Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes and EPSLOs have been established by the OTC ASN faculty for evaluation of student performance. Program Outcomes and EPSLOs will be evaluated as a program and by separate cohorts as the program grows. Program Outcomes for the ASN program were developed utilizing the definition by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as “Measurable indicators that reflect the extent to which the purpose of the nursing program is achieved and by which nursing program effectiveness is documented.” The program utilized this definition since the next step is to achieve accreditation of the program through ACEN. The Expected Levels of Achievement (ELA) were established by the ASN faculty based on research conducted at the College level and TCSG State level. The three nursing program outcomes include:
Program Outcome #1: Licensure Examination Passage Rate
Successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) upon graduating and meet the Licensure Examination passage rate.
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period based on a calendar year (January to December).
Program Outcome #2: Program Completion Rate
Successfully meet the Program completion rate. Expected level of achievement not less than 50% established by OTC ASN faculty.
Expected Level of Achievement: not less than 50% over a 3-year average for the program completion rate. Program completion is the number of students who are accepted into the nursing program and fulfill the College and Programmatic requirements. (Data based on academic year July 1 to June 30.)
Program Outcome #3: Job Placement Rate
Successfully function as novice practitioners in the field of Professional Nursing through employment.
Expected Level of Achievement: not less than 90% within 12 months of graduation.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs)
The End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) are developed by the ASN faculty and reflect learner-centered expectations. These outcomes articulate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of the program.
The EPSLOs were informed by research conducted at both the institutional and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) levels. Their development incorporated consideration of emerging professional standards, the evolving TCSG Scorecard metrics (currently under development), and the nationally recognized nursing competencies, standards, and guidelines.
Serving as a foundation for achieving the broader Program Outcomes, the EOPSLOs play a critical role in shaping the curriculum. They guide instructional delivery, inform the design of learning experiences, and ensure alignment across classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice settings. Ultimately, the EOPSLOs represent the transformation of students into competent, novice entry-level registered nurses prepared for professional practice at the ASN level.
EPSLO #1: Knowledge and Scholarship for Nursing Practice
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on HESI Exit Exam - Evidence-Based Practice subscore.
● 80% of students will achieve “Proficient” or higher on the Capstone Project Rubric (evidence integration component).
EPSLO # 2: Person-Centered and Collaborative Care with Quality and Safety Measures
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on HESI Exit Exam - QSEN Patient-Centered Care and Safety categories.
● 80% of students will meet benchmark on Clinical Evaluation Tool - Inter-professional Collaboration and Safety sections.
EPSLO #3: Population Health
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will achieve ≥ “Proficient” on Capstone Project Rubric.
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on the RN Management HESI - QSEN Quality Improvement section.
EPSLO #4: Systems-Based Practice
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on HESI Exit Exam - Management of Care category.
● 80% of students will meet benchmark on Clinical Evaluation Tool - Systems/Resource Utilization section.
EPSLO #5: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on HESI Exit Exam - Nursing Informatics category.
● 80% of students will demonstrate “Proficient” performance on Clinical Evaluation Tool - SimChart Documentation
EPSLO #6: Professionalism
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will receive no Unsatisfactory on the Clinical Evaluation Tool - Professional Behavior section.
● 80% of students will receive a grade of “pass” on their Work Ethics grade in RNSG 1609.
EPSLO #7:Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development
Expected Level of Achievement (ELA):
● 80% of students will achieve “Proficient” or higher on Capstone Project Rubric - Leadership/Advocacy section
● 80% of students will score ≥ 850 on RN Management HESI examination.