School of Nursing, COEHP Assessment Council, Office for Assessment and Accreditation

School of Nursing 2014-2015
Fact Book IV

Professor Lisa O’Steen
COEHP Assessment Council

COEHP Assessment Scheme for Continuous Improvement
Purposeful Assessment, Data Collection, Analysis, Plans for Improvement,

Implementation and Evaluation

School of Nursing Fact Book Reviewer
Dr. Dell Miller

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Figure 1: Table of Contents
Table 1: BSN Degrees Conferred
Figure 2: Undergraduate Students by Race/Ethnicity
Table 2: Undergraduate Male to Female Enrollment
Figure 3: Gender Undergraduate Students
Figure 4: Undergraduate Average Acceptance GPA
Figure 5: Undergraduate Average Completion GPA
Figure 6: Undergraduate Retention Rate
Table 3: National NCLEX-RN Percentage Passage Rate
Table 4: RN to BSN Students Full-Time /Part-Time
Figure 7: RN to BSN Students by Race/Ethnicity
Figure 8: RN to BSN Male to Female Enrollment
Figure 9: Completion GPA RN to BSN
Table 5: RN to Bachelors of Science Retention Rate
Table 6: Overall Master Program Enrollment
Table 7: MSN Track Enrollment (CSU Cohort)
Table 8: MSN Students by Race/Ethnicity (CSU Cohort)
Table 9: MSN Male to Female Enrollment (CSU Cohort)
Table 10: MSN Average GPA (CSU Cohort)
Table 11: MSN Completion GPA (CSU Cohort)
Table 12: FNP Students by Race/Ethnicity (CSU Cohort)
Table 13: FNP Male to Female Enrollment (CSU Cohort)
FNP Average GPA (CSU Cohort)

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The Columbus State University School of Nursing has demonstrated growth in the degrees offered in the
nursing program. The School of Nursing implemented an online RN to BSN program in 2010. In 2012, the
School of Nursing joined the Georgia Intercollegiate Consortium for Graduate Nursing Education (GICGNE), a
partnership between Columbus State University and Georgia Southwestern University. This has resulted in
establishment of a Masters in Nursing program to meet demands for advanced degrees in the nursing
profession. Through the GICGNE partnership, a Family Nurse Practitioner program was implemented in
January of 2015.

The School of Nursing has exhibited diverse patterns with in the programs. The patterns in the 2014-2015
academic year included a decline of 7.8% in the undergraduate bachelor of nursing program, an increase of
29.4% in the RN to BSN nursing program and 82.1% in the Columbus State cohort of MSN and FNP students.

Bachelor of Science
Figure 1 represents the number of overall Bachelors degrees conferred for undergraduate and RN to
BSN graduates.
Figure 1: BSN Degrees Conferred

Overall BSN Degrees Conferred

250 95 192
225 161
200 2011
175 95 103 114
150
125 2012 2013 2014 2015
100 103 114 161 192

75
50
25

0

Number of Graduates

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014
An increase of 19.25% occurred in degrees conferred in the Bachelors of Science in Nursing from 2014 to 2015.

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Undergraduate Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) Program
Enrollment Data for Undergraduate BSN Program by Race/Ethnicity

2014-2015
The total enrollment for undergraduate nursing students was 212. The student ethnicity population consisted of
32% Black, 0.8% American Indian/Alaska Native, 4.5% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 57% White, 0.9% Two or More
Races, and 0.4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

2013-2014
The total enrollment for undergraduate nursing students was 230. The student ethnicity population consisted of
31% Black, 0. 4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 57% White, 2% Two or More
Races, and 0. 4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

2012-2013
The total enrollment for undergraduate nursing students was 219. The student ethnicity population consisted of
32% Black, 0.5% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 58% White, 2% Two or More
Races, and 0.5% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

Table 1: Undergraduate BSN Students by Race/Ethnicity

Non - Black American Asian Int Hispanic White Two or Native Hawaiian / Total
Year Resident Indian/ Alaska 120(57%) More Pacific Islander
Races 212
Alien Native 3(.9%) 1(.4%) 230
1(0.4%) 219
2014 0 67(32%) 2(.8%) 10(4.5%) 0 9(4.4%) 4(2%) 1(0.4%)

2013 0 72(31%) 1(0.4%) 9(3.8%) 1(0.4%) 12(5%) 130(57%) 4 (1.8%)

2012 0 70 (32%) 1 (0.4%) 5 (2%) 1(0.4%) 11 (5%) 126(58%)

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Figure 2: Represents the undergraduate Male to Female enrollment for the undergraduate School of
Nursing Bachelors in Science Program.

Figure 2: Undergraduate BSN Male to Female Enrollment

Male to Female Enrollment

189 197

200 174
180
Number of Students 160 22 33 38
140
120 2012 2013 2014
100 30 33 38
189 197 174
80
60
40
20

0

Male
Female

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Figure 3: Average Undergraduate BSN Acceptance GPA

Average Undergraduate BSN Acceptance GPA

3.54
3.6

3.49
3.5

3.4

GPA 3.3 3.19
3.2 3.13

3.1

3

2.9 2012 2013 2014
2011 3.19 3.49 3.54

GPA 3.13

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) for acceptance into the undergraduate nursing program is 2.75.
Figure 3 represents the average GPA of each class accepted into the nursing program.

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Figure 4 represents the average GPA of each class at the completion of the nursing program as of Spring
2015.

Figure 4: Undergraduate BSN Average Completion GPA

Undergraduate Completion BSN GPA

3.49

3.5

3.45

3.4

GPA 3.35 3.21
3.26
2015
3.3 3.21

3.25 3.19

3.2

3.15

3.1

3.05

3 2012 2013 2014
Undergraduate GPA 3.19 3.49 3.26

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Retention rate has been reported yearly for Columbus State University. The School of Nursing has defined
retention based on each cohort of students accepted. The change in trending of retention data was implemented
in academic year 2014 to 2015 to meet requirements of the Georgia Board of Nursing and American Association
of Colleges of Nursing accreditation criteria. The time-frame utilized for completion is three years from
acceptance into the undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing’s program. The retention rate for the
undergraduate Bachelor of Science Nursing Program has been revised to represent the trend from 2012 to 2014.
Retention rate is noted in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Undergraduate Bachelors of Science Retention Rate

Undergraduate BSN Retention Rate

100 86 88
95 84
90 2012
85Percentage Rate 86
80
75 2013 2014
70 88 84
65
60

Retention Percentage

CSU Program Evaluation, 2014

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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is the exam licensure board for all registered nurses in the United
States. All applicants for registered nurse licensure are required to pass the National Council Licensure
Examination--RN (NCLEX--RN) upon completion of an accredited program of study in nursing.

The data in Figure 6 indicates the performance of graduates from the School of Nursing on the first attempt during
the 12-month period from April to March as reported by the National Council of State Boards Annual Program
Report.

Figure 6: National NCLEX-RN Percentage Passage Rate

CSU NCLEX Pass Rate

100% 95%

95% 91%

NCLEX Scores 88% 87%
90%
2015
85% 87%

79%

80%

75% 2011 2012 2013 2014
NCLEX Pass Rate 88% 91% 95% 79%

National Council Board of Nursing 2015

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RN to BSN Nursing Program
Students are classified RN to BSN students upon acceptance to Columbus State University. Students enter CSU
enrolled in the RN to BSN program in full-time and part-time status. The RN to BSN program trends data
classifying students as RN to BSN upon starting the nursing curriculum. Table 3 represents the number of full-
time and part-time students.

Table 3: RN to BSN Full-Time to Part-Time Ratio

Year Full Time Part Time Total Students
303
2015 99 204

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Enrollment Data for RN to BSN Program by Race/Ethnicity.
The following data represents RN to BSN data since the initiation of a fully online curriculum.

2014-2015
The total enrollment full-time and part-time students for the RN to BSN program was 303. The student ethnicity
population consisted of 35.2% Black, 0.35% Asian, 1.75% Hispanic, 60.6% White, and 0.35% Two or More
Races.

2013-2014
The total enrollment for RN to BSN students was 234. The student ethnicity population consisted of 38% Black,
0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 59% White, 1.1% Two or More Races, and
0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

2012-2013
The total enrollment for RN to BSN students was 99. The student ethnicity population consisted of 41% Black,
2% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 0% Hispanic, 47% White, 1% Two or More Races, and 2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

2011-2012
The total enrollment for RN to BSN students was 56. The student ethnicity population consisted of 34% Black,
3% American Indian/Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 55% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders.

Table 4: RN to BSN Students by Race/Ethnicity

Year Non – Black American Asian Hispanic White Multi Native Unknown Total
Resident Indian/ Racial Hawaiian
2015 106(35.2%) Alaska 1(.35%) 5(1.75%) 183(60.6%) / Pacific 0 303
2014 Alien 88(38%) Native 1(0.4%) 3(1.1%) 138(59%) 1(.35%) Islander 0 234
2013 41(41%) 47 (48%) 3(1.1%) 6 (6%) 99
2012 0 19 (34%) 0 0 0 31 (55%) 1 (1%) 0 0 56
0 2 (4%) 1(2%) 1(2%)
0 1(0.4%) 0
0
2 (2%) 2 (2%)

2 (3%) 0

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Figure 7 represents the RN to BSN Male to Female enrollment for the undergraduate School of Nursing
Bachelors in Science Program.
RN to BSN Male to Female Enrollment

RN to BSN Male to Female Enrollment

300 272
204
250

Total Students 200

150

100 49 84 30 31

50 7 15 2014 2015
30 31
0 2012 2013 204 272
Male Students 7 15
Female Students 49 84

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Figure 8 represents the average RN to BSN GPA of each class at the completion of the program.
Completion GPA RN to BSN

RN to BSN Completion GPA

GPA 3.7 3.24 3.53 3.63 3.7
3.6
3.5 2012 2013 2014 2015
3.4 3.24 3.53 3.63 3.7
3.3
3.2
3.1

3

RN to BSN Completion GPA

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Retention rate has been reported yearly for Columbus State University. The School of Nursing has defined

retention based on each cohort of students accepted. The change in trending retention rate data was

implemented in academic year 2014 to 2015. The time-frame utilized for completion is three years from
acceptance into the Bachelors of Science in Nursing’s program. The retention rate for the RN to BSN Program

is noted in Figure 9.

Figure 9: RN to Bachelors of Science Retention Rates

RN to BSN Retention Rate

100 93 92 69 Retention
2012 2013 2014 Precentage Rates
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
2011

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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In 2012, the School of Nursing joined the Georgia Intercollegiate Consortium for Graduate Nursing Education
(GICGNE), a partnership between Columbus State University and Georgia Southwestern University. This has
resulted in establishment of Masters in Nursing program to meet the graduates demands in the nursing
profession. Through the GICGNE partnership, a Family Nurse Practitioner program was implemented in
January of 2015. Table 5 represents the specific overall program enrollment for the Masters in Science Nursing
program.

Table 5: Overall Masters in Science Nursing Program

Year MSN FNP Total

2014 27 24 51

2013 28 0 28

2012 11 0 11

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Masters in Nursing Program
Table 6 delineates the Masters of Science in Nursing Program Tracks
Masters of Science in Nursing Program Tracks

Year Education Informatics Leadership Health Care Nurse Total
2014 11 3 11 Informatics Educator 27
Certificate Certificate
1 1

(SON PACE Office, 2015)

Table 7 represents race and ethnicity of the students in the MSN Columbus Cohort.

MSN Students by Race/Ethnicity (CSU Cohort)

Non - Black American Asian Hispanic White Multi Native Unknown Total
Resident Indian/ Racial Hawaiian/ 27
Year Alaska 0
Alien Pacific

Native Islander

2014 15(56%) 0 0 3(11%) 9(33%) 0 0

2013 0 11(39%) 0 0 1(3.5%) 15(54%) 1(3.5%) 0 0 28

2012 0 4 (36%) 0 00 6 (55%) 1 (9%) 0 0 11

(CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014)

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Table 8 represents the RN to BSN Male to Female enrollment for the MSN Program.

Table 8: Male to Female Enrollment MSN(CSU Cohort)

Year Male Female Total

2014 0 27 27

2013 1 27 28

2012 0 11 11

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Table 9 represents the average GPA of each class accepted into the Master in Science Nursing program.

Average GPA (CSU Cohort)

Year Average GPA

2013 3.13

2014 3.27

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Table 10 represents the completion GPA of the MSN program

Year Average GPA

2015 3.79

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Family Nurse Practitioner Program
The following represents the Georgia Intercollegiate Consortium for Graduate Nursing Education (GICGNE), a
partnership between Columbus State University and Georgia Southwestern University Family Nursing
Practitioner (FNP) Program. The following data is a representation of the Columbus State cohort since the
initiation of the program in January 2015. Table 11 represents race and ethnicity of the students in the
Columbus Cohort.

Table 11: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Students by Race/Ethnicity (CSU Cohort)

Non - Black American Asian Hispanic White Multi Native Unknown Total
Year Resident Indian/ Racial Hawaiian / 24
Alaska
Alien Native Pacific
Islander

2014 0 5(21%) 0 0 1(4%) 16(67%) 2(8%) 0 0

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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Table 12 represents the Gender enrollment ratio for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program.

FNP Students Male to Female Enrollment (CSU Cohort)

Year Male Female Total

2014 2 22 24

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

Table 13 represents the average GPA of each class accepted into the Master in Science Nursing
program.
Average FNP Students Acceptance GPA (CSU Cohort)

Year Average
GPA

2014 3.16

CSU Academic Affairs Office, 2014

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