In addition, recent graduates are surveyed at six months
and one year postplacement. The survey, based on a scale
of 1–6, includes an assessment of alumni’s satisfaction
with their employment and the extent to which the nursing
program prepared them for career success (Figure 7.2-10).
Results typically show improvement from the 6-month to the
12-month survey (respondents indicate this is due to a larger
perspective with time), as well as improvement from year to
year.