A timeline for SoN evaluation activities has been developed. The timeline identifies major accreditation activities, evaluation processes accomplished yearly, and regularly scheduled evaluation activities. The timeline also outlines evaluation activities and process that remain to be accomplished.
The following Program Outcomes are evaluated annually to determine SoN program effectiveness. Results are reported to the SoN faculty with areas of concern addressed and improvements determined.
Graduation/Completion rates for each calendar year, Jan 1-Dec 31.
- BSN Time to graduation defined as three calendar years/9 academic terms, Soph I to Sr II
- RN-MSN TBD
- ELMSN Time to graduation defined as 27 months/9 academic terms
- MSN Time to graduation defined as 15 months/5 semesters
- BSN-DNP Time to graduation defined as 4 calendar years
- MSN-DNP Time to graduation defined as 3 calendar years
- Post-graduate APRN certificates TBD
NCLEX-RN Licensure 1st time Pass Rate for each of the three most recent calendar years
- For each program track
- Minimum required pass rate = 80%
- Aspirational pass rate = 90%
CNL Certification 1st time Pass Rate for each of the three most recent calendar years
- Minimum required pass rate = 80%
- Aspirational pass rate = 90%
APRN Certification 1st time Pass Rate for each of the three most recent calendar years
- For each track and exam
- Minimum required pass rate = 80%
- Aspirational pass rate = 90%
Employment Rates within 12 months of graduation/completion
- For each degree program
- Minimum required employment rate = 70%
- Aspirational employment rate = 90%
Aggregate Faculty Outcomes
- Teaching
- Scholarship
- Service
- Practice
Key Assignments aligned with Program Outcomes
- For each degree program
- 90% of students will achieve a score of 80% or higher on each key assignment
Student Portfolios aligned with Program Outcomes
- For each degree program
- 100% of graduating students demonstrate achievement of all program outcomes as evidenced by attaining a grade of “accomplished” or “exemplary” level of performance on the portfolio evaluation rubric
Student Exit Surveys
- For each degree program
- 75% of the graduating students indicate they are “Well Prepared” or “Extremely Well Prepared” for each SoN program outcome
Alumni Satisfaction Survey
- For each degree program
- 80% of alumni will rate the answer to the overall satisfaction question at the “Satisfied” or “Extremely Satisfied” level
Employer Satisfaction Survey
- For each degree program
- 90% of employers indicate “Satisfied” or “Extremely Satisfied” with PLU SoN graduates
A fall and spring SoN Evaluation Day is coordinated by PEC, in collaboration with the other SoN standing committees and SoN administration, for the purpose of evaluating SoN program data and determining necessary program improvements.
A Program Improvement Plan (PIP) is developed by the SoN faculty to address curricular, program, faculty, student, or other concerns, following evidence-based evaluation of the data.
The outcome is to recommend SoN improvements initiatives based on the analysis of assessment/evaluation data, and is documented in the comprehensive Program Improvement Plan. This process occurs throughout the academic year, as specified in the Systematic Evaluation Plan.