NURS 436: Community Health Nursing in the Rural Setting Practicum

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM

COURSE SYLLABUS

NURS 436: Community Health Nursing in the Rural Setting Practicum

6 CREDITS PRACTICUM (90 contact hours)

Fall 2014

GENERAL INFORMATION

A.  INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

1. Theory and Clinical Instructor(s):

Delene Volkert, RN, MSN, CNE 623-1823 (Office)

397-7250 (Cell)

1. Office and Hours:

Delene Volkert

Winnemucca Campus

Tuesday & Thursday 0900-1130

Also by appointment

B.  COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description: An application course in which population-focused theory, knowledge, and skills to provide care for individuals, families, and groups are utilized in the rural community setting. Emphasis is on interpersonal and clinical therapies, coordination of community resources, and exploring the community as client.

Six credits theory. Offered fall semester.

Prerequisites: Must have completed NURS 326 and NURS 420 and NURS 429 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.

1.  Schedule:

Theory:

Online and self-directed learning

Dates: October 20, 2014 – December 12, 2014

COURSE OUTCOMES:

COURSE OUTCOMES / MEASUREMENTS
1.  Assess the health status of an aggregate or community using data, community resources, input from the population, and professional judgment. / Windshield Survey & Needs Assessment MAP-IT assignment
2.  Analyze assessment data to determine specific health needs of a community, culture, aggregate, or vulnerable population. / Primary Community Health Issue MAP-IT Assignment
3.  Collaborate with consumers, other health care professionals, and agencies in the identification of expected health outcomes. / Stakeholder Interviews MAP-IT assignment
4.  Design, organize, propose, implement, and evaluate specific strategies to promote or maintain the health of a community, aggregate or vulnerable population. / Three Level/Primary Intervention Plan MAP-IT Assignment
Intervention Evaluation and Quality Improvement MAP-IT Assignment
5.  Examine and describe the interplay between environment, social and cultural influences in community-oriented nursing. / Community Discussion Question
6.  Assume a leadership role by applying leadership concepts, verbal and written communication, and decision making in the rural community setting. / Conflict Resolution Discussion Question with peer response
Communication & System Barriers MAP-IT Assignment
Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Peer Feedback Assignment
7.  Work within the legal scope of one’s practice and adhere to licensure law and regulations within the community setting. / Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Submission
8.  Assess the health status of an aggregate or community using data, community resources, input from the population, and professional judgment. / Identify Intervention Plan MAP-IT Assignment
Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Submission

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

This course will be taught asynchronously using WebCampus, the GBC learning platform for online learning. This course will consist of weekly required reading assignments, weekly assessment, supplementary material available directly through the course, learning resources available through Great Basin College’s library services, as well as the virtually unlimited resources available through the Internet that relate to the topics being studied. Students will have a total of eight weeks to complete eight learning modules and corresponding learning activities.

STUDENT EVALUATION:

All Learning Module assignments must be completed as scheduled. Please keep in mind that this class consists largely of self-directed learning. In the event of Internet related problems, please contact the instructor via phone (leave a message if you need to) and arrangements will be made that are mutually acceptable to rectify the problem. Evaluation of student progress will be the successful completion of the course outcomes. Outcomes will be evaluated based on scheduled written assignments, discussion postings, and a group project. All assignments will be graded by a rubric. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY December 12, 2014.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

v  Maurer, F. A., & Smith, C. M. (2013). Community/public health nursing practice: Health for families and populations (5th edition). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 978-1-4557-0762-1

v  American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN 978-1-4338-0561-5

v  Headphones and speakers –required to record voice-over power-point presentation. My be borrowed from GBC Library

GRADING POLICY AND CRITERIA:

Course grade will be based on a percentage of the total possible points of theory and clinical assignments according to the following scale:

100 - 94.00 = A 76.00 =C (needed to pass)

93.99-90.00 = A- 75.99-70.00 = C-

89.99-87.00 = B+ 69.99-67.00 = D+

86.99-84.00 = B 66.99-64.00 = D

83.99-80.00 = B- 63.99-60.00 = D-

79.99-77.00 = C+ Below 60.00 = F

A grade of “B-” or better is required in ALL nursing courses applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

For assignments that have the Turnitin option enabled, you must submit your written work for Turnitin assessment. This is automatically done via the submission page. If you receive a Turnitin score greater than 20, you must revise and resubmit the paper. Late penalties will apply if revisions are submitted after the assignment deadline.

Students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.7 throughout the nursing program. Students who do not maintain the GPA will be placed on probation for one semester. Students who do not raise their overall GPA to 2.7 after one semester on probation will be dismissed from the nursing program.

Late assignments will be worth 50% of the actual grade. If an assignment is more than one week late, a zero will be given for the assignment but submission of the assignment is still required.

Assessment: / Total Points:
Community Discussion Question / 20 points
Windshield Survey & Needs Assessment MAP-IT assignment / 50 points
Stakeholder Interviews MAP-IT assignment / 50 points
Primary Community Health Issue MAP-IT Assignment / 30 points
Identify intervention plan assignment / 30 points
Communication & System Barriers MAP-IT Assignment / 50 points
Conflict Resolution Discussion Question with peer response / 25 points
Three Level/Primary Intervention Plan MAP-IT Assignment / 75 points
Intervention Evaluation and Quality Improvement MAP-IT Assignment / 60 points
Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Submission / 100 points
Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Peer Feedback Assignment (3 x 20) / 60 points
Total points for course / 550 points

All attempts will be made to maintain the posted theory schedule. However, please note that in the event of an unforeseen emergency or circumstances beyond our control, faculty may schedule theory on other days as a means to ensure every opportunity for students to successfully complete the course. The faculty also may make changes to the syllabus at any time throughout the semester. All attempts will be made to inform the students of any changes in a timely manner when possible.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are expected log-on to the Web-Campus and Evolve site to access the course at least two times a week. If you do not complete the course and do not formally withdraw by the drop deadline, your instructor will automatically assign you a grade of “F”. The last day to drop this course November 19, 2014. See Student Handbook for further information concerning the attendance policy.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DISHONESTY:

Academic dishonesty involves all methods or techniques that enable a student to gain unfair advantage in the clinical or classroom setting (see the Great Basin College Catalog for the definition of cheating in the Academic Honesty section). Cases of academic dishonesty ordinarily result in a grade of F for the assignment and/or the course, in accordance with published course policies. The violation may lead to the student’s dismissal from the Great Basin College Nursing Program and, in some cases, dismissal from Great Basin College. GBC and NSHE policies and procedures related to student conduct and academic honesty will be followed.

STUDENT CONDUCT:

Great Basin College (GBC) is a System institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and encourages all students to pursue academic studies and other college sponsored activities that promote intellectual growth and personal development. Students are responsible for complying with NSHE and college guidelines and meeting the appropriate college requirements. In joining the academic community, the student enjoys the right of freedom to learn and shares responsibility in exercising that freedom. A student is expected to conduct him or herself in accordance with college standards.

All students are held accountable for their behavior under GBC’s Standards of Conduct for Students located in the college catalog and NSHE Code, Title 2, Chapter 6. Section 6.2.2 regarding misconduct. Nursing students are also responsible for additional standards of conduct for nursing professionals as noted in the Bachelor of Science Nursing Program student handbook (see Appendices Section).

The BSN Program is committed to open, frank, and insightful dialogue between and among students and faculty. Diversity has many manifestations including diversity of thought, opinion, and values. Students are encouraged to be respectful of that diversity and to refrain from inappropriate commentary. Should such inappropriate comments occur, the instructor will intervene as they monitor student discussions throughout the course. Conduct within courses should be guided by common sense and basic etiquette. Never post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is known to be illegal. Avoid overtly harassing, threatening, or embarrassing fellow students. If you disagree with someone, respond to the subject, not the person. Refrain from transmitting or distributing content that is harmful, abusive, racially or ethnically offensive, vulgar, sexually explicit, or otherwise.

Students are strongly encouraged to print a copy of their written work.

ADA STATEMENT:

Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Disability Services Office, located in Leonard Student Life Center, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753.2271.

NURS 436 – Fall 2014 Schedule

MODULES / RESOURCES / ASSIGNMENTS & DUE DATES
Module 1 / ·  Chapter 15: Community Assessment
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links
·  Windshield Survey Handout from Maurer
·  Windshield Survey Handout Example / Primary response to discussion question–due on Thursday, by 11:59 pm
Windshield Survey & Needs Assessment MAP-IT Assignment– due on Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Module 2 / ·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention; make sure to read Interviews with Key Informants (Stakeholders) on pgs 411
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Stakeholder Interviews MAP-IT assignment – due Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Module 3 / ·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Part I – Primary Health Issue MAP-IT Assignment, due Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Part II – Identify Intervention Plan MAP-IT Assignment, due Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Module 4 / ·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention
·  Read the following article: Johansen, M. L. (2012). Keeping the peace: Conflict management strategies for nurse managers. Nursing Management, 43(2), p. 50-54. doi: 10.1097/01.NUMA.0000410920.90831.96
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Primary response to discussion question – due on Thursday, by 11:59 pm
Communication & System Barriers MAP-IT Assignment – due on Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Peer response to one discussion question – due on Sunday, by 11:59 pm
Module 5 / ·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Three Level/Primary Intervention Plan MAP-IT Assignment, due Sunday by 11:59 pm
Module 6 / ·  Chapter 17: Evaluation of Nursing Care with Communities
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Intervention Evaluation and Quality Improvement MAP-IT Assignment, due Sunday by 11:59 pm
Module 7 / ·  Chapter 15: Community Assessment
·  Windshield Survey – Maurer Handout
·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention
·  Chapter 17: Evaluation of Nursing Care with Communities
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point Submission, due Sunday by 11:59 pm
Post power point to discussion labeled “Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power Point”, due on Sunday by 11:59 pm
Module 8 / ·  Chapter 15: Community Assessment
·  Windshield Survey – Maurer Handout
·  Chapter 16: Community Diagnosis, Planning, and Intervention
·  Chapter 17: Evaluation of Nursing Care with Communities
·  Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Info & Links / Response to three peer’s Healthy People 2020 MAP-IT Power point, due on Thursday, by 11:59 pm