Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes and EPSLOs have been established by the OTC ASN faculty for evaluation of student performance. Program Outcomes and EPSLOs will be evaluated as a program and by separate cohorts as the program grows. Program Outcomes for the ASN program were developed utilizing the definition by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as “Measurable indicators that reflect the extent to which the purpose of the nursing program is achieved and by which nursing program effectiveness is documented.” The program utilized this definition since the next step is to achieve accreditation of the program through ACEN. The Expected Levels of Achievement (ELA) were established by the ASN faculty based on research conducted at the College level and TCSG State level. The three nursing program outcomes include:
Program Outcome #1: Licensure Examination Passage Rate
Successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) upon graduating and meet the Licensure Examination passage rate.
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period based on a calendar year (January to December).
Program Outcome #2: Program Completion Rate
Successfully meet the Program completion rate. Expected level of achievement not less than 60% established by OTC ASN faculty.
Expected Level of Achievement: not less than 60% over a 3-year average for the program completion rate. Program completion is the number of students who are accepted into the nursing program and fulfill the College and Programmatic requirements. (Data based on academic year July 1 to June 30.)
Program Outcome #3: Job Placement Rate
Successfully function as novice practitioners in the field of Professional Nursing through employment.
Expected Level of Achievement: not less than 90% within 12 months of graduation.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs)
The End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) are developed by the ASN faculty and reflect learner-centered expectations. These outcomes articulate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of the program.
The EPSLOs were informed by research conducted at both the institutional and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) levels. Their development incorporated consideration of emerging professional standards, the evolving TCSG Scorecard metrics (currently under development), and the nationally recognized nursing competencies, standards, and guidelines.
Serving as a foundation for achieving the broader Program Outcomes, the EOPSLOs play a critical role in shaping the curriculum. They guide instructional delivery, inform the design of learning experiences, and ensure alignment across classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice settings. Ultimately, the EOPSLOs represent the transformation of students into competent, novice entry-level registered nurses prepared for professional practice at the ASN level.
EPSLO #1
Translate into action knowledge from the philosophical and theoretical traditions of nursing science and other disciplinary perspectives to facilitate the ethical integration of evidence-based practice to advance nursing scholarship.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1610 HESI Exit Exam
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of students demonstrate ethical integration of evidence-based practice.
EPSLO # 2
Lead collaboratively within the interprofessional team to develop and evaluate plans of care with evidence-based person-centered care principles promoting quality and safety outcomes.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1610 HESI Exit Exam & RNSG 1605 Clinical Evaluation Tool
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of students demonstrate collaboration in care planning.
EPSLO #3
Collaborate with strategic partners to implement health policy with advocating for equitable and sustainable population health care.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1609 Capstone Project
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of students demonstrate policy awareness and advocacy.
EPSLO #4
Integrate complex systems-based practice to develop innovative and evidence supported equitable solutions to improve health outcomes across the lifespan of diverse populations.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1609 Capstone Project
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of students apply systems concepts to improve outcomes.
EPSLO #5
Apply best practices of informatics and communication technologies in diverse care settings to collect, analyze, and synthesize data to promote quality and safe health care outcomes.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1610 HESI Exit Exam & RNSG 1605 Clinical Evaluation Tool
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% of students utilize IT in care planning.
EPSLO #6
Demonstrate professional behaviors reflecting current regulations, policies, and practice integrating professional concepts including ethics and compassion.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1605 Clinical Evaluation Tool
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 90% of students show consistent ethical, inclusive behavior.
EPSLO #7
Model leadership within the nursing profession that embraces self-care, a spirit of inquiry, advocacy, change, mentorship, and service to others.
Means of Assessment: RNSG 1610 HESI Exit Exam & RNSG 1605 Clinical Evaluation Tool
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 90% of students engage in leadership and service activities.