Nursing Syllabus Paper
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Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due and the requirements for each assignment, please remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document. If you are unable to view the course syllabus in its entirety. Please print in “landscape” view. Thanks
Course Description
This course focuses on the professional role and discipline of nursing. Students will examine the image of nursing and develop strategies for improvement. Standards of professional practice will be discussed in relation to the profession, role, and value behavior.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained …show more content…
Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
NUR/391 Policies
Students are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in this course. Students who fail to earn a minimum grade of “C” in this course will be scholastically disqualified from the university.
Course Materials
Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice-Hall.
Chitty, K. K. & Black, B. P. (2011). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: The Nursing Profession Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Explain how historical events and persons have contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession.
1.2 Differentiate characteristics between a profession and an occupation.
1.3 Complete the HIPAA tutorial.
Readings Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 3 of Professional Nursing …show more content…
2.2 Employ critical thinking in addressing client care issues.
2.3 Compile resources for personal and professional development.
Readings Read the Week Two Read Me First.
Read Ch 1, 2, & 21 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 6 & 8 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify three time management skills you plan to implement to help you achieve your personal and educational goals. 12/6/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Select a topic for the final learning team deliverable with a 1 to 2 paragraph (250-350 word) rational indicating why the topic was selected. You may choose one of the following topics;
a. The Nursing Process
b. Role Transition and Professional Development
c. Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing
d. Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice
e. Trends in Nursing 12/10/12
Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due and the requirements for each assignment, please remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document. If you are unable to view the course syllabus in its entirety. Please print in “landscape” view. Thanks
Course Description
This course focuses on the professional role and discipline of nursing. Students will examine the image of nursing and develop strategies for improvement. Standards of professional practice will be discussed in relation to the profession, role, and value behavior.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained …show more content…
Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
NUR/391 Policies
Students are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in this course. Students who fail to earn a minimum grade of “C” in this course will be scholastically disqualified from the university.
Course Materials
Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice-Hall.
Chitty, K. K. & Black, B. P. (2011). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: The Nursing Profession Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Explain how historical events and persons have contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession.
1.2 Differentiate characteristics between a profession and an occupation.
1.3 Complete the HIPAA tutorial.
Readings Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 3 of Professional Nursing …show more content…
2.2 Employ critical thinking in addressing client care issues.
2.3 Compile resources for personal and professional development.
Readings Read the Week Two Read Me First.
Read Ch 1, 2, & 21 of Professional Nursing Practice.
Read Ch. 6 & 8 of Professional Nursing.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussions is only counted in the main forum. The UOP class week begins on Tuesdays and ends on Mondays. 2.5
Individual Discussion Question Identify three time management skills you plan to implement to help you achieve your personal and educational goals. 12/6/12 2.5
Learning Team Weekly Deliverable Select a topic for the final learning team deliverable with a 1 to 2 paragraph (250-350 word) rational indicating why the topic was selected. You may choose one of the following topics;
a. The Nursing Process
b. Role Transition and Professional Development
c. Legal and Ethical Concepts of Professional Nursing
d. Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice
e. Trends in Nursing 12/10/12