wcu nurs 493 - integration of nursing concepts - 2014fall_i - 8-4-14

NURS 493 Integration of Nursing Concepts

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Section A: Instructors Name

I. Instructors Contact Information, Course Pre and Co-Requisites WCU Phone Number: WCU E-mail: Office location: Office hours: Course Prerequisites: NURS 480 AND NURS 481L Course Co-requisites: NURS 491L

II. Mission and Outcomes University Mission: At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning

partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Institutional learning outcomes are designed by the University as a whole, taking into account the role that both instruction and student services play in contributing to a students success .Institutional learning outcomes assume achievement of the stated programmatic learning outcomes of ones discipline. Upon graduating from a degree program offered by West Coast University, students will be able to: 1. Develop intellectual and practical problem-solving skills through

information assessment and critical thinking. 2. Demonstrate effective written communication skills. 3. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 4. Demonstrate computer proficiency and information literacy. 5. Describe ethical standards and legal guidelines associated with ones

chosen career field. 6. 6. Explain why knowledge of and respect for the societal

contributions of diverse cultures and perspectives is an important quality in ones discipline.

Program Mission: The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.

Course Name: Integration of Nursing Concepts

Course Number: NURS 493 Campus:




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II. Mission and Outcomes Program Philosophy The philosophy of the College of Nursing is that education is a continuous

process occurring in phases throughout an individuals lifetime. Nurses are lifelong learners and critical thinkers.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social sciences.

2. Plan preventative and population focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.

3. Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community settings using evidence based practice.

4. Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient centered nursing care to diverse populations.

5. Design health care education for individuals, families, and communities.

6. Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct inpractice.

7. Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.

8. Model leadership when providing safe, quality nursing care; coordinating the healthcare team; and when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.

9. Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.

III. Course Information

Term/Semester: Class Meeting Dates: Class Meeting Times: Class Meeting Location: Class Length: 9 weeks Credit Hours: 3 semester credits/5 contact hours per week/45 hours per term Study Hours: For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2-

3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course; it is expected that a minimum of 7-10 hours of study, outside of class, is completed each week.




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III. Course Information Class Required Texts, Learning Resources:

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2010). Adult medical-surgical nursing RN 8.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park, KS: Author.

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2010). Fundamentals for nursing 7.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park, KS: Author.

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2010). Community health RN 5.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park, KS: Author.

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2010). Leadership and management 5.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park, KS: Author.

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2010). Mental health nursing RN 8.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park, KS: Author.

Assessment Technology Institute, LLC (2010). Maternal newborn nursing RN 8.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park KS: Author.

Assessment Technology Institute, LLC (2010). Nursing care of children RN 8.0: Content mastery series review module. Overland Park KS: Author.

Assessments Technologies Institute (2010). Pharmacology for nursing RN 5.0: Content mastery series review module. Stilwell, KS: Author.

Class Required Texts, Learning Resources from Previous term(s):

Class Recommended Texts, Learning Resources:

All textbooks used in nursing courses.

Course Catalog Description:

This course combines the knowledge base from each of the different clinical specialties in nursing by reviewing material in a case study format and discussing the studies in seminars. The course follows up with testing in each subject area in preparation for taking the NCLEX examination. To pass this course, students must demonstrate a knowledge base in each subject area necessary to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam.




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III. Course Information Course Learning Outcomes: Course outcomes are

comprised of the knowledge, skills, values and/or behaviors that students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of the course.

Course outcomes map to the Program Learning Outcomes

Must be assessed in the course to determine if learning outcomes are met

1. The student will assess their knowledge and identify strengths and weaknesses in the medical/surgical, maternal child, mental health, and pediatric areas of nursing along with geriatrics, pharmacology, community and leadership content by taking the ATI Predictor Exam.

2. The student will remediate via Comprehensive ATI Review in specific identified areas in medical/surgical, maternal child, mental health, and pediatric areas of nursing along with geriatrics, pharmacology, community and leadership.

3. The student will apply critical thinking skills in answering RN-NCLEX style questions in the medical/surgical, maternal child, mental health, and pediatric areas of nursing along with geriatrics, pharmacology, community and leadership.

4. The student will apply scientific rationale for therapeutic nursing interventions used when caring for a diverse population in a variety of health care settings.

5. The student will identify therapeutic communication techniques used when caring for a diverse population in a variety of health care settings.

AACN Essentials for Baccalaureate Education For Professional Nursing Practice:

The purpose of this section of the syllabus is to guide the student in understanding how the AACN 9 Essentials are incorporated into their education. The Essentials that are met in NURS 340 Public Health Nursing include the following: Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology Essential V: Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice




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III. Course Information Teaching and Learning Strategies Updated per course

reflecting the instructional strategies appropriate to the subject area.

Examples: simulation laboratory, clinical experience, discussion, case studies, blended learning, on line assignments, quizzes or other electronic teaching devices, lecture, guest speakers, community projects, class presentations, videos/DVD, kinesthetic learning activities

Comprehensive RN review (ATI) NCLEX-RN review questions Case Studies and discussions Review Lectures Practice tests and Homework assignments NCLEX-RN test plan and test analysis Test Taking Strategies ATI Live NCLEX Review (3 days) Active Learning/interactive strategies ATI Pharmacology proctored exam will be administered during the

course.

IV. Evaluation Methods, Grading

Formative Assessment of Student Learning: Examples -- Evidenced-

based Research, presentations, Case Studies, Specific class projects, Weekly quizzes, homework assignments, clinical or lab assignments/assessment, practice exams

Summative Assessment of Student Learning: Will not count more than

30% of final grade Examples Final Exam,

Term Paper or Term Project Signature Assignment Examples- Term Paper or

Project

Assignment/Assessments The care of the patients under the supervision of graduates of WCUs College of Nursing is of utmost importance. NURS 493 is designed to help the students apply their nursing knowledge in an integrated way, determine where gaps in learning may have occurred, and correct deficiencies prior to graduation or taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Each students success on the NCLEX- RN is a reflection both of the individual students readiness to care for persons in need and the reputation of the university, which reflects back on all the graduates of WCU. Therefore, WCU partners with students to make every effort to ensure their readiness is addressed. All NURS 493 course assignments are considered critical assignments. This means that all assignments, focused review remediation activities, and assessment exams must be completed and turned in to pass the course. In order to be eligible to sit for the required ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Assessment (exit exam), during NURS 493, the student must successfully complete the ATI Capstone Content Review. Failure to take assigned tests, exams, or assessments; or failure to submit any homework (including but not limited to ATI Capstone course assignments) will result in a No Pass (NP) grade for the course. 1. Each week, the ATI Capstone pre-assignment is due no later than

midnight the day before class. 2. Each week, the ATI Capstone post-assignment is due no later than

72 hours after the assignment has been sent to the student. 3. A minimum of 40 hours must be completed on focused review for the

ATI Capstone Content Review. 4. Points will be earned for assignments and assessments as outlined in

the table below. Students must obtain all 21 points to successfully complete NURS 493

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IV. Evaluation Methods, Grading Pre-Assessment

Assignment Content

Assessment (Exam)

Post-Assessment Assignment

Total Points

1 point 1 point 1 point 3 points Benchmark to demonstrate readiness to take the NCLEX

Each student will take the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Assessment (exit exam) during the last week of this course. Each student must achieve a 92% predicted probability of passing NCLEX RN on the first attempt. Each student will have ONE (1) attempt to meet the benchmark. NURS 493 is a Pass/No Pass course. Only students who meet the benchmark will be given a Pass (P) for the course and will be allowed to graduate from the program. Students who fail to meet the benchmark will be given a No Pass (NP) grade and will need to repeat NURS 493 the following term. Students scoring at or above a 92% probability of NCLEX success on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor given in week 9 of the course will: 1. Complete a focused review of the Comprehensive Predictor 2. Attend the full ATI Live Review 3. Work through the ATI Live Review Study plan to prepare for NCLEX. Students scoring below 92% probability of NCLEX success on the ATI

Comprehensive Predictor will be required to complete the following: 1. Complete a focused review of the Comprehensive Predictor 2. Attend the full ATI Live Review 3. Work through the ATI Live Review Study plan 4. Repeat the NURS 493 course (including completing alternative capstone

assignments, completing ATI assessments, retaking the ATI comprehensive Predictor, and re-attending the ATI Live Review).

Note: Alternative Capstone assignments will include additional work. Repeating Students must complete all assignments, including additional work, in order to be eligible to sit for the required ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Assessment (exit exam). Students who have repeated NURS 493 and passed the course will be identified as needing additional support and, after attending the Live Review and meeting all University requirements to graduate and test for NCLEX, will be enrolled in the Virtual- ATI online NCLEX review for continued post-graduation review and support to prepare for NCLEX.

Additional Information: Each student must meet with the Career Service Specialist to participate in an exit interview prior to the end of the course. Each student must attend all 3 days of the ATI Live Review at the end of the course. Failure to attend all 3 days will result in the student being charged for the ATI Live Review.




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V. Policies and Procedures West Coast University Grading Scale (reflective of final course grade. See associated policy in Catalog)

Grade Points WCU Grading Scale A 4 93-100 A- 3.7 90-92 B+ 3.3 87-89 B 3.0 83-86 B- 2.7 80-82 C+ 2.3 76-79 C* 2.0 73-75 C-* 1.7 70-72 D+ 1.3 66-69 D 1.0 63-65 D- 0.7 60-62 F 0.0 59 or below AU 0.0 Audit CR 0.0 Credit P 0.0 Pass NP 0.0 Not Passed I 0.0 Incomplete TC 0.0 Transfer Credit

W 0.0 Withdrawal (Before Drop Deadline)

WF 0.0 Withdrawal (After Drop Deadline) Note: AU, CR, I, P, NP,TC, W, and WF are used on the Academic Record but have no

point values and are not computed in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) . C+ is the minimum passing grade in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Occupational Therapy. C* and C-* grades in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Occupational Therapy courses reflect that the course has not been successfully completed. P/"NP" will be the only grade issued in the following courses: Developmental Pathway, Nursing Clinicals, Global Studies/Symposium, and Capstone courses and NURS 493.

Grade Rounding At West Coast University, scores are not rounded to the whole number until the end of the term. All student assignments, quizzes, and examinations will be rounded to the first decimal point. At the end of the terms final course grades will be rounded to the nearest whole point. For programs that use the exam average to determine whether other course assignments are included in the final scoring (e.g., Nursing), the end-of-term exam average may be rounded (using the above rules) to make that determination.




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V. Policies and Procedures Attendance Policy Attendance in class lectures and clinical experiences, including hospital

and community rotations, simulation and skills laboratory, is mandatory. Failure to attend, arriving late or leaving early will impact the ability of the student to achieve course objectives. Tardiness to or a failure to call an agency and clinical instructor prior to missing a scheduled clinical experience is unprofessional, reflects poorly on the student and the university, and will be reflected in the clinical evaluation. A referral to the Conduct Committee may be made. All absences will require documentation of an extenuating circumstance. All missed clinical hours will need to be made up. Documentation of an extenuating circumstance does not change the need to make up the hours.

West Coast University has a clear requirement for students to attend courses. Students should review the Attendance Policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the University Catalog.

Academic Integrity Policy

Students are expected to approach their academic endeavors with the highest academic integrity. They must cite sources, and submit original work. Academic honesty is central to the institution/student partnership towards student success. Students are accountable for adhering to the Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty policies in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the University Catalog.

Academic Dishonesty Students should review the Academic Dishonesty Policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the University Catalog.

Reasonable Accommodations

West Coast University strives to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have a defined need and who follow the appropriate steps towards seeking the accommodation. The Reasonable Accommodations Policy is found in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the University Catalog.

West Coast University Make-up Work Policy

In order to meet course objectives, students may be allowed to make up assignments and work missed as a result of absences. The faculty may assign additional make-up work to be completed for each absence.

Students are required to be present when an examination is given. If unexpectedly absent for a documented emergency situation (i.e. death in the immediate family), it is the students responsibility to arrange for a make-up date by contacting the faculty member within 48 hours of the original assessment date. The make-up work must be completed within five (5) school days of the originally assigned date. Students who do not take the exam on the scheduled make-up date or who do not contact the instructor within 48 hours will receive a zero score for that assessment activity.

The highest score possible on a make-up examination is passing grade (e.g., if a student obtained a perfect score (100%) in the make-up examination, the grade will still be recorded as a passing grade). In order to meet course objectives, students may be required to make up all assignments and work missed as a result of absences. The faculty may assign additional make-up work to be completed for each absence.




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V. Policies and Procedures Classroom Policies Students are expected to dress professionally during class time as required

by the Code of Conduct in the Catalog and any rules in your programmatic handbook.

No children are allowed in classes or to be unattended on campus. Use of cell phones, smart phones, or any other electronic devices in the

classroom during class time is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use may lead to faculty member confiscation of the device for the remainder of the class.

Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required to leave the class.

Late Work Policy Written assignments must be turned in when due. Assignment turned in after the due date will be penalized at 10% per day.

No late work will be accepted that is more than 3 calendar days late, unless pre-approval from faculty has been obtained within 24 hours. Note due dates and time in syllabus or posted by faculty.

** Be sure to contact the faculty if you believe you must turn in an assignment after the due date.

Testing and Examination Policy

The university testing policy stipulates that no phones or other electronic devices, food or drink, papers or backpacks can be taken into the examination area. Other restrictions/policies may apply in certain courses, as determined by the instructor. Any form of communication between students and students and faculty during the examination period is strictly forbidden.

Results will be posted to eCollege no later than one week after the exam. The instructor will review topics, key concepts and themes for learning improvement. The instructor will NOT review the exam item by item.

Additional Program or Accreditation Requirements

Nursing: Nursing students may repeat no more than one failed or unsuccessfully

completed course. Any Nursing student who fails or unsuccessfully completes any two courses or the same course twice, with the exception of NURS 492 will be dismissed from the program. Please see the university catalog for more information under Course Withdraw and Dismissal Policies.

A student who previously withdrew from a course may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In addition, a student who fails a course may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In either case, if a student chooses to withdraw from a course being repeated before successfully completing the course, the student will receive a grade of F in the course. Please see the university catalog for more information under Course Withdraw and Dismissal Policies.




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Section B: Course Outline Weekly Class objectives reflect the teaching activities that, if engaged in, are intended to lead to specific, measurable student learning

outcomes as identified in Section A. Content outline provides the student with a course roadmap. Which topics are intended to be covered each week? Specific course activities outline the teaching strategies used Student assignments identify the learning and assessment requirements that students are to fulfill throughout the duration of the course.

Week/ Date

Weekly Course Learning Outcome Content Outline Specific Course Activity Student Assignments

Week 1 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate self to assist in developing a comprehensive study plan.

Review Fundamentals of Nursing

concepts as applicable to the Nursing Process

Introduction to NURS 493 Test taking and anxiety management strategies Fundamentals of Nursing

ATI Comprehensive Predictor Fundamentals of Nursing Content Review

Review Fundamentals of Nursing concepts using ATI resources

Week 2 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate ability to apply Fundamentals of Nursing knowledge

Synthesize and review

pharmacology of nursing concepts as applicable to Nursing Process.

Pharmacology Test taking and anxiety management strategies

Fundamentals of Nursing ATI Exam Pharmacology Content Review

Fundamentals pre-assessment assignment DUE Fundamentals post-assessment assignment DUE Review Pharmacology concepts using ATI resources

Week 3 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate ability to apply Pharmacology knowledge

Synthesize and review Medical

Surgical Nursing concepts as applicable to Nursing Process.

Medical Surgical Nursing Test taking and anxiety management strategies

Pharmacology ATI Exam Medical Surgical Nursing Content Review

Pharmacology pre-assessment assignment DUE Pharmacology post-assessment assignment DUE Review Medical Surgical Nursing concepts using ATI resources

Week 4 Evaluate ability to apply Medical Maternal Newborn Medical Surgical Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing pre-





Week/ Date


CLO 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5

Surgical Nursing knowledge Synthesize and review Maternal

Newborn nursing concepts as applicable to Nursing Process.

Nursing Test taking and anxiety management strategies

ATI Exam Maternal Newborn Nursing Content Review

assessment assignment DUE Medical Surgical Nursing post- assessment assignment DUE Review Maternal Newborn Nursing concepts using ATI resources

Week 5 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate ability to apply Maternal Newborn Nursing knowledge

Synthesize and review concepts of

Nursing Care of Children as applicable to Nursing Process.

Nursing Care of Children Test taking and anxiety management strategies

Maternal Newborn Nursing ATI Exam Nursing Care of Children Content Review

Maternal Newborn Nursing pre-assessment assignment DUE Maternal Newborn Nursing post- assessment assignment DUE Review concepts of Nursing Care of Children using ATI resources

Week 6 CLO 1, 2, 3 ,4 ,5

Evaluate ability to apply Nursing Care of Children knowledge

Synthesize and review Mental

Health Nursing concepts as applicable to Nursing Process.

Mental Health Nursing Test taking and anxiety management strategies

Nursing Care of Children ATI Exam Mental Health Nursing Content Review

Nursing Care of Children pre- assessment assignment DUE Nursing Care of Children post- assessment assignment DUE Review Mental Health Nursing concepts using ATI resources

Week 7 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate ability to apply Mental Health Nursing knowledge

Synthesize and review Community

Health Nursing concepts as applicable to Nursing Process.

Synthesize and review Nursing

Community Health Nursing Nursing Leadership Test taking and anxiety management strategies Test taking and anxiety

Mental Health Nursing ATI Exam Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership Content Review

Mental Health Nursing pre- assessment assignment DUE Mental Health Nursing post- assessment assignment DUE Review Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership concepts





Week/ Date


Leadership concepts. management strategies using ATI resources Week 8 CLO 1, 2, 3 ,4 ,5

Evaluate ability to apply Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership knowledge

Evaluate development of critical

thinking during the program

Comprehensive Review Test taking and anxiety management strategies

Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership ATI Exam Content Review of key concepts for Comprehensive Exam Course Evaluation

Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership pre-assessment assignment DUE Community Health Nursing and Nursing Leadership post-assessment assignment DUE Comprehensive review using ATI resources

Week 9 CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Evaluate ability to apply key Nursing concepts.

ATI Comprehensive Predictor (must achieve a 92% predicted probability of passing NCLEX RN on the first attempt)

Week 10 CLO 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5

Synthesize and review nursing concepts related to Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal Newborn Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Care of Children, Pharmacology, Community Health Nursing, and Nursing Leadership as applicable to Nursing Process.

ATI 3-Day Live Review. Attendance required for all 3 days.

Bring ATI NCLEX Review book.

In addition to this document, all applicable policies in the University catalog, student handbook and any related addenda comprise the entire syllabus for this course. Please refer to these documents for important information regarding your rights and responsibilities as a WCU student

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