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School of NursingSelf-Study ReportDecember 2019

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTIndiana University South Bend School of NursingSelf-Study Reportfor the Accreditation of the BSN ProgramSubmitted to the Commission of Collegiate Nursing EducationDecember 23, 2020Site Visit: February 3-5, 20201

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION . 3STANDARD I. 5I-A . 5I-B . 9I-C . 14I-D. 15I-E . 16I-F . 17I-G. 18I-H. 20STANDARD II. 22II-A . 22II-B . 23II-C . 27II-D. 31II-E . 32II-F . 36II-G. 37STANDARD III . 39III-A . 39III-B . 41III-C . 52III-D. 53III-E . 54III-F . 55III-G. 58III-H. 61III-I . 63III-J . 65STANDARD IV . 67IV-A . 67IV-B. 68IV-C. 69IV-D . 70IV-E . 71IV-F . 72IV-G . 73IV-H . 75IV-I . 76IV-J. 862

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTIntroductionIndiana University South Bend (IU South Bend) is the only public bachelor’s and master’s degree ratinginstitution in north central Indiana. The first classes were held at Central High School in downtownSouth Bend in 1916. The campus moved to its current location along the St Joseph River in 1961 withthe completion of Northside Hall. In 1975, Indiana University purchased most of the land that createdthe campus of today. New facilities were added over time including the Franklin D. Schurz Library(1989), Wiekamp Hall (1997), Student Activities Center (2002), pedestrian bridge (2005), IU South BendElkhart Center (2007), River Crossing student housing (2007), and the Education and Arts building(2013). IU South Bend is the largest regional campus of Indiana University, with more than 5,000students, nearly 300 full-time faculty members and over 1,200 full and part-time employees.IU South Bend offers academic excellence and a full collegiate experience including student housing,more than 100 degree programs, twelve men’s and women’s conference NAIA athletics, intramuralsports, and over 100 clubs and organizations. IU South Bend enrollment is composed of 5,092 students: Undergraduate students 4,551 Graduate 541 International 162 Full-time undergraduates 79% Part-time undergraduates 21% Males 35% Females 65% Minorities 28% Traditional age (24 and under) 72% Nontraditional age (25 and up) 28%Nestled along the St. Joseph River, the IU South Bend campus includes: Over 80 beautiful acres 8 academic buildings including Dwyer Hall which houses the campus Health and Wellness Center 12 general-use computer labs 790 computers for student use 24/7 live technical support High-speed I-Light network with access to Internet 2 Wireless network at South Bend and Elkhart 120 classrooms with installed technologyThe health science programs in the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences at IU South Bend began in1968 with dental assisting and dental hygiene. The nursing program opened in 1975 with the RN-BSNcompletion option program. The four-year baccalaureate degree in nursing was established in 1988, anassociate degree program in 1989, and a master’s degree in nursing was established in 2008. Theassociate degree in nursing was not offered after 2001. In 2011, the RN-BSN completion option programthrough the Indiana University consortium was created, and in 2018, IU South Bend stopped enrollingstudents into the RN-BSN completion option face to face program due to lack of interest.3

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTOriginally, the BSN degree was comprised of seven of the eight IU campuses nursing schools as theIndiana University School of Nursing System. In 1998, IU South Bend nursing faculty decided toseparate the nursing program from the system school to become an independent School of Nursing withfull charge of the curriculum, mission, and policy. Other IU regional schools of nursing made the samedecision about the same time. While independent, IU South Bend School of Nursing maintains acollaborative relationship with the central IU Schools of Nursing including the RN-BSN completion optionprogram consortium, faculty networking and development, and membership in Alpha Chapter of SigmaTheta Tau International. Of the nine Indiana University campuses, four remain linked together as acentral IU nursing program (IUPUI, IUB, IUFW and IUPUC). Each of the remaining campuses haveindependent nursing programs.In 2014, the Dwyer Charitable Trust made a 5.85 million gift to support and change the name of theCollege of Health Sciences to the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences. This trust supports studentswith scholarships, the Dwyer College of Health Science with the Vera Z. Dwyer Endowed BicentennialChair of Palliative Care, and the School of Nursing with the Vera Z. Dwyer Distinguished Chair in NursingPractice for the Assistant Dean for the School of Nursing. IU South Bend remodeled and named thecampus building on the St. Joseph River Vera Z. Dwyer Hall. Her trust fund contributed 2,425,000 from2016-2018 to the campus.IU South Bend offers three nursing degree options: Traditional BSN RN-BSN completion option program through the IU consortium FNP MSNThe student enrollment in the school of nursing is currently 221 students: 137 Traditional BSN 44 RN-BSN 40 MSNSeventeen full-time faculty are dedicated to the nursing program with an additional six part-timeadjunct faculty members most semesters. These faculty members teach 132 course credits in thetraditional BSN program, 61 credits in the MSN program, and a fluctuating amount of overload for theRN-BSN completion option consortium program.4

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTStandard IProgram Quality: Mission and GovernanceThe mission, goals, and expected program outcomes are congruent with those of the parent institution,reflect professional nursing standards and guidelines, and consider the needs and expectations of thecommunity of interest. Policies of the parent institution and nursing program clearly support theprogram’s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The faculty and students of the program are involvedin the governance of the program and in the ongoing efforts to improve program quality.I-A. The mission, goals, and expected program outcomes are: congruent with those of the parent institution; and reviewed periodically and revised as appropriate.Elaboration: The program’s mission, goals, and expected program outcomes are written andaccessible to current and prospective students, faculty, and other constituents. Program outcomesinclude student outcomes, faculty outcomes, and other outcomes identified by the program. Themission may relate to all nursing programs offered by the nursing unit, or specific programs mayhave separate missions. Program goals are clearly differentiated by level when multipledegree/certificate programs exist. Expected program outcomes may be expressed as competencies,objectives, benchmarks, or other terminology congruent with institutional and program norms.There is a defined process for periodic review and revision of program mission, goals, and expectedprogram outcomes that has been implemented, as appropriate.Program ResponseThe School of Nursing mission, goals, and expected program outcomes are congruent with the IU SouthBend mission and the Dwyer College of Health Science mission. These missions are reviewed andrevised as needed for ongoing congruency.Mission and GoalsIU South Bend is a comprehensive public university offering post-secondary through master’s education.As part of the Indiana University system, each of the nine campuses comprising Indiana University has aseparate mission that directly relates to the role that each campus serves in their respective studentbody and community. The goals and mission for IU South Bend are centered on service to theeducational needs of the Northcentral Indiana and Southwestern Michigan areas. IU South Bend is theonly comprehensive, public, baccalaureate university in this region.IU South Bend Mission Statement:Indiana University South Bend is the comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate campusthat serves North Central Indiana and is a regional campus of Indiana University. The campusvalues excellence in teaching, student-faculty interaction, research and creative activity,diversity and inclusivity, a global perspective, and collaboration in life-long learning. IU SouthBend develops engaged citizens prepared to build strong communities.5

IU SOUTH BEND CCNE SELF-STUDY REPORTDwyer College of Health Sciences Mission Statement:The Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences will be recognized as a leader in the provision ofhealth care services, health education, and health promotion. The College is dedicated toteaching excellence, transformational educational experiences, human dignity and excellence incommunity service, health care, health education, and health promotion.The mission of the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences is to provide a transformationaleducation that prepares professionals who demonstrate excellence in the provision of care andrespect for human dignity. Transformational learning is a revolutionary process that occurs through small, everydayencounters and unique perspective-altering experiences. Excellence in healthcare is exemplified by a commitment to innovation, evidenced-basedpractice, integrity, and a commitment to integrative care. Human dignity is inherent respect for all persons that encompasses good will, compassion,and understanding.School of Nursing Mission Statement:Indiana University South Bend School of Nursing prepares holistic, caring, ethical, andprofessional nurses who respect the uniqueness of each individual. Graduates of this programprovide safe, competent nursing care to meet the healthcare needs of the individual, family, andcommunity.Our nursing graduates function in cohesive healthcare teams using critically evaluated evidence.The School of Nursing values compassion, moral integrity, respect, inclusivity, and service toothers.School of Nursing Goals Prepare nurses to competently and professionally deliver nursing care. Prepare graduates to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care that reflectsethical clinical judgement and inter-professional collaboration. Cultivate an intellectual desire for study and life-long learning. Contribute to the profession of nursing by engaging in leadership, scholarship, andpractice activities.Table I-A-1: Alignment of IU South Bend, DCHS, and SON Mission StatementsIU South BendComprehensiveundergraduate campusDCHSLeader in the provision ofhealth care services, healtheducation and healthpromotion.Collaboration in life-longlearningSONPrepare nurses tocompetently andprofessionally deliver nursingcare.Cultivate an intellectual desirefor study and life-longlearning.6