ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2003
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International
University is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs
and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border
region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
Graduates of the Canseco School of Nursing will be prepared to enter
the work force as Registered Nurses
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Graduates of the basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
of the Canseco School of Nursing will be successful on the NCLEX-RN
licensure examination.
2. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of
the Canseco School of Nursing will be employed as Registered Nurses
in Laredo and the surrounding Mid Rio Grande region.
3. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of
the Canseco School of Nursing will demonstrate mastery of clinical competencies.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1. Graduates of the basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
of the Canseco School of Nursing will be successful on the NCLEX-RN
licensure examination.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
90% first time pass rate on NCLEX-RN.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001: 86%
2002: 100% (2 pending)
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2001: revised passing score on repeat HESI exit examination to
90
revised policies and procedures for senior seminar course
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Aggregate predictive score of 92% on HESI exit examination.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001: aggregate predictive score of 92.41
2002: aggregate predictive score of 98.48
1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2001: revised passing score on repeat HESI exit examination to
90
revised policies and procedures for senior seminar course
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of
the Canseco School of Nursing will be employed as Registered Nurses
in Laredo and the surrounding Mid Rio Grande region.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Pre-graduation self assessment survey administered and evaluated
by School of Nursing Evaluation Committee; 85% plan employment in region.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001: 96% pre-graduation
2002: 85% pre-graduation
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2001: continued support for local health care organizations
2002: assessment (3 students out of town for advanced training)
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
One year follow-up survey administered and evaluated by School of
Nursing Evaluation Committee; 85% employed as RNs in region.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001: 95% still employed as RNs in region after one year
2002: ending evaluation in 2003
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2001: continued encouragement of students to work in community
increased interaction with health care organizations in community
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
3. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of
the Canseco School of Nursing will demonstrate mastery of clinical competencies.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
pre-graduation self assessment survey administered and evaluated
by School of Nursing Evaluation Committee: 90% good to excellent
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001: 100%
2002: 95%
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2001: increased content in children’s health
2002: revision of measure, per requirements of NLNAC and BNE
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
HESI exit exam administered during Senior Seminar Course (NURS 4190);
sub scores in recommended range for safety and implementation, as verified
by School of Nursing Evaluation Committee.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
2001 and 2002: pending analysis
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
2002: introduction of HESI exit exam data as measure planned addition
of third measure (Clinical Skills Checklist) in 2003.