1. Initiatives supported by NSP II 16-115 & 17-108
Improving outcomes in Minority Nursing Students at an hbcu – Version 2.0
Initiatives supported by NSP II &

2. Goals and Objectives
Increase the NCLEX-RN® first-time and overall pass rates
85% of candidates from May 2017 cohort will pass the NCLEX-RN first time
85% of candidates from May 2017 cohort will pass the NCLEX-RN overall
Achieving initial accreditation for the undergraduate nursing program from CCNE
Nursing faculty and administration will submit the completed self- study to CCNE by September 2017
CCNE site visit will be successfully completed by October 2017
CCNE will confer accreditation on the BSN Program by March 2018
Overall goal was to continue strengthening the infrastructure of the Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of Nursing at the Morgan State University

3. Objectives Increase the NCLEX-RN® first-time and overall pass rates
85% of candidates from May 2017 cohort will pass the NCLEX-RN first time:
71% First time pass rate for the May 2017 cohort (5/7)
Drill down on the two students who didn’t pass the first time
Candidate #1 – Tracked in as needing additional time for testing during matriculation; failed to get reasonable accommodations
Candidate #2 – Repeating student; did not follow NCLEX-RN® review plan; lost to follow up
First time pass rate for calendar 2017 was 75% (6/8). One remaining student from May 2016 cohort tested in calendar year 2017
85% of candidates from May 2017 cohort will pass the NCLEX-RN overall
Overall pass rate is 100% (7/7) have passed
There are various reasons why, we are interested in students involvement with extracurricular activities. According to Ballard (1993), involvement refers to the amount of physical and psychosocial energy students spend on academic experience. According to this theoretical framework, involved students spend a lot of time on campus actively participating in student organization and frequently interacts with faculty and fellow students. Five basic assumptions have been formulated regarding involvement:
Involvement incudes the amount of physical and psychosocial energy and time spent in different subjects;
Students manifest varying degrees of involvement at different times. Involvement can be measured in terms of hours spent studying and whether they understood the content;
The amount of involvement depends on the quality and quantity of student involvement;
The ability of an educational policy/practice to influence the student is related to increased involvement;
Students time is an important resource; and
The extent to which the students achieve a particular developmental goal dependent on the amount of time spent on activities designed to achieve these goals.

4. Continuing Activities Supporting Increased NCLEX pass rates
May 2018 Cohort
Mandatory NCLEX activities associated with grade
Utilizing assessment exam scores to benchmark progress
Kaplan Review
Financial incentive for licensure fees. Students registered early; initial fees paid. To receive incentive money if they pass the first time
As part of their Transitions Course (NCLEX Prep), students were given extra credit if they completed their MBON application and registered for PearsonVue
100% completion by the end of April
All students cleared the exit exam score of 90% or higher – Early May
13/14 candidates were cleared late May
13/14 candidates have set testing dates for June or July
There are various reasons why, we are interested in students involvement with extracurricular activities. According to Ballard (1993), involvement refers to the amount of physical and psychosocial energy students spend on academic experience. According to this theoretical framework, involved students spend a lot of time on campus actively participating in student organization and frequently interacts with faculty and fellow students. Five basic assumptions have been formulated regarding involvement:
Involvement incudes the amount of physical and psychosocial energy and time spent in different subjects;
Students manifest varying degrees of involvement at different times. Involvement can be measured in terms of hours spent studying and whether they understood the content;
The amount of involvement depends on the quality and quantity of student involvement;
The ability of an educational policy/practice to influence the student is related to increased involvement;
Students time is an important resource; and
The extent to which the students achieve a particular developmental goal dependent on the amount of time spent on activities designed to achieve these goals.

5. Accreditation
There are various reasons why, we are interested in students involvement with extracurricular activities. According to Ballard (1993), involvement refers to the amount of physical and psychosocial energy students spend on academic experience. According to this theoretical framework, involved students spend a lot of time on campus actively participating in student organization and frequently interacts with faculty and fellow students. Five basic assumptions have been formulated regarding involvement:
Involvement incudes the amount of physical and psychosocial energy and time spent in different subjects;
Students manifest varying degrees of involvement at different times. Involvement can be measured in terms of hours spent studying and whether they understood the content;
The amount of involvement depends on the quality and quantity of student involvement;
The ability of an educational policy/practice to influence the student is related to increased involvement;
Students time is an important resource; and
The extent to which the students achieve a particular developmental goal dependent on the amount of time spent on activities designed to achieve these goals.

6. Sustaining Success Implementing Program Consultant’s recommendations
Major curriculum revision to be rolled out in the next 24 months
Eliminating “2+2” curriculum; spreading curriculum out over 4 years
Looking at how to incorporate “Co-op” Model into the curriculum
Mandatory Pre-Learning Academy for incoming cohorts until the new curriculum is rolled out
Continuing to offer tutoring for students once they enter the
program
Faculty development activities continue

7. Sustaining Success Completing requirements for MBON
First time pass rate for FY 17 was 60.4%
Revision of Total Program Assessment Plan
Strategic Planning Session (March 2018)
Developed a plan for moving forward over the next 5 years
Rolling out revised curriculum
Dual Enrollment track – Starting with engagement of high school
students in inner city Baltimore
Implementing new tracks