UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2012
COURSE NUMBER NGR 6636 Section 3091
COURSE TITLE Health Promotion and Role Development in Advanced Nursing Practice
CREDITS 3
PLACEMENT Variable
PREREQUISITE None
COREQUISITE None
FACULTY Robyn P. Gleason, PhD, MPH, ARNP, FNP-BC
(352) 273-6347 HPNP 2224 (352) 284-2123 cell
Office hours: Thursday, 2:00-4:00pm
DEPARTMENT CHAIR M. Josephine Snider, EdD, RN
(352) 273-6359 HPNP 4221
Office hours: By appointment only
JACKSONVILLE CAMPUS DIRECTOR Andrea C. Gregg, DSN, RN
greggac@.ufl.edu (904) 244-5172 Jacksonville
Office hours: By appointment only
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the student with a strong theoretical foundation for wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, and maintenance of function across the lifespan. The emphasis is on theories and research to promote and preserve wellness lifestyles in client populations using epidemiological principles, disease risk appraisal and reduction, and other tools. Roles in advanced nursing practice as they relate to the health of diverse individuals, families and communities are identified and explored.
COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the evolution of the advanced practice nursing role.
2. Compare and contrast role expectations and responsibilities among advanced nursing practice specialists as well as among other health care providers.
3. Describe the relationship between health promotion and the advanced practice roles of teacher, counselor, advocate, clinician, change agent, researcher, collaborator, and consultant.
4. Apply principles of epidemiology to draw inferences regarding the health status of diverse client populations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (continued):
5. Incorporate theories and research in generating teaching and counseling strategies to promote and preserve health and healthy lifestyles in culturally diverse client populations.
6. Develop strategies to create partnerships with community stakeholders to define wellness needs and plan implementation and evaluate culturally appropriate wellness, health promotion and disease prevention programs.
7. Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to plan care which will empower clients to attain and maintain wellness, promote health, and prevent disease.
8. Analyze risk factors and appropriate prevention strategies for selected acute and chronic diseases.
COURSE SCHEUDLE
Section Day Time Room
08HG Web course
E-Learning in Sakai is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Sakai is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. 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 .
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 classes.
ATTENDANCE
Students may be expected to attend on-campus or synchronous classes periodically. Students are expected to participate in the activities and discussions as listed in the course syllabus and on the course web-site. Timeframes for the posting and receiving of materials are listed in the course materials on the course web-site. Make-up exams may not be available in all courses.
ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITY
Each semester, students are responsible for requesting a memorandum from the Disability Resource Center to notify faculty of their requested individual accommodations. This should be done at the start of the semester.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are to refer to the College of Nursing Student Handbook for information about College of Nursing policies, honor code, and professional behavior.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Evolution of advanced practice role
2. Compare role of various advanced health care providers
a. NP, CNS, NMW, CRNA
b. CNL
c. PA
d. MD
e. Other
3. Advanced practice role in health promotion
a. Teacher
b. Advocate
c. Clinician
d. Consultant
e. Change agent
f. Collaborator
g. Researcher
4. Theories and related concepts and models, such as:
a. Self care and self responsibility
b. Natural history of disease (Primary, secondary, tertiary care)
c. Transcultural theories and models
d. Epidemiological principles in community assessment.
5. Predictive models of health behavior
6. National health goals and practice guidelines.
a. Standard practice guidelines
i. Screening
ii. Prevention
b.Healthy People 2011
7. Concepts and models of wellness, health promotion and disease prevention.
8. Developing relations with community partners.
9. Strategies for wellness promotion and risk reduction
10. Local, state, national and global initiatives for targeting wellness.
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures (synchronous/asynchronous web-based), discussion, web-based learning activities.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Team discussions and projects, web-based research, written assignments.
EVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATION
Individual assignments (5) 35%
Web-Based Discussions (6) 35%
Team Project 30%
100%
Assignment grades/feedback will be available to students within 2 weeks of the assignment due date, unless students are notified otherwise.
GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS
A 95-100 (4.0) C 74-79* (2.0)
A- 93-94 (3.67) C- 72-73 (1.67)
B+ 91- 92 (3.33) D+ 70-71 (1.33)
B 84-90 (3.0) D 64-69 (1.0)
B- 82-83 (2.67) D- 62-63 (0.67)
C+ 80-81 (2.33) E 61 or below (0.0)
* 74 is the minimal passing grade
REQUIRED TEXTS
Barker, Anne M. (2009). Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for the profession.
Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishing.
Rollnicks, S., Miller, W.R., Butler, C.C. (2007). Motivational interviewing in health care:
Helping patients change behavior. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Approved: / Academic Affairs Committee: / 5/96; 11/01; 03/05Faculty: / 8/96; 5/01, 3/05
UF Curriculum: / 10/96; 7/01
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
Live online classes every other Wednesday 8-10 pm (may watch recording if unable to attend)
Day/Date / TOPIC/EVALUATION / ASSIGNMENTS/READINGSLive online 01/11/2012 / Introduction to course
CON Philosophy/Conceptual Framework
Overview: DNP Curriculum
Review: Systems theory, CAS / Discussion: “About Me” due 01/18/2012
UNIT 1: Advanced Practice Nursing
01/18/2012 / Evolution of advanced practice role
Comparison of APNs & other providers / Barker 1, 2, 3
Plagiarism Assignment due 01/25/2012
Live online
01/25/2012 / Advanced practice nursing role in health promotion / Barker 7
Rollnicks 1-2
Discussion: “Communication Style” due 02/01/2012
UNIT 2: Strategies for wellness promotion and risk reduction
02/01/2012 / Local and state, national and global health initiatives / Barker 13
Rollnicks 3, 4
Discussion: “Asking” due 02/08/2012
Live online
02/08/2012 / Epidemiologic principles
Accessing demographic data
Research and recommendations: evidence-based health promotion
National and international screening and prevention guidelines / National & international web resources
Personal Health Promotion Plan Assignment due: 02/15/2012
UNIT 3 Concepts and models of wellness, health promotion and disease prevention
02/15/2012 / Self care/self responsibility
Transcultural theories/models
Explanatory models of disease
Predictive Models of Health Behavior / Barker 18, 25, 26
Cultural Competence Assignment due: 02/22/2012
Live online
02/22/2012 / Determinants of health status / Rollnicks 5, 6
Discussion: “Listening & Informing” due: 02/29/2012
UNIT 4: Strategies for wellness promotion and risk reduction
02/29/2012 / Health Literacy
Practice-based initiatives
Managed care initiatives
Social marketing initiatives / Rollnicks 7, 8
Discussion: “Utilization” due: 03/14/2012
03/05-09/3012 / Spring Break
Live online
03/14/2012 / Community partners/resources
Funding wellness efforts / Immunization Assignment due: 03/21/2012
UNIT 5: Prevention strategies for selected conditions
Live online
03/21/2012 / Assessments & Interventions 1: Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) / Rollnicks 9, 10 Discussion: “Article Review” due: 03/28/2012
03/28/2012 / Assessments & Interventions 2: Sexuality / Web-Based Health Promotion Assignment due: 04/04/2012
Live online
04/04/2012 / Assessments & Interventions 3: Obesity, nutrition, & physical activity
TEAM PRESENTATIONS: Practice-based Wellness Initiatives
04/11/2012 / Team prep work on Practice-based Wellness Initiative / Team Assignment: Practice-Based Wellness Initiative
PowerPoint due: 04/16/2012 Note: this is due on Monday, rather Wednesday
Live online
04/18/2012 / Practice-based Wellness Initiative presentations / Team Assignment: Practice-based Wellness Initiative
Peer evaluations due:
Team presentation evaluations due: 04/25/2011
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