Appendix A – School of Nursing Plan 2016-2020
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UNIVERSITY MISSION |
CHS MISSION |
SON MISSION |
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As a school of opportunity, Eastern Kentucky University fosters personal growth and prepares students to contribute to the success and vitality of their communities, the Commonwealth, and the world. Eastern Kentucky University is committed to access, equal opportunity, dignity, respect, and inclusion for all people, as integral to a learning environment in which intellectual creativity and diversity thrives. |
The mission of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) is to prepare outstanding health and human service professionals and leaders who contribute to the success and vitality of their communities, the Commonwealth, and the world. |
The mission of the School of Nursing (SON) is to educate nurses at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctorate levels who work in interprofessional environments to promote health and well-being for diverse populations across the Commonwealth, country and world. |
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UNIVERSITY GOALS AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS |
CHS GOALS AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS |
SON REPORTING UNIT |
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EKU Goal 1: Academic Excellence EKU Strategic Direction 1.1Invest in our Faculty EKU Strategic Direction 1.2 Promote Innovative Instruction and Programming EKU Strategic Direction 1.3 Strengthen Academic Programs
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EKU Goal 1: Academic Excellence CHS SD 1.1.1 The College of Health Sciences (CHS) will support faculty scholarly research and creative endeavors. CHS SD 1.2.1 The CHS will assess teaching effectiveness and use the results to enhance instruction. CHS SD 1.3.1 The CHS will continually assess and strengthen academic programs. CHS SD 1.3.2 The CHS will provide nationally recognized, high quality, accredited and approved programs.
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EKU Goal 1: Academic Excellence The SON faculty will demonstrate evidence of participation in professional development. Assessment Method: Majority of tenure track faculty participate in scholarly activities. The SON faculty will demonstrate teaching effectiveness. Assessment Method: SON faculty average on Explorance Blue and Power by Blue faculty evaluations average will be 3.6 or greater on 5 point scale. The SON will continually assess community of interest satisfaction with programs. Assessment Method: Achievement of Professional Practice Outcomes—70% of graduating students who respond indicate they strongly agree or agree that they have achieved the program goals. Assessment Method: End of Program Evaluations & Follow-up Surveys: 70% of graduating students/graduates indicate satisfaction with faculty. Assessment Methods- Program Satisfaction—70% of graduating students who respond indicate satisfaction with program, reported through End of Program Evaluations. Assessment Method: Advisory Committee Survey—70% of agency representatives who respond indicate satisfaction with the graduates level of critical thinking ability, communication and collaboration skills,appropriate for their role. Assessment Method: Satisfaction with learning resources—70% of graduating students who respond indicate satisfaction with learning resources. SON will maintain program graduation rates at 80% or greater.
BSN Assessment Method: Graduation Rate–Eighty percent or greater of the prelicensure students who complete the first clinical nursing course (NSC 380) and successfully complete the nursing program, within 7 semesters. Assessment Method: Retention Rate—70% of newly admitted students each year will remain in the program.
RN-BSN Assessment Method: Graduation Rate–Eighty percent or greater of the RN students who complete NSC 385 and successfully complete the nursing sequence, within two years, or are making satisfactory progress in the program.
MSN Assessment Method: Graduation Rate– Eighty percent or greater of MSN students who have completed the first clinical (NSC 800/802), which is the established point of entry into the MSN program, by the number of NP students who complete the program in three semesters or ADM students who complete in four semesters, or are continuing to make satisfactory progress in the program.
DNP Assessment Method: Graduation Rate—Eighty percent or greater of DNP students who successfully complete the first course and the program, in seven years. |
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EKU Goal 2: Commitment to Student Success EKU Strategic Direction 2.1 Invest in our Students EKU Strategic Direction 2.2 Focus on Strategic Enrollment EKU Strategic Direction 2.3 Increase Efforts to Retain and Graduate Students
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EKU Goal 2: Commitment to Student Success CHS SD 2.1.1 The CHS graduates will meet or exceed national pass rates on licensure certifications and standardized exam results. CHS SD 2.1.2 The CHS will support students’ scholarly research and creative endeavors. CHS SD 2.2.1 The CHS will demonstrate a commitment to diversity CHS SD 2.3.1 The CHS will assess advising effectiveness and use the results to strengthen advising.
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EKU Goal 2: Commitment to Student Success The graduates of the SON meet or exceed the national passage rates for Licensure and Certification examinations
Assessment Method: BSN (Pre-licensure traditional & 2nd degree) Will maintain NCLEX pas rates great than or equal to 85%
MSN FNP graduates will maintain certification pass rate greater than or equal to 90%. PMHNP graduates will maintain certification pass rate greater than or equal to 90%.
SON students will be supported in scholarly achievements. 5% of SON students will participate in scholarly and creative achievements. The students demonstrate an appreciation of cultural influences on healthcare. Assessment Method: 5% of students will participate in activities with a cultural influence on health care.
The SON will demonstrate evidence of effective advising. Assessment Method: 70% of students who respond to the End of Program Evaluation indicate satisfaction with academic advising. |
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EKU Goal 3: EKU Goal 3: Institutional Distinction EKU Strategic Direction 3.1 Invest in our Staff EKU Strategic Direction 3.2 Advance the EKU Brand EKU Strategic Direction 3.3 Create a Diverse, and Inclusive University Culture
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EKU Goal 3: EKU Goal 3: Institutional Distinction CHS SD 3.1.1 The CHS will support staff professional development opportunities. CHS SD 3.2.1 The CHS will have a brand and communication strategy. CHS SD 3.3.1 The CHS will celebrate faculty, staff and student scholarly research and creative endeavors.
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EKU Goal 3: EKU Goal 3: Institutional Distinction SON support staff will be supported in professional development opportunities. Assessment Method: The majority of support staff will participate in 1 professional development activity.
The SON will initiate social media accounts to attract students and graduates participation in EKU Nursing. Assessment Method: The SON will develop at least one social media account each year.
The SON students will participate in the annual CHS Scholars Day. Assessment Method: SON student participation in annual scholars day will increase by 1% each year. |
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EKU Goal 4: Financial Strength EKU Strategic Direction 4.1 Optimize Campus Resources EKU Strategic Direction 4.2 Increase External Support
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EKU Goal 4: Financial Strength CHS SD 4.1.1 The Administrative Council for CHS will annually examine measures related to our financial effectiveness to include: workload, class size, and faculty and staff issues to strengthen programs. CHS SD 4.2.1 The CHS will engage alumni, friends and other stakeholders. |
EKU Goal 4: Financial Strength The SON will optimize resources to strengthen programs. Assessment Method: Faculty workloads will meet University policy of 12 credit hours per semester.
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EKU Goal 5: Campus Revitalization EKU Strategic Direction 5.1 Initiate and complete EKU Revitalization plan, which includes rehabilitation of existing facilities and construction of new ones with a focus on the EKU student experience.
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EKU Goal 5: Campus Revitalization CHS SD 5.1.1 The CHS will assess classrooms, labs, offices, technology, and student-centered facilities required to support program growth |
EKU Goal 5: Campus Revitalization SON will assess resource needs to support student learning. Assessment Method: The SON will identify two essential upgrades and/or investigate resources to implement for classrooms, labs, or online teaching, each academic year |
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EKU Goal 6: Service to Communities and Region EKU Strategic Direction 6.1 Become the 1st Choice Partner in Regional, Educational, Economic, Cultural, and Social Development EKU Strategic Direction 6.2 Become Nationally Prominent in Fields and Regional Relevance EKU Strategic Direction 6.3 Bring EKU to Our Service Region EKU Strategic Direction 6.4 Bring Our Service Region to EKU
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EKU Goal 6: Service to Communities and Region CHS SD 6.1.1 Collaborate with the University’s regional community partners to promote academic achievement, economic development, and quality of life. CHS SD 6.2.1 The CHS will continue to strengthen quality community and regional partnerships. CHS SD 6.2.2 The CHS will continue to bring distinction to our region with nationally recognized, accessible programs to promote engagement and improve health and quality of life. CHS SD 6.3.1 Collaborate with the University’s regional community partners to promote academic achievement, economic development, and quality of life. (Same as 6.1.1) CHS SD 6.4.1 CHS will offer college programs, activities, and events to encourage travel to EKU campus that improve health and quality of life.
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EKU Goal 6: Service to Communities and Region SON will demonstrate commitment to Public Service and Regional Stewardship by continuing collaborations with regional partners to promote health and will serve the needs of underserved populations. Assessment Method: 70% of Advisory Committee agency representatives who respond to the Committee Survey identify agency needs/desired competencies consistent with program objectives and curriculum design.
Pre-licensure BSN Assessment Method: Intent to practice in Kentucky; 70% of graduates intend to practice in Kentucky.
RN-BSN Assessment Method: Intent to practice in state of licensure/or in underserved areas: 70% of graduates intend to practice in Kentucky and 1/3 of RN-BSN graduates and majority of MSN graduates intend to practice in an underserved area.
MSN Assessment Method: Intent to practice in Kentucky/or in underserved areas: 70% of graduates intend to practice in state of licensure or an underserved area. Assessment Method: Employment data– Majority of graduates who respond to Follow-up survey indicate they are employed in an advanced practice nursing role within six months of graduation.
DNP Assessment Method: Intent to practice in state of licensure/or in underserved areas: 70% of graduates intend to practice in Kentucky or an underserved area. |