KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)

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1 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course NumberlProgram Name NURS Advanced Care Management and Leadership Department~N~u~r=s~m~g~77~~ ~~ ~~ ~ Degree Title (ifapplicable) Master ofscience in Nursing Proposed Effective Date..:!F-=a:;:.:1l~2::..:::0~12=-- Check one or more of tbe following and complete tbe appropriate sections: Sections to be Completed ~ New Course Proposal II, III, IV, V, VII _ Course Title Change I, II, III _ Course Number Change I, II, III _ Course Credit Change I, II, III Course Prerequisite Change I, II, III Course Description Change I, II, III Notes: Ifproposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part ofa new program. Current catalog information (Section 1) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by:.; Approved Approved J D~art~,um Committee' Date Not Approved ~Ved Department Chair Date --:Appr Approved ),,-1)-" ~~ L{ul~" Approved Approved Not Approved Approved Not Approved --'Approved Not Approved --'Approved Not Approved Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate College Date Vice President for Academic Affairs Date President Date

2 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRA TION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title ----~ ~ Class Hours Laboratory Hours Credit Hours Prerequisites,----=- -=-- =-_-:-- -:-- Description (or Current Degree Requirements) II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number_~N~U~R::.::::;;:.S...:;:8;.:::::8.:..7:;,5", Course Title Nurse Educator Practicum III Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours._...::3=<-_CreditHours_4 Prerequisites NURS 8874 Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) This course is the capstone ofthe practicum experience. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize elements oftheir acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation ofa variety education models in nursing education settings. Settings will be selected to further develop students' knowledge and skills as nurse educators. Competence in advanced nursing education is an expectation. III. Justification This course replaces an existing course and the changes delineate the content more specifically and provide a better match ofcurrent knowledge, standards, and practice for advanced nursing practice, as well as general trends in professional practice and nursing education. Additionally these changes ref/ect the recommendations in the 2011 American Association ofcolleges ofnursing, Essentials in Masters Nursing Education document. The title change and course description revision clarifies the content ofthis course.

3 IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Dr. Dorman Text: Billings, D. and Halstead, J. (2009). Teaching in Nursing, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: ElsevierHealth Sciences (Saunders). Crowell, D. M. (2011). Complexity leadership: Nursing's role in health care delivery. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company. Mastrian, K.G., McGonigle, D., Mahan, W.L., Bixler, B. (2011). Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Era. Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishing. Prerequisites: Nurse Educator Practicum II Objectives: 1. Demonstrate competence in the utilization of a variety of nursing education models as an advanced practice nurse educator. 2. Collaborate with other nurse educators and health care providers in the selection and implementation ofappropriate nursing education models. 3. Evaluate their own advanced practice roles as nurse educators with regard to accountability to self, students, patients, and colleagues. 4. Utilize current research in the development of teaching strategies and the evaluation of learning outcomes. Instructional Method Practicum activities; class preparation; classroom and online discussion; class presentation Method of Evaluation 135 hours ofprecepted practicum experience 50% Weekly journal Preceptor evaluation Site visitor evaluation Participation (seminar and online discussion) 20% Synthesis paper and presentation 30% v. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL Amount o

4 Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth and existing course. None, as this course replaces VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office ofthe Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office ofthe President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE Nursing COURSE NUMBER NURS 8875 COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL Nurse Educator Practicum III (Note: Limit 30 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Fall 2012 Grades Allowed (Regular or SIU) Regular If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? N/A Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites None APPROVED: Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee _

5 VII Attach Syllabus Kennesaw State University WellStar College of Health and Human Services WellStar School of Nursing Graduate Degree Nursing Program Fall 2012 Course Title: NURS Nurse Educator Practicum III Prerequisites: NURS 8874 & NURS 7737 Co-requisites: Course Credit: Class Locationffime: Course Description: Faculty: Required Textbooks: Health Policy & Vulnerable Populations 4 Semester Hours TBA This course is the capstone ofthe practicum experience. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize elements oftheir acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation ofa variety education models in nursing education settings. Settings will be selected to further develop students' knowledge and skills as nurse educators. Competence in advanced nursing education is an expectation. Dr. Genie Dorman Billings, D. and Halstead, J. (2009). Teaching in Nursing, 3r d Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Health Sciences (Saunders). Crowell, D. M. (2011). Complexity leadership: Nursing's role in health care delivery. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company. Mastrian, K.G., McGonigle, D., Mahan, W.L., Bixler, B. (2011). Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Era. Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishing. Additional Resources: Professional Journals (Perspectives in Nursing Education, Journal ofnursing Education, and others) Professional websites, such as the National League ofnursing Education (NLN), the American Nurses Credentialing Center

6 (ANCC), the American Association for Colleges ofnursing (AACN), the American Nurses Association (ANA). Students are encouraged to gather information from other curriculum sources (curriculum texts and journals, internet, nursing education texts, journals, organizations, and documents) to supplement and enhance the textbooks. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion ofthis course, the student should be able to 1. Demonstrate competence in the utilization ofa variety of nursing education models as an advanced practice nurse educator. 2. Collaborate with other nurse educators and health care providers in the selection and implementation ofappropriate nursing education models. 3. Evaluate their own advanced practice roles as nurse educators with regard to accountability to self, students, patients, and colleagues. 4. Utilize current research in the development of teaching strategies and the evaluation of learning outcomes. Methods of Instruction: Practicum activities; class preparation; classroom and online discussion; class presentation. Evaluation Methods/ Grading Criteria: a. 135 hours ofprecepted practicum experience 50% b. Weekly journal c. Preceptor evaluation d. Site visitor evaluation e. Participation (seminar & online discussion) 20% f. Synthesis paper with presentation 30% 100% Grading Scale: = A = B = C = D <60 =F PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MUST OBTAIN A MINIMUM GRADE OF 80% TO PROGRESS.

7 Additional AnnouncementslReguirements with Academic Honesty Statement: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions ofthe Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II ofthe Student Code ofconduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification ofuniversity records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse ofcomputer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents ofalleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures ofthe University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code ofconduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement. Preparation for class and active participation in class discussion are expectations. The syllabus may change. Students are responsible for changes in the course and other announcements in class and by . The capacity to receive and check by transferring and receiving electronic files on a regular basis is a requirement. Please refer to the WellStar College ofhealth and Human Services Student Handbook regarding Policy on Bloodbome Pathogens and Academic Honesty. Failure to practice within the Code ofethics for Nurses (American Nurses Association, 2001) will result in failure ofthe course. The Policy and Procedure for withdrawing from the University or a particular class are printed in the KSU Catalog and the KSU Student Handbook. The last day to withdraw from this course without academic penalty is Academic Course Withdrawal Students who find that they cannot continue in the university for the entire semester because of illness or other reason should complete an official withdrawal form. Forms may be obtained from the Office ofthe Registrar. Students who officially withdraw from university with the approval of the University Dean will be assigned grades of"w". This grade will not affect the overall scholastic average. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one are usually assigned failing grades which jeopardize their chances offuture academic success. The policy and procedure for withdrawal from the university or a particular class are published in the Kennesaw State University Catalog and Student Handbook. Online Withdrawal:

8 Office ofthe Registrar: Cell Phones and Pagers: As a courtesy to others, please tum off all cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of class. If you are anticipating an emergency call, please put your cell phone on silence and notify your instructor. KSU Writing Center The KSU Writing Center is a free service offered to all KSU students. Experienced writing assistants work with you throughout the writing process (on concerns such as topic development, revision, research, documentation, grammar, and mechanics) although assistants cannot edit or proofread your paper for you. Appointments are strongly encouraged. For more infonnation or to make an appointment, visit or stop by Room 242 in the English Building. Contact the Writing Center to schedule an "outreach visit." Writing assistants are available to visit classes in all disciplines to encourage student use of services. To schedule a brief outreach, simply your request to writingcenter(ll{kennesaw.edu. Ifa class meets exclusively online, the center would be happy to provide an electronic handout. Disruption of Campus Life It is the purpose ofthe institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit ofunderstanding and cooperation. An important part ofmaintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member ofthe campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part ofstudents is a violation ofkennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found guilty ofsuch misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution. In addition, these violations ofstate law may also be subject to criminal action beyond the University disciplinary process. Notice to Students With Disabilities Any student who has a documented disabling condition that may require some special accommodations in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from KSU disabled Student Support Services. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to the completion ofthis approved University process. Students may contact Student Services at (770) , or visit the "disabled Student Support Services" at Equal Opportunity Statement No person shall, on the grounds ofrace, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by KSU. Guidelines for Specific Course Requirements:

9 1. Class preparation/participation: Students are expected to come to class prepared and to participate in the discussion and class activities. Participation will be evaluated using a rubric, and will include peer evaluation. (Weekly) 2. Curriculum project: The purpose of this project is to critically analyze the components of nursing curriculum. The project will include 4 short papers that address: 1. Analysis ofthe mission and goals of the curriculum. 2. Analysis ofthe curriculum philosophy and/or modevframework 3. Analysis of the curriculum plan based on the AACN Essentials ofbsn education. 4. Analysis ofthe evaluation plan and strategies for measuring outcomes. Critique of the evaluation plan should address the fit ofthe modevframework with the mission and philosophy. 3. Scholarly paper: The final paper for the course is designed to address the change process. For this paper students will select one of the recommendations presented in chapter 13 ofthe Benner, et al book to explore in greater depth. This will involve a literature review on the issue. The paper will address the following points: 1. Introduction and statement ofpurpose. 2. Analysis of the issue based on the literature review. 3. Application ofchange theory in discussion both barriers to change and facilitators of change. 4. Recommendations for moving forward in bringing about the recommended change. Course Outlineffopical Outline: This is a synthesis course, and as such does not have a defined content outline. Students will identify topics they want to explore in greater depth related to the role ofnurse educator. Examples ofsuch content include ethical issues in the classroom and clinical setting, methods for developing simulation activities, leadership in nursing education, or role differentiation in a variety ofnursing education settings.