Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2200-8.130

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024

Section 20 CSR 2200-8.130 - Program Evaluation

PURPOSE: This amendment clarifies nursing program evaluation processes.

(1) There shall be a written plan for systematic evaluation of all aspects of the program. The systematic evaluation of the program will document the following:

(A) Frequency of evaluation;

(B) Methods of evaluation;

(C) Person(s) responsible for the evaluation;

(D) Program-specific benchmarks;

(E) Actual outcomes with trended data; and

(F) Program planning and improvement based on analysis of the benchmarks and actual outcomes.

(2) Systematic evaluation of the program shall include evaluation of the following:

(A) Student achievement of course objectives and graduate competencies program outcomes;

(B) Adequacy of program resources to include, but not limited to, fiscal, human, physical, and technical learning resources;

(C) Theory and clinical experiences to include, but not limited to, evaluation of:

1. Clinical sites by students and faculty;

2. Simulation activities by students and faculty;

3. Course and faculty by students; and

4. Students and faculty by representative(s) of clinical site(s); and

(D) Multiple measures of program outcomes to include, but not limited to, National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN^®) pass rates, graduation and job placement rates, and graduate and employer feedback about program preparation for new graduates at six (6) to twelve (12) months after graduation.

(3) Documentation shall indicate that data collected through systematic evaluation has been utilized in the planning and improvement of the program.

20 CSR 2200-8.130

Adopted by Missouri Register September 1, 2017/Volume 42, Number 17, effective 10/31/2017

Amended by Missouri Register July 15, 2022/Volume 47, Number 14, effective 8/31/2022