Course Proposals

Course Name:Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice  
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 3300
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Kathy Culliton, kculliton@weber.edu

Current Date:  8/12/2011
College: Health Professions
Department:   Nursing                              
From Term: Fall  2012 

Substantive

new 

Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  NRSG            

Course Number: 3300

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Course Title: Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice

Abbreviated Course Title: Entry Into Nrsg Profession

Course Type:  LEC

Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 3  Lab 0   Other 0

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: 2500, 2550, and 3100. Co-requisites: NRSG 3200 and 3350.

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

NRSG 3300 Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice (3)
Theory focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice and includes preparation for licensing exams and synthesis of previous concepts. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: 2500, 2550, and 3100. Co-requisites: NRSG 3200 and 3350.

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 3300 is the capstone course of the associate degree nursing program. This course builds upon the concepts presented throughout the program and challenges students in preparation for entry into practice.

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.




 

INFORMATION PAGE
for substantive proposals only

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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SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS 2010-2011

Nursing 3300 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice

 

A.                COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

Nursing 3300 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

Nursing 3300 – Three (3)  credit hours. Theory: 3 credit hours; 3 contact hours per week

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Theory focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice and includes preparation for licensing exams and synthesis of previous concepts.

 

D.                COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.        TEACHING STRATEGIES:

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

·         Selected Readings

·         Lecture and structured presentations

·         Focused discussions

·         Written assignments

·         Collaborative learning activities

·         Videos, CD ROMs, and computer based learning tools

·         Web sites and web accessible learning tools

·         Case presentations

 

F.         METHODS OF EVALUATION:

            Methods of evaluation include any or all of the following:

·         Unit quizzes - 20%

·         Final examination – 20%

·         Written assignments/ Case presentations – 60%

 

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.

 

E.                 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.

 

F.      RECOMMENDED TEXT:

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

 

G.     COURSE FORMAT:

         Unit 1 –     Role Transition and Self-Management

         Unit 2 –     Management versus Leadership

         Unit 3 –     The Art of Delegation

         Unit 4 –      Decision Making and Time Management

         Unit 5 –     Advocacy

         Unit 6 –     Cultural Sensitivity

         Unit 7 –     Legal Principles and The Nurse Practice Act

         Unit 8 –     Communication and Team Building

         Unit 9 –     Conflict Management

         Unit 10 –   Preparation for Evaluation of Self and Peer Review

         Unit 11 –   Healthcare Delivery Systems

         Unit 12 –   Career Management and Resume

         Unit 13 –   Ethical Issues in Nursing

         Unit 14 –   Power and Politics

         Unit 15 –   Open Seminar

 

H.        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.

 

I.          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.