(a) There shall be a written plan for the systematic
evaluation of the effectiveness of the total program following Board
Education Guideline 3.8.1 available at https://www.bon.texas.gov.
The plan shall include evaluative criteria, methodology, frequency
of evaluation, assignment of responsibility, and indicators (benchmarks)
of program and instructional effectiveness. The following broad areas
shall be periodically evaluated:
(1) organization and administration of the program;
(2) philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes;
(3) program of study, curriculum, and instructional
techniques, including online components of the professional nursing
education program, if applicable;
(4) education facilities, resources, and services;
(5) affiliating agencies and clinical learning activities,
including simulation experiences;
(6) students' achievement;
(7) graduates' performance on the licensing examination;
(8) graduates' nursing competence;
(9) faculty members' performance; and
(10) extension sites/campuses.
(b) All evaluation methods and instruments shall be
periodically reviewed for appropriateness.
(c) Implementation of the plan for total program evaluation
shall be documented in the minutes.
(d) Major changes in the professional nursing education
program shall be evidence-based and supported by rationale.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §215.13 adopted to be effective January 9, 2005, 29 TexReg 12190; amended to be effective October 19, 2008, 33 TexReg 8509; amended to be effective October 23, 2012, 37 TexReg 8304; amended to be effective August 9, 2018, 43 TexReg 5074; amended to be effective November 30, 2023, 48 TexReg 6907 |