Austin Peay State University

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING SYSTEM

Name of Unit:

School of Nursing

Unit Coordinator:

Kathy L. Martin

Campus/Center/Site:

Main Campus

Title of Coordinator:

Director

Building & Room:

McReynolds 124

Telephone:

221-7737

E-Mail Address:

martinkl@apsu.edu

Name of Supervisory Unit: College of Professional Programs and Social Sciences

Last Update:

6/28/2003 5:15:48 PM

Unit Statement of Purpose

The baccalaureate program at APSU is a four year program designed to prepare a professional nurse generalist as described by the ANA Standards of Clinical practice. The nursing student comes to the University with knowledge, skills and values that are expanded and modified through the educational process and the liberal arts curriculum developing an educational base for life-long learning and an awareness of diversity and its effect on self-care. Faculty serve as role models, demonstrating mastery of nursing knowledge, skills, and a commitment to the profession of nursing.

Unit Objectives for Fiscal Year 2002-03

Objective 1.0 Meet the needs of the region for professional nurses prepared at the BSN level.

Objective 1.1 Maintain the generic nursing program enrollment of at least 80 qualified students admitted each year.

Objective 1.2 Increase number of upper division generic program graduates to 90% of the admitted class.

Objective 1.3 Increase the number of RN-BSN program graduates by 50% within the next year.

Objective 1.4 Employment rates for graduates within six months of graduation will be at least 90%.

Objective 1.5 Investigate feasibility and support for MSN program; submit a proposal to TBR for the establishment of a MSN program within the School of Nursing.

Objective 2.0 Maintain a high level of program satisfaction as indicated by student, alumni, and employer surveys.

Objective 2.1 Maintain graduating senior overall satisfaction with the program at 75% or higher.

Objective 2.2 Maintain one year alumni overall program satisfaction at 90% or higher.

Objective 2.3 Maintain overall program satisfaction of performance at or above 3.0 on a 5.0-point scale for employers of School of Nursing graduates.

Objective 3.0 Continuously improve the quality of the baccalaureate nursing program.

Objective 3.1 Maintain annual NCLEX pass rate above the national average.

Objective 3.2 Achieve scheduled re-affirmation of NLNAC Accreditation and scheduled re-affirmation of State Board of Nursing approval.

Objective 3.3 Initiate methods of student appraisal that will allow both formative and summative evaluation of student performance.

Objective 3.4 Student group mean score (exit exam) on critical thinking will be at or above BSN national norms.

Objective 3.5 Student group mean score (exit exam) on therapeutic nursing intervention will be at or above BSN national norms.

Objective 3.6 Student group mean score (exit exam) on therapeutic communication nursing measure will be at or above BSN national norms.

Objective 4.0 Increase program support through additional university resources.

Objective 4.1 Nursing faculty salaries will be competitive in the current nursing market.

Objective 4.2 The School of Nursing will be allocated a yearly major equipment budget to facilitate effective student learning.

Objective 4.3 The School of Nursing will have a yearly faculty development travel budget allocation equivalent to other departments within the university.

Objective 4.4 Maintain an active alumni chapter of the APSUAA.

Objective 5.0 Enhance the quality of academic life for the SON faculty.

Objective 5.2 Initiate faculty enrichment opportunities.

Objective 5.3 Faculty will increase scholarly activities by 10% over the academic year.

Objective 5.4 Faculty will demonstrate active participation in professional service.

Objective 5.5 Faculty will demonstrate a commitment to life long learning.

Objective 6.0 Increase visibility within the university and enhance the image of the SON in the community.

Objective 6.1 Develop and begin implmentation of a recruitment and marketing plan to promote the School of Nursing.

Objective 6.2 Increase collaborative partnership opportunities between the School of Nursing and the community.

Objective 7.0 Promote the diversity of the School of Nursing faculty and student population.

Objective 8.0 Comprehensive and current technology is available to School of Nursing students and faculty.

2002-03 Annual Report Section

Accreditation or Program review activities from 2002-03 academic year.
In February 2003 the School of Nursing hosted an on-site re-accreditation team from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) for evaluation and review related to re-affirmation of accreditation of the BSN program. The team was very complimentary of the self-study reported submitted, as well as of the evidence room preparation and documentation. The preliminary on-site verbal report and written report by the on-site team was supportive of full re-accreditation for the maximum time period allowed by NLNAC which is eight years. The process proceeds from the on-site visit through 2 additional levels of review including a national panel of peer reviewers and the NLNAC Board of Commissioners. In June, the second panel (national peer review) was conducted and the panel recommended approval of full accreditation for eight years. The NLNAC Board of Commissioners will be conducting the final level of review in July of 2003.
In March 2003, the School of Nursing hosted a review team from the Tennessee State Board of Nursing at which time they conducted an on-site evaluation review for continuing approval of the BSN program. While the program is reviewed via self-reported data annually, an on-site review is required every five years. The School of Nursing was notified in May 2003 of the board's re-affirmation of full re-approval of the BSN program.

New initiatives, activities or programs from the 2002-03 academic year.
Each upper division nursing course was converted to a web-enhanced format. Transition of the RN-BSN degree completion program from an on-ground to an on-line delivery format was initiated and continues to be in progress.

A proposal for the reduction of hours required for completion of the BSN dgree from 137 to 120 was approved by the School of Nursing faculty and by the College Curriculum Committee. Final approval from the APSU Academic Counsel and TBR is pending.

A proposal for initiation of a MSN program was completed and approved by the School of Nursing faculty, College Curriculum Committee and APSU Academic Counsel. The proposal was submitted to TBR, at which point the Deans and Directors of BSN programs within the TBR system were asked to develop a collaborative MSN program online (RODP). A proposal for such a program is in the process of being developed.

Books Published or Accepted for Publication	Authors, Titles, Locations/Conferences
0
Publications or Journal Articles	Authors, Titles, Locations/Conferences
1	Thompson, G. A Father's Grief, Nursing 2002: The Journal of Nursing Excellence, April 2002.
Presentations or Exhibits	Authors, Titles, Locations/Conferences
1	Martin, K. "Nursing Research...Does It Really Matter?" Keynote Speaker, Nu Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, November, 2002.
Performance	Authors, Titles, Locations/Conferences
8	The following faculty perform active clinical practice within the discipline throughout the year, beyond their academic responsibilities: Busey, E.; Davenport, D.; Ebolum, J.; Farrar, C.; Gillon, H.; Suttle, C.; Thompson, G.; and Jepson, T.