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APPENDIX AKey Element II-D

Faculty Qualifications

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MacMurray College Full-Time Nursing Faculty QualificationsFaculty Member

Qualifications

Clinical Background

Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Teaching Assignments

Karen Bade MSN, RN-BC Medical-Surgical

TraditionalNurs 330: Illness & Disease Management I - class & clinicalNurs 331: Illness & Disease Management II - class & clinical

Barbara Chumley MSN, CNOR

Medical-Surgical; Psychiatric-Mental Health

TraditionalNurs 210: Nursing Knowledge & Competencies I - skills labNurs 211: Nursing Knowledge & Competencies II - clinicalNurs 214: Health Assessment - class & skills labNurs 330: Illness & Disease Management I - clinicalNurs 410: Vulnerable Populations I - clinicalNurs 411: Vulnerable Population II - clinical

Mary Dial MSN, CMSRN Medical-Surgical

TraditionalNurs 330: Illness & Disease Management I - class & clinicalNurs 331: Illness & Disease management II - class & clinical

Jill Parsons MSN, PhD Medical-Surgical; Aging

TraditionalNurs 205: Introduction to the Nursing Profession - classNurs 211: Nursing Knowledge & Competencies II - clinicalNurs 310: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I - classNurs 311: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II - classNurs 330: Illness & Disease Management I - clinicalNurs 401: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice - classNurs 411: Vulnerable Populations II - class & clinicalRN to BSNNurs 350: Health Assessment Across the LifespanNurs 402: Evidence-Based Nursing Care

Sheila Rhodes MSN, CNM Maternal-Child; Women’s Health; Psychiatric/Mental

TraditionalNurs 410: Vulnerable Populations I - class & clinical

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Faculty Member

Qualifications

Clinical Background

Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Teaching Assignments

Health

Nurs 418: Mental Health & Disease ManagementNurs 415: Illness & Disease Management in Childbearing-Childrearing Families - class & clinical

Russell Walker MSNMental Health/Gerontology; Case Management

TraditionalNurs 210: Nursing Knowledge & Competencies I - classNurs 211: Nursing Knowledge & Competencies II - class & simulation lab Nurs 418: Mental Health & Disease Management - class & clinicalRN to BSNNurs 349: Role Transitions in NursingNurs 443: Issues in Nursing Leadership

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APPENDIX BKey Element III-B

Examples of Congruence between the Baccalaureate Essentials, Expected Student Learning Outcomes, and Course Objectives

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MacMurray College Division of NursingA Sample of Course Objectives Reflecting the Expected Student Learning Outcomes and AACN Essentials (2008)

Traditional and RN to BSN TracksTraditional Track

EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course ObjectivesI. Liberal Education for

Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

Apply knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences in planning and delivering nursing care.

Nurs 214: Demonstrate an awareness of cultural variations in the collection of health assessment data. Nurs 418: Engage in self-reflection about the prejudices and stereotypes associated with mental illness.

II. Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety

Use clinical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, insight, and creativity in making and evaluating clinical judgments to improve care and quality outcomes and use data to monitor outcomes of care to improve quality.

Nurs 411: Interpret data from organizations and systems in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care.Nurs 450: Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of one’s own nursing actions as well as those of the team.

III. Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery or optimal health care.

Nurs 210: Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines to plan nursing care.Nurs 401: Discuss the research process as a means to monitor and ensure quality health care practices.

IV. Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology

Use information and patient care technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

Nurs 211: Utilize technology to access patient information and document patient care.Nurs 410: Effectively use technology to integrate information from a variety of sources in planning and providing care for families and communities.

V. Healthcare Policy, Discuss the implications of Nurs 205: Examine and discuss the relationship between

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EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course ObjectivesFinance, and Regulatory Environments

healthcare policies and systems on safety and quality.

professional standards, regulations, and accountability in practice.Nurs 330: Identify professional standards of practice for patients in the acute care setting.

VI. Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes

Communicate effectively with diverse groups and teams using a variety of modes and strategies.

Nurs 331: Function as a member of the health care team in designing and providing patient care from admission through discharge.Nurs 450: Demonstrate analysis and insight into impact of own communication behaviors and style on the health care team.

VII. Clinical Prevention and Population Health

Use the nursing process in providing patient/family centered care to meet the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.

Nurs 214: Discuss the role of health assessment in health promotion, disease management, and health restoration.Nurs 410: Demonstrate creativity, lateral thinking, and self-reflection in planning and providing health promotion and disease prevention strategies for families and groups within the community. Nurs 411: Engage in activities to promote the health and well-being of the elderly.

VIII. Professionalism and Professional Values

Assume responsibility for supporting the profession by demonstrating concern for the welfare of others, engaging in self-reflection, maintaining lifelong learning, and engaging in ethical, moral, and legal behaviors.

Nurs 205: Define and identify practical examples of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice.Nurs 415: Support children and families in making informed decisions regarding complex health needs.

IX. Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

Design and manage healthcare in collaboration with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Nurs 310: Identify the interrelationships between specific nursing problems, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic tests, lab values, and interventions.Nurs 310: Discuss expected pharmacologic and non-

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EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course Objectivespharmacologic interventions and outcomes for specific illnesses and diseases.Nurs 311: Analyze the role and responsibilities of the nurse in monitoring drug therapies.Nurs 330: Anticipate client needs based on knowledge of disease progression or trajectory.Nurs 331: Consistently design and provide an individualized, outcome-focused plan of care based on data interpretation and problem identification.

RN to BSN Track

EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course ObjectivesI. Liberal Education for

Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

Apply knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences in planning and delivering nursing care.

Nurs 349: Demonstrate a basic understanding of how knowledge from the liberal arts and social and natural sciences is used in nursing practice. Nurs 350: Examine patient values, preferences, and expressed needs in planning nursing care.

II. Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety

Use clinical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, insight, and creativity in making and evaluating clinical judgments to improve care and quality outcomes and use data to monitor outcomes of care to improve quality.

Nurs 402: Evaluate routine approaches to care that result in less-than-desired outcomes or adverse events.Nurs 443: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in providing quality health care.Nurs 443: Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of one’s nursing actions as well as those of the team.

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EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course ObjectivesIII. Scholarship for

Evidence-Based PracticeIntegrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery or optimal health care.

Nurs 402: Describe evidence-based practice to include the components of research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient/family values.Nurs 412: In designing care for families, use evidence-based nursing knowledge that is based on accurate data interpretation and problem identification.

IV. Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology

Use information and patient care technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

Nurs 350: Recognize the importance of incorporating health literacy concepts when engaged in health promotions activities.Nurs 402: Describe reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice guidelines.

V. Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments

Discuss the implications of healthcare policies and systems on safety and quality.

Nurs 440: Demonstrate knowledge of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments, including local, state, national, and global health care trends.Nurs 440: Use an ethical framework to evaluate the impact of social policies on health care, especially for vulnerable populations.

VI. Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes

Communicate effectively with diverse groups and teams using a variety of modes and strategies.

Nurs 350: Demonstrate professional values, ethics, and communication skills when assessing individuals and promoting health.Nurs 350: Incorporate teaching and learning principles when providing patient-centered education.Nurs 443: Demonstrate insight into the impact of one’s personal communication, behavior, and style on the health care team.

VII. Clinical Prevention and Population Health

Use the nursing process in providing patient/family centered care to meet the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.

Nurs 350: Apply evidence-based information to guide health promotion and disease prevention activities. Nurs 350: Integrate principles of human development when providing nursing care to individuals across the lifespan.Nurs 412: Use the nursing process to develop health

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EssentialExpected Student Learning

Outcome Selected Course Objectivespromotion/disease prevention strategies for families, groups, and communities.

VIII. Professionalism and Professional Values

Assume responsibility for supporting the profession by demonstrating concern for the welfare of others, engaging in self-reflection, maintaining lifelong learning, and engaging in ethical, moral, and legal behaviors.

Nurs 349: Discuss transitions and conflicts involved in pursuing baccalaureate education.Nurs 440: Discuss the importance of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development.

IX. Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

Design and manage healthcare in collaboration with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Nurs 349: Examine the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment and discuss their impact on nursing practice.Nurs 350: Demonstrate professional values, ethics, and communication skills when assessing individuals and promoting health.

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APPENDIX CKey Element III-C

Traditional Plan of Study

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RECOMMENDED PLAN OF STUDY FOR TRADITIONAL BSN STUDENTS

FRESHMAN LEVELFALL CH SPRING CH

Mac 101 – First Year Experience 1 Rhet 132 – College Writing & Research 3Rhet 131 – College Writing 3 Biol 209 – Microbiology 4Psych 201 – Introduction to Psychology 3 Psych 242 - Lifespan Development 3Math 121 – College Algebra 3 Applied Arts, Sciences, Humanities Credit 3Applied Arts, Sciences, Humanities Credit 3 Chem 131 – Organic & Biol. Chemistry for

Nonmajors4

Diversity & Global Awareness Credit 316 17

SOPHOMORE LEVEL

Nurs 205-Introduction to Professional Nursing 1Nurs 211-Nursing Knowledge & Competencies II 5

Nurs 210-Nursing Knowledge & Competencies I 4 Nurs 214-Health Assessment 3Biol 320-Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Biol 321-Anatomy & Physiology II 4Biol 120 - Medical Terminology 3 VCON 301 - Value Conflicts-Persons & Nature 3Scwk 300-Social & Economic Justice, Human Rights, & Diversity OR Scwk 101: Introduction to Sociology

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15 15JUNIOR LEVEL

Nurs 310-Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I 3 Nurs 311-Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II 3Nurs 330-Illness & Disease Management I 6 Nurs 331-Illness & Disease Management II 6Diversity & Global Awareness Credit 3 Elective 3VCON 302 - Value Conflicts-Religion & the State 3 Psych 221 OR Bus 367 – Statistics 3

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Nurs 401-Evidence-based Nursing Practice 3 Nurs 411-Vulnerable Populations II 3

Nurs 410-Vulnerable Populations I 4Nurs 450-Nursing Leadership & Professionalism 6

Nurs 418-Mental Health & Disease Management 5 Nurs 415-Illness & Disease Management in

Childbearing/Childrearing Families 4Nurs 432 – Nursing Synthesis 2

12 15Italics = Nursing support course

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APPENDIX DKey Element II-C

LPN to BSN Plan of Study

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RECOMMENDED PLAN OF STUDY FOR LPN TO BSN STUDENTS15 Credit Hours Awarded with LPN License (see waived courses)

FRESHMAN LEVELFALL CH SPRING CH

Mac 101 – First Year Experience-WAIVE 1 Rhet 132 – College Writing & Research 3Rhet 131 – College Writing 3 Biol 209 – Microbiology 4Psych 201 – Introduction to Psychology 3 Psych 242 - Lifespan Development 3Math 121 – College Algebra 3 Applied Arts, Sciences, Humanities Credit 3Applied Arts, Sciences, Humanities Credit 3 Chem 131 – Organic & Biol. Chemistry for

Nonmajors4

Diversity & Global Awareness Credit 316 17

SOPHOMORE LEVELNurs 205-Introduction to Professional Nursing-WAIVE 1

Nurs 211-Nursing Knowledge & Competencies II-WAIVE 5

Nurs 210-Nursing Knowledge & Competencies I-WAIVE 4 Nurs 214-Health Assessment 3Biol 320-Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Biol 321-Anatomy & Physiology II 4

Biol 120 - Medical Terminology-WAIVE 3VCON 301 - Value Conflicts-Persons & Nature 3

Scwk 300-Social & Economic Justice, Human Rights, & Diversity OR Scwk 101: Introduction to Sociology

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15 15JUNIOR LEVEL

Nurs 310-Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I 3Nurs 311-Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II 3

Nurs 330-Illness & Disease Management I 6 Nurs 331-Illness & Disease Management II 6Diversity & Global Awareness Credit 3 Elective 3VCON 302 - Value Conflicts-Religion & the State 3 Psych 221 OR Bus 367 – Statistics 3

15 15SENIOR LEVEL

Nurs 401-Evidence-based Nursing Practice 3 Nurs 411-Vulnerable Populations II 3

Nurs 410-Vulnerable Populations I 4Nurs 450-Nursing Leadership & Professionalism 6

Nurs 418-Mental Health & Disease Management 5 Nurs 415-Illness & Disease Management

in Childbearing/Childrearing Families 4Nurs 432 – Nursing Synthesis 2

12 15Italics = Nursing support course

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APPENDIX EKey Element III-C

RN to BSN Plan of Study

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PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR RN TO BSN PROGRAM

Session Full-Time TrackPart-Time Track

Year 1 Year 2

Session 1 -NURS 349: Role Transitions in Nursing

-NURS 350: Health Assessment & Promotion Across the Lifespan

NURS 349: Role Transitions in Nursing

NURS 350: Health Assessment & Promotion Across the Lifespan

Session 2 -NURS 440: Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulatory Environments

-NURS 323: Statistics (taught by psychology or business faculty)

NURS 323: Statistics (taught by psychology or business faculty)

NURS 440: Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulatory Environments

Session 3 - NURS 402: Evidence-based Nursing Care

- COM 102: Professional Communication: Advanced Argumentation

NURS 402: Evidence-based Nursing Care

COM 102: Professional Communication: Advanced Argumentation

Session 4 - NURS 443 Issues in Nursing Leadership

- VC347: Value Conflicts in the Western Tradition

VC347: Value Conflicts in the Western Tradition

NURS 443 Issues in Nursing Leadership

Session 5 -NURS 412: Family and Community Nursing

- COM 103: Professional Communication: Speaking

NURS 412: Family and Community Nursing

COM 103: Professional Communication: Speaking

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APPENDIX F Key Element IV-A

Outcome Measurement

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DIVISION OF NURSING GOALS, EXPECTED OUTCOMES, AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MEASURES

Goal I: To prepare students to enter the nursing profession with the values, competencies, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide safe, high quality nursing care for diverse groups in a variety of settings.

Expected Learning Outcomes - MacMurray nursing graduates will:

Measurement Tools (for RN to BSN, all measures except HESI data)

Assume responsibility for supporting the profession by demonstrating concern for the welfare of others, engaging in self-reflection, maintaining lifelong learning, and engaging in ethical, moral, and legal behaviors.

-HESI Exit Exam - Professionalism & Professional Values - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Use clinical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, insight, and creativity in making and evaluating clinical judgments to improve care and quality outcomes and use data to monitor outcomes of care to improve quality.

-HESI Exit Exam - BSN Generalist Nursing Practice - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Communicate effectively with diverse groups and teams using a variety of modes and strategies.

-HESI Exit Exam - Interprofessional Communication - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Use the nursing process in providing patient/family centered care to meet the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.

-HESI Exit Exam - Nursing Process (assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, & evaluation sections) - Score of 800-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Design and manage healthcare in collaboration with patients, families, and

-HESI Exit Exam - Designer/Manager/Coordinator of Care - Score

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other members of the healthcare team

of 840-HESI Exit Exam - Management of Care - Score of 840-ATI Comprehensive Predictor - Score of 73%-NCLEX-RN Program Reports - 70th percentile-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Discuss the implications of healthcare policies and systems on safety and quality.

-HESI Exit Exam - Health Care Policy - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

-HESI Exit Exam - Information Management & Patient Care Technology - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.

-HESI Exit Exam - Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice - Score of 800-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Apply knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences in planning and delivering nursing care.

-HESI Exit Exam - Liberal Education - Score of 850-Senior Portfolio - benchmark = 75%-Senior Exit Interview - benchmark = 3.50/4.00-One- and three-year alumni surveys - benchmark = 3.00/4.00-One-year employer survey - benchmark = 3.00/4.00

Goal II: Prepare graduates for professional nursing practice, graduate education, and ongoing career development within a nursing curriculum that is supported by an

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integrated liberal arts core.

Program Outcomes:Measurement Tools (for RN to BSN, all measures except NCLEX-RN)

MacMurray nursing graduates will have NCLEX-RN pass rates that are above state and national averages.

-NCLEX-RN Program Reports - benchmark = first-time pass rate higher than state and national

Within three months of graduation, 100% of graduates seeking employment in nursing will be employed.

-Senior Exit Interviews, word of mouth, alumni surveys - benchmark = 100%

Within three years following graduation, 5% of MacMurray nursing graduates will report enrollment in graduate courses.

-Alumni surveys, word of mouth - benchmark = 5%

Program completion rates for the MacMurray Division of Nursing will be 70%.

-Traditional track - Nursing 214 cohort that completes the program - benchmark = 70%-RN to BSN track - Students who enter and complete the program - benchmark = 70%