Student Learning Outcomes
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
NOTE: Assessments based on PN 150, which is the final/capstone course for the Practical Nursing Program.
Practical Nursing Outcomes (PN 150: Synthesis of Practical Nursing Concepts)
1: Safe and Effective Care Environment: The nursing student promotes achievement of client outcomes by providing and directing nursing care that enhances the care delivery setting in order to protect clients and health care personnel.
| Assessment Method | PN 150 Leadership & Clinical Performance Evaluation | HESI Exit Exam | Mountain Measurement Report | Nursing Program Exit Surveys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected level of Achievement |
95% of students’ average score will be at least 2 85% of students will score above 2 |
Mean Score for cohort on HESI Exit will be >900 (Mean = V1 + V2) |
Performance for Safe and Effective Care will be above minimum national passing standard. |
90% Students will indicate they feel Confident or Very Confident about this Outcome. |
| Goal Met |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: No (892) 2020: No (878) 2021: No (888) |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2: Health Promotion and Maintenance: The nursing student promotes and directs nursing care of the client that incorporates the knowledge of expected growth and development principles, prevention, and/or early detection of health problems, and strategies to achieve optimal health.
| Assessment Method | PN 150 Leadership & Clinical Performance Evaluation | HESI Exit Exam | Mountain Measuremen Report | Nursing Program Exit Surveys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected level of Achievement |
95% of students’ average score will be at least 2 85% of students will score above 2 |
Mean Score for cohort on HESI Exit will be >900 (Mean = V1 + V2) |
Performance for Health Promotion and Maintenance will be above minimum national passing standard. |
90% Students will indicate they feel Confident or Very Confident about this Outcome. |
| Goal Met |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: No (879) 2020: No (893) 2021: No (830) |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
3: Psychosocial Integrity: The nursing student provides and directs nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client experiencing stressful events, as well as clients with acute or chronic mental illness.
| Assessment Method | PN 150 Leadership & Clinical Performance Evaluation | HESI Exit Exam | Mountain Measurement Report | Nursing Program Exit Surveys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected level of Achievement |
95% of students’ average score will be at least 2 85% of students will score above 2 |
Mean Score for cohort on HESI Exit will be >900 (Mean = V1 + V2) |
Performance for Psychosocial Integrity will be above minimum national passing standard. |
90% Students will indicate they feel Confident or Very Confident about this Outcome. |
| Goal Met |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: No (865) 2020: No (807) 2021: No (862) |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
4: Physiological Integrity: The nursing student promotes physical health and wellness by providing care and comfort, reducing client risk potential and managing health alterations.
| Assessment Method | PN 150 Leadership & Clinical Performance Evaluation | HESI Exit Exam | Mountain Measurement Report | Nursing Program Exit Surveys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected level of Achievement |
95% of students’ average score will be at least 2 85% of students will score above 2 |
Mean Score for cohort on HESI Exit will be >900 (Mean = V1 + V2) |
Performance for Physiological Integrity will be above minimum national passing standard. |
90% Students will indicate they feel Confident or Very Confident about this Outcome. |
| Goal Met |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: No (894) 2020: No (862) 2021: No (892) |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |
2019: Yes 2020: Yes 2021: Yes |