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Simmons College Nursing Program: NUR 228

Introduction to Professional Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Fall 2016: Syllabus

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information

Instructor: Jean Christoffersen, PhD, PMHCNS-BC

Office: S338C

Office Hours: Mon. 11-12; Thurs. 2-3 and by appointment

Office Telephone: x2435

E-mail: jean.christoffersen@simmons.edu (preferred method of contact)

Course Description

NURS 228 introduces the student to the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research in professional nursing.  Within the rapidly changing health care delivery system, nurses must articulate and demonstrate the unique contribution they make in the care of patients. The course introduces the student to the art and science of professional nursing. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process and evidence-based practice as foundational in the development of the professional nurse. The student will identify the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and EBP. This course provides an understanding of how research and evidence-based practice informs and guides nursing practices to achieve effective, high quality patient outcomes.

Prerequisite

Psych 101

Textbook & Course Materials

• Required Texts:

Wilkinson, J. M., Treas, L. S., Barnett, K. L., & Smith, M. H. (2016). Fundamentals of Nursing: Theory, Concepts, and Applications Volume 1 (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.

Masters, K. (2014). Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Langford, R. & Young, A. (2013). Making a Difference with Nursing Research. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

• Recommended Books & Additional Resources:

Purdue OWL APA website:

Doenges, M. E., Moorhouse, M. F., & Murr, A. C. (2010). Nurse’s Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (13th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.

• Journal articles will supplement assigned readings and will be available on Moodle

Methods of Instruction

This course will include class lecture and discussion, assigned readings, case studies, out of class assignments, small group activities, audio-visuals, etc.

Part 2: Student Learning Outcomes

Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives

|Outcomes/Goals |Nursing Program |Content |Evidence of student outcome |

| |Outcomes | |achievement |

|Demonstrate the ability to identify the |NPO 6 |Lecture and group discussion regarding the |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|characteristics of nursing as an art and | |roles of the professional nurse, |tests |

|science. | |characteristics of the profession, and |Group discussions and written |

| | |incorporating the ideals of research and |questions |

| | |evidence-based practice in professional |Reflective Essay |

| | |nursing. |Group presentation |

| | |View the film Nurses: If Florence Could See | |

| | |Us Now | |

| | |Textbook readings | |

|Demonstrate the knowledge of the historical |NPO 6 |Lecture and group discussion about the |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|development of the nursing profession and the| |historical timeline of nursing in healthcare|tests |

|theoretical foundation in professional | |and highlighting the impact and | |

|nursing. | |contributions of nursing theories on the | |

| | |profession | |

| | |Textbook readings | |

|Recognize the responsibilities of the |NPO 1 & 6 |Lecture and group discussion review research|Multiple choice quizzes and |

|professional nurse to advance nursing through| |principles and the critique process |tests |

|formulating research questions, conducting | |Textbook readings |Written critiques of both |

|and disseminating research findings, and | | |quantitative and qualitative |

|performing research critique. | | |research articles |

| | | |Perform a literature review |

| | | | |

| | | |Developing a PICOT research |

| | | |question |

| | | |Group discussions and written |

| | | |questions |

|Demonstrate the ability to research the |NPO 6 |Interactive demonstration from college |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|nursing and scientific literature by | |librarian which educates students where to |tests |

|identifying and critiquing various research | |find reliable sources for locating evidence |Using online nursing databases |

|methods utilized for scholarly work. | |reports for clinical practice guidelines |search for, identify, and submit|

| | |Lecture and group discussion regarding basic|acceptable quantitative and |

| | |statistical tests and rationale for use, |qualitative nursing research |

| | |trustworthiness of research, and the various|articles |

| | |methods and types of nursing research. |Written critiques of both |

| | |Textbook readings |quantitative and qualitative |

| | | |research articles |

|Recognize the essential facet of providing |NPO 2 |Lecture and group discussion help the |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|culturally competent and spiritual care in | |student develop an understanding of personal|tests |

|professional nursing practice. | |cultural and religious beliefs and provide a|Group discussion and written |

| | |basic overview of varying cultures and |questions |

| | |religions |Group presentation |

| | |Textbook readings |LGBTQ Lecture and reflective |

| | | |essay |

|Demonstrate the ability to identify the |NPO 6 |Lecture and group discussions regarding |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|professional and ethical standards of nursing| |morals, nursing ethics, values, law, |tests |

|practice. | |liability, malpractice, nurse practice acts,|Group discussion and written |

| | |and guidelines for practice |questions |

| | |Textbook readings |Group presentation |

|Demonstrate the knowledge of the role of |NPO 6 |Lecture and group discussion regarding |Multiple choice quizzes and |

|evidence-based research principles of ethics | |ethics in research |tests |

|in research. | |View the film The Deadly Deception |Submit certificate of completion|

| | |Online training module enforcing proper |of online CITI training module |

| | |ethical standards in research |Group discussion and written |

| | |Textbook readings |questions |

|Demonstrate skilled interpersonal |NPO 3 & 4 |General principles of communication and |Group presentation |

|communication and group dynamics. | |group dynamics |Multiple in-class group |

| | | |discussions |

Part 3: Topical Outline, Class Preparation, and Assignments

Refer to topical outline and assignment description on Moodle homepage.

Part 4: Grading and Course Policies

Course Policies

Students are expected to adhere to all policies as printed in the Nursing Program Student handbook. Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to these policies.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you have a disability and anticipate that you will need a reasonable accommodation in this course, it is important that you contact the Learning Disabilities Specialist in the Academic Support Center 617 521-2473 early in the semester. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the instructor immediately to discuss their needs for accommodations. Accommodations cannot be made except through the Academic Support Center and need to be updated each semester.

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

Academic dishonesty violates the spirit and purpose of an academic community, and is therefore subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes cheating on examinations and unauthorized duplicated submission of work. Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. Any work submitted that is not your own is an act of plagiarism. In preparing assignments, you must acknowledge in writing, any use of outside sources, or any assistance you received in preparing an assignment. Direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks and the reference cited with page number. If an instructor believes that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty or has plagiarized material, the instructor may award a failing grade for that assignment to the student. One way to avoid inadvertent plagiarism is to understand and use proper APA formatting and referencing techniques. Please discuss this with me if you have any questions prior to handing in your assignment.

Graded Course Activities

|Percent of Total Grade |Assignment Title |

| | |

|20% |Reflections Papers (10% each): |

| |Why Me? Why Nursing |

| |Diversity in Nursing |

|30% |Research Article Critiques (15% each): |

| |Quantitative Research Article |

| |Qualitative Research Article |

|10% |Group Project |

|5% |In-Class Participation, Homework, Attendance, & Small Group Activities |

|35% |Exams: |

| |Exam 1 (10%) |

| |Exam 2 (10%) |

| |Final Exam (During finals week) (15%) |

Grading Notes

Assignments are to be passed in at the beginning of class on the day they are due. Assignments that are not received by 5:00 pm on the date due will receive a grade reduction of 5% for each day late.

Points will be deducted for unexcused absences or poor participation in class.

Note: This syllabus is not a binding contract and is subject to change at any time based on needs of course and instructors.

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