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NLNAC 2008
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA STANDARD
1
Mission
and Administrative Capacity
The
nursing education unit’s mission reflects the governing organization’s
core values and is congruent with its strategic goals and objectives.
The governing organization and program have administrative capacity
resulting in effective delivery of the nursing program and achievement of
identified outcomes. 1.1
The mission
includes philosophical underpinnings of the advanced practice doctoral
program that result in measurable student learning and program outcomes. 1.2
The governing
organization and nursing education unit ensure representation of students,
faculty, and administrators in ongoing governance activities. 1.3
Communities of
interest have input into program processes and decision making. 1.4
Partnerships
exist that promote excellence in nursing education, enhance the
profession, and benefit the community. 1.5
Program outcomes
for the Advanced Practice Doctorate result from the effective management
and leadership of an academically and experientially qualified nurse
administrator. 1.6
Policies of the
nursing education unit are comprehensive, provide for the welfare of
faculty and staff, and are consistent with those of the governing
organization; differences are justified by the goals and outcomes of the
nursing education unit. 1.7
Records reflect
that program complaints and grievances receive due process and include
evidence of resolution. For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 1.8
Distance
education, as defined by the nursing education unit, is congruent with the
mission of the governing organization and the mission/philosophy of the
nursing education unit. STANDARD
2
Faculty
and Staff
Qualified faculty and
staff provide leadership and support necessary to attain the goals and
outcomes of the nursing education unit. 2.1
Qualified faculty
and staff are sufficient in number to support program goals and outcomes. 2.2
The collective credentials reflect academic and
experiential preparation of faculty teaching in the practice doctorate
program. 2.3
Faculty performance reflects scholarship and
evidence-based practice. 2.4
The number, utilization, and credentials of non-nurse
faculty and staff are sufficient to achieve the program goals and
outcomes. 2.5
Systematic assessment of faculty and staff performance
demonstrates competencies that are consistent with program goals and
outcomes. For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 2.6
Faculty engage in ongoing development and receive support in
distance education modalities including instructional methods and
evaluation. STANDARD
3
Students
Student policies,
development, and services support the goals and outcomes of the nursing
education unit. 3.1
Student policies of the nursing education unit are
congruent with those of the governing organization, publicly accessible,
non-discriminatory, and consistently applied; differences are justified by
the goals and outcomes of the nursing education unit. 3.2
Student services are commensurate with the needs of
students pursuing or completing the practice doctorate program, including
those receiving instruction using alternative methods of delivery. 3.3
Student educational and financial records are in
compliance with the policies of the governing organization and state and
federal guidelines. 3.4
Compliance with the Higher Education Reauthorization Act
Title IV eligibility and certification requirements is maintained. 3.5
Integrity and consistency exist for all information
intended to inform the public, including the program’s accreditation
status and NLNAC contact information. 3.6
Changes in policies, procedures, and program information
are clearly and consistently communicated to students in a timely manner. 3.7
Orientation to technology is provided and technological support
is available to students, including those receiving instruction using
alternative methods of delivery. For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 3.8
Information related to technology requirements and policies
specific to distance education is clear, accurate, consistent, and
accessible.
STANDARD
4 Curriculum
The curriculum prepares
students to achieve the outcomes of the nursing education unit, including
safe practice in contemporary health care environments. 4.1
Program outcomes are congruent with established
professional standards, curriculum guidelines, advanced nursing practice
competencies, and requirements of certifying agencies. 4.2
The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to
practice from an evidence-based research perspective in their advanced
practice role through effective use and collaborative production of
clinically based research. 4.3
The curriculum is designed so that graduates of the
program are able to practice in a culturally and ethnically diverse global
society. 4.4
Practice learning environments are appropriate for
student learning and support the achievement of student learning and
program outcomes; current written agreements are appropriate to the
setting and ensure the protection of students. 4.4.1
Practice experiences reflect
contemporary roles and nationally established patient health and safety
goals. For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 4.5
Learning activities, instructional materials, and
evaluation methods are appropriate for the delivery format and consistent
with student learning outcomes.
STANDARD
5 Resources
Fiscal, physical, and
learning resources promote the achievement of the goals and outcomes of
the nursing education unit. 5.1
Evidence supports that resources are commensurate with the
achievement of program outcomes: -
Sufficiency of physical resources -
Accessibility of learning resources -
Allocation of budget to support program delivery For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 5.2
Fiscal, physical, technological, and learning resources are
sufficient to meet the needs of faculty and students and ensure that
students achieve learning outcomes.
STANDARD
6 Outcomes
Evaluation of student
learning demonstrates that graduates have achieved identified competencies
consistent with the institutional mission and professional standards and
that the outcomes of the nursing education unit have been achieved. 6.1
Program assessment measures validate achievement of the
student learning and program outcomes of the nursing education unit and
NLNAC standards; assessment is conducted on an ongoing basis. 6.2
Program outcomes of the Advanced Practice Doctorate are
justified. 6.3
Aggregated evaluation findings inform program decision
making and are used to maintain or improve student learning outcomes. 6.4
Evaluation findings are shared with communities of
interest. 6.5
Graduates demonstrate achievement of the competencies
identified in established professional standards. 6.5.1
Graduates demonstrate achievement of the specialty role competencies
appropriate to selected areas of practice through advanced specialty
certification or other comparable measures. For
nursing education units engaged in distance education, the additional
criterion is applicable: 6.6 The systematic plan for evaluation encompasses students enrolled in distance education and includes evidence that student learning and program outcomes are comparable for all students. |
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