Student Achievement Data

Aggregated for the Entire Program/Disaggregated by Full/Part-Time Status:
Semester Start Date Student Enrollment Program Completion Rate
Spring 2023 24 (7FT/17PT) *In Progress
Fall 2023 43 (11FT/32PT) *In Progress
Spring 2024 16 (4 FT/12PT) *In Progress

* 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 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
Spring 2023   32 100% (18 of 32 Survey Responses). 18 responses, all employed.
Summer 2023   15 100% (1 of 15 Survey Responses). 1 response, 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.

EOPSLOs	ELA & Assessment Method	Data (Reporting Year)	Program Plan/Actions
EOPSLO #1: Build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse as described within the Scope & Standards of Practice and Nursing Code of Ethics.	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.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #2: Value diversity when planning equitable and inclusive person-centered care.	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.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #3: Support person- centered care through inter- and intra-professional collaborative processes.	85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #3 category on the grading rubric for the Focused Self Reflections Culmination in Nursing Paper.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #4: Examine evidence to optimize health, safety, and quality outcomes.	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 Health Nurse Interview Paper.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #5: Evaluate informatics and technology to support optimal health outcomes.	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 and Societal Health Construct Assignment.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #6: Value social determinants of health in the nursing process application to provide person-centered care.	85% of students achieve an 80% or higher grade on the sub-scale of the EOPSLO #6 category on the grading rubric for the Focused Self Reflections Culmination and Clinical Capstone Learning PowerPoint.	Met ELA for Fall 2023/Spring & Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data every semester to observe for trends.

Aggregated for the Entire Program/Disaggregated by Full/Part-Time Status:
Academic Year Student Enrollment Program Completion Rate
2022-2023 7 (3FT/4PT) *FT Completion: 100%
2023-2024 4 (3FT/1PT) *In Progress

* 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 *Preliminary Data: 100%

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.

EOPSLOs & NANEC	ELA & Assessment Method	Data (Reporting Year)	Program Plan/Actions
EOPSLO #1: 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	1. Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool   ELA: 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   ELA: 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.	Met ELA for Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #2: Analyze ethical and scientific nursing processes for health promotion of diverse individuals, families, and populations in society and globally. NANEC: Culturally Responsive Teaching	1. Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool   ELA: 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  ELA: 95% of students will earn at least 90% on the content-specific areas related to EOPSLO #2 & related NANECs on the discussion grading rubric.	Met ELA for Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #3: Apply the scientific method and ethical principles to an evidence-based nursing project to improve health outcomes. NANEC: Nursing Professional Development	1. Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool   ELA: 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  ELA: 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.	Met ELA for Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #4: Evaluate the use of healthcare informatics within healthcare to promote safety and quality outcomes.   NANEC: Instructional Technology & Informatics	1. Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool   ELA: 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  ELA: 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.	Met ELA for Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends.
EOPSLO #5: Appraise theory, research findings, and evidence to promote teamwork and interprofessional collaboration related to organizational and systems leadership. NANEC: Educational Assessment & Evaluation Scholarship & Service	1. Capstone Clinical Evaluation Tool   ELA: 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  ELA: 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.	Met ELA for Summer 2024	Will continue to monitor data annually to observe for trends.

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