Course Proposals

Course Name:  Nursing Management and Leadership 
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 4500
             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: 4500

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    This is for courses already approved for gen ed.
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Course Title: Nursing Management and Leadership

Abbreviated Course Title: Nursing Leadership

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):

The main focus of this course is to help the student learn the role and functions of the nurse leader, explore and examine personal and professional characteristics of the nurse leader, prepare to lead through principle-based leadership, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ultimately advancing the profession of nursing through change and anticipation of nursing’s future.

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 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 other department offers this content with a nursing focus.

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.

No other deparment offers this content with a nursing focus.

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 4500 – Nursing Management and Leadership

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

3 credits / 3 contact hours

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

The main focus of this course is to help the student learn the role and functions of the nurse leader, explore and examine personal and professional characteristics of the nurse leader, prepare to lead through principle-based leadership, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ultimately advancing the profession of nursing through change and anticipation of nursing’s future.

           

D.                COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

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

 

1.      Critically evaluate expectations for the interdisciplinary team and develop nursing department and unit care delivery operations.

 

2.      Analyze leadership and management skills that allow the student to engage in conversations and negotiations that are crucial to the success of the team, that lead to cohesive practice and positive ongoing relationships.

 

3.      Analyze and understand clinical and operational leadership and management strategies that incorporate evidence-based practice.

 

4.      Apply leadership and management skills that create cohesive health care teams that lead to productive change and integral collaboration between other health care disciplines and nursing that lead to quality outcomes.
   

5.      Understand and apply the principles of legal and regulatory laws and policies that result in safe patient care delivery and an equitable workplace environment.

 

6.      Utilize technology and data to support management and clinical decision-making.

 

E.                 TEACHING STRATEGIES:

·                     Individual and Group Focused Discussion

·                     Group Presentations

·                     Selected readings

·                     Structured discussion & critical thinking exercises  (face-to-face & online-asynchronous)

·                     Scholarly assignments designed to support development of an evidence-based innovation and application

·                     Selected individual assessment tools

·                     Professional interviews

 

F.                  METHODS OF EVALUATION:

·                     Course participation/preparation & responses to structured discussions & critical thinking exercises (face-to-face /online asynchronous discussions) – 20%

·                     Readings & reflective writing (included with assignments)

·                     Completion of focused assignments – 80%

 

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 - Theory, Role, and Functions of the Nurse Manager and Leader

            Unit B - Becoming a Professional Nurse Leader and Manager, Presentation and                                           Interviewing

            Unit C - Mission Driven Nursing Leadership Based on Legal and Ethical Principles in                                 Nursing Management

            Unit D - Collaboration and Negotiation to Expand Resources in Nursing Management                                and Leadership

            Unit E - Nursing Leadership Roles and Advancing the Profession of Nursing through                                 Positive Change

 

 

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. 

 

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.