University of Arkansas at Monticello Academic Unit Annual Report - School of Nursing (SON) Academic Year 2023-2024

Sep 20, 2026

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Academic Unit Annual Report for the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Nursing (SON) covering 2023-2024. The report outlines SON mission and program goals for AAS, BSN, and MSN, emphasizing competencies across the lifespan and four spheres of care, clinical judgment, and accountability through nursing practice and lifelong learning. It presents KPI assessment results with progress on curriculum revitalization, graduate NCLEX-RN first-attempt performance, and timely program completion, plus implications such as staffing changes, faculty orientation, and continued monitoring.

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Unit Mission and Program Goals

Unit Strategic Plan and KPI Assessment

Continued Goals and Progress

New Goals and Recruitment Activities

Faculty Monitoring and Admissions Requirements

University of Arkansas at Monticello Academic Unit Annual Report Unit: School of Nursing (SON) Academic Year: 2023-2024 The SON's mission is to strive for excellence in the preparation of nursing graduates to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to advance nursing. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs strive for excellence in the preparation of nursing graduates through the following goals: • Demonstrate competencies through practice experiences with populations across the lifespan and within each of the four spheres of care: 1) wellness and disease prevention, 2) chronic disease management, 3) regenerative or restorative care, and 4) hospice/palliative care. • Demonstrate clinical judgment to guide nursing interventions that promote, maintain, and restore health. • Demonstrate accountability through a commitment to nursing practice and lifelong learning. Unit Strategic Plan including KPIs (please distinguish new goals from continuing goals.) Table 1: Assessment of Key Performance Indicators | KPI | Assessment of Progress | Implications for Future Planning/Change | | --- | --- | --- | | Continued Goal: Steps to revitalize curriculum are within the timeline established by the SON | KPI goal met.
BSN revisions finalized in August 2023 and achieved all university approval. The implementation date was set for May 2024. | No changes to KPI. The new BSN curriculum began May 2024 with a newly admitted cohort. Old BSN curriculum will be phased out with BSN Seniors who will graduate in May 2025. | | Continued Goal: 80% of graduates from both programs (AAS and BSN) averaged over the most recent three- | KPI goal met for AAS.
2022: 100%
2023: 100%
2024: 83%
Three-year average: 94% | Continue to trend data. No changes made at current time.
Faculty continue to implement NCLEX-RN testing strategies in didactic settings. The SON will continue to require seniors to participate in a three-day live NCLEX-RN review with a nurse educator (not from UAM) . The SON pays for this live review for all students to attend. | | KPI | Assessment of Progress | Implications for Future Planning/Change | | --- | --- | --- | | year calendar period will pass National Council Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) on the first attempt. | KPI goal met for BSN.
2022: 78%
2023: 100%
2024: 92%
Three-year average: 90% | Several faculty resignations and retirements occurred during the 2023- 2024 academic year, which could contribute to licensure exam passing. New faculty are hired for 2024-2025 academic year and will receive a strong orientation and mentorship. All new faculty will team teach with seasoned faculty to develop strong didactic skills. | | Continued Goal: 80% of newly admitted AAS students will graduate from the program within one year from admission into the nursing sequence. | KPI goal exceeded.
10/10 (100%) AAS students admitted in the May 2023 cohort graduated in May 2024. | No change needed to KPI. Will continue to monitor high risk students and follow the Student Performance Improvement Plan, as needed. High risk students are identified early by the course coordinator and plans for helping the student(s) are discussed in nursing level course meetings. | | Continued Goal:
80% of BSN students admitted will graduate from the BSN program within three years from admission into the nursing sequence.(150% completion rate) | KPI goal met.
14/16 (87.5%) of students from the original BSN class of 2023 graduated in May 2023. Data is reported a year later since the SON tracks data of program completion over 150% completion time (three years verses two) . | No changes to KPI. The SON will continue to include only students who did not academically progress in the retention rate, not students who withdrew for personal reasons or changed majors. | | Continued Goal: Dean will serve as an example

FAQs

What are the SON’s key program goals for AAS, BSN, and MSN?

The programs aim to develop competencies through practice across the lifespan and four spheres of care, demonstrate clinical judgment to guide nursing interventions, and build accountability through nursing practice and lifelong learning.

How does the report assess KPI progress for the NCLEX-RN first attempt?

It provides KPI outcomes for both BSN and AAS, including year-by-year results and three-year averages, and then describes planning implications such as continuing NCLEX-RN testing strategies and required review participation.

What planning changes resulted from curriculum and admissions updates during 2023-2024?

The report notes completion and implementation steps for BSN curriculum revisions and describes changes to admission requirements, including broader acceptance of standardized test scores and continued monitoring of high-risk student performance.

Sep 20, 2026

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