(1) All nursing programs must have a written, systematic plan for evaluation and ongoing assessment of student learning, published program outcomes, and compliance with board rules for nursing education programs. The plan must effectively support the planning process for the program and specify responsibilities, time frames, and procedures for evaluating each aspect of the program.
(2) The plan must include:
(a) measurable outcomes of student learning;
(b) measurable aggregate program outcomes;
(c) processes to obtain evaluation data;
(d) time frame for data collection and analysis;
(e) evidence of a system of continuous quality improvement;
(f) opportunities for participation in the evaluation process by students, faculty, clinical staff, and employers of graduates; and
(g) a process for measuring student attrition and analysis of the reasons.
(3) At a minimum, the plan must include outcome expectations and data related to:
(a) NCLEX pass rate, including five-year trend data;
(b) student and alumni satisfaction with the program;
(c) employer satisfaction with graduates of the program;
(d) graduation rates; and
(e) adequacy of the physical and fiscal resources of the program.
(4) Program revisions must be based on evidence collected through the evaluation process.