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University  \nWellStar College of Health and Human Services  \nWellStar School of Nursing  \nAssessment Philosophy and Continuous Program Improvement Plan  \nFor the purposes of higher education, assessment is the systematic collection, review, and reflection upon educational programs and is focused on improving student learning and development (Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, 2008; Hernon, Dugan & Schwartz, 2006; Palomba & Banta, 2001; Palomba & Banta, 1999). The Kennesaw State University (KSU) WellStar School of Nursing (WSON) mission, philosophy, goals, and program and student learning outcomes are intimately linked to the WSON’s assessment plan. The primary purpose of the plan is to foster continuous program improvement. The plan directs faculty to ascertain program strengths and areas for improvement in order to enhance program effectiveness in meeting the needs of the student and the community. A secondary purpose of the plan is to continually evaluate and refine strategies to assure the most appropriate means of assessing the program and student learning outcomes.  \nAssessment of program and student learning outcomes is an expectation of programs of nursing education. Program outcomes are performance-based factors which include quality and productivity. Student learning outcomes assess the knowledge a student should possess upon completion of the learning process (Raup, King, Hughes, & Faidley, 2010).Instruments of student learning outcome assessment include the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses, which all undergraduates must pass to be employable in the field of nursing; and the nurse practitioner/advanced practice certification exams sponsored by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) . All nurse practitioner graduates must pass the certification exam in order to be credentialed for advanced nursing practice within the State of Georgia.  \nAssessment Process  \nAssessment is a collaborative process that involves faculty, staff, students, and the professional community. The assessment process should be regularly examined for utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy, continuity, and flexibility (Palomba & Banta, 1999) . The continuous improvement framework for the WSON is shown in Figure A. The Comprehensive Evaluation Plan (CEP)provides the overall evaluation criteria, phases for data collection, analysis, and synthesis of recommendations and decision-making for the WSON. The Total Assessment Blueprint (TAB) provides the expected student learning outcomes for the graduates of each nursing program within the WSON. The TAB articulates the means of assessment with statements of expectation, the time frame and party responsible for data collection, data analysis and reporting, as well as the use of results for continuous quality improvement.  \nThe Undergraduate and Graduate Program Evaluation Committees are the oversight bodies that ensure the CEPis being followed. The Program Evaluation Committees receive information from various committees on surveys, BSN testing program, and other reports to summarize, evaluate, and present recommendations to the faculty for continuous quality improvement. Specific responsibilities for the Program Evaluation Committeesand various other committees are outlined in the WSON Bylaws.  \nComprehensive Evaluation Plan  \nThe CEP is the WSON’s written document to guide faculty during the process of continuous program improvement. The CEP is divided into four sections (Mission & Governance; Institutional Commitment &Resources; Curriculum & Teaching Learning Practices; Assessment & Achievement), representing the four standards of program quality assessed by CCNE for program accreditation. Each program quality standard contains various elements that are assessed by WSON faculty. For each element, the evaluation methodology required,","cbCaidDuzD0Rkp51","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidDuzD0Rkp51","pdf",228921,"English","# Assessment Process\n## Comprehensive Evaluation Plan (CEP)\n## Total Assessment Blueprint (TAB)\n## Program Evaluation Committees\n# Comprehensive Evaluation Plan\n# Total Assessment Blueprint\n# Methods Used by Both the Undergraduate and Graduate Master’s Programs\n## Exit Survey","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the WSON assessment plan?\",\"answer\":\"To foster continuous program improvement by helping faculty identify program strengths and areas for improvement to enhance effectiveness for students and the community.\"},{\"question\":\"How are student learning outcomes assessed in the nursing education programs?\",\"answer\":\"Through performance- and knowledge-focused outcomes, using multiple assessment measures such as the NCLEX for registered nurse undergraduates and nurse practitioner certification exams.\"},{\"question\":\"Who oversees the Comprehensive Evaluation Plan and how is oversight carried out?\",\"answer\":\"Undergraduate and graduate program evaluation committees provide oversight to ensure the CEP is followed, using information from surveys and testing/program reports to summarize, evaluate, and present recommendations for continuous quality improvement.\"}]","Assessment Philosophy and Continuous Program Improvement Plan - For Kennesaw State University WellStar School of Nursing | PDF",1789972575,15]