USU Baccalaureate Nursing Program: Systematic Plan of Evaluation
Standard 5 Outcomes
Nursing program assessment demonstrates the extent of student learning at or near the end of the program as well as program outcome achievement using a systematic plan for evaluation (SPE).
The faculty create and implement a written SPE* for each nursing program type to determine the extent of the achievement of each end-of-program student learning outcome and program outcome, and additionally for graduate programs the role-specific nursing competencies, to inform program decision-making to maintain or improve student and program performance.
Criterion 5.1
The systematic plan for evaluation describes the process for regular summative nursing program-level assessment of student learning outcome achievement. The faculty will:
- use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods to ensure comprehensive summative assessment for each end-of-program student learning outcome;
- establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method;
- collect aggregate assessment data at regular intervals (determined by the faculty) to ensure sufficiency of data to inform decision-making and disaggregate the data to promote meaningful analysis; provide justification for data that are not disaggregated;
- analyze assessment data (aggregate and/or disaggregate) at regular intervals (determined by the faculty) and when necessary, implement actions based on the analysis to maintain and/or improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement;
- maintain documentation for the three most recent years of the assessment data (aggregate and/or disaggregate), the analysis of data, and the use of data analysis in program decision-making to maintain and/or improve students’ end-of-program student learning outcome achievement; and
- share the analysis of the end-of-program student learning outcome data with communities of interest.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcome and Program Outcomes
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PLAN |
Implementation |
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Component |
Assessment Method(s)* |
Expected Level of Achievement |
Frequency of Assessment |
Results of Data Collection |
Analysis and Actions for Program Development, Maintenance, or Revision |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination |
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination |
The composite score (adjusted group score) for the cohort on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
During final semester of the program |
2024: Group score: 78.2% |
2024: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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EPSLO #1: Critical Thinking Integrate reliable evidence from multiple perspectives to inform safe nursing practice and make reasonable clinical decisions. |
NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 4 (2022): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results
Year 7 (2025): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
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SP 2023: 100% SP 2022: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2022: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2021: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes |
85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 99.6% SP 2022: 99.6% SP 2021: 100% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Nursing Judgment category |
The composite score for the cohort on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Nursing Judgment category will be at least 75%. |
SP 2023: 74.4% (Target >75%) SP 2022: 81.3% (Target: >75%) SP 2021: 80.8% (Target: >75%)SP 2020: 76.1 (Target: >75%) |
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EPSLO #2: Holism Synthesize knowledge from nursing and a liberal education in the planning and provision of holistic nursing care across the lifespan and continuum of health care environments. |
NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 4 (2022): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results
Year 7 (2025): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
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SP 2023: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 99.6% |
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1) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Psychosocial Integrity category |
1) The composite score for the cohort in the Psychosocial Integrity category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 79.9% (79.3% above national mean) SP 2022: 79.3% (65.5% above national mean) SP 2021: SP 2021: 76.4% (63.3% above program mean) |
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2) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Physiological Adaptation category |
2) The composite score for the cohort in the Physiological Adaptation category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 79.1% (75.9% above national mean) SP 2022: 77.3% (79.3% above national mean) SP 2021: 77.6% (83.3% above program mean) |
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3) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 76.2% (75.9% above national mean) SP 2022: 78.3% (75.9% above national mean) SP 2021: 76.1% (86.7% above program mean)SP 2020: 77.2% (National mean: 72.2%) |
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EPSLO #3: Nursing Process and Safety Employ the nursing process and patient care technologies and information systems to support safe nursing practice.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 4 (2022): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results
Year 7 (2025): SLOs 1, 2, & 3
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SP 2023: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2022: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2021: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 99.6% |
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1) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Management of Care category |
1) The composite score for the cohort in the Management of Care category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 79.2% (65.5% above national mean)) |
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2) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Safety and Infection Control category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Safety and Infection Control category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 77.4% (72.4% above national mean) |
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3) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Basic Care and Comfort category |
3) The composite score for the cohort in the Basic Care and Comfort category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 73.7% (72.4% above national mean) |
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4) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies category |
4) The composite score for the cohort in the Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 76.2% (75.9% above national mean) SP 2022: 78.3% (75.9% above national mean) |
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5) ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Reduction of Risk category |
5) The composite score for the cohort in the Reduction of Risk category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 70.0% (37.9% above national mean) SP 2022: 79.5% (69.0% above national mean) |
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EPSLO #4: Communication Utilize interpersonal and inter-professional communication in collaboration for the promotion of optimal health for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 5: SLOs 4, 5, & 6 (2023)
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results |
SP 2023: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2021: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2020: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 100% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Management of Care category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Management of Care category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 79.2% (65.5% above national mean) SP 2021: 77.6% (60.0% above program mean) SP 2020: 78.3% (National mean: 77.1%) |
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EPSLO #5: Ethics Apply ethical and legal standards of professional nursing including professional accountability and responsibility in the provision of professional nursing care.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 5: SLOs 4, 5, & 6 (2023)
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results |
SP 2023: 100% SP 2021: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor.
2021: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2020: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 100% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Management of Care category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Management of Care category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: SP 2023: 79.2% (65.5% above national mean) SP 2021: 77.6% (60.0% above program mean) SP 2020: 78.3% (National mean: 77.1%) |
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EPSLO #6: Advocacy and Leadership Integrate leadership and management skills, and knowledge of health care policy, regulatory processes, and cost-effectiveness for the improvement of quality care and patient safety.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 5: SLOs 4, 5, & 6 (2023)
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results |
SP 2023: 100% |
2023: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2023: 100% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Management of Care category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Management of Care category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2023: 79.2% (76.3% above program mean) |
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EPSLO #7: Education and Health Promotion Incorporate principles of health education, promotion, and disease prevention in the professional nursing care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 6: SLOs 7 & 8 (2024)
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results |
SP 2024: 100% |
2024: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2021: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2020: ELA met, will continue to monitor. 2019: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2024: 95.8% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Health Promotion and Maintenance category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Health Promotion and Maintenance category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2024: 83.6% (86.7% above National mean) |
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EPSLO #8: Respectful Care Value caring, respect, dignity, hope, and the human spirit in the provision of professional nursing care.
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NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum final clinical evaluation tool |
100% of students completing NURS 4215 Capstone Practicum will receive rankings of satisfactory on each component of the final clinical evaluation tool. |
Annually for 3 years: All SLOs (2019-2021)
Year 6: SLOs 7 & 8 (2024)
Rotating cycle to be repeated pending results |
SP 2024: 100% |
2024: ELA met, will continue to monitor. |
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USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey item: end-of-program student learning outcomes
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85% of students agree that they were able to achieve each end-of-program student learning outcome (SLO) on the USU Department of Nursing Exit Survey. |
SP 2024: 87.5% |
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination Psychosocial Integrity category |
The composite score for the cohort in the Psychosocial Integrity category on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor examination will be at or above the group national mean. |
SP 2024: 83.3% (90.0% above National mean) |
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