Course Proposals

Course Name:  Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 4100
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Tamara Chase, taird@weber.edu

Current Date:  8/5/2011
College: Health Professions
Department:   Nursing                              
From Term: Fall  2012 

Substantive

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Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  NRSG            

Course Number: 4100

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Course Title: Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care II

Abbreviated Course Title: Complex Patient Care 2

Course Type:  LEC

Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 3  Lab    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:

None

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

In this course, students will learn theory and concepts in the nursing care of chronically ill patients, as well as illness implications for patients and families. The evidence-based family caregiving and symptom management is a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. The course will address variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients who are vulnerable. Focus will be on patients with chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships.

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.)

This course is the second course in a series of complex patient care courses. The first course will be taken by students during the associate degree program. This course will provide a more advanced focus on patient care for the baccalaureate nursing student. It will focus on evidence based nursing care that will prepare students to provide nursing care to complex patients in multiple care settings.

This course will be concept based and aligns with the SON program outcomes.
This course will also support the National League of Nursing Standards and Criteria for Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Nursing. It also meets the requirements for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.

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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?

No. Currently there is not an advanced general nursing care course. No departments on campus offer this class.

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.

This course is not offered in other departments on campus.

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 INFORMATION

 

 

A.                COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

            Nursing 4100 – Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

3 credits / 3 contact hours

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

In this course, students will learn theory and concepts in the nursing care of chronically ill patients, as well as illness implications for patients and families. The evidence-based family caregiving and symptom management is a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. The course will address variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients who are vulnerable. Focus will be on patients with chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships.

           

D.                TEACHING STRATEGIES:

 

Focused discussions

            Lecture and structured presentations

            Written assignments

            Collaborative learning activities

            Selected readings

            Case Presentations

            Web sites and web accessible learning tools

            Simulation

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

 

E.                 METHODS OF EVALUATION:

 

Quizzes – 6%

            Discussions – 6%

            Simulation Activity – 6%

            Reflective Journals – 6%

            Class Participation – 6%

            Case Presentations/Written Work – 70%

 

Grading Scale

 

 

100-95% = A

94 90%  = A-

89-87% = B+

86-83% = B

82-80% = B-

79-77% = C+

76-73% = C

 

  
       

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

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

 

F.                  COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

 

1.      Evaluate patient-centered care across the lifespan for individuals with chronic illness using nursing theory.

 

2.      Demonstrate the ability to work with other disciplines when developing care for the chronically ill patient and their family.

 

3.      Formulate and implement evidence-based nursing interventions as appropriate for managing the chronic care of patients.

 

4.      Compare and contrast care models and theories used to assure quality care for individuals with chronic illness.

 

5.      Assess nursing care based on evidence that contributes to safe patient outcomes as they relate to chronic illness.

 

6.      Utilize data from relevant sources to develop care interventions for patients with chronic illness and their families.

 

G.        REQUIRED TEXTS:         

 

H.        RECOMMENDED TEXT:

 

I.          COURSE FORMAT: (units can be one week or span more than one week)

 

            Unit A: The Complex Role of the Registered Nurse

Week 1 –Clinical Judgment

Week 2 –Higher Level Assessment and Care Management

Week 3 –Patient Education/Teaching & Learning

            Unit B: Complex Problems throughout the Lifespan

Week 4 - Oxygenation/Perfusion

Week 5 - Acid-Base

Week 6 – Metabolism/I&O’s

Week 7 - Infection/Inflammation

            Unit C: Complex Psychological Issues

Week 8 –Violence/Mood & Effect

Week 9 - Advocacy

Week 10 –Addiction

            Unit D: Coping with Complex Conditions

Week 11 –Stress & Coping

Week 12 –End of Life

Week 13 –Death & Dying/Comfort

Week 14 –Role Transitions

 

J.          PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Students are expected to abide by the WSU student code and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Utah. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating will result in failure of the

            course and probable dismissal from the BSN program. WSU subscribes to Turnitin.com, an electronic service that verifies the originality of student work. Enrollment in this course may require you to submit some or all of your assignments to it this semester, and documents submitted to TurnItIn.com are retained anonymously, in their databases. Continued enrollment in this course constitutes an understanding of an agreement with this policy.

 

K.        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:

Services for Students with Disabilities: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center.  SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative format if necessary.  Disabled individuals requesting accommodations should be referred to SSD so that disability documentation can be acquired and appropriate accommodations arranged.  Please phone: 801-626-6413