class & clinical) grading, clinical evaluations; Course evaluations; Program satisfaction surveys; Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis Online components


FacOrg


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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Cultural Awareness/Competency


Annually IOR FacOrg

UGP: Faculty assessment of Course Outlines Course Objectives Course Evaluations Clinical/Classroom learning experiences (Role Play, Case Studies, presentations) GP: Faculty assessment of Course Outlines Course Objectives Course Evaluations Comprehensive Exams; Research project &/or Thesis


FacOrg 05/15/06 SON Three Year Plan addresses goal to establish SON as a Center for Nursing Culture. 05/14/07 Continued

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

UGP & GP or SON

Annually


UGP: MS Competency Model RN Exit HESI scores (up to three exams); NUR 406 logs; Clinical evaluations; Nursing Care Plans; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers GP: MS Competency Model; Clinical evaluations; Comprehensive Final Exams; ANCC certification exam; AANP certification exam; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers;


FacOrg

Continue with annual review to confirm Continue with annual review to confirm

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Table E-VII: Essential Concepts & Curriculum Tracking Caring UGP & GP or SON

Each semester


UGP: Clinical evaluations; NUR 406 logs; Course evaluations; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers GP: Clinical evaluations; Course evaluations; Survey of Alumni; Survey of Employers

UGP* BSN RN-BSN GP* Admin Educator Practitioner

FacOrg


End of Table VII. *IORs & Faculty members on teaching team, confirm that all courses address the major concepts, or substantively confirm if and when the concepts would not apply.

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Table E- VIII. Evaluation Calendar for Programs



Faculty Evaluations Self X Students X X X (as indicated) COAP X Dean X Course/Clinical Evaluations Students Each Semester Faculty Each Semester Clinical Agencies Students Each Semester Faculty Each Semester Skills Lab Students X Faculty X Physical Resources & Budgetary Needs Faculty X Dean X Programs Students: Program Satisfaction BSN RN-BSN * MSN * *Program survey is during the final semester of study.

*BSN *MSN

*RN-BSN

Students 1 year post graduation: BSN RN-BSN MSN

May

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Students: 3 Year Post Graduation BSN RN-BSN MSN

May

Library Services Students X

(EOP) X

(EOP) Faculty Faculty evaluates library services via feedback

to Library liaison in FacOrg meeting— Library completes an evaluation every 2 years.

Graduates Employers Each Semester Advisory Council X X Strategic Planning SON Three Year Plan X SON Mission X SON Philosophy X SON Program Outcomes X SON Bylaws X

EOP = End of Program evaluations

Approved: 09/11/00(PEC); 04/09/01(FacOrg), 04/23/01(FacOrg), 04/27/04 (FacOrg), 06/21/04 (FacOrg), & 05/16/05 (FacOrg), 05/15/06 (FacOrg). Reviewed: PEC 05/14/07 (no changes)