SECTION 485:10-5-7. Evaluation

(a)   Program.

(1)   There shall be a written systematic program evaluation plan that effectively supports the planning process for the program and specifies responsibilities, time-frames and procedures for evaluating each aspect of the program;

(2)   The systematic plan for evaluation of the nursing education unit emphasizes the ongoing assessment and evaluation of each of the following:

(A)   student learning outcomes;

(B)   program outcomes;

(C)   role-specific graduate competencies; and

(D)   administration and organization, clinical facilities, physical facility, learning resources, student services, student and faculty policies and procedures, curriculum, methods of evaluation, and program outcomes (including data related to factors impacting completion rate and NCLEX pass rate).

(3)   The systematic plan of evaluation contains specific, measurable expected levels of achievement; appropriate assessment methods; and a minimum of three (3) years of data for each component within the plan.

(4)   Evaluation findings are aggregated and trended by program option, location, and date of completion and are sufficient to inform program decision making for the maintenance and improvement of the student learning outcomes and the program outcomes.

(5)   Evaluation findings are shared with communities of interest.

(6)   The program demonstrates evidences of achievement in meeting the program outcomes.

(7)   Graduate Program Satisfaction: Qualitative and/or quantitative measures address graduates six to twelve months post-graduation.

(8)   Employer Program Satisfactions: Qualitative and/or quantitative measures address employer satisfactions with graduate preparation for entry-level positions six to twelve months post-graduation.

(9)   Job Placement Rates: Expected levels of achievement are determined by the faculty and are addressed through quantified measures six to twelve months post-graduation.

(b)   Students. Evaluation of student achievement shall be the responsibility of the faculty, and shall:

(1)   be consistent with policies of controlling institution, with differences justified by the nature of the program;

(2)   provide valid and reliable evidence of student's progress and achievement;

(3)   adequately discriminate between students with differing levels of achievement;

(4)   measure competencies essential for safe and effective nursing practice appropriate to type of nursing education program;

(5)   provide evidence that students are notified of their progress in the classroom and clinical area in a timely manner as defined in the course syllabus; and

(6)   shall not use standardized testing as the sole criteria for progression or graduation.

[Source: Amended at 8 Ok Reg 3579, eff 9-20-91 (emergency); Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2103, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1461, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1345, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1026, eff 8-25-16; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1875, eff 9-14-18]