Student Achievement Data
In accordance with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the SMSU Department of Nursing has established the following Program Outcomes.
Aggregated for the Entire Program/Disaggregated by Full/Part-Time Status:
| Semester Start Date | Student Enrollment | Program Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | 24 (7FT/17PT) | *FT (42.9%)/PT (In Progress) |
| Fall 2023 | 43 (11FT/32PT) | *FT (72.7%)/PT (In Progress) |
| Spring 2024 | 16 (4 FT/12PT) | *FT (100%)/PT (In Progress) |
| Fall 2024 | 39 (16 FT/23PT) | *In Progress |
| Spring 2025 | 20 (8 FT/12PT) | *In Progress |
Expected Level of Achievement
- * ELA – Expected Level of Achievement
- *70% of all RN to BSN students who start the first nursing course will remain after the 21-day drop date and complete 100% of the program on time, based on full or part-time terms, to graduate.
Southwest Minnesota State University RN to BSN Program Completion
Documentation of program completion outcomes shows the effectiveness of the educational program and serves to guide maintenance and revision of the Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Nursing components.
The RN to BSN Job Placement ELA is 90% of RN to BSN graduates will report employment in a position as a Registered Nurse within 12 months of graduation.
| Graduation Date | # of Graduates | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 18 | 100% (5 of 18 Survey Responses) 5 responses, all employed. |
| Spring 2024 | 14 | 100% (5 of 14 Survey Responses) 5 responses, all employed. |
| Fall 2023 | 28 | 100% (13 of 28 Survey Responses). 13 responses, all employed. |
| Summer 2023 | 15 | 100% (1 of 15 Survey Responses). 1 response, all employed. |
| Spring 2023 | 32 | 100% (18 of 32 Survey Responses). 18 responses, all employed. |
The RN to BSN EOPSLOs are decided by the Department of Nursing faculty and are learner-oriented expectations. The outcomes express the knowledge, skills, or behaviors that RN to BSN students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of the program. The EOPSLO outcomes provide a framework for all curricular components and represent the change from student entry-level practitioner to the BSN-prepared level.
EOPSLO #1:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse as described within the Scope & Standards of Practice and Nursing Code of Ethics. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 90% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #1 category on the grading rubric for the Focused Self Reflections (FSR) Culmination in Nursing Paper. |
| Program Plan/Actions | ELA consistently met. Continue to monitor. Next Analysis AY ’26-27 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| FA24 | 94% |
| SU24 | 95% |
| SP24 | 100% |
| FA23 | 100% |
| SP23 | 100% |
EOPSLO #2:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Value diversity when planning equitable and inclusive person-centered care. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #2 category on the grading rubric for the Focused Self Reflections Culmination in Nursing Paper. |
| Program Plan/Actions | ELA consistently met through this reflective assignment. Next analysis AY ‘26-27 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| FA24 | 94% |
| SU24 | 95% |
| SP24 | 100% |
| FA23 | 100% |
| SP23 | 100% |
EOPSLO #3:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Support person- centered care through inter- and intra-professional collaborative processes. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #3 category on the grading rubric for the Clinical Capstone PowerPoint Learning Presentation. |
| Program Plan/Actions | ELA consistently met through this learning assignment Currently in analysis cycle AY ’24-25 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| SP25 | 98% |
| FA24 | 100% |
| SU24 | 95% |
| SP24 | 100% |
| FA23 | 100% |
| SP23 | 100% |
EOPSLO #4:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Examine evidence to optimize health, safety, and quality outcomes. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #4 category on the grading rubric for the Public/Community Health Nurse Interview Reflection Assignment. |
| Program Plan/Actions | No changes made at this time. Did discuss restructuring this assignment/removing from this course for the upcoming Summer 2025 Term. Currently in analysis cycle AY ’24-25 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| SP25 | 100% |
| FA24 | 100% |
| SU24 | 90% |
| SP24 | 92.5% |
| FA23 | 95% |
| SP23 | 100% |
EOPSLO #5:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Evaluate informatics and technology to support optimal health outcomes. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #5 category on the grading rubric for the Focused Self Reflections Culmination in Nursing Paper |
| Program Plan/Actions | ELA consistently met. Next Analysis AY ’25-26 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| FA24 | 94% |
| SU24 | 95% |
| SP24 | 100% |
| FA23 | 100% |
| SP23 | 100% |
EOPSLO #6:
Outcome, Assessment Method, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Value social determinants of health in the nursing process application to provide person-centered care. |
|---|---|
| Assessment Method | 85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #6 category on the grading rubric for the Clinical Capstone Learning PowerPoint. |
| Program Plan/Actions | Reviewed data and assignment grading rubric; no changes needed at this time. ELA is being consistently met with application to EOPSLO #6 noted. Next analysis AY ’25-26 |
% Of Students who met ELA
| Term | Result |
|---|---|
| FA24 | 100% |
| SU24 | 86.3% |
| SP24 | 100% |
| FA23 | 87% |
| SP23 | 100% |
Aggregated for the Entire Program/Disaggregated by Full/Part-Time Status:
| Semester Start Date | Student Enrollment | Program Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | 7 (3FT/4PT) | *FT (100%)/PT (In Progress) |
| Fall 2023 | 4 (2FT/2PT) | *FT (0%)/PT (In Progress) |
| Fall 2024 | 2 (0FT/2PT) | *PT (In Progress) |
| Fall 2025 | 12 (2FT/10PT) | *In Progress |
Expected Level of Achievement
- * ELA – Expected Level of Achievement
- * 70% of all MSN students who start the first nursing course will remain after the 21-day drop date and complete 100% of the program on time, based on full or part-time terms, to graduate.
Southwest Minnesota State University MSN Program Completion
Documentation of program completion outcomes shows the effectiveness of the educational program and serves to guide maintenance and revision of Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Nursing components.
The MSN Job Placement ELA is 90% of graduates will report employment as a nurse educator within 12 months of graduation.
| Graduation Date | # of Graduates | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 3 | *67% 3 responses, 2 students are employed as nurse educators. |
The MSN program at SMSU uses various summative direct outcomes assessment methods to evaluate EOPSLOs and the New Age Nurse Educator Competencies (NANECs). Faculty have integrated the NANECs with the EOPSLOs for summative data collection and analysis.
EOPSLO #1:
Outcome, NANEC, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Analyze nursing theories/frameworks and standards of nursing practice in the role of the advanced nurse. |
|---|---|
| NANEC | Educational Philosophies, Theories, Frameworks, Ethics, and Teaching/Learning Methods/Strategies Curriculum |
| Program Plan/Actions | Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends. |
Assessment Methods
| # | Assessment Method | ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool | Class average of 2.5 to 3 rating on EOPSLO #1 and related NANECs on the Capstone Evaluation Tool. |
| 2 | Discussion #1: Education Theory/Research/Teaching Methods | A minimum of 95% of students will earn at least 90% on the content-specific areas related to EOPSLO #1 & related NANECs on the discussion grading rubric. |
Data (Reporting Year)
| Assessment | Reporting Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received a rating of “3” related to these areas on the Capstone Evaluation Tool.) | ||
| 2 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received 100% on the content-specific areas of the discussion related to the EOPSLO and NANECs listed.) | ||
EOPSLO #2:
Outcome, NANEC, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Analyze ethical and scientific nursing processes for health promotion of diverse individuals, families, and populations in society and globally. |
|---|---|
| NANEC | Culturally Responsive Teaching |
| Program Plan/Actions | Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends. |
Assessment Methods
| # | Assessment Method | ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool | Class average of 2.5 to 3 rating on EOPSLO #2 and related NANECs on the Capstone Evaluation Tool. |
| 2 | Discussion #2: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Reflection/Curriculum | 95% of students will earn at least 90% on the content-specific areas related to EOPSLO #2 & related NANECs on the discussion grading rubric. |
Data (Reporting Year)
| Assessment | Reporting Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received a rating of “3” related to these areas on the Capstone Evaluation Tool.) | ||
| 2 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received 100% on the content-specific areas of the discussion related to the EOPSLO and NANECs listed.) | ||
EOPSLO #3:
Outcome, NANEC, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Apply the scientific method and ethical principles to an evidence-based nursing project to improve health outcomes. |
|---|---|
| NANEC | Nursing Professional Development |
| Program Plan/Actions | Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends. |
Assessment Methods
| # | Assessment Method | ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool | Class average of 2.5 to 3 rating on EOPSLO #3 and related NANECs on the Capstone Evaluation Tool. |
| 2 | Comprehensive Assessment/Reflection of EOPSLOs & Nurse Educator Competencies | 95% of students will achieve at least a 90% within the EOPSLO#3 and related NANEC assessment/evaluation/reflection area of this assignment grading rubric. |
Data (Reporting Year)
| Assessment | Reporting Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received a rating of “3” related to these areas on the Capstone Evaluation Tool.) | ||
| 2 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA not met. |
| (Each student received 100% on the content-specific areas of the comprehensive assessment related to the EOPSLO and NANECs listed.) | ||
EOPSLO #4:
Outcome, NANEC, and Program Plan/Actions
| Outcome | Evaluate the use of healthcare informatics within healthcare to promote safety and quality outcomes. |
|---|---|
| NANEC | Instructional Technology & Informatics |
| Program Plan/Actions | Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends. |
Assessment Methods
| # | Assessment Method | ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool | Class average of 2.5 to 3 rating on EOPSLO #4 and related NANECs on the Capstone Evaluation Tool. |
| 2 | Comprehensive Assessment/Reflection of EOPSLOs & Nurse Educator Competencies | 95% of students will achieve at least a 90% within the EOPSLO#4 and related NANEC assessment/evaluation/reflection area of this assignment grading rubric. |
Data (Reporting Year)
| Assessment | Reporting Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received a rating of “3” related to these areas on the Capstone Evaluation Tool.) | ||
| 2 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA not met. |
| (Each student received 100% on the content-specific areas of the comprehensive assessment related to the EOPSLO and NANECs listed.) | ||
EOPSLO #5:
Outcome, NANEC, and Program Plan/Actions
| # | Assessment Method | ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool | Class average of 2.5 to 3 rating on EOPSLO #5 and related NANECs on the Capstone Evaluation Tool. |
| 2 | Comprehensive Assessment/Reflection of EOPSLOs & Nurse Educator Competencies | 95% of students will achieve at least a 90% within the EOPSLO#5 and related NANEC assessment/evaluation/reflection area of this assignment grading rubric. |
Data (Reporting Year)
| Assessment | Reporting Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 1 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA met. |
| (Each student received a rating of “3” related to these areas on the Capstone Evaluation Tool.) | ||
| 2 | Summer 2025 (2 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Summer 2024 (3 students) | ELA met. |
| 2 | Fall 2025 (1 student) | ELA not met. |
| (Each student received 100% on the content-specific areas of the comprehensive assessment related to the EOPSLO and NANECs listed.) | ||
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