Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes for the Concept Based Curriculum

Students will be able to:

Client-Centered Care	Provide client centered care promotion therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.
Safety/Risk Reduction	Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.
Clinical Judgment	Integrate clinical judgment when collaborating with the healthcare team in the management of care for complex clients
Professional Behaviors	Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.
Quality Improvement	Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.
Collaboration/Communication	Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve optimal outcomes of care.
Pharmacology Principles	Manage the appropriateness, accuracy, and client response to pharmacology principles for clients with complex conditions.

Measurement of End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Kaplan Testing and Clinical Evaluation methodologies will demonstrate that Virginia Western AAS Nursing students have achieved each end-of-program student learning outcome (EPSLO).

See above for the descriptions of each Student Learning Outcome.

Expected Level of Achievement: 60%
(Kaplan Integrated Tests, End of Level 4 of the Nursing Program, scores rounded)

Student Learning Outcome	2024 Trad	2024 LPN to AAS	2024 Total Cohort	2023 Trad	2023 LPN to AAS	2023 Total Cohort	2022 Trad	2022 LPN to AAS	2022 Total Cohort
Client-Centered Care	74	74	74	78	83	79	76	76	76
Safety/Risk Reduction	63	72	65	97	100	98	98	100	98
Clinical Judgement	77	80	78	78	79	79	76	76	76
Professional Behaviors	74	72	73	77	74	76	69	68	69
Quality Improvement	66	66	65	81	77	80	78	68	75
Collaboration/Communication	71	74	72	72	72	72	72	72	72
Pharmacology Principles (Begins May 2024)	70	73	70	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA)	Met 2024	Met 2024	Met 2024	Met 2023	Met 2023	Met 2023	Met 2022	Met 2022	Met 2022

100% of program graduates will achieve a satisfactory rating meeting all clinical objectives on the level 4 clinical evaluation tool.

Graduate Year	Met or Unmet
2025	TBA
2024	Met
2023	Met
2022	Met

Data Sources

1. Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON)
   https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/ProspectiveStudents/
2. National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
   https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2019_Q4.pdf
   https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2020_Q4.pdf
   https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2021_Q4.pdf
   https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2022-Q4-PassRates.pdf
   https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2023_Q4_PassRates.pdf
3. VWCC AAS Nursing Completion Rates: IE reports dated 8/12/2019, 6/1/2020, 10/12/2021, 6/14/2022, 7/13/2023, 5/10/2024
4. *AAS Nursing Program Graduate Survey (employment) 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
   *Note: Graduate self-reported data and not verified by independent agency.
5. Kaplan IT Achievement Tests, student records by cohort year 
6. Level 4 Clinical Evaluation Tool, student records by cohort year 

Updated: May 23, 2024