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Angela Opsahl1, Sara Horton-Deutsch
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Opsahl), Indiana University School of Nursing, Bloomington; and Professor (Dr Horton-Deutsch), University of San Francisco, California.
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|December 18, 2018
Summary
A nursing dashboard effectively communicates program outcomes and quality improvement data to stakeholders. This innovative tool enhances strategic planning and decision-making for nursing programs seeking accreditation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Program Evaluation
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Nursing schools require accreditation to demonstrate program quality.
- Key goals include continuous quality improvement and graduate competency.
- Effective communication of program outcomes is essential for accreditation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a nursing dashboard.
- To present an innovative method for examining and communicating program outcomes.
- To support nursing program evaluation and accreditation processes.
Main Methods:
- Developed a user-friendly, comprehensive evaluation dashboard.
- Utilized a utilization-oriented evaluation model.
- Integrated accreditation standards into the dashboard design.
Main Results:
- Stakeholders (alumni, faculty, students) reported high satisfaction.
- Dashboard graphics effectively communicated program evaluation data.
- Average satisfaction rating exceeded 4.3/5.0 on a Likert scale.
Conclusions:
- The nursing dashboard offers an innovative approach to outcome review.
- Provides meaningful data for strategic planning and program decisions.
- Facilitates enhanced communication regarding program quality and improvement.
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