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1 Herzing University - Madison ASN Program: Pass Rate and Improvement Plan - April 2017

Herzing University-Madison: ASN Pass Rate and Improvement Plan (Rev 7/12/2017)

ACTIONS DATE EVIDENCE PROGRESS TO DATE

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

A. Admission into the ASN program is on hold at this time.

April 2017 Admissions data as collected on the Master Student Listing by the Student Information System.

Two cohorts currently active in the ASN program, both cohorts graduate in 2017. All other ASN students transitioned to the BSN program in May 2017.

B. Elimination of conditionally admitted nursing students.

June 2016 Conditional students no longer admitted to the ASN program. Campus-based decision as of September 2016, published in January 2017 catalog (Appendix I: Catalog Addendum).

Program has active students that were previously enrolled under the conditional admission status. The program no longer enrolls conditionally admitted students.

C. Identified need for representation by alumni and community membership on the nursing program Advisory Board for more comprehensive feedback for program development.

May 2017 Department Chair conducted direct outreach to alumni and solicited community members using a local volunteer recruitment website.

Three alumni and two community members volunteered to serve on the Advisory Board, and included in all communications to the group.

D. Create a professional leadership development plan for Department Chair.

March 2017 A Mentor and Department Chair will create a leadership development plan through a collaborative process. The plan will include professional development activities, strategic goals, and role mentorship.

System Dean identified as mentor. Weekly calls and twice-monthly face-to-face meetings have begun. Professional leadership development plan completed. Reviewed every two weeks.

STUDENT FOCUS

A. Integrate NCLEX Success Plan to address deficiencies

May 2017

In their final semester of the ASN program, students will complete ATI Capstone, ATI

Develop plan for integrating ATI Capstone, Comprehensive



identified from outcome reports generated through Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Capstone assessments, ATI Comprehensive Predictor and Virtual ATI, and incentive program to promote readiness for NCLEX prior to testing.

Comprehensive Predictor and six weeks of ATI Virtual ATI.

Virtual ATI begins 6 weeks prior to graduation and continues 6 weeks after graduation. These assessments identify areas for remediation and opportunities for improved test taking strategies.

Assessment outcomes will be analyzed weekly using ATI-generated reports. NCLEX Remediation Advisor will develop individualized NCLEX Success Plans for all students based on assessment outcomes. (Appendix II: NCLEX Success Plan)

Students will engage in 2 hours of in-person, faculty-facilitated, group NCLEX preparation each week during their last semester. (Appendix III: NW 234 Syllabus)

NCLEX Success Plan Agreements that include reimbursement for testing and licensure fees offered to all students who receive a “green light” through Virtual ATI before taking the NCLEX exam. (Appendix IV: NCLEX Success Plan Agreement)

Predictor, and Virtual ATI into final semester of program through collaboration between Department Chair and ATI Educator. Completed April 2017. Faculty from Brookfield and Kenosha campuses who facilitate NCLEX preparation courses have agreed to provide mentorship to Madison faculty. In-person mentoring of Madison faculty completed in May 2017; ongoing as needed. Half-time NCLEX Remediation Advisor position added and position filled May 2017. Department Chair provides oversight to NCLEX Success Plans and NCLEX Success Plan Agreements, and support to NCLEX Remediation Advisor.

B. Early identification of areas of

content deficiency based on

individual student outcomes

from the ATI Content Mastery

Series Adult Medical-Surgical

Assessment.

April 2017 Individualized NCLEX Study Plans developed by NCLEX Remediation Advisor based on assessment outcomes on the ATI Content Mastery Series (CMS) Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Assessment, and all subsequent CMS assessments. The NCLEX Remediation Advisor will evaluate and report progress against the Study Plan every week. (Appendix V: Student Study Plan form)

Implementation of NCLEX Study Plan Summer 2017 semester. NCLEX Remediation Advisor position filled.



C. Assess student outcome data and student surveys to identify tutoring services needed within the nursing program. Develop plan for implementing tutoring services in collaboration with System Nursing Dean.

April 2017 Tutoring services offered to nursing students will reflect needs as identified by assessment of student outcome data, and faculty and student survey data.

Analysis of student outcome data in

progress with completion May

2017.

Survey for faculty and students

launched May 8, 2017.

Tutoring plan implemented July

2017.

FACULTY FOCUS

A. Department Chair analysis of workload of nursing faculty workload.

March 2017, reviewed each semester

Faculty workload will not exceed 18-24 instructional hours/week as reflected on faculty workload schedule.

Need for additional faculty identified. Two full-time faculty members hired for Summer 2017 based on workload analysis. Actively recruiting and interviewing for one full-time and one adjunct faculty position.

B. Develop Professional Development Plan for each faculty member:

System Nursing Dean will observe classroom instruction of each faculty member

1:1 between Department Chair and nursing faculty increased to 60 minutes

Web-based resources available through NurseTim to be integrated into the Professional Development Plans.

March 2017

Professional Development Plans developed in collaboration between System Nursing Dean, Department Chair, and faculty member following classroom observations. 1:1s between Department Chair and nursing faculty will increase from 30 minutes every two weeks to 60 minutes every two weeks to allow time for working with faculty on development opportunities. Professional Development Plans discussed and updated during faculty 1:1 with Department Chair. Plans will include specific, measurable goals with timelines.

Plan of action developed May 2017. 2017 Professional Development Plans completed June 1, 2017. Full-time faculty who have been employed for ≥18 months have completed the NCSBN Item Writing and Test Development course. New full-time faculty will be registered for the NCSBN Item Writing and Test Development



All full-time faculty members will complete the NCSBN Item Writing and Test Development course within 24 months of hire.

Assess needs related to ATI products and product integration

Certificates of completion or CEUs as evidence of participation in or completion of NurseTim activities. Certificate of completion evidenced by of completion of NCSBN course. Completion of ATI product training evidenced by ATI Academy learning transcript.

course within 18 months of their start date. Include discussion of ATI product training needs at May 2017 Department Meeting. Training held during August Nursing Faculty Retreat. Subscription to NurseTim as of June 1, 2017. Faculty Professional Development Plans reviewed and updated at 1:1s every other week.

C. Revise onboarding process for new nursing faculty.

December 2016 Revised onboarding process and onboarding checklist based on faculty feedback. Onboarding checklist updated during weekly 1:1s between new faculty and Department Chair. Orientation plan and schedule developed in collaboration between Department Chair and faculty mentor.

Orientation process for new nursing faculty revised in December 2016. Revisions made and ready for implemented May 2017. Revisions include extended training by faculty or staff with content expertise in Beacon, Blackboard, CampusVue, Outlook, ATI, Faculty Portal, MyHerzing, Evolve, and VitalSource.

D. ATI Champions provide support to faculty with implementation of ATI products into curriculum plan.

April 2017 Assure least three ATI Champions within department Completion of ATI Champion training evidenced by ATI Academy learning transcript.

Department Chair completed ATI

Champion Training.



Two full-time faculty complete ATI

Champion Training by August 1,

2017.

E. Purchase NurseTim for faculty as resource for professional development and course development.

May 2017 Confirmation of purchase and access information for faculty.

Subscription to NurseTim began June 1, 2017.

F. Department Chair will attend NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 24, 2017.

September 24, 2017

Confirmation of attendance from NCSBN. Department Chair is registered for

conference and received

confirmation.

G. Improve stability of nursing faculty and department leadership. Faculty retention rates will be at 85% or higher.

Ongoing Faculty Retention: 2015: 33.7% (2/6) 2016: 57.1% (4/7)

Department Chair Retention: 2011 – 2014: Three Chairs 2014 – Present: One Chair

Faculty

Retention:

2017 YTD: 83%

(5/6)

Added three FT

positions and

two adjunct

positions in

2017

Department

Chair Retention:

2017 YTD: 100%

Stable since

October 2014

Instructional/Program Focus

A. Improve exam quality through directed training and professional development activities.

B. Integrate alternate format items in every nursing exam.

May 2017 Complete Item Writing webinar through NurseTim Complete training for use of ATI Custom Assessment Builder Complete NCSBN Item Writing and Test Development course.

Subscription to NurseTim began June 1, 2017. Training on ATI Custom Assessment Builder will occur at July 2017 Department Meeting.



Test blueprint and exam analysis for each content exam completed and submitted to Department Chair (Appendix VI: Test Blueprint and Exam Analysis form)

New full-time faculty will be registered for the NCSBN Item Writing and Test Development within 18 months of hire. Test Blueprint and Item Analysis form completed and implemented in January 2017. Faculty in-service devoted to alternate format items at August 2017 Department meeting.

Committee Planning Members:

Jennifer Kowalkowski, Nursing Department Chair

Dr. Mary Yoho, System Dean of Nursing

Dr. Pat Edwards, Associate VP of Nursing accreditation and Regulatory Affairs

William Vinson, Campus President

Dr. Kitty Kautzer, Provost


Appendix I: Catalog Addendum

January 2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Conditional Admission to Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs

Nursing students admitted conditionally to Herzing pre-licensure nursing programs must meet the criteria as defined below in addition to the university-wide “Undergraduate Admissions Criteria.” International applicants also must comply with all “International Undergraduate Student Admission” application requirements. There are no conditional admissions to the Second-Degree, Accelerated BSN option. Those students scoring less than the 66 on the TEAS test may be offered enrollment in the traditional program options if all other required admissions criteria are met.

Associate (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) Admission without a College Degree Option

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

A high school or college grade point average (GPA) of *2.0 or higher. Achieve at least a composite score of 51 on the most current version of the Test of Essential

Academic Skills (TEAS); TEAS score must be from within one year of anticipated date of matriculation.

Brookfield-Kenosha, Atlanta, Madison, and Minneapolis Campuses Criteria

Brookfield-Kenosha, Atlanta, Madison, and Minneapolis campuses are not included in the Conditional Admission policy for the Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs. Please see “Unconditional Admission to Undergraduate Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs” for admissions criteria.


Appendix II: NCLEX Success Plan


Appendix III: NW 234 Syllabus


Appendix IV: NCLEX Success Plan Agreement


Appendix V: Student Study Plan


Appendix VI: Test Blueprint and Exam Analysis

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