Evaluating Effectiveness in Nurse Residency Programs
Program development and implementation is not complete until an evaluation process has been incorporated. Drawing on the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Standards for Accreditation of Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs (2015), this webinar will explore the rationale for assessing program outcomes, identify the main components of program evaluation, and provide tips for drawing on existing resources to develop and sustain an effective program evaluation process.
NOTE:This webinar is open to everyone including non-members, communities of interest, practice representatives, and AACN member schools including deans, faculty, staff and students
Webinar Speaker
Frank Hicks, PhD
Professor and Director of Nursing
Carthage College
Dr. Hicks is Professor and Director of Nursing at Carthage College. He received his BSN from Indiana University at Indianapolis, a MS and PhD in Nursing Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in nursing and neurobehavior at the University of Michigan. His most recent scholarship has examined the benefits of simulation vs. clinical experience for nursing students, and the long-term outcomes of nurse residency programs. Dr. Hicks previously served as assistant dean for academic affairs at Rush University College of Nursing where he led the development and implementation of the pre-licensure and post-licensure Clinical Nurse Leader master’s degree programs. Professor Hicks is a past fellow of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing (LANP) program, and recently completed the AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership program. Dr. Hicks serves the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education as an evaluator for both baccalaureate and graduate programs and nurse residency programs.
Benjamin Murray, MPA
Director of Accreditation Services
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Benjamin Murray is the Director of Accreditation Services at the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In this role he manages the Commission’s work as it pertains to the accreditation of nurse residency programs. In addition, Mr. Murray manages the Commission’s program performance monitoring activities for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs as well as various special projects. He has over 20 years of experience in staff and volunteer training programs and accreditation management. Mr. Murray’s graduate studies focused on the management of nongovernmental organizations.
Deborah Rubinson, DNP
Assistant Vice President
Organizational and Professional Development
Cook Children’s Healthcare System
Dr. Rubinson’s passion for pediatric nursing and education provided the driving force behind a diverse career that has included ED, PICU, NICU, transport, clinical informatics, grant writing, outreach education, leadership development, and administration. Deborah is known for her ability to develop and lead high performing interprofessional teams. Her current leadership responsibilities include medical education, clinical education, leadership and organizational development, employee engagement, simulation, academic affiliations, computer training, continuing professional education, the libraries, and media services. Her commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes contributed to the development of a CCNE accredited pediatric nurse residency that is achieving outstanding results. Dr. Rubinson serves as a CCNE on-site evaluator for nurse residency programs and baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.