SUNY Orange Nursing GRADUATE Survey

The Nursing Department at SUNY Orange is administering an online survey to graduates of the Nursing program.

The Nursing Department is required by its accrediting agency to obtain feedback from graduates about their experiences and skills as a nursing student.

Using a four option Likert Scale, please rate the following statements.

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* 1. NURSING JUDGEMENT:

The nursing program prepared me to use the Nursing Process in the clinical area:

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
1.1. To collect and analyze data in a systematic manner using available resources to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
1.2. To prioritize a client's nursing needs to attain expected outcomes.
1.3. To develop and implement a plan of care using sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills.
1.4. To evaluate the client's progress toward achievement of the outcomes.

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* 2. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION:

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
2.1. The nursing curriculum expanded my ability to effectively interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with the client, family and health care team.
2.2. The nursing curriculum prepared me to follow legal protocols for documenting nursing care and afforded me ample opportunity to document.
2.3. The nursing faculty encouraged me to use therapeutic communication techniques to promote the concepts of health and wellness in all types of clinical settings.

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* 3. STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE:

The nursing program prepared me to:

  Strongly Agree Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree
3.1. Collaborate with the client, the family, and other members of the health care team in divising a plan to promote the concepts of health and wellness throughout the life span.
3.2. Utilize current research appropriate to nursing practice.
3.3. Follow evidenced based standards of nursing practice set by agency policy and procedure in the provision of safe quality nursing care to a diverse population.

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* 4. PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT:

The nursing program prepared me to:

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
4.1.Expand my ability to recognize and resolve clinical and professional problems.
4.2. Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
4.3. Utilize community resources to assist the client and family.
4.4. Be sensitive to the socio-cultural and religious beliefs of clients.
4.5. Manage groups of clients in multiple settings in a timely and cost effective manner.
4.6. Accept responsibility and accountability for self growth and nursing excellence.
4.7. Make a commitment to the profession, to the process of education, and to the spirit of inquiry through the use of educational technologies.

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* 5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

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5.1 The expectations of the nursing faculty relative to my skill perfromance and academic achievement were appropriate and reasonable.
5.2.The nursing faculty was knowledgable, and clearly and effectively explained key nursing concepts.
5.3.The nursing program learning outcomes were clearly defined in the syllabus, policy and procedure manuals..
5.4.The nursing curriculum progressed in a logical and sequential manner from simple to complex, concepts and skills.
5.5.The printed materials, computer programs, library and batcaveRN holdings enhanced the educational process.
5.6.The college, nursing skills, and simulation laboratories promoted positive learning experiences.

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