Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1
To prepare students who demonstrate exceptional clinical competence.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 1530 | 1544 | 1550 |
| Kearney | 1513 | 1514 | 1528 |
| Program Overall | 1526 | 1537 | 1545 |
| EOC National Mean (SD) | 1516 (46) | 1516 (46) | 1516 (46) |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - Student Graduation Exit Survey – Clinical Training Effectiveness: Mean student rating of clinical training effectiveness is 3.65 or higher on the 5-point Graduate Exit Survey scale. Data Source: Student Graduation Exit Survey: Clinical Training Effectiveness.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 3.96 | 4.27 | 4.49 |
| Kearney | 3.82 | 4.19 | 3.70 |
| Program Overall | 3.94 | 4.25 | 4.35 |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - Clinical Preceptor Evaluation – Medical Knowledge: Mean preceptor rating of student medical knowledge is 2.92 or higher on the 4-point Clinical Preceptor Evaluation scale. Data Source: Clinical Preceptor Evaluation of Students: Overall Medical Knowledge.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 3.36 | 3.56 | 3.54 |
| Kearney | 3.38 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Program Overall | 3.36 | 3.53 | 3.53 |
Goal 2
To prepare students who demonstrate professionalism in academic and clinical settings.
Criterion Benchmark 1 - Program Faculty Professionalism Evaluation: 100% of students are rated as "Skill Demonstrated" by program faculty in all areas of professionalism at the time of graduation. Data Source: Professionalism Evaluation of Graduates by Program: Skill Demonstrated.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - Clinical Preceptor Evaluation – Overall Professionalism: Mean preceptor rating of overall student professionalism is 2.92 or higher on the 4-point Clinical Preceptor Evaluation scale. Data Source: Clinical Preceptor Evaluation of Students: Overall Professionalism.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 3.70 | 3.98 | 3.97 |
| Kearney | 3.59 | 4.00 | 3.97 |
| Program Overall | 3.67 | 3.98 | 3.97 |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - Professionalism Remediation Outcomes: 100% of students requiring remediation related to professionalism successfully graduate from the program. Data Source: Successfully graduated following professionalism remediation.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Goal 3
To maintain high levels of student satisfaction with the educational experience.
Criterion Benchmark 1 - Student Graduation Exit Survey - Overall Satisfaction: > 90% of students rated good or higher. Data Source: Student Graduation Exit Survey: Overall Satisfaction.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 100% | 94% | 97% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 95% | 96% |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - Program Course Evaluations: Cumulative mean rating of all program course evaluations is 3.65 or higher on the 5-point course evaluation scale. Data Source: Program Course Evaluations.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 4.10 | 4.09 | 4.23 |
| Kearney | 4.24 | 4.07 | 3.89 |
| Program Overall | 4.14 | 4.08 | 4.17 |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - Program Faculty Evaluations: Cumulative mean rating of program faculty evaluations is 3.65 or higher on the 5-point faculty evaluation scale. Data Source: Program Faculty Evaluations.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 4.38 | 4.41 | 4.64 |
| Kearney | 4.36 | 4.62 | 4.49 |
| Program Overall | 4.38 | 4.46 | 4.61 |
Goal 4
To prepare students for successful performance on national certification examination (PANCE).
Criterion Benchmark 1 - End of Curriculum Examination: Program mean performance on the End of Curriculum examination is at or above the national mean. Data Source: Mean performance on EOC.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 1530 | 1544 | 1550 |
| Kearney | 1513 | 1514 | 1528 |
| Program Overall | 1526 | 1537 | 1545 |
| EOC National Mean (SD) | 1516 (46) | 1516 (46) | 1516 (46) |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - UNMC PANCE Exam Review Workshop: 100% of graduates attended the UNMC PANCE Exam Review Workshop prior to graduation. Data Source: UNMC PANCE Exam Review Workshop: Attendance.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - NCCPA PANCE Results: 100% of graduates pass the PANCE examination. Data Source: PANCE Results: Passing Score.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | TBD |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | TBD |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | TBD |
Goal 5
To prepare students who demonstrate commitment to caring for underserved populations.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - Required Rotation Site Location: 100% of graduates participated in a rural or underserved clerkship located in Nebraska. Data Source: Rural or underserved clerkship.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - Clinical Preceptor Evaluation – Culturally-Informed Care: Mean preceptor rating of culturally-informed care and sensitivity/responsiveness to culture, gender, age, disabilities, and ethnicity of others is 2.92 or higher on the 4-point Clinical Preceptor Evaluation scale. Data Source: Clinical Preceptor Evaluation of Students: Culturally-Informed Care.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 3.62 | 3.68 | 3.68 |
| Kearney | 3.55 | 3.65 | 3.70 |
| Program Overall | 3.60 | 3.67 | 3.69 |
Criterion Benchmark 4 - Student Graduation Exit Survey - Caring for Underserved: Mean student rating of satisfaction with their PA education is 3.65 or higher on the 5-point Student Graduation Exit Survey scale. Data Source: Student Graduation Exit Survey: Caring for Underserved.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 3.84 | 4.07 | 4.53 |
| Kearney | 3.64 | 4.25 | 4.50 |
| Program Overall | 3.81 | 4.11 | 4.53 |
Goal 6
To promote student participation in leadership opportunities.
Criterion Benchmark 1 - PHAS 620, PA Professional Issues: At least 20% of students participate in leadership roles while enrolled in the PA program. Data Source: Participate in leadership roles.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 30.19% | 32.00% | 30.77% |
| Kearney | 20.00% | 18.75% | 21.43% |
| Program Overall | 27.94% | 28.79% | 28.79% |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - PA Program Handbook: 100% of graduates attended the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA) Annual Spring Conference prior to graduation. Data Source: Attended the NAPA Annual Spring Conference.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - PHAS 620, PA Professional Issues; PHAS 799, Advanced Clinical and Professional Practicum: 100% of students participate in professional development experiences through the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) while enrolled in the program. Data Source: Professional development experiences.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Goal 7
To prepare students who practice effectively in team-based healthcare environments.
Criterion Benchmark 1 - Clinical Preceptor Evaluation – Team-Based Care: Mean preceptor rating of student performance in team-based care is 2.92 or higher on the 4-point Clinical Preceptor Evaluation scale. Data Source: Clinical Preceptor Evaluation of Students: Team-Based Care.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 3.95 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Kearney | 3.92 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Program Overall | 3.94 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - Student Graduation Exit Survey – Team-Based Practice: Mean student rating of preparation for team-based practice is 3.65 or higher on the 5-point Student Graduation Exit Survey scale. Data Source: Student Graduation Exit Survey: Team-Based Practice.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 4.41 | 4.36 | 4.74 |
| Kearney | 4.36 | 4.62 | 4.50 |
| Program Overall | 4.40 | 4.43 | 4.70 |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - PHAS 620, PA Professional Issues: 100% of students participate in university Interprofessional Education (IPE) Days during didactic training. Data Source: University Interprofessional Education (IPE) Days.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Goal 8
To prepare students to critically evaluate and integrate scientific evidence into patient care.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 4.27 | 4.51 | 4.72 |
| Kearney | 4.00 | 4.44 | 4.60 |
| Program Overall | 4.23 | 4.49 | 4.70 |
Criterion Benchmark 2 - PHAS 700 Elective Rotations: Mean score on clinical phase evidence-based medicine assignments is 90% or higher. Data Source: Mean score clinical phase evidence-based medicine assignments.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Criterion Benchmark 3 - PHAS 799, Advanced Clinical and Professional Practicum: 100% of students complete a capstone project utilizing scientific evidence. Data Source: Capstone Project Completion.
| Campus | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Omaha | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kearney | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Program Overall | 100% | 100% | 100% |