Student Learning Outcomes for the Concept Based Curriculum

Students will be able to:

Client-Centered CareProvide client centered care promotion therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.
Safety/Risk ReductionPractice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.
Clinical JudgmentIntegrate clinical judgment when collaborating with the healthcare team in the management of care for complex clients
Professional BehaviorsPractice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.
Quality ImprovementManage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.
Collaboration/CommunicationDemonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve optimal outcomes of care.
Pharmacology PrinciplesManage the appropriateness, accuracy, and client response to pharmacology principles for clients with complex conditions.

Measurement of End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Kaplan Testing and Clinical Evaluation methodologies will demonstrate that Virginia Western AAS Nursing students have achieved each end-of-program student learning outcome (EPSLO).

See above for the descriptions of each Student Learning Outcome.

Expected Level of Achievement: 60%
(Kaplan Integrated Tests, End of Level 4 of the Nursing Program, scores rounded)

Student Learning Outcome2024 Trad2024 LPN to AAS2024 Total Cohort2023 Trad2023 LPN to AAS2023 Total Cohort2022 Trad2022 LPN to AAS2022 Total Cohort
Client-Centered Care747474788379767676
Safety/Risk Reduction63726597100989810098
Clinical Judgement778078787979767676
Professional Behaviors747273777476696869
Quality Improvement666665817780786875
Collaboration/Communication717472727272727272
Pharmacology Principles
(Begins May 2024)		707370N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA)Met 2024Met 2024Met 2024Met 2023Met 2023Met 2023Met 2022Met 2022Met 2022

100% of program graduates will achieve a satisfactory rating meeting all clinical objectives on the level 4 clinical evaluation tool.

Graduate YearMet or Unmet
2025TBA
2024Met
2023Met
2022Met

Data Sources

  1. Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON)
    https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/ProspectiveStudents/
  2. National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
    https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2019_Q4.pdf
    https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2020_Q4.pdf
    https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2021_Q4.pdf
    https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2022-Q4-PassRates.pdf
    NCLEX_Stats_2023_Q4_PassRates.pdf (ncsbn.org)
  3. VWCC AAS Nursing Completion Rates: IE reports dated 8/12/2019, 6/1/2020, 10/12/2021, 6/14/2022, 7/13/2023, 5/10/2024
  4. *AAS Nursing Program Graduate Survey (employment) 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
    *Note: Graduate self-reported data and not verified by independent agency.
  5. Kaplan IT Achievement Tests, student records by cohort year 
  6. Level 4 Clinical Evaluation Tool, student records by cohort year 

Updated: May 23, 2024

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Est. Tuition*: $
Credits: 65 Hours
Time: 2 Years

*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change

COST OF ATTENDANCE

The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs a student may have while at Virginia Western.

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ADVISING

healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
 Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
 540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640

Mailing address:
School of Health Professions
3091 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015

PROGRAM HEAD

Dr. Kelley Pennell
Coordinator of Nursing

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) – University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2017
MSN with Adult Clinical Specialist Certification – University of Texas School of Nursing Austin, 2007
BS in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 1996
AA in Liberal Arts, Dallas Community College, 1991
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, Expires 2028

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Martha Sullivan, Dean