Practical Nursing Program Outcomes
| Program Measurements Used | Results
| Comparison Data
| Continuous Improvement
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1. Contributes to the nursing assessment of the client.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage
| No intervention needed at this time
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2. Uses critical thinking when collecting data on basic physical, emotional, spiritual and socio-cultural needs of the health care client.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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3. Collects and documents objective and subjective data within established protocols and guidelines from various sources (client interviews; observations/ measurements; health care team members, family, and significant others, and health records).
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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4. Utilizes knowledge of normal values to identify deviations in health status.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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5. Reports objective and subjective data as appropriate to other members of the health care team.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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| Employer Survey | 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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6. Assists the registered nurse with the identification of appropriate nursing diagnoses.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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| 7. Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modification of the nursing component of nursing care plans utilizing established nursing diagnoses for clients with common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. | 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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8. Prioritizes nursing care needs of clients.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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9. Assists in the review and revision of nursing care plans to meet the changing needs of clients.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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10. Communicates to nursing component of the care plan and all modifications of the plan to appropriate members of the health care team.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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11. Incorporates therapeutic nursing interventions according to accepted standards of practice; priority of client needs; individual and family rights to dignity and privacy.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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12. Utilizes and maintains effective communication in recording and reporting to health care team members; establishing and maintaining therapeutic communication with clients, families, and significant others.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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13. Collaborates with health care team members to coordinate the delivery of nursing care.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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14. Instructs clients regarding health maintenance based on client needs and nurse’s knowledge level.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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15. Demonstrates use of communication technologies.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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16. Contributes to the evaluation of the client’s response to nursing interventions, seeking guidance as needed.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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17. Documents the client’s responses to nursing interventions in all appropriate places.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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18. Communicates the client’s responses to nursing interventions to appropriate members of the health care team.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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19. Contributes to the revision of the nursing component of the client’s plan of care on the basis of the evaluation, collaborating with other health team members as needed.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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| 20. Complies with the scope of practice as outlined in the nurse practice act of the state in which licensed. | 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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21. Describes the role of the licensed practical nurse in the health care delivery system.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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22. Maintains a commitment to learning through utilizing educational opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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23. Identifies personal potential and considers career mobility options.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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24. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of improving performance.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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25. Functions as an advocate for the health care consumer.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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26. Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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27. Assumes responsibility for managing his/her own actions when providing nursing care for individuals and groups of clients. Is accountable for nursing care delegated to unlicensed health care providers.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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28. Prioritizes multiple commitments.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% Rated skills at or above average
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90% | No intervention needed at this time
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29. Is aware that the practical nurse, through political, economic, and societal activities, can affect nursing and health.
| 2006 NCLEX Exam
| 98% passage on first attempt
| State Average: 93% passage | No intervention needed at this time
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