Course Proposals

Course Name: Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 3350
Submitted by (Name & E-Mail): Kathy Culliton, kculliton@weber.edu

Current Date: 8/10/2011
College: Health Professions
Department: Nursing
From Term: Fall 2012

Substantive

new	Current Course Subject N/A Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Course Title: Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship

Abbreviated Course Title: Entry Into Nrsg Preceptorship

Course Type:

LAB

Credit Hours: 3 or if variable hours: to

Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 9 Other

Repeat Information: Limit 0 Max Hrs 0

Grading Mode: standard

This course is/will be:

a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
elective

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

Prerequisites: NRSG 2500, 2550, and 3100 . Co-requisites: NRSG 3200 and 3300.

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

NRSG 3350. Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship (3)
Clinical preceptorship focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills, and conduct necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisites: NRSG 2500, 2550, and 3100 . Co-requisites: NRSG 3200 and 3300.

Justification for the new course or for changes to an existing course. (Note: Justification should emphasize academic rationale for the change or new course. This is particularly important for courses requesting upper-division status.)

Nursing 3350 is the capstone clinical for the nursing program. Students precept with a nurse in the community. This preceptor / internship is an opportunity for nursing students to be immersed in the clinical environment under the guidance of a registered nurse currently working. Students are required to apply nursing standards and integration concepts presented through the program to clinical practice. An environment of self evaluation and reflection is promoted to move precepting students into developing life long learning plans and a professional career trajectory. This course requires the student to critically think and clinically problem solve using concepts central to Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN) standards. The course focus is on safety, evidence based practice, collaboration for quality outcomes, and clinical problem solving in all health care settings and situations.

Course delivery and learning activities are based on moving students toward achievement of the Associate Degree Program outcomes. These outcomes are based on QSEN, NLN Accreditation Standards, Nursing Practice Standards, NCLEX-RN Content, along with evolving national standards for education of an excellent nursing workforce.

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1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

true

If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

The nursing curriculum revision moves away from a medical, disease focused, and compartmentalized content driven curriculum to a model focused on building knowledge around concepts that encourage creative critical thinking and problem solving.

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

Other departments in the university do not teach nursing courses.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

yes

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

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COURSE SYLLABUS 2010-2011

Nursing 3350 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship

A. COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

Nursing 3350 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship

B. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

Nursing 3350 – Three (3) credit hours. Theory: 3 credit hours; 3 contact hours per week

C. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Clinical preceptorship focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills, and conduct necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice.

D. COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Evaluate and administer patient centered care at the expected associate degree level during a preceptorship experience. Student will be evaluated by faculty supervision, preceptor feedback, and student self-evaluation.

Clarify his/her role as a qualified teammember and identify collaboration networks. Student will be evaluated by faculty supervision, preceptor feedback, and student self-evaluation

Critique best current evidence in the delivery of optimal health care. Student will be evaluated by clinical written work, faculty supervision, and preceptor feedback

Evaluate outcome processes to monitor quality of care. Evaluate gaps between current and best practice. Student will be evaluated by written work and faculty and preceptor supervision in the clinical setting

Analyze risk of harm to patients and self and act to minimize them. Student will be evaluated by written work, faculty supervision, and preceptor feedback.

Integrate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making. Student will be evaluated by written work, faculty supervision, and preceptor feedback.

E. TEACHING STRATEGIES:

Teaching strategies are selected based on the method of delivery and may be site specific:

· Focused discussions

· Written assignments

· Case presentations

· Clinical assignments

F. METHODS OF EVALUATION:

Methods of evaluation include any or all of the following:

· Clinical written assignments 20%

· Faculty supervision 10%

· Preceptor feedback with faculty clinical evaluation 60%

· Student self-evaluation 10%

Grading Scale:

100-95% = A	89-87% = B+	79-77% = C+	69-67% = D+	59% and below = E
94 90% = A-	86-83% = B	76-73% = C	66-63% = D
	82-80% = B-	72-70% = C-	62-60% = D-

Students must have an 80% average in this course to pass the course and continue in the nursing program. (Refer to School of Nursing Student Handbook)

To receive a grade, all course requirements must be met.

G. REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Hogan, M. A. (2008). Comprehensive review for NCLEX-RN: Reviews and rationales. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Carroll, P. (2009). Nursing leadership and management: A practical guide. Thomson Delmar Learning.

H. RECOMMENDED TEXT:

Any Med/Surg, Pediatric, and Maternity books you have used in previous classes.

I. COURSE FORMAT:

135 hour clinical assignment with registered nurse in health care environment.

E. SYLLABUS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

The syllabus is the governing document for this course. Your decision to take this course amounts to your tacit consent to the conditions of this syllabus. The professor, as well, is bound by the terms of this syllabus and may not make any significant changes unless they are approved by the class as a whole.

L. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability should contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Services Center in order to find out how to receive the necessary academic accommodations. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternate formats if necessary. Please phone: (801) 626-6413.