AAQEP Accreditation 2022
Standard 4 Aspect C
4c. Supports Completer entry and/or continuation into their professional roles, as appropriate to the credential or degree earned.
(Appendix B)
Completer Survey of Program Effectiveness
We do not currently have an official Completer Survey of Program Effectiveness. For
Cohort 2022 completers, program coordinators, in conjunction with faculty in other
educator preparation programs, will design a Completer Survey on Program Effectiveness
to be emailed to completers within six months of completion of the program. The goal
of this survey is to learn more about completers’ perceptions of the program’s strengths
and weaknesses once they are in the field and to use that information to improve program
practices. Additionally, the coordinators and faculty will use the survey to learn
how to better support completers after they have left the program.
Employer/Supervisor Survey of Program Effectiveness
The SNSC program currently does not follow up with program completers directly, but
reaches out to employers/supervisors and school nurse administrators and leadership
to receive feedback on program effectiveness. The Employer/Supervisor Survey of Program
Effectiveness is given to District Health Services Administrators who supervise program
candidates in the workplace. These aspects look at how the program prepares candidates
in assessment areas to improve and support a students’ ability to learn. The survey
includes a final comprehensive question about the program's effectiveness.
In 2020, Survey completers rated the Fresno State SNSC program Excellent or Good 100% of the time with 92% of Employers/Supervisors stating the SNSC program was Excellent.
Professional Development
Fresno State SNSC program does not provide professional development after graduation
directly but works with the California School Nurse Organization to provide professional
development opportunities for school nurses across the state. Candidates can access
in-services as part of the practicum experience and the annual CSNO Conference is
an annual forum for professional networking, collaboration and insight into the school
nurse role.
Legislative advocacy
The SNSC program works with the CSNO legislative advocate to monitor legislation that
has the potential to negatively affect the health and wellness of students within
school and community settings.
Summary of Findings 4c
The SNSC program supports completer entry and/or continuation into their professional
roles by alignment with the California School Nurse Organization (CSNO) to provide
future collaboration/networking, scholarship opportunities and legislative direction
for professional school nurses. An employer survey that includes comprehensive questions
about the program's effectiveness is also used to improve program impact.