Program Goal:

• Enhance online components in the Blackboard Learning System for the Practical Nursing Program.
• Work with appropriate departments on grants to secure funding for future program development and expansion.

Objectives:

• Expand practical nursing content in the online component and use of simulation for both the day and hybrid options of study to facilitate an increase in student interaction through distance learning and a clinical simulation lab.
• Work with clinical agencies to provide clinical orientations through an online modality or via CD-ROM/DVD to reduce/eliminate orientation time during clinical hours.
• Update all Practical Nursing Documents to reflect the new NCBON curriculum standards, test banks, manuals, etc. in anticipation of future NCBON surveys, national accreditation and newest NCLEX test plans.
• Explore the possibility of moving some of the day option of study contact hours to an online component to reduce students’ class time on campus prompting classroom space availability for other areas.
• Explore the possibility of creating a third option of study (Day/Weekend Hybrid versus All Online except clinical) or the possibility of increasing the current evening/weekend hybrid option by 15 to equal the day option enrollment to expand the Practical Nursing Program while utilizing existing college facilities.
• Pursue the possibilities for funding of a Health Sciences Building needed for additional PN program expansion.
• Explore the possibilities for development of a LPN to RN (ADN) collaborative or RN completer program to benefit service area with adjacent community colleges offering registered nursing education.

Action Plan:

• Work with Educational Technology department and nursing faculty to audio/videotape lecture clips compatible with the Blackboard Learning System for student access in the day option of study supplement and the evening/weekend hybrid option of study online component.
• Hire two full-time nursing instructors, two part-time clinical instructors, and an administrative assistant. Personnel Justifications submitted to Planning Council.
• Develop a clinical simulation laboratory for Practical Nursing.
• Develop activities to enhance learning of Practical Nursing concepts and content that can be completed through the Blackboard Learning System.
• Increase the use of the Discussion Board and E-mail in the Blackboard Learning System by students, i.e. Ice breaker activities, critical thinking discussions, scavenger hunts, etc.
• Assist clinical agencies in developing online or CD-ROM/DVD orientations to enhance the quantity and quality of clinical experiences for students, i.e. general orientation, on-line documentation, electronic medication administration records, etc. as appropriate.
• Revise, modify, or initiate PN Program documents, course outlines, syllabi, policies, manuals, test banks, etc. in anticipation of future NCBON surveys, national accreditation and newest NCLEX test plans.
• Investigate realistic expansion options for Practical Nursing utilizing existing classroom space and clinical agencies and compare to additional campus space and new clinical agencies for expansion.
• Compile a program expansion assessment for the Practical Nursing Program considering faculty, space, clinical and budgetary needs.
• Work with Office of Institutional Development to pursue grant funding for additional expansion.
• Work with MCC Foundation, Office of Institutional Development, and MCC Administration to pursue funding opportunities for Health Sciences Building.
• Work with Vice President of Instruction, Dean of Health & Public Services, surrounding county A.D.N. programs, and other appropriate departments to explore the development of a LPN to RN (ADN) collaborative or RN completer program to benefit MCC Practical Nursing graduates who desire to continue their education from LPN to RN.

Assessment Strategy:

• Practical Nursing Program Head will work with nursing faculty to divide lecture content for audio/videotaping and the development of a clinical simulation lab, case scenarios, etc.
• Practical Nursing Program Head will coordinate with Dean of Education Technology for specifications regarding audio/videotaping and putting completed audio/video clips into the Blackboard Learning System.
• Practical Nursing Program Head will coordinate with Dean of Education Technology for setting up an appropriate area for audio/videotaping lecture content.
• Nursing faculty will audio/videotape lecture content according to the technology specifications for audio/video clips.
• Nursing faculty will develop at least 1-2 online activities per semester/ session based upon assigned content.
• Nursing faculty will communicate with students via Blackboard Learning System NUR course email and request appropriate responses.
• Students will participate in online discussions, activities, e-mail, and other activities via the Blackboard Learning System at least 90% of the time.
• Clinical agency orientations will be provided through on-line, CD-ROM/DVD formats in 50% of current clinical agency orientation programs.
• Practical Nursing Program head will conduct an assessment for PN program expansion looking at existing options of study, additional options of study, facilities, personnel and budget.
• Applications for appropriate grant funding will located and completed through a collaborative effort between the Dean of Institutional Development and the Practical Nursing Program Head.
• Capital campaign will begin for Health Sciences Building.

Assessment Outcomes: Due to budget and personnel constraints, audio/video clips were not produced. Limited expansion of the online components was achieved. Due to space and personnel constraints, the set up and operation of the clinical simulation laboratory was not achieved. Online orientation with Stanly Regional Medical Center was achieved and received positive feedback from both students and the clinical agency. Course documents were revised to reflect new curriculum standards and will be an ongoing process as revisions are needed. Began the process of talking with the NCBON about some ways to implement an LPN to RN (ADN) collaborative with other community colleges. A capital campaign was not begun for the Health Sciences building but money was obtained to prepare the architectural design.

Use of Results: Continue plan during 2009-2010 with full implementation by Fall 2011.

Program Goal: Ensure that the nursing faculty maintains current in the field of nursing through continued competence as defined by the North Carolina board of Nursing.

Objectives:

• Each nursing instructor will develop a learning plan for meeting continued competence as well as preparation in the teaching and learning principles for adult education as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Each nursing instructor will maintain accurate record keeping of professional development activities and provide a copy of professional development activities to the Practical Nursing Program Head and Human Resources annually.
• Each nursing instructor must meet the requirements of continued competence for license renewal every two years in order to continue employment

Action Plan:

• All nursing faculty will assess their practice based on professional responsibility, knowledge-based practice, legal/ethical practice and collaboration as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• All nursing faculty will identify personal goals for continued competence.
• All nursing faculty will develop a learning plan incorporating learning activities approved by the North Carolina board of Nursing for continued competence at the time of renewal.
• All nursing faculty will provide the Practical Nursing Program Head with a copy of the learning plan when developed according to license renewal schedule.
• All nursing faculty will identify and seek learning opportunities to promote continued competence.
• All nursing faculty will inform the Program Head of the needed professional development opportunities.
• Professional development needs will be incorporated into the instructional schedule as appropriate.
• Nursing faculty will attend professional development activities appropriate to their learning plan to comply with continued competence as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Assessment Strategy:

• All nursing faculty will assess their practice based on professional responsibility, knowledge-based practice, legal/ethical practice and collaboration as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• All nursing faculty will identify personal goals for continued competence and to meet the requirements of obtaining formal preparation in the teaching and learning principles of adult education.
• All nursing faculty will continue to identify and seek learning opportunities to promote continued competence based on their learning plan.
• All nursing faculty will submit requests for professional development activities as appropriate.
• All nursing faculty will attend scheduled professional development activities to meet fulfill their continued competence learning plan.
• All nursing faculty will report date(s) of professional development activities and time spent to the Lead Instructor/Program Director for placement in their nursing faculty personnel file.

Assessment Outcomes: The PN Program Head completed a MSN with a concentration in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on May 9, 2009. All nursing faculty have completed or are in the process of completing their formal preparation in teaching and learning principles of adult education required by the NCBON. The process will be completed by all current nursing faculty by May 2011. The faculty has assessed their continued competence goals and has developed their plans for meeting the continued competence as required by the NCBON.

Use of Results: To ensure that all PN faculty remain current in the nursing profession and provide current evidence-based instruction to current and future PN students.

Department Goal:

• Explore opportunities for future clinical sites for the Practical Nursing Program to expand clinical opportunities.
• Create an on-site clinical simulation lab to enhance clinical experiences for Practical Nursing.

Objectives:

• Contact clinical agencies within a 50-mile radius for the possibility of becoming clinical sites for MCC Practical Nursing Program.
• Develop articulation agreements with new clinical sites as deemed appropriate for clinical experiences to enhance in meeting clinical education needs.
• Pursue the possibilities for funding of a Health Sciences Building needed for additional PN program expansion.
• Establish a clinical simulation lab with life-like scenarios to enhance student knowledge-base that may not be experienced at the clinical sites.
• Hire a full-time nursing faculty member to serve as clinical simulation coordinator in addition to some classroom instruction.

Action Plan:

• Contact acute and long-term care facilities within a 50-mile radius to determine the availability of new clinical sites.
• Work with clinical agency representatives to establish articulation agreements when agency is deemed appropriate and will be able to meet the clinical needs of the practical nursing students.
• Work with MCC Foundation, Office of Institutional Development, and MCC Administration to pursue funding opportunities for Health Sciences Building.
• Develop a clinical simulation lab in the existing nursing lab (Room 150) or other available but secured space on campus that can be utilized until Health Sciences Building is completed.
• Secure appropriate additional and/or upgraded equipment to create clinical simulation lab.
• Hire a full-time nursing instructor. Personnel Justification Form submitted to Planning Council.

Assessment Strategy:

• New clinical sites will be established for clinical experiences by Practical Nursing Students.
• Articulation agreements will be signed and new clinical sites will be implemented into the clinical experiences to begin with the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Capital campaign will begin for Health Sciences Building.
• An additional nursing faculty member will be hired to develop, implement and coordinate the clinical simulation lab.
• A clinical simulation lab will be created and case scenarios will be developed by a clinical simulation lab coordinator for implementation beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Appropriate additional equipment and supplies will be obtained for providing state-of-the-art clinical simulation experiences.

Assessment Outcomes: First Health Moore Regional Hospital was added as a clinical site for the 2008-2009 academic year. Due to budget, space, and personnel constraints, the clinical simulation laboratory was not developed as planned. The Administrative Assistant assigned to faculty was given added time to assist the Practical Nursing Program Head with clerical duties. Due to a tight budget, consumable nursing supplies purchased were minimal. Through the requirement of the student to purchase a nurse supply bag, the amount of consumable nursing supplies has decreased.

Use of Results: Continue to seek out additional clinical sites for creating optimal clinical experiences for the practical nursing program. Expand the amount of time for clinical experiences at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. Continue to develop a clinical simulation laboratory until fully implemented.

College Goal:

• Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.
• Utilize technologyto provide information services that support quality, personalized instruction.

Division Goal:

• Provide credit and non-credit programming to enhance economic development of the service area.
• Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.

Program Goal:

• Enhance online components in the Blackboard Learning System for the Practical Nursing Program (Continuation from 2008-2009).
• Work with appropriate departments on grants to secure funding for clinical simulation laboratory development (Continuation from 2008-2009).

Objectives:

• Expand practical nursing content in the online component and use of simulation for both the day and hybrid options of study to facilitate an increase in student interaction through distance learning and a clinical simulation lab.
• Work with clinical agencies to provide clinical orientations through an online modality or via CD-Rom/DVD to reduce/eliminate orientation time during clinical hours.
• Update all Practical Nursing Documents to reflect the new NCBON curriculum standards, test banks, manuals, etc. in anticipation of future NCBON surveys, national accreditation and newest NCLEX test plans.
• Explore the possibility of moving some of the day option of study contact hours to an online component to reduce students’ class time on campus prompting classroom space availability for other areas.
• Explore the possibility of creating a third option of study (Day/Weekend Hybrid versus All Online except clinical) or the possibility of increasing the current evening/weekend hybrid option by 15 to equal the day option enrollment to expand the Practical Nursing Program while utilizing existing college facilities.
• Pursue the possibilities for funding of a Health Sciences Building needed for additional PN program expansion.
• Explore the possibilities for development of a LPN to RN (ADN) collaborative or RN completer program to benefit service area with adjacent community colleges offering registered nursing education.
• Explore the possibilities for development of a LPN to BSN collaborative effort with Winston-Salem State University for offering courses on the MCC campus.

Action Plan:

• Work with Educational Technology department and nursing faculty to audio/videotape lecture clips compatible with the Blackboard Learning System for student access in the day option of study supplement and the evening/weekend hybrid option of study online component.
• Purchase Department Camcorder, Wireless Lapel Microphone/Receiver System, and Studio Ultimate Software for developing audio/videotaping lecture clips.
• Hire a full-time nursing instructor, a permanent part-time or full-time nursing skills laboratory coordinator, two part-time clinical instructors, and an administrative assistant. Personnel Justifications submitted to Planning Council.
• Develop a clinical stimulation laboratory for Practical Nursing.
• Develop activities to enhance learning of Practical Nursing concepts and content that can be completed through the Blackboard Learning System.
• Increase the use of the Discussion Board and E-mail in the Blackboard Learning System by students, i.e. Ice breaker activities, critical thinking discussions, scavenger hunts, etc.
• Assist clinical agencies in developing online or CD-Rom/DVD orientations to enhance the quantity and quality of clinical experiences for students, i.e. general orientation, on-line documentation, electronic medication administration records, etc. as appropriate.
• Revise, modify, or initiate PN Program documents, course outlines, syllabi, policies, manuals, test banks, etc. in anticipation of future NCBON surveys, national accreditation and newest NCLEX-PN (2008) test plans.
• Investigate realistic expansion options for Practical Nursing utilizing existing classroom space and clinical agencies and compare to additional campus space and new clinical agencies for expansion.
• Compile a program expansion assessment for the Practical Nursing Program considering faculty, space, clinical and budgetary needs.
• Work with Office of Institutional Development to pursue grant funding for additional expansion.
• Work with MCC Foundation, Office of Institutional Development, and MCC Administration to pursue funding opportunities for Health Sciences Building.
• Work with Vice President of Instruction, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, surrounding county A.D.N. programs, Academic Advising Director, and other appropriate departments to explore the development of a LPN to RN (ADN) collaborative or RN completer program to benefit MCC Practical Nursing graduates who desire to continue their education from LPN to RN.
• To collaborative personnel listed in action plan number 13 and with Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) for offering LPN to BSN courses on the MCC campus

Person(s) Responsible:

• All full-time nursing faculty and Dean of Educational Technology or designee
• Practical Nursing Program Head and designated nursing faculty as clinical simulation lab coordinator
• All full-time nursing faculty
• All full-time nursing faculty
• Practical Nursing Program Head and agency representatives from sites utilized for clinical experiences
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Administrative Assistant, and Nursing Faculty as appropriate
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, i.e. NCBON
• Practical Nursing Program Head
• Practical Nursing Program Head and Dean of Institutional Development
• Practical Nursing Program Head, MCC Foundation Director, Dean of Institutional Development, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction and other departments as appropriate.
• Practical Nursing Program Head, MCC Foundation Director, Dean of Institutional Development, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction and other departments as appropriate.
• Practical Nursing Program Head, MCC Foundation Director, Dean of Institutional Development, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction and other departments as appropriate.
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Dean of Institutional Development, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction, Academic Advising Director, and representatives from surrounding community college ADN programs.
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction, Academic Advising Director, and representatives from WSSU

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective:

• Ongoing until all PN content digitally (audio/video) produced and edited
• August 2009
• May 2010
• May 2010
• May 2010
• Ongoing until Health Sciences Building is completed
• May 2010
• May 2010

Assessment Strategy:

• Practical Nursing Program Head will work with nursing faculty to divide lecture content for audio/videotaping and the development of a clinical simulation lab, case scenarios, etc.
• Practical Nursing Program Head will coordinate with Dean of Education Technology for specifications regarding audio/videotaping and putting completed audio/video clips into the Blackboard Learning System.
• Practical Nursing Program Head will coordinate with Dean of Education Technology for setting up an appropriate area for audio/videotaping lecture content.
• Nursing faculty will audio/videotape lecture content according to the technology specifications for audio/video clips.
• Nursing faculty will develop at least 1-2 online activities per semester/ session based upon assigned content.
• Nursing faculty will communicate with students via Blackboard Learning System NUR course email and request appropriate responses.
• Students will participate in online discussions, activities, e-mail, and other activities via the Blackboard Learning System at least 90% of the time.
• Clinical agency orientations will be provided through on-line, CD-Rom/DVD formats in 50% of current clinical agency orientation programs.
• Practical Nursing Program head will conduct an assessment for PN program expansion looking at existing options of study, additional options of study, facilities, personnel and budget.
• Applications for appropriate grant funding will located and completed through a collaborative effort between the Dean of Institutional Development and the Practical Nursing Program Head.
• Capital campaign will begin for Health Sciences Building.

Budget Needs:

• Additional full-time nursing instructor with a minimum of a BSN for classroom and/or clinical instruction. The salary needed is based on experience and would be $49,356.00/yr (0-4 years experience), $50,556.00 (5-9 years experience) or $51,756.00 (10-14 years experience) based on 2008 salary plan for a 12-month employee. Benefit package would require approximately $12,246.00 (FICA, Insurance, & Retirement) based on the highest salary listed above
• Additional full-time nursing instructor with a minimum of a BSN for Nursing Skills and Clinical Simulation laboratory Coordinator. The salary needed is based on experience and would be $49,356.00/yr (0-4 years experience), $50,556.00 (5-9 years experience) or $51,756.00 (10-14 years experience) based on 2008 salary plan for a 12-month employee. Benefit package would require approximately $12,246.00 (FICA, Insurance, & Retirement) based on the highest salary listed above
• Two additional contractual part-time clinical nursing instructors with a minimum of a BSN at a salary of $27.28 (BSN) or $28.71 (MSN) per hour to meet the instructor-student required by the NCBON and to maintain a consistent instructor-student ratio for all clinical rotations in both options of study in the Practical Nursing program.
• An Administrative Assistant with a minimum of an Associate Degree to assist the Program Head with clerical responsibilities to maintain the required documentation to meet/maintain the NCBON standards. Position could be a shared position with other programs, i.e. Health and Public Services Department. (Note: The personnel justification form that was submitted in March 2008 for the Administrative Assistant was not approved by the Planning Council) Salary range would be $22,608.00-$24,828.00 for a Level II employee.
• Approximately $2500.00 for video equipment, software and supplies.
• Approximately $500.00 for computer supplies, i.e. CD/DVDs, Labels, Jewel Cases, etc. for producing clinical orientations and DVDs of lectures.
• Approximately six million dollars ($6,000,000.00) for a Health Sciences Building

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in March 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in March 2010

College Goal:

• Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development in a global society.
• Maintain an on-going program that insures continual improvement and a high standard of institutional effectiveness, consistent with the expectations of governing and accrediting agencies.

Division Goal:

• Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.
• Provide access to and guidance in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional delivery and to prepare for accreditation initiatives.

Program Goal: Ensure that the nursing faculty maintains current in the field of nursing through continued competence as defined by the North Carolina board of Nursing.

Objectives:

• Each nursing instructor will develop a learning plan for meeting continued competence as well as preparation in the teaching and learning principles for adult education as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Each nursing instructor will maintain accurate record keeping of professional development activities and provide a copy of professional development activities to the Practical Nursing Program Head and Human Resources annually.
• Each nursing instructor must meet the requirements of continued competence for license renewal every two years in order to continue employment

Action Plan:

• All nursing faculty will assess their practice based on professional responsibility, knowledge-based practice, legal/ethical practice and collaboration as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• All nursing faculty will identify personal goals for continued competence.
• All nursing faculty will develop a learning plan incorporating learning activities approved by the North Carolina board of Nursing for continued competence at the time of renewal.
• All nursing faculty will provide the Practical Nursing Program Head with a copy of the learning plan when developed according to license renewal schedule.
• All nursing faculty will identify and seek learning opportunities to promote continued competence.
• All nursing faculty will inform the Program Head of the needed professional development opportunities.
• Professional development needs will be incorporated into the instructional schedule as appropriate.
• Nursing faculty will attend professional development activities appropriate to their learning plan to comply with continued competence as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Person(s) Responsible: All current and future full-time and part-time nursing faculty

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Fall 2010

Assessment Strategy:

• All nursing faculty will assess their practice based on professional responsibility, knowledge-based practice, legal/ethical practice and collaboration as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• All nursing faculty will identify personal goals for continued competence and to meet the requirements of obtaining formal preparation in the teaching and learning principles of adult education.
• All nursing faculty will continue to identify and seek learning opportunities to promote continued competence based on their learning plan.
• All nursing faculty will submit requests for professional development activities as appropriate.
• All nursing faculty will attend scheduled professional development activities to meet fulfill their continued competence learning plan.
• All nursing faculty will report date(s) of professional development activities and time spent to the Lead Instructor/Program Director for placement in their nursing faculty personnel file.

Budget Needs: Minimum of $5,000.00 for conferences, workshops, and distance education for the current (5) nursing faculty (4-full-time one of which is currently vacant until May 26, 2009, 1-part-time) and the additional full-time and additional part-time nursing faculty requested through the PJF process

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2011

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2011

College Goal:

• Provide facilitiesfor student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications.
• Maintain an on-going program that insures continual improvement and a high standard of institutional effectiveness, consistent with the expectations of governing and accrediting agencies.

Division Goal: Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.

Department Goal:

• Explore opportunities for future clinical sites for the Practical Nursing Program to expand clinical opportunities.
• Create an on-site clinical simulation lab to enhance clinical experiences for Practical Nursing.

Objectives:

• Contact clinical agencies within a 50-mile radius for the possibility of becoming clinical sites for MCC Practical Nursing Program.
• Develop articulation agreements with new clinical sites as deemed appropriate for clinical experiences to enhance in meeting clinical education needs.
• Pursue the possibilities for funding of a Health Sciences Building needed for additional PN program expansion.
• Establish a clinical simulation lab with life-like scenarios to enhance student knowledge-base that may not be experienced at the clinical sites.
• Hire a full-time nursing faculty member to serve as clinical simulation coordinator in addition to some classroom instruction.

Action Plan:

• Contact acute and long-term care facilities within a 50-mile radius to determine the availability of new clinical sites.
• Work with clinical agency representatives to establish articulation agreements when agency is deemed appropriate and will be able to meet the clinical needs of the practical nursing students.
• Work with MCC Foundation, Office of Institutional Development, and MCC Administration to pursue funding opportunities for Health Sciences Building.
• Develop a clinical simulation lab in the existing nursing lab (Room 150) or other available but secured space on campus that can be utilized until Health Sciences Building is completed.
• Secure appropriate additional and/or upgraded equipment to create clinical simulation lab.
• Hire a full-time nursing instructor. Personnel Justification Form submitted to Planning Council.

Person(s) Responsible:

• Practical Nursing Program Head, Administrative Assistant, and nursing faculty as needed
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Administrative Assistant, and nursing faculty as needed
• Practical Nursing Program Head, MCC Foundation Director, Dean of Institutional Development, Associate Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction and other departments as appropriate
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction and designated nursing faculty as clinical simulation lab coordinator
• Practical Nursing Program Head and designated nursing faculty as clinical simulation lab coordinator
• Practical Nursing Program Head, Dean of Health & Public Services, Vice President of Instruction

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective:

• Fall 2010
• Fall 2010
• Ongoing until Health Sciences Building is completed
• Fall 2010
• Fall 2010

Assessment Strategy:

• New clinical sites will be established for clinical experiences by Practical Nursing Students.
• Articulation agreements will be signed and new clinical sites will be implemented into the clinical experiences to begin with the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Capital campaign will begin for Health Sciences Building.
• An additional nursing faculty member will be hired to develop, implement and coordinate the clinical simulation lab.
• A clinical simulation lab will be created and case scenarios will be developed by a clinical simulation lab coordinator during 2009-2010 academic year for implementation beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year.
• Appropriate additional space, equipment and supplies will be obtained for providing state-of-the-art clinical simulation experiences.

Budget Needs:

• Additional full-time nursing instructor with a minimum of a BSN for Nursing Skills and Clinical Simulation Laboratory Coordinator. This instructor could be instrumental in the development of the clinical simulation lab, case scenarios, etc. for MCC Practical Nursing and oversee its operation. The salary needed is based on experience and would be $49,356.00/yr (0-4 years experience), $50,556.00 (5-9 years experience) or $51,756.00 (10-14 years experience) based on 2008 salary plan for a 12-month employee. Benefit package would require approximately $12,246.00 (FICA, Insurance, & Retirement) based on the highest salary listed above.
• An Administrative Assistant with a minimum of an Associate Degree to assist the Practical Nursing Program and Program Head with clerical responsibilities to provide clerical duties for the expansion of clinical sites and the development of a clinical simulation lab. Position could be a shared position with other programs, i.e. Health and Public Services Department. (Note: The personnel justification form that was submitted in March 2007 for the Administrative Assistant was not approved by the Planning Council) Salary range would be $22,608.00-$24,828.00 for a Level II employee.
• Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to create the clinical simulation lab with additional equipment or upgrades that were not covered by the Allied Enhancement Grant in 2006 in addition to possible in-house remodeling of space.
• Approximately two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for consumable clinical nursing supplies.
• Approximately six million dollars ($6,000,000.00) for a Health Sciences Building.

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in March 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in March 2010