This standard talks about curriculum reflecting professional nursing standards and guidelines, and curriculum evaluation, courses, teaching –learning environment, and student evaluation.
What is Standard III: Program Quality: Curriculum, Teaching-Learning Practices.
100
The report that every CCNE-accredited nursing program is required to submit at the mid-point of its accreditation term.
What is Continuous Improvement Progress Report (CIPR)
100
An autonomous accrediting agency who contributes to the improvement of the public's health.
What is Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)?
100
A statement of purpose defining the unique nature and scope of the parent institution or the nursing program.
What is Mission?
100
An FTE is defined as 18 credits per academic year shich is September 1st to August 31st.
What is the formula for calculating one (1) FTE?
200
This standard has to do with the school of nursing relationship to the University and congruence of policy and procedures; consistency with relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines for the preparation of nursing professions; faculty and student participation in governance, admission and progression.
What is Key Elements of Standard One: Program Quality: Mission and Goverance?
200
CCNE requires that Graduate Programs offering a Master"s Degree in nursing demonstrate incorporation of this key document.
What is the Essentials of Master's Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2011)
200
Recognizes CCNE for accreditation of baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in the United States and its territories.
What is the US Department of Education?
200
The entity accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education that has overall responsibility and accountability for the nursing program.
What is Parent Institution?
200
Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011)
Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs
(NTF, 2016)
NONPF Core Competencies (2014)
NONPF Population (FNP, PMHNP, 2013)
NONPF Population (AGACNP, 2016)
What is "Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines (PNSG)"
300
FGA, SAC, Curriculum, Quality, Assessment and Improvement, Admissions, Budget and Resource, Faculty Senate, IPE, etc
What is "Committees where Faculty and students participate in program governance"?
300
This document provides an opportunity for the nursing unit to engage in an in-depth evaluation process leading to the continuous quality improvement of the nursing program under review for accreditation by CCNE.
What is the self-study?
300
Who assists in the preparation for CCNE accreditation visit
What is Faculty?
300
Statements of expectations and aspiration providing a foundation for professional nursing behaviors of graduates of baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs.
What is "Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines?"
300
Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPEC, 2016)
What is additional standard and guideline did we add to guide the curriculum?
400
This has to do with financial resources for support of the programs – including facilities, salaries. It includes faculty preparation, preceptor use, and academic support services, etc
What is Standard Two: Institutional Commitment & Resources
400
The major accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the mid-Atlantic region like Hofstra University.
What is Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools?
400
Students, Faculty, Staff, HU and NH Leadership, Community Foundation, Philanthropists, NYSED, CCNE
What is Stakeholders/Communities of Interest (COI)?
400
Measure the effectiveness of the program
What is Program Outcomes?
400
The Master of Science Program with a major in Nursing, through an interprofessional learning model, will graduate nurse practitioners who will be prepared to provide quality, holistic, scientifically sound and patient centered care while optimizing the health and wellbeing of diverse populations and communities for the betterment of humanity.
What is the Mission Statement
500
This speaks to the effectiveness of the program fulfilling its missions and goals (mission, vision, values and program outcomes) as evidenced by achieving expected program outcomes.
What is Standard IV: Program Effectiveness: Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes.
500
This document serves as a resource for understanding CCNE's expectations with regard to Standard IV.
What is the Guidelines for Assessment of Student Achievement?
500
Includes observation of classes and clinicals, review of supporting documentation, meeting with key campus leaders, community partners and faculty/staff and students
What is Role(s) of the Site Evaluation Team?
500
Measure individual student learning.
What is Student Outcomes?
500
This degree leads to three advanced practice nurse population foci: FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP
What is the Masters of Science with a Major in Nursing