Nursing program assessment and evaluation: evidence-based decision making improves outcomes.
The authors explore how an evidence-based decision-making process improved National Council Licensure Examination passing rates for a bachelor of science in nursing program. The process is one that may be applicable to other nursing programs despite differences in school mission, philosophy, and student population. The essential components of a nursing program that contribute to student success are examined. Lessons learned and opportunities for more comprehensive pertinent assessment methods are discussed.
Sewell
Jeanne
J
Division of Professional Nursing, Schoofl of Health Sciences, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061, USA. jeanne.sewell@gcsu.edu
Culpa-Bondal
Flor
F
Colvin
Martha
M
D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015402:Nursing Education Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D015144:Southeastern United States; D013663:Teaching / Q000592:standards