2016 Fall Nursing Data Summary
Data and Evidence Analysis Summary – 2016 Nursing – Associate Degree Conducted by Doreen Olson, Adjunct Faculty and Program Development Coordinator, 7-27-2016 WTCS Comparative Data: https://facultyresources.westerntc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-10-5431-Nursing-QRPAssociate-Degree-Evidence-Analysis-Report.pdf Course Completion Western’s C or Better for the Nursing program ranged from 72% (2012) to 77.3% (2014). When compared to the other five colleges selected as a comparison group, Western ranks 6th out of six. Western’s average is 74.5% for the reporting years 2011-2015. Chippewa Valley Technical College consistently outranked Western and has the highest completion rate ranging from 89.6% (2015) to 92.5% (2011 & 2014) with an average of 91.5%. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranks second with an average completion rate of 90.5% from 2011-2015. Western’s number of students dropped from 790 (2011) to 648 (2014) then increased to 673 in 2015. Four of the five other colleges reported an increase of students during the 2011-2015 period. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College had the largest increase during this period. Their numbers increased from 543 students to 893 students during the five year span. They maintained their retention during this period of time and have an average of 90.5% Second Year Retention Western’s second year retention rate ranged from 48.6% (2013) to 62.3% in 2015 When compared to the other five colleges, Western has the lowest second year retention average over the six years of measurement (2011-2015). Western’s average is 55.5% which is lower than Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s average of 74%. Chippewa Valley’s average of 88.4%. is the highest with only four years reported, 2012-2015. Western has experienced a steady decline of students from 389 (2011) to 281 (2015). The other comparison colleges had fluctuating numbers during the six year reporting period. For example, Moraine Park Technical College had 406 students (2010) with a drop to 172 in 2011 with increases in 2012 (306) and 2015 (328). This type of significant fluctuation has been noted at Northeast Wisconsin, Lakeshore, and Northcentral Technical Colleges. Western’s Third Year Graduation Western’s third year graduation rates have fluctuated from13.1% in 2011 to 6.6% (2014) to 11.4% in 2015. In comparison to the other five colleges, Western’s third-year graduation rate (average) of 9.6% is 6th out of six. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s average is 45.6% during the 2011-2015 reporting period. Chippewa Valley Technical College’s average is the highest at 73.2% but has only three reporting years. 1|Page Western’s data indicates 436 student enrolled in the program from 2011-2015 whereas Chippewa Valley has 70 students and Northeast Wisconsin 217 students during this same time period. Northeast Wisconsin showed an increase from 46 students in 2014 to 81 students in 2015. Labor Market Analysis October 2015 https://facultyresources.westerntc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-OCT-Nursing-ProgramTrends.pdf In an analysis of the Western District and occupations associated with the field of Nursing – Associate Degree the following points are noted: The nursing occupation is expected to grow in the Western district by 7.7% as compared to a national growth rate of 6.5%. This results in the addition of 391 jobs to this career pathway from 2016-2020. This is considered very strong growth pattern. District trends are anticipated to be higher than the state trend of 6.3%. Nursing jobs are projected to have the highest concentration in La Crosse County (4,003 jobs) in 2020. Monroe County follows with a projection of 457 jobs. This program has an aging population within its employment. 27.9% of those employed are 55 years of age or older and 28.3% are in the 45-54 age range. A small segment of workers (2.9%) is in the 19-24 year old population. The high school population of students may benefit from greater exposure to the occupations and benefits of working in the nursing field. An analysis of the district’s Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) shows that there are five educational programs tagged to deliver graduates into the field. The data indicates there were 224 completers for 194 openings in 2014. This may be considered oversaturation of the profession. The program must take into consideration the aging population of nursing who may be retiring or moving to part-time positions to best right size the program. The majority of jobs in 2015 were housed within general medical and surgical hospitals (74.8%). This was followed by positions located in offices of physicians (6.0%). Earnings for graduates of this program range from $22.95 per hour to $29.83 per hour with the median hourly wage of $26.08. This is below the national median wage of $32.04. Student Satisfaction Trends The Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory was conducted in the fall of 2015. The instrument asks students to rate the importance AND the satisfaction with 95 items (1-7 with 7 as highest) related to the following “scales”: Instructional effectiveness Academic advising/counseling Concern for the individual Registration effectiveness Admissions and financial aid Student centeredness Campus climate 2|Page Academic services Service excellence Safety and security Campus support services and responsiveness to diverse populations In the program self-study process (data and evidence analysis work), programs are asked to identify gaps between importance and satisfaction. Gaps are calculated as the difference between the importance of an item and the satisfaction level. Gaps that are close to a “1” should be discussed and explored – particularly if they are tied to items that are rated as high in importance for students. Fifty five students completed the survey. A cursory glance at the “scale” level reveals a gaps in: the safety and security (1.13). The overall satisfaction with the experience at Western for Nursing – Associate Degree program was 5.58 as compared to 5.68 for all students responding to the survey. The Nursing students indicated that the experience thus far was lower than expected (4.56), whereas all students responding to this survey scored this at an average of 4.93. A more detailed analysis was conducted at the “item” level. Items are associated with one or more “scales” and provide additional insight into specific areas. Items rated highest in importance for Nursing students include (scale of 1-7 with 7 as very important): Item #18 – Quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 6.71 Items that may be topics of discussion for this program include: Item #7 – Adequate financial aid is available. (1.14) Item #8 – Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. (1.05) Item #13 – Financial aid awards are announced in time for college planning. (1.19) Item #18 – Quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. (1.08) Item #23 – Faculty are understanding of students’ unique life circumstances (1.21) Item #37 – Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. (1.11) Item #39 – Student parking space on campus is adequate. (2.61) Item #52 – This school does whatever it can to help me reach my educational goals. (1.08) Item #76 – College helps me identify resources to finance my education. (1.06) Item #78 – Help is readily available to students whose grades fall below average. (1.04) Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Trends There were 46 responses to this survey. Students liked the variety of the clinical rotation schedule. Many felt the continuous track of the program and finishing the program quickly was beneficial. Conclusion comments were positive regarding the student’s experience in the program. Students felt Blackboard was confusing and unorganized. Complained that assignments and other important information wasn’t consistently posted in the same area and therefore got missed. Some felt the driving distance for clinicals was too long (over and hour). 3|Page Many students did not like the online format. Regarding technology, students wanted more experience on the actual equipment used in practice (IV pumps, medication pumps, etc.) Graduate Follow-Up Trends Year Types of jobs obtained Companies hiring Western graduates 2012-13 Assistant Director of Nursing LPN Med-Surg RN Nurse RN Supervisor RN Golden Living Center, Rochester, MN ResCare Homecare, Onalaska, WI Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WI Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WI Accurate Homecare, Burnsville, MN Baptist Health Systems, San Antonio, TX Benedictine Health System, La Crosse, WI Bethany Riverside, La Crosse, WI Bethel Home and Services, Viroqua, WI Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls, WI Caledonia Care Rehab, Caledonia, MN Close to Home Assisted Living, Tomah, WI Dove Healthcare South, Eau Claire, WI Good Samaritan Society, Waukon, IA Grand View Care Center, Blair, WI Gundersen Health System, St. Joseph’s, Hillsboro, WI Gundersen Health System, La Crosse / Onalaska, WI Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WI Lakeview Health Center, West Salem, WI Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI/Onalaska, WI/Rochester, MN Mulder Health Care, West Salem, WI Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WI Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls, WI Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, WI Recover Health, La Crosse, WI St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI Western Wisconsin Cares, La Crosse, WI Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, WI Winona Health, Winona, MN 4|Page Year Types of jobs obtained Companies hiring Western graduates Year Types of jobs obtained Companies hiring Western graduates 2013-14 Assistant Director, RN Charge RN/Wound Nurse Nurse RN RN Pod Lead Milestone Senior Living, Hillsboro, WI Morrow Home Community, Sparta, WI Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI Benedictine Manor, La Crosse, WI Bethany Lutheran Homes, La Crosse, WI Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WI Black River Correctional Center, Black River Falls, WI Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls, WI Crest View Nursing Home, New Lisbon, WI Lakeview Health Center, West Salem, WI Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WI Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls, WI Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall, WI Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI Western WI Cares, La Crosse, WI 2014-15 LPN Nursing Assistant RN Morrow Home Community, Sparta, WI Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI Advanced Pain Management, Madison, WI Benedictine Living Community, La Crosse, WI Bethany Lutheran Homes, La Crosse, WI Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls, WI Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, MN Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, MN Hillview Health Care, La Crosse, WI Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI Mulder Health Care Facility, West Salem, WI Nancy Long Henry, Greensburg, WI Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WI Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WI Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Reedsburg, WI Richland Hospital Inc., Richland Center, WI 5|Page St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN Sumner Regional Medical Center, Wellington, KS Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tomah, WI Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI Wellington Place, Decorah, IA Western Wisconsin Cares, La Crosse, WI WI Dept of Corrections-New Lisbon Correctional Institute, New Lisbon, WI Career Pathways Assessment Your program had 20 responses to the survey. Sixteen were full-time faculty, one was adjunct faculty and one response was other faculty. You also had two deans or associate deans complete. Items that may be topics of discussion for this program include: o There appears to be some disagreement around the course sequencing area so this might be a possible discussion area. Topics such as embedded and laddering credentials, multiple entry and reentry points, and flexible delivery formats are included in this area. o Another area of possible discussion would be student options as there seems to be several “unknown” responses as well as areas of disagreement. This includes Business and Industry Services course work for program credit, transfer options for students, and articulation agreements with area high schools. o There appears to be an opportunity to discuss faculty responsibilities in credit agreements, collaboration with high school teachers to maintain college level standards, and extending Credit for Prior Learning to incoming students. o Another opportunity for discussion might be internal partnerships with Business and Industry Services, scholarship options with the Western Foundation, or opportunities to work with the Career Services Office as there seems to be some disagreement and “unknown” responses in this area. o Other areas with many “unknown” responses that you may want to discuss include: External partnerships Advisory committee representation Advisory committee responsibilities Adjunct faculty Learning opportunities o Lastly, there seems to be some disagreement in the area of proactive advising. This area includes discussion of prep, waitlisted and program enrolled student engagement with fulltime faculty, identifying student target audiences for planning, promoting and recruiting, and having a process in place to assist students who are not exhibiting program readiness skills. 6|Page
