Course Proposals

Course Name:  Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice 
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 4200
             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

new 

Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  NRSG            

Course Number: 4200

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Course Title: Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

Abbreviated Course Title: Evidence Based Practice

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:

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

This course focuses on a basic understanding of how multiple sources of evidence are developed and integrated into an evidence-based nursing environment. These sources include the formal research process, quality improvement data, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preference. This course will examine the knowledge and skills required for translating reliable evidence into evidence-based practice and clinical judgments. The course will support the establishment of a research-base for the student’s personal nursing practice, as well as influence the continual improvement of healthcare quality and safety.

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 will be concept based and aligns with the new 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?

This course is not taught by other departments on campus.

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 by other departments.

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.).

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE INFORMATION

 

 

A.                 COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

            Nursing 4200 – Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

3 credits / 3 contact hours

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on a basic understanding of how multiple sources of evidence are developed and integrated into an evidence-based nursing environment. These sources include the formal research process, quality improvement data, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preference. This course will examine the knowledge and skills required for translating reliable evidence into evidence-based practice and clinical judgments. The course will support the establishment of a research-base for the student’s personal nursing practice, as well as influence the continual improvement of healthcare quality and safety.

           

D.                 COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

 

1.      Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing practices as related to patient outcomes of care.

 

2.      Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of multiple forms of evidence, which includes evidence developed and/or published by inter-professional healthcare teams, to improve patient outcomes in all healthcare settings.

 

3.      Examine the role of the registered nurse in the establishment of an evidence-based clinical environment. This includes the identification, and appraisal of research, - quality improvement data, established institutional/ national clinical practice standards, and patient/family preferences in the delivery of optimal healthcare.

 

4.      Examine processes associated with the development, implementation, and assessment of an evidence-based innovation within a healthcare environment; processes include strategies for planned-change, methods to measure outcomes, and dissemination of evidence-based practice findings.

 

5.      Compare and discuss both national organizations and institutional structures designed to support healthcare quality and safety measures, monitor outcomes of care processes, and advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.

 

6.      Develop the basic knowledge and skill required to locate, retrieve, and appraise the credibility of informational sources of evidence relative to a clinical nursing question, including but not limited to navigating Internet resources and databases.

 

E.                  TEACHING STRATEGIES:

1.                  Selected readings

2.                  Structure discussion questions (DQs) / face-to-face & online-asynchronous

3.                  Critical thinking exercises 

4.                  Scholarly assignments designed to establish knowledge, skills, and values associated with an evidence-based practice healthcare environment

5.                  Individual and/or Group Presentations

 

F.                  METHODS OF EVALUATION:

1.                  Course Roster assignment: 10 points (1%)

2.                  IRB Certification exercise: 50 points (5%)

3.                  Quizzes / case study analysis - Research Methods: 400 points(40%)

4.                  Course participation/preparation &DQ responses: 240 points (24%)

5.                  Literature Review / Annotated Bibliography: 200 points (20%)

6.                  Dissemination of PICO question &EBP findings – PowerPoint: 100 points (10%)

 

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)

 

G.        REQUIRED TEXTS:

 

H.        RECOMMENDED TEXT:

 

I.                    COURSE FORMAT:

Unit A: Introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing and healthcare

A-1: What constitutes evidence-based practice? (Week 1)

A-2:  Linking nursing theory, research & practice (Week 2)

A-3: Keeping it ethical and protection of human subjects (Week 3)

A-4: Develop of EBP through professional collaboration (Week 4)

Unit B: Appraising Research-based Evidence to Support Best Practice

B-1: Qualitative designs: Using words to provide evidence (Week 5)

B-2: Critical appraisal of qualitative data (Week 6)

B-3: Quantitative Designs: Using numbers to provide evidence (Week 7)

B-4: Critical appraisal of quantitative data (Week 8)

 

Unit C: Development, Promotion & Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice 

C-1: Asking searchable clinical questions (PICO) (Week 9)

C-2: Finding sources of evidence to support EBP (Week 11 & 12)

C-3: Develop and implement evidence-based practice (Week 13 & 14)

C-4: Dissemination of evidence-based practice innovations (Week 15)

 

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.