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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSINGCOURSE SYLLABUSSpring 2018COURSE NUMBERNUR 3638COURSE TITLEPopulation Focused CareCREDITS2PLACEMENTAccelerated Track BSN Program: 3rd Semester Upper DivisionPREREQUISITENUR 3138 Systems of Care 1: Wellness Promotion and Illness PreventionCOREQUISITENoneFACULTYKay M. Leary, PhD, ARNPADJ. Clinical Assistant Professor kmhood@ufl.eduOffice 904-244-3285Cell 904-703-3322LRC 3rd FloorWednesdays 12-2 and by appointment(Office hours) COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this course is to examine strategies for wellness promotion, disease prevention, and disaster management in communities and populations. Emphasis is on the epidemiologic principles that affect the health of vulnerable populations. Focus is on the impact of interventions that address health disparities in related populations.COURSE OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course, the student will be able to:Analyze nursing management of wellness promotion and illness prevention for communities and populations. Analyze interprofessional strategies for wellness promotion and illness prevention of culturally diverse communities and populations.Utilize epidemiology and other evidence-based sources to identify communities and populations at risk.4.Discuss response systems and management strategies for selected disasters. COURSE SCHEDULESection????????????????Day??????????????????????Time????????????????????Room1G73???????????????????Wednesday???????2:00-3:50pm????? 3083, POB 3rd?FloorE-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to helpdesk@ufl.edu.It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of ICAL OUTLINEBasic epidemiology concepts and methodsPublic Health Core FunctionsAssessment of communities and populationsHealthy People Determinants of Health modelCommunity as Partner modelAccessing and interpreting census and vital statistic dataPlanning for populationsPublic Health Intervention WheelHealth disparities and vulnerable populationsEnvironmental HealthBasic conceptsEnvironmental assessmentRisk communicationGlobal HealthEmergency preparedness and disaster response TEACHING METHODSTo be successful in this class it is imperative that you do readings before coming to class. Some lecture will be done, but engaged learning involves you the student in the classroom. Small group discussions, and web-based problems will be utilized as well. Students will be assigned to groups to work on the community assessment and targeted intervention. LEARNING ACTIVITIESParticipation in class, small group projects, and web-based analysisEVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATIONGrade PercentageExam 125%Exam 225%Community Assessment15%Community Assessment Presentation10%Community Intervention 10%Community Intervention Presentation10%Outbreak Questions5%Total100%Assignments will be returned within 14 days.Exams are scheduled during class time students will need to use examsoft with a confidential screenThe community assessment and the community intervention are both presentations and papers. The paper should be in APA format, with references. It should include citations with the paper. This paper should be 10-15 pages and can include electronic sources. The presentation should be 20 to 30 minutes and be at least 20 slides.The grade will be a group grade, everyone in the group will receive the same grade. The presentations will have a peer review component as well as faculty. Rubrics will be provided. MAKE UP POLICY Notify Dr. Kay Leary prior to any exam you are unable to take at the scheduled time. For Exam 1, if a make up exam is not taken within 2 weeks, the final exam will be valued at 50% of the student’s grade.GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTSA95-100(4.0)C74-79* (2.0)A-93-94 (3.67)C-72-73 (1.67)B+91- 92(3.33)D+70-71 (1.33)B84-90(3.0)D64-69 (1.0)B-82-83(2.67)D-62-63 (0.67)C+80-81(2.33)E61 or below (0.0)74 is the minimal passing gradeFor more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to University’s grading policies: BEHAVIOR The College of Nursing expects all Nursing students to be professional in their interactions with patients, colleagues, faculty, and staff and to exhibit caring and compassionate attitudes. These and other qualities will be evaluated during patient contacts and in other relevant settings by both faculty and peers. Behavior of a Nursing student reflects on the student's individual’s ability to become a competent professional Nurse. Attitudes or behaviors inconsistent with compassionate care; refusal by, or inability of, the student to participate constructively in learning or patient care; derogatory attitudes or inappropriate behaviors directed at patients, peers, faculty or staff; misuse of written or electronic patient records (e.g., accession of patient information without valid reason); substance abuse; failure to disclose pertinent information on a criminal background check; or other unprofessional conduct can be grounds for disciplinary measures including dismissal. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTAcademic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. Students should be sure that they understand the UF Student Honor Code at . Students are required to provide their own privacy screen for all examination’s administered to student laptops. No wireless keyboards or wireless mouse/tracking device will be permitted during examinations. University and College of Nursing Policies: Please see the College of Nursing website for a full explanation of each of the following policies - Grading PolicyAccommodations due to DisabilityReligious HolidaysCounseling and Mental Health ServicesStudent HandbookFaculty EvaluationsStudent Use of Social MediaREQUIRED TEXTBOOKSNone (Required readings accessed online)STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:* You are responsible for having the following supplies for this course: At least, either laptop with a privacy screen or a phone (either smart phone or flip phone) is required to participate in the classroom activities throughout the semester. Please plan accordingly. WEEKLY CLASS SHEDULE DATETOPICASSIGNMENTS/READINGS1/10/18Week 1Orientation to ClassIntroduction to Population Focused CareHistoryHealthy People 2020Community Assessment ProjectGoogle search Healthy People 2020Prior to reporting to your agency conduct a search and familiarize yourself with their mission, population served, funding stream, how long providing services. Be prepared. Charts state data to county data 1ThursdayClass at 1-4Overview of Epidemiology Movie: Outbreak. This is required. This activity will fulfill four hours of clinical practice.Questions supplied in class, to be completed and turned in. Popcorn will be served.1/17/18 Week 2US and Public Health SystemsGlobal Health Economics of Health Care 3Implementation ScienceHow to plan for change within an organization and the community Leading Health IndicatorsHealth TeachingStages of Change-Motivational InterviewingSocial MarketingGuest Speaker, Marla Mygatt, RN MSN Merck Health Nursing Core functionsLevels of preventionEssential servicesTerms and definitions 5EpidemiologyBasic Concepts and MethodsRates and formulasTypes of studiesInfectious and Communicable diseases:Risk, Prevention and ControlWeighing the Evidence: Misconceptions About Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine and Autism Student Guide (PDF) 6Community Assessment Group 1,2,3,4 A 2/21/18Week 7Community Assessment Group 1,2,3,4 B2/28/18Week 8Exam 13/5/18-3/9/18Week 9Spring Break3/14/18Week 10Environmental Health:Basic ConceptsEnvironmental Justice Environmental AssessmentIntroduction to School Health Parish Nursing Occupational health nursingHospice group is to pick one of the four nursing roles, research and make a presentation to the class about the role and responsibility, educational preparation, salary, and other interesting fast facts about the role. You have 20 minutes to search and then 5-10 minutes to present. 3/21/18Week11Vulnerable Populations and Health DisparitiesSocial JusticeCase ManagementAdvocacyReferral and Follow-up Preparedness and Disaster Response Chronic and Transitional Care Challenges and explore this link prior to class. considerations Presentations:Proposed change to improve the community Groups 1,2,3,4,BDress for Success,Look professional4/18/18Week15Presentations: Proposed change to improve the community Groups 1,2,3,4,ADress for SuccessLook professional4/25/18Exam 2Concepts are taught using current public health issues. As the course progresses, the professor may change the dates of some of the modules to better connect content with what is occurring in the community.Approved:Academic Affairs Committee:General Faculty:UF Curriculum Committee:09/0909/0910/09 ................
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