Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

VOCN 42B - Adult Medical Surgical Nursing - Stage 3 - Emilyn Ostrea

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys) Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment Description	Student Clinical Care Assignment Summary and Evaluation Form to evaluate the students' clinical competency in performing nursing procedures and patient care. Updated Nursing Skills Assessment and Checklist.
Learning Outcomes	ALL
Number of Sections	3
Number of Instructors	7
Number of Students	31

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within our department Students
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone Shared document files
Data Summary	VOCN 42B Quiz #1 given on April 2, 2013 at 0800 with the following results: Twelve (12) students received A grade Eleven (11) students received B grade Three (3) students received C grade Three (3) students received D grade Two (2) students received F grade VOCN 42B Quiz #2 given on April 9, 2013 at 0800 with the following results: Two (2) students received A grade Four (4) students received B grade Thirteen (13) students received C grade Five (5) students received D grade Six (6) students received F grade VOCN 42B Midterms given on April 16, 2013 at 0800 with the following results: Ten (10) students received A grade Eighteen (18) students received B grade Two (2) students received C grade Zero (0) student received D grade Zero (0) student received F grade VOCN 42B Finals given on May 21, 2013 at 0800 with the following results: Fourteen (14) students received A grade Twelve (12) students received B grade Three (3) students received C grade One (1) student received D grade Zero (0) student received F grade VOCN 42B Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing (CRN 33889) Summary and Analysis of Data: Five (5) students received A grade for the course Nineteen (19) students received B grade for the course Five (5) students received C grade for the course Zero (0) student received D grade for the course One (1) student received F grade for the course One (1) student withdrew from the course
Analysis Summary	VOCN 42B Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing (CRN 33889) Analysis of Data: 1. Students that completed the course took written examination (Quiz #1, Midterms, and Finals) to assess knowledge and comprehension of topics such as nursing care, diagnostic tests, medical and treatment of the hematological and lymphatic system disorders. . Students that completed the course articulated correct responses to questions asked during theory and clinical conferences about clinical situations including care of the adult medical/surgical clients utilizing critical thinking. 3. Students that completed the course and submitted the required major care plan on the care of an adult Medical/Surgical patient with a score of at least 80% based on the grading rubric for major care plan and 85% on the Student Clinical Client Care Assignment Summary and Evaluation.
Next Steps Planned	1. The needs and issues will be address as revealed by the assessment by changing teaching approaches and student test preparation. 2. Test questions and answers were reviewed by faculty(faculties) and students. Correct answers were explained to students to encourage & develop critical thinking within a week of the test date. 3. Students were encouraged to ask questions and share comments in the classroom. 4. Students were able to review their scantrons with faculty. Faculty (faculties) discussed the rationale of correct answer to questions and answers within a week of the test date.
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Changes

Details	Utilized multiple instructors to present the course contents and procedures. Re-wrote test questions utilizing Boards of Vocational Nursing Guidelines in test writing and test taking. Utilized new approaches in preparing students for examinations.
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More Details	Implement the revised evaluation and competency checkoffs and grading rubrics especially for the end of course projects/assignments.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)

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