30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-3.7

Current through October 31, 2024

Rule 30-2865-3.7 - Outcomes

Evaluation of the practical nursing program shall be ongoing, systematic and demonstrate achievement of student learning and program outcomes.

A. Systematic evaluation of the practical nursing program shall demonstrate assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes.

B. Program outcome achievement is demonstrated by:

1) Licensure exam passage rates: the program's three-year mean on NCLEX-PN® for all test takers shall be at or above the national average

2) Program completion rates: expected levels of achievement are determined by faculty and reflect program demographics and local program options. The three-year mean for program completion must be at or above the identified expected level of achievement.

3) Program satisfaction: expected levels of achievement are determined by faculty and include quantitative and qualitative data that addresses graduate satisfaction measures. The three-year mean for program satisfaction must be at or above the identified expected level of achievement for graduates.

4) Job placement rates: expected levels of achievement are determined by faculty and are based on current employment patterns and trends. The three-year mean for job placement must be at or above the identified expected level of achievement.

C.Required Documentation. Documentation shall be available for inspection by the Board or Board's designee.

1) Provide evidence that the systematic evaluation plan includes:

a) Expected levels of achievement, time frames, and assessment methods for each criterion

b) Data has been collected, analyzed, aggregated, and trended

c) Evidence that evaluation findings are used for program improvement

2) Provide evidence that levels of achievement have been established and measured for licensure examination pass rates, program completion rates, program satisfaction, and job placement rates.

3) Provide evidence that faculty meeting minutes reflect faculty input into the systematic evaluation plan and program improvement or revisions based on results of data collection.

4) Provide graduate surveys.

30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-3.7

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-25, 73-15-27 (1972, as amended)

Adopted 4/11/2023