Traditional BSN Assessment Plan

UNT BSN Assessment Plan — Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcome 2:

PLO 2: Assess, deliver, and evaluate holistic person-centered care that is respectful, compassionate, coordinated, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate, promoting access for all.

Level of cognitive learning: Synthesis

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Exams NURS 4312 Developing Pathophysiology, Pharmacotherapy, and Safe Medication Management D Patho Benchmark LWW Exams: The benchmark exam will serve as a cumulative assessment designed to evaluate students' mastery of core competencies for the patho/pharm course. This exam will measure both knowledge retention and application, providing a clear indicator of student progress and identifying areas for targeted support to ensure readiness for program advancement.

100% of students will score at "developing" clinical judgment based on Wolters Kluwer Clinical Judgment Exam (CJE) Benchmark Cut Scores.

Program Learning Outcome 3:

PLO 3: Provide population and global health across all spheres of care, through partnerships with communities, public health, industry, academia, health care, local government entities, and other diverse groups for the improvement of equitable outcomes.
Level of cognitive learning: Synthesis

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Project/Activity Completion NURS 4307 Global Community and Population-Centered Nursing D Community Assessment Project: This community assessment project provides BSN nursing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to assess the health needs and resources of a specific community. By engaging in this project, students will develop a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health, community dynamics, and the role of nurses in promoting population health.

100% of students will achieve an average of a 70% or greater on activity based on rubric.

Program Learning Outcome 4:

PLO 4: Synthesize, apply, and disseminate nursing scholarship to improve health care outcome
Level of cognitive learning: Synthesis

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Project/Activity Completion NURS 4308 Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice D Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal empowers BSN students to identify a clinical problem, critically appraise relevant research, and propose evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes. Through this project, students develop essential skills in literature review, data analysis, and the translation of research findings into clinical practice, fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based decision making in their nursing careers.

100% of students will achieve an average of a 70% or greater on activity based on rubric.

Program Learning Outcome 5:

PLO 5: Advocate for and utilize established and emerging safety principles to enhance quality and mitigate risk of harm to patients and providers through both individual performance and system effectiveness.
Level of cognitive learning: Synthesis

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Project/Activity Completion NURS 4304 Innovation, Informatics, and Technologies D Innovation, Informatics, and Technologies Group Research Project and Presentation: This assessment focuses on the group's ability to apply informatics, technology, and innovation to address complex healthcare challenges, with a particular emphasis on enhancing care coordination, integration, and continuity across various settings. The report will consider the group's research depth, innovative solution proposal, and the effectiveness of their presentation in conveying key concepts and insights.

100% of students will achieve an average of a 70% or greater on activity based on rubric.

Program Learning Outcome 6:

PLO 6: Demonstrate core professional nursing values and intentional collaboration across professions with care team members, through accountability and shared decision making with patients, families, and communities to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve outcomes.
Level of cognitive learning: Synthesis

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Portfolio NURS 4204 Professional Issues in Health Care Delivery Seminar Four D UNT Pre-licensure BSN Graduate Portfolio a comprehensive professional portfolio that integrates key assessments, demonstrating competency of program learning outcomes, professional growth, and readiness for nursing practice.

100% of students will achieve an average of a 80% on activity based on rubric.