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NU 300 Professional Transitions in Nursing Summer Session Hybrid Syllabus

COURSE START DATE: 7/8/13

ONLINE DATES: 7/8/13-7/13/13 and 7/20/13-8/17/13

ON CAMPUS DATES: 7/15/13-7/19/13

COURSE END DATE: 8/17/13

COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduces RN students to the RN-BSN program at Saint Joseph’s College, and is designed to

help students transition from their roles as practicing nurses to nurses pursuing higher degrees.

Students draw upon their previous experiences as professional nurses. Examination of historical

and theoretical developments of the profession in the context of contemporary practice are

explored. The role of the professional nurse in influencing public policy is introduced. Students

use professional nursing literature, both printed and electronic media resources, to identify

evidence-based practice strategies and are encouraged to analyze their self-care strategies for a

balanced life. Internet access required.

COURSE PREREQUISITE AND/OR MINIMAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

Basic Computer Skills: Writing word documents and use of the Internet

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

1. Identify personal and professional goals in furthering his/her nursing education.

2. Analyze potential role conflicts and stressors that may become barriers to completing this

course and identify strategies for coping with these role conflicts and stressors as they

arise.

3. Create documents using basic APA format and professional writing skills.

4. Locate and critically analyze articles from peer-reviewed nursing journals and credible

health-related websites.

5. Evaluate his/her progress in meeting his/her educational goals, by using self-reflection as

a tool.

6. Examine the historical and theoretical development of the profession within the

framework of the metaparadigm for nursing (person, environment, health, and nursing)

and in the context of contemporary practice.

7. Develop a personal definition and philosophy of professional nursing within the context

of the metaparadigm for nursing.

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8. Identify and apply a nursing theory or conceptual model that most closely matches his/her

current professional nursing practice.

9. Describe how the use of computers and advances in technology impact the cost and quality of

healthcare and his/her practice.

10. Describe how evidenced-based practice supports improved client care.

11. Conduct a literature review to discover evidence-based practice standards to improve the health

of his/her client population of interest.

12. Discuss how he/she would integrate health protection and health promotion into

his/her plan of care for a group of clients from his/her practice area.

13. Analyze his/her self-care strategies for a balanced life.

14. Discuss the impact that the local community environment and the global community

environment play in the health of clients.

15. Describe the professional nurse’s role in influencing public policies that deal with global

health.

16. Describe resources available to assist him or her in providing culturally

competent care.

COURSE FORMAT

This is an accelerated, online 6-week course. You will acquire the skills outlined in the course

objectives through the following:

1. Readings from textbooks, journal articles, and Internet sources.

2. Lecture notes

3. Written essays

4. Active participation in the Dialogue Areas of your ANGEL classroom (Includes assigned

Discussion Postings and thoughtful/substantial responses to other students’ postings).

REQUIRED TEXT

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association, (6th

ed.). Washington DC: Author. ISBN 13: 978-1-4338-0561-5

Hood, L. (2010) Leddy & Pepper’s conceptual bases of professional nursing (7

th ed.).

Philadelphia, PA.: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN 978-0-7817-9248-6

Norman, E. (1999). We band of angels: The untold story of American nurses trapped on

Bataan by the Japanese. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-

78718-7/9781557421166

Nightingale, Florence (1860). Notes on nursing: What it is and what it is not. New York,

NY: D. Appleton and Company. ISBN 978-1557421166

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If you have any questions regarding your course materials, please contact your academic advisor and/or our book vendor EDMAP. You can reach EDMAP by phone at 1-(800)-274-9104 or website at http://www.edmapbookstore.com/storefront/index/STJSP

COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1: Online

1. Topics & Issues

Looking at the decision to further your nursing career

Goals, potential conflicts, and strategies for success

2. Required Readings

Hood Chapters 1, 21, 22, & 23

3. Assignments

Written assignment: Using information from the readings and personal

reflection, identify at least 2 personal goals and 2 professional goals, related to

furthering your nursing education. Discuss personal and professional role

conflicts and stressors that you anticipate as you move forward with your

educational plan. Identify strategies to cope with the role conflicts and stressors

that you foresee, as you begin your RN-BSN education. This assignment should

take 3-5 word-processed pages.

Discussion Posting: Please write an introductory posting on the Angel Discussion

Board. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Perhaps you might like to share where

you are from, your nursing experience or practice setting, and any future areas in

nursing you may wish to pursue. It would also be wonderful to hear about any

personal interests you have. This posting will be 1-2 paragraphs in length.

Note: Please also respond thoughtfully to at least 2 other students’ postings on this,

and in all discussion assignments.

This written assignment and discussion posting is due: Sunday 7/14/13

PLEASE NOTE: All graded assignments for this Week should be grouped together and

submitted using the Assignment Submission form accessed from your course homepage or

http://www.sjcme.edu/gps/assignments .

http://www.edmapbookstore.com/storefront/index/STJSP

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Week 2, Day 1: On Campus

1. Topics & Issues

Introductions, Course Overview

Discussion: Returning to school & role of professional nurse


Review Hood Chapters 1, 21-23 (assigned in previous week)

Nightingale book, Notes on Nursing: What it is and what it is not- read/ review over

next couple days (Note: there will be a group discussion about Nightingale on Day 3

of class. (Content of this discussion will be reviewed in class).

3. Assignments

None





1. Topics & Issues

Computer Lab: Orientation to Library services- Searching Databases, APA writing


Review APA manual pages: 65-80 (General Writing)

88-93 (Punctuation)

169-171 (Plagiarism, use of paraphrasing & quotes)

174-178 (Citations)

Chapter 7 (Various reference examples)

Nightingale Book, Notes on nursing: What it is and what it is not - continue

reading/review

3. Assignments

Choose a health topic/issue from your area of nursing practice, or from another area in

nursing that you wish to learn more about. Use the Library databases and the electronic

media to access and read 2 articles from peer-reviewed nursing journals, to learn more

about the health issue. In addition to the articles, locate 2 credible health-related websites

related to your topic. Look for websites that offer good information and can serve as a

resource for nurses or for clients.

Note: This information is for a Discussion Posting assignment that will be due

7/28/13, but it is recommended that you begin researching your topic during this


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week. See online week 3 for additional information about the discussion posting

assignment.





1. Topics & Issues

The nursing metaparadigm and Florence Nightingale’s influence

The courageous actions of nurses

Discussion- personal stories of courage and inspiration


Nightingale’s Book, Notes on nursing: What it is and what it is not.

Article (E-Reserves) Selanders, L.C. (March, 2010). The power of environmental

adaptation: Florence Nightingale’s original theory for nursing practice. Journal of

Holistic Nursing, 28(1), p. 81-88.

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Hood Chapter 2 and page 127

Begin the Norman Book, We band of angels: the untold story of American nurses

trapped on Bataan by the Japanese (Note: you will have an assignment incorporating

this book during week 3 of the course).

3. Assignments

(In Class) Group Discussion: Discuss Nightingale’s philosophy using the nursing

metaparadigm elements (Each group will discuss one element using Nightingale’s

book, the Selanders’ article, and any additional research you wish to include).





1. Topics & Issues

Nursing theory and nursing philosophy


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Use of technology in Nursing practice


Hood Chapters 6 & 15

3. Assignments

(In Class) Discussion: Describe the various types of technology that are used in your

practice setting and the positive/negative aspects of using technology.



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Topics & Issues

Discussion: Research and Evidence-based practice

Health promotion and protection

Global environment/world view

The importance of self-care


Hood: Read Chapters 8, 10, 13, and pages 200-208

2. Assignments

(In Class) Discussion: Describe self-care strategies that you currently have or would

like to integrate into your lifestyle. Consider methods that are used in your personal

life and while you are working. Include any barriers that you find in promoting self-

care.




Week 3: Online

1. Topics & Issues

From nursing past to present


Hood: Review Chapter 2 and read Chapter 9


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Norman book: We band of angels: the untold story of American nurses trapped on

Bataan by the Japanese

3. Assignments

Written assignment: Imagine you have been transported back to the battlefields on

the island of Bataan during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Envision

what nursing must have been like at the time. Using the metaparadigm for nursing

(person, environment, health and nursing) to frame your discussion, analyze,

compare, and contrast how nursing practice has evolved from WW II then, to

contemporary American health care now. Support your analysis with examples from

the Norman book, your professional experience, and other professional sources. Be

sure to cite your work and use APA format for this paper. This should take 3-4 word-

processed pages, excluding title and reference pages.

Discussion Posting Assignment: Write a discussion posting that describes a health

topic you have chosen. Describe two (2) peer-reviewed articles relating to your topic

that you have found in your research and two (2) credible health-related websites that

offer good information about your topic. Try to select websites that can serve as a

resource for nurses or for clients. Please give a summary of the information presented

in the articles, key points you found interesting, and the purpose of the article or

study. When you describe the websites, discuss what you found on the site, such as

type of information available, links to other materials, and who the information is

intended for. This discussion should be about 3-4 concise paragraphs in length. You

may include reference listings for your articles and links to the websites at the bottom

of your posting. (Remember to read and respond to at least 2 other student’s

postings).





Week 4, Online

1. Topics & Issues

Developing your own nursing philosophy

Nursing theory in practice


Hood: Review Chapter 6 and read Chapters 3, 5, & 7


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3. Assignments

Written assignment: Using the metaparadigm for nursing (person, environment,

health and nursing) as a framework for your discussion, write your personal

philosophy of nursing. Describe what each of these elements mean or represent to

you, and how you feel each of the concepts may or may not influence the others. You

may wish to gather information from the readings and other nursing sources to draw

in comparisons and help substantiate your assertions and personal reflections. This

assignment should take 3-4 word-processed pages, excluding title and reference

pages. Remember to cite and reference your work.

Discussion board assignment:

Identify the theory or conceptual framework that you feel best matches your nursing

practice. Discuss why or how various elements of this theory connect with you in

your nursing practice, the patients you care for, the environment, and the health

conditions you encounter (the metaparadigm elements). This should take at least 3

paragraphs for online presentation. You may use citations in your discussion, just as

you would a written assignment, and you can include your references below the last

paragraph. (Remember to read and respond to at least 2 other student’s postings).





Week 5: Online

1. Topics & Issues

Research and Evidence-based Practice

Health promotion and protection


Hood: Review Chapters 8 and 10.

Read 4, 16, 17, 19

3. Assignments

Written assignment: Select a health topic from your area or one that is of interest to

you. (You may use the topic you chose in Week 3 if you wish). Describe how you

would integrate health promotion and protection strategies in caring for this client

population. In your discussion, consider the various types of environmental influences

that may affect this client population, as well as any individual factors that might

create areas of risk for these clients. You will also want to include any general health

promotion and protection strategies that may apply. Consider utilizing material from

the assigned readings and other resources. Please remember to cite and reference the


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sources you have used in developing your paper. This assignment should take 3-5

word-processed pages, excluding the title and reference pages.

Discussion Posting Assignment: Conduct a search of the literature for Evidence-

based practice (EBP) guidelines for your chosen topic and population. Describe the

information you have found about the recommendations and considerations in caring

for your group of clients in 2-3 well-written paragraphs. Please include citations and

references, as you would in a written paper, so that others may read more information

about your findings if they are interested in doing so. As always, please remember to

respond thoughtfully to at least 2 other students’ postings.





Week 6: Online

1. Topics & Issues

Global environment and worldview

Culturally competent nursing care

Into the future


Hood: Review Chapters 13, 21, 22, and 23.

Read Chapters 11, 12, 14, 18, and 20

3. Assignments (Note: There are two (2) parts to the written assignment and two (2)

discussion postings this week).

Written Assignment: Part I: Expand the definition of the concept of “client” to that

of a global community. Describe the global implications for nurses caring for clients

with the health issue identified in Week 5. Consider how environmental,

geographical, cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors might influence or act as

barriers when designing health plans/policies/programs and treating these globally-

residing populations. You will likely find world health websites such as World Health

organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be

useful in gathering some information. Include citations and references from the

research you have done to substantiate your work. This essay will take 3-5 word-

processed pages, excluding title and reference pages.

Written Assignment: Part 2: Describe the importance of delivering culturally

competent nursing care and the resources, policies, and practices that are available in


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your clinical setting pertaining to this type of care. Include your recommendations

for any resources or policies you feel would improve the care of culturally diverse

clients and families. Consider researching and adding information from one of the

cultural nursing theorists as part of your discussion. As always, remember to cite and

reference your sources. This paper will take 3-4 word-processed pages, excluding

title and reference pages.

Discussion Board Posting Part 1: Discuss the nursing profession’s role in

influencing public policy that deals with the health of society (local, state, national,

and global levels). Additionally, describe various actions and ways that a nurse can

positively affect or influence community and global health. Give specific examples

of things nurses can do. Consider drawing on national and international nursing and

health organizations to help develop your thoughts/responses (remember you can add

citations to your discussion postings). This discussion section should be about 2

paragraphs in length.

Discussion Board Posting Part 2 (Closing posting): Reflect on your experiences

throughout NU 300 by describing how you are integrating lessons from this course

into your nursing practice. You may also consider reflecting on the goals you

established for yourself at the outset of this course and the perspective you now have

about those goals. Include any other closing thoughts as you move on to your next

course (s). This is a 150-200 word assignment. (Remember to respond to others’

postings).

This written assignment and discussion posting is due: Sunday 8/18/13.




GRADING BREAKDOWN

Written Assignments and Discussion Board

Postings 85%

Class Participation 15%

TOTAL 100%


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RUBRICS Written and Discussion Posting Week One

Grading Criteria Awarded/Potential

Points(Percent) Comments and Guidance

Written assignment

A. Essay presents the author’s

personal and professional

goals.

B. Depth of discussion is

reflective of content drawn

from professional sources.

C. The essay is reflective of the

student’s voice and includes

elements of critical thinking.

60 points

Online Discussion Posting

A. Introductory discussion

describes personal and

professional experience and

offers thoughts about

possible future nursing areas

of interest. B. Responds thoughtfully and

thoroughly to at least 2 other

students’ postings.

25 points

Writing Quality (clarity,

organization, flow, grammar, and

spelling).

15 points

Total 100 points

Written and Discussion Posting Week Three


Points(Percent)

Comments and Guidance

Written assignment

A. Presents the changes,

comparison and contrasts

in nursing from WWII to

present times.

B. Discussion uses elements

of nursing’s metaparadigm

to frame discussion.

60 points

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C. Draws on professional

experience and literature

to develop this essay.


A. Describes information from

peer-reviewed articles and

credible websites, related to

health topic of choice.

B. Demonstrates critical thinking

and synthesis of material.

C. Includes thoughtful

responses to others’

postings.

25 points



spelling) and Adherence to

APA Format.

15 points

Total 100 points

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Written and Discussion Posting Week Four


Points(Percent)

Comments and

Guidance

Written assignment

A. Essay presents the author’s

personal philosophy of nursing,

in relation to the concepts of

nursing’s metaparadigm.

B. Depth of discussion is

reflective of content drawn

from professional sources

beyond that of assigned

readings.


student’s voice and includes

elements of critical thinking.

60 points


A. Online discussion presents a

nursing theory or model that

matches the author’s nursing

practice and discusses why

he/she has chosen this

theory/model.

B. Includes the concepts of

nursing’s metaparadigm in

discussion.

C. Uses reflection and critical

thinking derived from the

author’s professional

experience.

D. Includes thoughtful and

substantial responses to other


25 points



spelling) and Adherence to APA

Format

15 points

Total 100 points

Written and Discussion Posting Week Five

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Points(Percent)


Written Assignment

A. Essay presents a thorough

discussion of health protection

and health promotion

considerations and strategies for

this client group.

B. The essay draws upon a range of

relevant sources from print and

the Internet.

C. Demonstrates critical thinking

and synthesis of information.

55 points


A. Discusses Evidence-based

practice findings related to

selected topic and client

population.

B. Online discussion

demonstrates overall quality

in critical thinking, includes

appropriate references to

research materials, and offers

thoughtful responses to other


30 points

Writing Quality (clarity, organization,

flow, grammar, and spelling) and

Adherence to APA Format.

15 points

Total 100 points

Written and Discussion Posting Week Six


Points(Percent)


Written assignment Part One

A. The essay discusses author’s health

care topic within global context.

B. Offers insight about the effects of

global factors and considerations on

designing health programs and

treatments for this group.


30 points

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student’s voice and includes elements

of critical thinking.

D. Includes relevant global resources to

provide information in the discussion.

Written Assignment Part Two

A. The essay discusses the importance

of culturally competent nursing care,

drawing upon information from a

cultural theorist and professional

sources.

B. Describes resources available in the

author’s practice setting to provide

culturally diverse care.

C. Provides recommendations for ways

that culturally competent practices

can be improved in practice setting.

D. Demonstrates critical thinking,

reflection, and relevancy to practice.

20 points

Online Discussion Posting Part One

A. Online Discussion describes the

nursing profession’s role in

influencing public policy

regarding health of society.

B. Discusses various ways nurses

can positively influence

community and global health.

C. Online discussion demonstrates

overall quality in critical thinking,

reflection, and includes thoughtful

responses to others’ postings.

25 points

Online Discussion Posting Part Two

A. Online discussion reflects on the

NU 300 course experience and

how the student is integrating

lessons from the course into their

nursing practice.

B. Discussion includes thoughtful

reflections and insight as the

student moves forward into the

future.

10 points

Writing Quality (clarity, organization, flow,

grammar, and spelling) and Adherence to

APA Format

15 points

Total 100 points

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COURSE GUIDELINES

Active participation in both the online and classroom activities is essential for a rewarding and

positive experience.

All written assignments (with the exception of your first paper) should follow APA style

guidelines. I fully understand that many of you have never used APA style. Part of your learning

experience in this course is to become familiar with some of the basic components of APA

format. It takes a long time to master APA writing and I do not expect you to know it all in this

course. I look to see that you are trying and that you are incorporating any guidance that is

offered into your subsequent assignments. Please feel reassured that what you write (your

thoughts and ideas) is what I value most of all.

This is an accelerated course and we have a lot to cover in a short amount of time. It will be

important that all assigned work be completed on time. I would suggest plotting out due dates for

assignments on a calendar, at the start, so that you can make a schedule for accomplishing your

work within the context of your busy lives. It is also highly recommended that do any of the

readings ahead of schedule, if you find you have a free moment, as the reading requirements are

quite substantial throughout the course.

Please email me anytime you have questions or concerns. I enjoy hearing from you, so please

don’t feel you are bothering me or that your questions might seem “silly” in any way. I am here

to help you in any way that I can.

COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Current information regarding College policies affecting your course can be found on the

Resources/Policy section of the course homepage. On this page, you will find vital information,

including the following:

Current Student Handbook, outlining course-specific policies

Access to support resources, including advising and online tutorial services

Student Success Guides

SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS

Complete and submit all the assignments for each week in a single word processing document

(one attachment).

For instructions on how to submit your assignments, you can find an icon in your course called

“Submit an Assignment” or by clicking on the following link and fill out the Assignment

Submission Form: http://www.sjcme.edu/gps/assignments.


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How Do I Access Disabilities Services?

Anyone who would like information or needs access to accommodations or services related to

disabilities should contact the college’s Accommodations Office. Please contact your Academic

Advisor or refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

This course was developed by Saint Joseph’s College for the exclusive use of students enrolled

in the College’s Division of Graduate and Professional Studies.

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