The evaluation of student learning in the classroom setting is a challenging duty for nursing faculty. This is especially true when student populations are diverse in their cognitive abilities. The purpose of this project was to evaluate student learning, satisfaction, and success with a selected nursing assistant program. The following three competency survey, and (c) a student/alumni satisfaction survey. The research project was initiated with a convenience sample of 25 high school nursing assistant students enrolled in a semester long program. Of these, 18 students completed the posttest and competency survey and 20 completed the post-graduate survey. Five students were lost through attrition and refusal to participate. The results of the project suggested that learning occurred throughout the program, students were satisfied with the curriculum, hands-on experience needs to occupy a greater percentage of classroom time per student request, and culture shock resulting from the student-to-worker transition exists despite attempts to ease the process. The overall experience of participation in the program held significant value for the students.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)79655705
Locations:
PHAX277 -- Graceland University - Frederick Madison Smith Library (Lamoni)
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