OAR 851-021-0070: Outcomes and Evaluation

(1) The nursing program must have a current, written systematic plan of evaluation and show evidence of ongoing periodic review of the entire program. (2) The plan of evaluation must include: (a) Course outcome and program outcomes; (b) Program effectiveness; (c) NCLEX® pass rate data; (d) Overall curriculum design, including consideration of clinical experiences and simulation; (e) Faculty qualifications and ability to achieve course and program outcomes; and (f) Review of resources, including human, fiscal, technologic, and physical space to support the number of enrolled students, instructional delivery, and achievement of program learning outcomes. (3) There must be evidence that faculty review data and make decisions regarding ongoing program improvement based on the analysis. (4) Nursing education programs working towards accreditation must maintain the following NCLEX standards: (a) A minimum of 80% first-time pass rate for the most recent 12-month period; (b) An average 80% first-time pass rate, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 36-month period; (c) A 90% total pass rate or higher, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 12 months; or (d) An average 90% total pass rate or higher, based on the total number of test-takers, for the most recent 36-month period.