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At the completion of Nursing Program the student will be able to:
The Nursing Program assessment focused on PSLO 2 and PSLO 7.
Students who are taking courses related to PSLO 2 should be able to model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice. Assessment of this course is based on their skills in developing a nursing care plan based on their assessment of the patient’s health status. The nursing care plan will show how they confront the patient’s issues within the legal and ethical boundaries of delivering quality care and safety. Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by more than 85% of students being able to demonstrate personal and professional nursing practice. Clinical skills check-off, clinical evaluation tools, and portfolios will be used.
Students who are taking courses related to PSLO 7 must be able to practice and contribute to the primary care and public health care systems in Micronesia to promote family and community wellness. In this course, students were asked to do community health assessment and develop a control measure and prevention [primary prevention] activity that they will teach members of the community. Written report and oral presentation will be done at the end of the project.
PSLO#2: Most of the students were able to model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice. A review of their nursing care plan and portfolio showed students were able to provide quality care to their patient and are within the accepted ethical and legal limits. During their clinical exposure, students performed their task and were well accepted by the patients in the ward.
NU 225: |
Total number of students: |
5 |
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Number of students who passed: |
5 |
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Number of students who failed: |
5 |
NU 135: |
Total number of students: |
8 |
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Number of students who passed: |
8 |
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Number of students who failed: |
0 |
PSLO#7: Most students were able practice and contribute to the primary care and public health care systems to promote family and community wellness. Students were able to do a health assessment on a community in Kolonia where they developed and delivered control measures on the identified health issues. The students also visited several elementary schools around Kolonia town, and delivered primary preventive activities for students, like the importance of physical activity, dental hygiene, and proper nutrition. These activities were done in collaboration with the Pohnpei Public Health division
NU 125: |
Total number of students: |
12 |
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Number of students who passed: |
12 |
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Number of students who failed: |
0 |
A student must have a strong background in natural sciences ( Biology, anatomy and Physiology, microbiology)
Must have good math skills
Must have a strong reading comprehension and writing skills
AP Full Official:Associate of Science in Nursing
Campus: National Campus
Completed by: Paul Dacanay
AP Review Submission Date:March 2014
AR Review Cycle: 2011- 2013
To educate students to serve the health care needs of the people of Micronesia as certified nursing assistant, practical nurses, and associate degree nurses in community based health care sites, across the Federated States of Micronesia
The Nursing program constitutes an academic response to the health staff situation in Micronesia and has taken account the current academic realities of the region. There has been a recognized chronic shortage of health workers coupled by the marked under-training of those workers, who have, in large part, learnt through "on-the-job" training, frequently from predecessors also trained "on-the-job".
The college added the Nursing Program to its program offerings in Fall of 2009.
The Nursing program is a multi-entry, multi exit program that prepares practical nurses and registered nurses with the theoretical and clinical foundations for educational and career mobility in nursing, including advanced placement for currently licensed practical nurses. The Associates of Science degree prepares nurses with the fundamentals to articulate into baccalaureate and masters degree education. The program prepares graduates to practice nursing in a variety of health care settings in the Pacific Islands. The core-competencies integrate evidence based practice with health promotion, acute, and chronic care of individuals across the lifespan, families, villages and communities. The emphasis on culture and caring is adapted from the work of American Indian tribal college nursing program.
Certificate of Achievement or Completion as a Nursing Assistant or
a "Pass" on a written Nursing Assistant validation test (80%) and skills test (100%) and medical terminology test (80%)
AND
Demonstration of computer literacy skills (CA 100 or equivalent)
AND
Completion of all nursing prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better
Total credit required: 72-82 Credits
General Education Core requirements: (24 credits)
EN 120a: Expository Writing I (3)
EN 120b: Expository Writing II (3)
PH 109: Math for Health Science or
MS 100: College Algebra (3)
SC 122a : Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4)
SC 122b: Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4)
SC 180 Microbiology with Lab (4)
PH 131: Food and Nutrition in the Lifecycle (3) or
PH 231: Food and Nutrition and Lifestyle Disease (3) or
SC 112: Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)
General Education Courses During the Program: (10 credits)
ED/PH 201: Human Growth and Development (3)
SS 150: History of Micronesia (3)
Exercise Sports Science Course (1)
Humanities (3)
Major Course Requirements: (38 credits)
NU 123: Writing Research in Nursing Lab (1)
NU 125: Health Promotion in Nursing with Lab (7)
NU 133: Pharmacology (3)
NU 134: Pathophysiology (3)
NU 135: Health and Illness in Nursing I with Lab (7)
NU 225: Health and Illness in Nursing II with Lab (7)
NU 235: Health and Illness in Nursing III with Lab (7)
NU 245: Leadership in Clinical Practice Capstone (3)
Major Course Electives: (10 credits)
NU 121: Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing I (2)
NU 122: Math Skills in Nursing I (2)
NU 131: Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing II (2)
NU 132: Math Skills in Nursing II (2)
NU 221 Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing III (2)
NU 222: Math Skills in Nursing III (2)
NU 231: Study and Test taking Skills in Nursing IV (2)
NU 246: NCLEX RN Prep (3)
Course | Number of section/s | Course Enrollment | Section fill-rates |
NU 121: Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing I | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
NU 122: Math Skills in Nursing I | 3 | 21 | 35.0% |
NU 123: Writing Research in Nursing with Lab | 3 | 19 | 31.6% |
NU 125: Health Promotion in Nursing with Lab | 3 | 20 | 33.3% |
NU 132: Math Skills in Nursing II | 1 | 2 | 10.0% |
NU 133: Pharmacology | 3 | 20 | 33.3% |
NU 134: Pathophysiology | 2 | 9 | 22.5% |
NU 135: Health and Illness in Nursing I | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
Instructor | Position | Degrees Held | Status |
Paul Dacanay | Division Chair Assistant Professor |
Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Biology |
Full time Faculty |
Kathleen Benjamin | Instructor | Masters in Public Health Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Full time Faculty |
Rudelyn Dacanay | Instructor | Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Full time Faculty |
Mitsuko Miyai | Instructor | Masters in Public Health Registered Nurse |
Part-time Instructor |
Target Outcome:
Nursing students demonstrated self-awareness of personal and workplace actions based on the role of the nursing assistant & practical nurse, core nursing values, standards of practice and ethical-legal principles
Data Source
Class Record, peer evaluation
Analysis:
Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by
more than 80% of students receiving a C grade or higher.
Target Outcome:
Nursing students communicate effectively, using interpersonal, documentation, and technology both in the class & clinical sites?
Data Source
Coordinator & instructor records
Analysis:
Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by
more than 80% of students receiving a C grade or higher
What we looked at: |
The Nursing Program assessment focused on PSLO 1. Students who are taking courses related to PSLO1 presents a report at the end of the term and these are graded based on a clinical evaluation tools and skills check off. Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by more than 80% of students receiving a C grade or higher. |
What we found: |
PSLO #1: Students must demonstrate knowledge about legal-ethical principles and safe and quality nursing practice. NU 125 Total number of students 9 No. of students with a grade of "C" or higher 9 Number of students who failed 0 |
NU 135 Total number of students 8 No. of students with a grade of "C" or higher 8 Number of students who failed 0 |
Program | Term | Sections | Maximum Enrollment | Enrollment | Enrollment Ratio | Enrollment Average |
Associate of Science in Nursing | Fall 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Spring 2012 | 5 | 100 | 22 | 22.0% | 4.4 | |
Fall 2012 | 4 | 80 | 17 | 21.5% | 4.5 | |
Spring 2013 | 7 | 140 | 56 | 40.0% | 8.0 | |
Fall 2013 | 3 | 60 | 22 | 36.6% | 7.3 |
Course completion rate were based on passing a course with a grade of ABC or D.
As noted in the trend of enrollment, there was a low course completion rate and high withdrawal rate. This is due to the fact that most students enrolled in the program then later on was notified that they do not have enough scholarship grants to continue and thus withdraw. Steps was taken to advise students in enrolling only for courses needed by the program.
Program | Term | Course | Number of Students | Passing Rate | Withdrawals |
Associate of Science in Nursing | Fall 2011 | ||||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
- | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||
Spring 2012 | NU 121 | 5 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
NU 122 | 5 | 60.0% | 40.0% | ||
NU 123 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% | ||
NU 125 | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% | ||
NU 133 | 7 | 71.4% | 14.3% | ||
Fall 2012 | NU 121 | 3 | 100% | 0.0% | |
NU 122 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% | ||
NU 123 | 4 | 75.0% | 0.0% | ||
NU 125 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.0% | ||
Spring 2013 | NU 121 | 10 | 80.0% | 10.0% | |
NU 122 | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | ||
NU 123 | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | ||
NU 125 | 10 | 90.0% | 10% | ||
NU 132 | 2 | 100% | 0.0% | ||
NU 133 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | ||
NU 134 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% | ||
Fall 2013 | NU 133 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
NU 134 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | ||
NU 135 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There is no current licensing or certification examination for Public health at FSM.
The first group of students to graduate with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing is scheduled in Fall 2014
There are no duplicated or redundant courses for Public Health
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Low enrollment rate
The AS in Nursing is on their 2th year and there is a slow increase in the number of students declaring Nursing as their major.
Recommendation:
Undertake a more aggressive recruitment and information drive activities. This should be done in all FSM States once every academic year.
Recruitment of HCOP graduates to enroll in the program since most of these students already fulfilled the needed pre-requisite courses
High number of withdrawal rate
The high number of withdrawal was due to lack of Pell credit grants available for continuing students. Most of these students would enroll full-time in Nursing program and would later found out they do not have enough credits left in their grant and they do not have any other scholarship grants available for them.
The program is relatively new and most students enrolled are those who usually have 2 or more major on their record.
Recommendation:
Good academic advisement prior as to what courses should be taken since the program requires a lot of credit to be filled.
Encourage student to enroll only in courses needed by the program. E
Improvement of Program and course assessment
In addition to the present program and course assessment strategy, a comprehensive assessment/exam to evaluate the overall knowledge/skills the students gained should be done. Starting SY 2014, a comprehensive exam will be given to students every after the semester and contents will be based on their level.
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