Nursing Syllabus Paper
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Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due and the requirements for each assignment, please remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document. If you are unable to view the course syllabus in its entirety. Please print in “landscape” view. Thanks
Course Description
This course focuses on the professional role and discipline of nursing. Students will examine the image of nursing and develop strategies for improvement. Standards of professional practice will be discussed in relation to the profession, role, and value behavior.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained …show more content…
within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change.
Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
NUR/391 Policies
Students are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in this course. Students who fail to earn a minimum grade of “C” in this course will be scholastically disqualified from the university.
Course Materials
Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice-Hall.
Chitty, K. K. & Black, B. P. (2011). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: The Nursing Profession Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Explain how historical events and persons have contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession.
1.2 Differentiate characteristics between a profession and an occupation.
1.3 Complete the HIPAA tutorial.
Readings Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 3 of Professional Nursing …show more content…
Practice.
Read Ch. 2, 3, 7, & 12 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussion is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify and describe one major historical event and person that you feel had a key effect on the development of nursing. 11/29/12 2.5
Graded Activities and Preparation Begin the Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation due in Week Two.
• View the Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation.
• Submit your selection of two historical figures to the instructor for approval this week.
Learning Team Instructions Review the objectives from Week One and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.
Read the following items, available at https://ecampus.phoenix.edu:
• Learning Team Toolkit
• Toolkit Essentials
• Why Learning Teams?
• Team Basics
• Getting Started
• Getting to Results
• Project Planning
• Decisions/Conflict Resolution
• Team Learning
Create - the Learning Team Charter and post to your assigned learning team by the team leader on 12/3/12.
Begin working on the Historical Timeline of Nursing Presentation due in Week Two.
Individual
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet
Complete the Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet.
Submit your worksheet to the instructor. (You will need to provide a detailed description of your Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet. Simple one word phrases or single sentences without details will not be accepted.) 12/3/12 5
Individual
HIPAA Tutorial Complete the HIPAA (1996) tutorial located on the student website.
• Submit the results of the assessment to your instructor. . Please follow the directions outlined within the assignment link
• Prepare to discuss the HIPAA (1996) tutorial in class. 12/3/12 5
Week Two: Role Transition and Professional Development Details Due Points
Objectives 2.1 Select time and stress management techniques that address personal and professional challenges.
2.2 Employ critical thinking in addressing client care issues.
2.3 Compile resources for personal and professional development.
Readings Read the Week Two Read Me First.
Read Ch 1, 2, & 21 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 6 & 8 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify three time management skills you plan to implement to help you achieve your personal and educational goals. 12/6/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Select a topic for the final learning team deliverable with a 1 to 2 paragraph (250-350 word) rational indicating why the topic was selected. You may choose one of the following topics;
a. The Nursing Process
b. Role Transition and Professional Development
c. Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing
d. Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice
e. Trends in Nursing 12/10/12
2.0
Individual
Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation Resources: Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation; Grading Criteria: Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation
Review the Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation available on the student website.
Select two historical figures that were presented in the historical timeline.
Submit your selections to the instructor for approval. Your choices for the historical figures must be posted to your individual forum for approval by 12/3/12 at 11:59 MST. I will post an approval note in your individual forum indicating that your choices have been approved. Choices for historical figures posted after the above date will not be accepted.
Research additional information on your selected historical figures.
Prepare a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you present detailed information about the historical figures and how they contributed to the advancement of nursing. Be able to provide examples of how their accomplishment/contributions to the advancement of nursing.
The body of the Power Point Presentation should include 6-8 slides. The title and reference slide are separate and not included within the body of the Power Point Presentation.
• No more than 3 -4 bullet points per slide
• No black or white backgrounds
• Include speaker notes with each slide
• Citations should be included within the speaker notes and formatted according to APA guidelines
Include a minimum of two research sources in your presentation. 12/10/12 10
Week Three: Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing Details Due Points
Objectives 3.1 Relate the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics to common ethical issues faced by professional nurses.
3.2 Explain how societal and personal values influence ethical decision making.
3.3 Describe the fundamental legal aspects of professional liability, informed consent, and potential death-related issues.
3.4 Describe the purpose of the Nursing Practice Act.
Readings Read the Week Three Read Me First.
Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 5 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Questions A colleague who has just started their shift with you appears to be impaired by either alcohol or illicit drugs. How would you respond to working with this colleague? 12/13/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Write a one to two paragraph (250-350 words) response with references describing the current research or evidence-based practice in the literature on the selected topic from week two. Must have a minimum of two references. 12/17/12 2.0
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
BSN Student Pre-Program Academic Questionnaire Complete the questionnaire at the link provided.
Individual
Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet
Identify personal and professional challenges.
Identify time and stress management techniques along with personal development resources that help a nurse overcome personal challenges.
Identify time and stress management techniques along with professional development resources that help a nurse overcome those challenges.
Submit the completed worksheet to your instructor. (You will need to provide a detailed description of your time and stress management techniques for your personal and professional challenges. Simple one word phrases or single sentences without details will not be accepted.) 12/17/12 5
Learning Team
Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet
Read the description of the six caps and the “Case Study for Six Caps” on p. 175 of Professional Nursing.
Answer the questions on the Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet individually.
Discuss your answers in your Learning Team forum online.
Compile a group response to each question and document your answers on the Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet.
Submit the completed worksheet as a Learning Team assignment. 12/17/12 5
Week Four: Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice Details Due Points
Objectives 4.1 Explain the relationship between nursing theory and professional nursing practice.
4.2 Describe the relationship between nursing research and evidence-based practice.
4.3 Describe the nurse’s role in research.
Readings Read the Week Four Read Me First.
Read Ch. 6 & 10 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 11 & 13 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question At your present level of education, how would you perceive nurses applying nursing theory? 12/20/12 2.5
Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due and the requirements for each assignment, please remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document. If you are unable to view the course syllabus in its entirety. Please print in “landscape” view. Thanks
Course Description
This course focuses on the professional role and discipline of nursing. Students will examine the image of nursing and develop strategies for improvement. Standards of professional practice will be discussed in relation to the profession, role, and value behavior.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained …show more content…
within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change.
Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
NUR/391 Policies
Students are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in this course. Students who fail to earn a minimum grade of “C” in this course will be scholastically disqualified from the university.
Course Materials
Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice-Hall.
Chitty, K. K. & Black, B. P. (2011). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: The Nursing Profession Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Explain how historical events and persons have contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession.
1.2 Differentiate characteristics between a profession and an occupation.
1.3 Complete the HIPAA tutorial.
Readings Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 3 of Professional Nursing …show more content…
Practice.
Read Ch. 2, 3, 7, & 12 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussion is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify and describe one major historical event and person that you feel had a key effect on the development of nursing. 11/29/12 2.5
Graded Activities and Preparation Begin the Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation due in Week Two.
• View the Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation.
• Submit your selection of two historical figures to the instructor for approval this week.
Learning Team Instructions Review the objectives from Week One and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.
Read the following items, available at https://ecampus.phoenix.edu:
• Learning Team Toolkit
• Toolkit Essentials
• Why Learning Teams?
• Team Basics
• Getting Started
• Getting to Results
• Project Planning
• Decisions/Conflict Resolution
• Team Learning
Create - the Learning Team Charter and post to your assigned learning team by the team leader on 12/3/12.
Begin working on the Historical Timeline of Nursing Presentation due in Week Two.
Individual
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet
Complete the Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet.
Submit your worksheet to the instructor. (You will need to provide a detailed description of your Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet. Simple one word phrases or single sentences without details will not be accepted.) 12/3/12 5
Individual
HIPAA Tutorial Complete the HIPAA (1996) tutorial located on the student website.
• Submit the results of the assessment to your instructor. . Please follow the directions outlined within the assignment link
• Prepare to discuss the HIPAA (1996) tutorial in class. 12/3/12 5
Week Two: Role Transition and Professional Development Details Due Points
Objectives 2.1 Select time and stress management techniques that address personal and professional challenges.
2.2 Employ critical thinking in addressing client care issues.
2.3 Compile resources for personal and professional development.
Readings Read the Week Two Read Me First.
Read Ch 1, 2, & 21 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 6 & 8 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify three time management skills you plan to implement to help you achieve your personal and educational goals. 12/6/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Select a topic for the final learning team deliverable with a 1 to 2 paragraph (250-350 word) rational indicating why the topic was selected. You may choose one of the following topics;
a. The Nursing Process
b. Role Transition and Professional Development
c. Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing
d. Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice
e. Trends in Nursing 12/10/12
2.0
Individual
Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation Resources: Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation; Grading Criteria: Historical Figures of Nursing Presentation
Review the Historical Figures of Nursing Timeline multimedia presentation available on the student website.
Select two historical figures that were presented in the historical timeline.
Submit your selections to the instructor for approval. Your choices for the historical figures must be posted to your individual forum for approval by 12/3/12 at 11:59 MST. I will post an approval note in your individual forum indicating that your choices have been approved. Choices for historical figures posted after the above date will not be accepted.
Research additional information on your selected historical figures.
Prepare a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you present detailed information about the historical figures and how they contributed to the advancement of nursing. Be able to provide examples of how their accomplishment/contributions to the advancement of nursing.
The body of the Power Point Presentation should include 6-8 slides. The title and reference slide are separate and not included within the body of the Power Point Presentation.
• No more than 3 -4 bullet points per slide
• No black or white backgrounds
• Include speaker notes with each slide
• Citations should be included within the speaker notes and formatted according to APA guidelines
Include a minimum of two research sources in your presentation. 12/10/12 10
Week Three: Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing Details Due Points
Objectives 3.1 Relate the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics to common ethical issues faced by professional nurses.
3.2 Explain how societal and personal values influence ethical decision making.
3.3 Describe the fundamental legal aspects of professional liability, informed consent, and potential death-related issues.
3.4 Describe the purpose of the Nursing Practice Act.
Readings Read the Week Three Read Me First.
Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 5 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Questions A colleague who has just started their shift with you appears to be impaired by either alcohol or illicit drugs. How would you respond to working with this colleague? 12/13/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Write a one to two paragraph (250-350 words) response with references describing the current research or evidence-based practice in the literature on the selected topic from week two. Must have a minimum of two references. 12/17/12 2.0
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
BSN Student Pre-Program Academic Questionnaire Complete the questionnaire at the link provided.
Individual
Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet
Identify personal and professional challenges.
Identify time and stress management techniques along with personal development resources that help a nurse overcome personal challenges.
Identify time and stress management techniques along with professional development resources that help a nurse overcome those challenges.
Submit the completed worksheet to your instructor. (You will need to provide a detailed description of your time and stress management techniques for your personal and professional challenges. Simple one word phrases or single sentences without details will not be accepted.) 12/17/12 5
Learning Team
Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet
Read the description of the six caps and the “Case Study for Six Caps” on p. 175 of Professional Nursing.
Answer the questions on the Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet individually.
Discuss your answers in your Learning Team forum online.
Compile a group response to each question and document your answers on the Questions for Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet.
Submit the completed worksheet as a Learning Team assignment. 12/17/12 5
Week Four: Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice Details Due Points
Objectives 4.1 Explain the relationship between nursing theory and professional nursing practice.
4.2 Describe the relationship between nursing research and evidence-based practice.
4.3 Describe the nurse’s role in research.
Readings Read the Week Four Read Me First.
Read Ch. 6 & 10 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 11 & 13 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question At your present level of education, how would you perceive nurses applying nursing theory? 12/20/12 2.5