Student-centered outcomes evaluation of the Clinical Immersion Program: five years later

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Assessment

Background:

• Nursing education requires continuous curricular innovation to ensure quality.
• Evaluating educational models is crucial for effective nursing programs.
• The Clinical Immersion Model is a novel approach to senior nursing clinical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive, student-centered outcome evaluation of the Clinical Immersion Model.
• To describe the unique components of the Clinical Immersion Model's curricular design.
• To assess the effectiveness of the senior clinical immersion experience.

Main Methods:

• Evaluation utilized multiple methods including National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates.
• Student feedback was gathered through exit surveys and a senior nursing student focus group.
• Alumni surveys provided long-term perspectives on the curriculum's impact.

Main Results:

• The Clinical Immersion Model demonstrated positive outcomes across various evaluation metrics.
• NCLEX-RN pass rates indicated program effectiveness.
• Student and alumni feedback highlighted the value of the immersive clinical experience.

Conclusions:

• The Clinical Immersion Model is an effective curriculum for nursing education.
• The student-centered approach and senior clinical immersion contribute to positive outcomes.
• Findings support the adaptation and implementation of this model in other nursing schools.