8 Objective 1.1 Collaborate with Admissions & Enrollment Management Officer on nursing recruitment strategies; leverage LPN-to-BSN and transfer pathways to attract working adults and career changers. Timeline: Ongoing coordination, LPN pathway launches Spring 2026, evaluate yield annually Objective 1.2 Establish articulation agreements with regional LPN programs to create seamless transfer pathways into the BSN program. Timeline: Initial agreements 2027-2028, expand ongoing Objective 1.3 Partner with NSU Foundation to establish nursing scholarships and explore endowment of faculty positions to ensure program sustainability. Timeline: Scholarship criteria developed, ongoing review each Fall, endowment exploration ongoing through 2028 Objective 1.4 Develop bridge courses supporting student success: (a) LPN-to-BSN transition course, and (b) progression support course for students needing remediation. Timeline: LPN bridge course Spring 2026, progression bridge framework Spring 2026, pilot Fall 2026 Objective 1.5 Implement comprehensive NCLEX preparation program with progressive benchmark testing (ATI/HESI), structured remediation, and outcome tracking to achieve first-time pass rates at or above state/national benchmarks. Timeline: Framework Spring 2026, integrated throughout curriculum, first outcomes Spring 2027 Objective 1.6 Utilize predictive analytics and early alert systems to identify at-risk students; collaborate with Student Success Center and TRIO on intervention protocols. Timeline: Identify key indicators Fall 2026, implement interventions Fall 2027 Objective 1.7 Establish peer mentoring, tutoring, and wellness resources addressing unique stressors in nursing education; guide students in developing individualized success plans with milestones and celebrations. Timeline: Tutoring (Patho) launched Fall 2026, expand resources annually
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