The Colorado Nursing Articulation Model: 2001-2005

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Evaluation Components

2001 Articulation Home

Formative Phase: Overall Mode--Is student articulation easy in nursing and non-nursing components of programs?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
School survey developed by the Evaluation committee	School or program: Number of applicants Number of admissions Number of enrollments Progression/retention/attrition rate Number on waiting lists Number of hours needed for graduation Number of out-of-state students Number of students who need to test Student data (education, graduation, experience)	Annual
Student survey at graduation	Students: Concerns regarding educational mobility Reduce repetition in coursework (nursing and non-nursing) Program satisfaction Course satisfaction Attitudes toward education process	Annual
State Board of Nursing license renewal information	Licensed nurses: Nurses who drop out of programs Nurses seeking higher degrees Type of degree sought Likelihood of seeking degree if prior education is credited Factors influencing return to school	Annual

Overall Mode--What is the impact on schools?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
School Survey	Survey I: LPN & Generic ADN graduates Survey II: Articulating Students LPN º ADN ADN ºBSN Program Director Survey	Annual
CCNE Evaluation Committee reviews program reports for CCNE report and convenes as needed to revise evaluation forms	Evaluation Committee Review	As needed

Competency statements: Are current educational objectives reflected?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
Program director	CCNE review	Reviewed periodically

Refresher Course: Is the refresher course adequate?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
Program director	Students' preparation for and success in next-level courses Faculty suggestions regarding changes and problems Refresher course curriculum	Annual
Refresher course committee	Refresher course curriculum	Every 2 years, in even numbered years

Work Experience: Is work experience adequate?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
Program director survey	Students' success in next level courses	Annual

Testing Process: Is there confirmation of continued need for and consensus on testing mechanism?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
CCNE Review	In 1996, the Colorado Council on Nursing Education determined that testing of out-of-state RN to BSN articulating students was not a factor in their ability to succeed so testing was eliminated In 1996, the Colorado Council on Nursing Education also determined that testing of out-of-state non-NLN accredited and non-collegiate practical nursing graduates was not a factor in their ability to succeed, so testing was eliminated. The 10 year limit for required testing for practical nurses articulating into the associate degree was maintained.	Periodically, as needed

Content: Is there on-going validation of program content between educational levels?
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
Validation of program content done on a rotating basis among major content areas, as outlined under Summative Phase.	Changes in curriculum	Annual

Summative Phase
Mechanism	Indicators	Time Frame
Annual Report includes an analysis and summation of the data collected from each school. Periodically competency statements are reviewed and revised as needed. On-going validation of program content will be conducted annually on a rotating basis between the four major content areas of medical/surgical nursing, obstetric nursing, psychiatric nursing and pediatric nursing. Periodically leadership content will be evaluated.	Dissemination will be to: Participating schools State Board of Nursing Colorado Commission on Higher Education Affiliate Organizations The Colorado Trust	On-going

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