1. Ranger Nursing
April 2017

2. National Program Recognition
for

3. Changes in University Administration
Dr Bo Hannaford named Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr James Bell named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

4. Updates
Integration of simulation across the nursing curriculum for both juniors and seniors.
Enhanced usage of ATI in curriculum to assess for
deficiencies and target remediation before NCLEX.
Individualized Performance Enhancement Plans
developed with every student to maximize their
strengths and guide towards success.
Increased usage of Ketterman Lab with clinical
partner and visitors in

5. August 26, 2017 Dedication of the Wymer Practice Lab in
Alva and White Coat Ceremony with
Mr. & Mrs. Wymer presenting pins

6. Interprofessional Education Opportunities and Collaboration
Seniors working with Social Worker Students on learning
projects in the Community Nursing Course
Juniors working with the Big 5 Headstart Programs –
“Touch the Truck” Event in April
Nursing faculty working with Athletic Department on
Concussion Protocol and Screening. Developing
opportunities to involve students.
Exploring collaboration opportunities with Oklahoma
State University Med School

7. Summer MASH Camp Phase I and II
Students from Woods, Alfalfa and Majors County
Phase I: 39 students (just finishing 6th grade) attended
the 2 ½ day experience focusing on health careers
Phase II: 20 students (just finishing 8th grade) for 1 day
experience including preparation for job sharing in the
morning and afternoon job sharing across a variety of
health-related opportunities
Senior Students are participating in program evaluation.

8. Graduates Traditional Program: 34 in May 2016
Online RN-to-BSN: 6 in July 2016
8 in December 2016

9. Senior Class Honors
1 Senior has completed the University Honors Program
while completing the BSN
1 Senior has been selected as an “Outstanding Senior”
for the University

10. TOTAL NURSING STUDENTS
Current Student Enrollment
Juniors: Total- 31
Alva – 8
Enid – 17
Woodward - 2
Ponca City – 4
Seniors: Total - 37
Alva – 17
Enid – 10
Woodward – 6
Ponca City -4
Online RN-to-BSN: Total – 27
Summer 17 Grads – 15
December 17 Grads - 12
TOTAL NURSING STUDENTS 95

11. 2017-18 Applicants Traditional Program
63 interested applicants – some with only
partial admission packets submitted
35 Letters of acceptance sent to those who
met qualifications

12. Online RN-to-BSN Program
Admissions
Rolling acceptance:
7 already admitted for fall 2017 with 5 more in process of applying
Now enrolling students every semester

13. Program Outcomes
Now it is time for the program outcomes.

14. Program Outcomes 2016 NCLEX Pass Rates
(percent by calendar year)
Alva % (10/15 passed) (2015 = 73.3%; 11/15)
Enid – 75% (6/8 passed) (2015 = 100%; 5/5)
Woodward – 83.33% (5/6 passed) (2015 = 90%; 9/10)
Ponca City – 50% (1/2 passed) (2015 = 100%; 1/1)
Cumulative: 70.9%
2014 Cumulative: 83.87%

15. Program Outcomes 2016 Class and NCLEX:
NCLEX Pass Rate Report to OBN for Alva Campus
There will be a warning issued from OBN for the Alva campus.

16. Program Outcomes Ongoing NCLEX Improvement Actions:
Switched from the Virtual ATI NCLEX Prep to the
Kaplan NCLEX Review product that other program
have demonstrated to be successful.
Continued faculty 1:1 work with at risk students
Hired a new Med/Surg instructor in August 2016 as
Med/Surg content had been an obstacle to student
success in the 2 previous years.

17. (6 months post graduation)
Program Outcomes
Alumni Surveys
(6 months post graduation)
5 responses
100% are working full time in OK, 80% in acute care
100% state employers’ expectations of my professional practice are in
agreement with the expectations voiced by NWOSU Nursing Faculty
75% view role as professional nurse differently now than did when
graduating.
Two intend to pursue graduate study in the coming year.
One has obtained TNCC certification and is working as a house supervisor.
One has been named the Hospital Employee of the Month.

18. Alumni Surveys (Continued) (6 months post graduation)
Program Outcomes
Alumni Surveys (Continued)
(6 months post graduation)
Comments:
“I needed more content in births, neonates and pregnancy complications.
I am studying them intensely now”
“School was the educational base I needed to form in order to grow and advance
my career and life”
“I feel that clinicals at set me up for failure in certain areas due to the
nursing staff not being receptive to students”
“Orientation, hands-on experience, the environment and adapting myself to
surroundings has taught me to view my role as a professional nurse differently”
“I thought nursing school was hard – and it was- except immersing myself into an
unfamiliar surrounding was even harder.”
“I have been acknowledged by numerous parents in my short time in the NICU.”

19. Program Outcomes Alumni Surveys (2014 grads)
4 Responses : 2 in Enid, 1 in Ponca City and 1 in Clovis CA
All hospital based full time RNs (ER and Med/Surg)
All stated employer expectations of their professional practice aligned
with the faculty expectations.
Three out of the four felt their educational preparation was excellent; 1 replied
it was adequate.
Most helpful: “Holistic approach to care” “Hands on clinical experience”
Other comment: “The clinical experiences in OK (even after I was an RN)did
not prepare me well for the large volume load I am experiencing in CA”
Two stated they plan to pursue graduate work. Another stated they were already
in an out-of-state online FNP program. !

20. Program Outcomes Employer Surveys:
Out of 30 surveys sent; no responses received.
Everyone is asked to complete the survey TODAY