VANGUARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM NURS 310: INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING

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1 VANGUARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM NURS 310: INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING (4 UNITS-8 WEEKS) Created: 06/09 Revised: 05/02/12 Posted: 07/12

2 VANGUARD UNIVERSITY BSN PROGRAM Course Number: Faculty: NURS 310: Information Technology in Nursing TBD Contact Information: TBD Class Days/Times: Units: Pre-requisite: One night per week, 6-10PM 4 units Admission to BSN program COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will be introduced to computer applications in nursing and health care. They will develop computer literacy skills in the areas of information processing, computer technology, and issues related to privacy and confidentiality. Students are expected to share their findings with class members in presentation format. Computer laboratory experience will include an investigation of computer applications within nursing, focusing specifically on their use in nursing administration, research, clinical practice and education. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Become competent in the area of computer literacy including: hardware & software Gain familiarity in computer applications including word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software Conduct library and internet searches for research findings Learn to analyze web-based health content for accuracy and credibility of information Develop research writing proficiency, publication ethics as well as presentation skills Define terms frequently used in the field of nursing technology 2

3 Understand the development and maintenance of health information systems Discuss ethical issues related to privacy and confidentiality Recognize critical research, clinical practice and education of nursing technology Become acquainted with technology related to nursing practice AACN/CCNE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES Essential IV Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology 1. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devises that support safe nursing practice. 2. Evaluate data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care. 3. Uphold ethical standards related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and clients right to privacy. QUALITY AND SAFETY EDUCATION FOR NURSES (QSEN) COMPETENCIES Evidence-based Practice 1. Base individualized care plan on patient values, clinical expertise, and evidence. 2. Locate evidence reports related to clinical practice topics and guidelines. 3. Question rationale for routine approaches to care that result in less-than-desired outcomes or adverse events. REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND LITERATURE Required texts: Beskeen, D., Duffy, J., Friedrichsen, L., & Reding, E. E. (2012). Microsoft Office 2010 for Medical Professionals. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Thede, L. Q., & Sewell, J. P. (2010). Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Laptop with Microsoft Office 2010 (PC) or Microsoft Office 2011 (Mac) 3

4 COURSE POLICIES Attendance and Tardy Policy You must be at class on time and remain present until dismissed. Class attendance is necessary in order to complete the course. The School for Professional Studies relies on the dynamics of class interaction and group processing in order to integrate and apply the learning of academic content. This model also emphasizes the development and practice of interpersonal communication skills and teamwork (e.g., group problem solving and negotiation). The format therefore necessitates class attendance. In practical terms, one course session is equivalent to three weeks of traditional semester course work. Due to the concentrated scheduling and the emphasis upon participatory learning, students need to be in attendance every week. Students who miss more than one class meeting (or more than five class hours) in any given course will automatically receive a failing grade and need to retake the course to obtain a passing grade. If an instructor deems that a student s second absence was under extremely unavoidable and unusual circumstances (i.e., an auto accident), the professor may file an academic petition on behalf of the student to the Dean of SPS. If the academic petition is approved, the instructor may give the student a W (Withdrawal) grade in place of a failing grade. The student will still be required to retake the course. Students who arrive late disturb the class. Students who arrive late will not receive participation points for the unit covered. Students who are habitually late may be asked to withdraw from the course. Degree Requirements Students must achieve a minimum grade of C for all major course requirements. Any major course in which the student receives a grade below C must be retaken. Class Participation Students must be prepared and participate in all discussions. Criterion: Is the student engaged in classroom discussions? Does the student demonstrate an ability to handle assigned material with a degree of proficiency? (e.g., ask questions and participate in dialog consistently, and in a manner that reflects familiarity with the assigned material). Participation evaluated according to quality, not quantity, of participation. Attendance will be scored, and no participation points will be awarded if the student is absent from class. Late Paper Policy You are responsible for submitting assignments on time (by 6:00 pm). Unless authorized by the Professor in advance, no credit will be given for assignments not turned in when due. 4

5 Academic Dishonesty Work submitted for assessment purposes must be the independent work of the student concerned. Plagiarism, or copying and use of another s work without proper acknowledgment, is not permitted. Nor is it permissible for any former or present student to allow another student to refer to, use as a sample, or in any way copy or review their work. If a student needs guidance, he or she must seek the Professor s assistance. Please refer to page 45 of Vanguard University Catalog for definitions and consequences of plagiarism: Disability Services For students with documented medical or psychological disabilities, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services to request reasonable accommodations. The Coordinator of Disability Services is located in the Counseling Center on the second floor of the Scott Academic Center and can be reached at extension 4489 or by at disabilityservices@vanguard.edu For students with a documented learning disability who would like to request appropriate accommodations, please contact the Director of Learning Skills, located upstairs in Scott Academic Center at extension 2540 or by at disabilityservices@vanguard.edu Classroom Diversity Statement As students and faculty at Vanguard University of Southern California, and foremost as Christian believers, we endeavor to communicate with honesty and confidentiality, to speak with encouraging and edifying words, and to create a safe environment where we shelter one another with love when vulnerabilities arise. This classroom intends to foster a Christ-centered community that promotes appreciation and respect for individuals, enhances the potential of its members, and values differences in gender, ethnicity, race, abilities, and generation. Laptop Policy As a key objective of this course is building proficiency and confidence in utilizing information technology, laptops in the classroom will be an integral part of selected classroom work and exercises. In addition, laptops can also be a barrier to the learning process since technology on the screen can easily distract from discussion in the classroom. In order to provide for the best learning environment, the instructor will announce when it is appropriate to use laptops in the classrooms for in-class activities and exercises so please bring your laptop to each class. However, outside of these times, it is standing policy in the class that laptops are not to be used at other times. 5

6 Policy for Assignment Deadlines and Late Work Unless otherwise announced by the instructor, all weekly assignments are due at 5:00 p.m. on the day your class meets. Please note that unexpected technical issues or absences do not excuse late submissions. To allow for unforeseen technical issues, you are advised to submit assignments in advance of the deadline. The Moodle site will not accept submissions after 5:00 p.m. No late work is accepted for this course and assignments not submitted by the deadline will receive zero points. Teaching/Learning Methods: Learning Activities 4 units = 60 contact hours in class and online activities Out of Class Activities 120 hours Total Teaching Learning Methods / Contact hours 1. Seven (7) four (4) hours sessions on campus = 32 hours 2. Planned activities and on-line discussions via Moodle with faculty = 28 hours 1. Reading Assignments (40hr) 2. Student Learning Plan (3hr) 3. Annotated bibliography for healthcare issue (25hr) 4. Patient information sheet (10hr) 5. WordPress website (15hr) 6. Information night flyer or press release (3hr) 7. WordPress blog comments (3hr) 8. Healthcare information night presentations (20hr) 9. Research Challenges (in class) 10. Reading Quiz (3hr) 4 units = 60 hours of contact 4 units = 120 hours of out of class activities Teaching/learning methods include: 1. Online asynchronous forum discussions 2. Reading assignments 3. Electronic data base search 4. Synthesis of knowledge through oral presentations, written papers, and classroom discussion 6

7 Course Assignments (detailed instructions are included in appendix): Assignment Points % Student Learning Plan Annotated bibliography for healthcare issue Patient information sheet WordPress website Information night Flyer or press release 50 5 WordPress blog comments Healthcare information night presentations Research Challenges (25 points x 3 cases = 75 total points) Reading Quiz 50 5 TOTAL 1000 points 100% Grading Scale Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 to continue in the undergraduate program. A required course in which a grade of C or less has been achieved must be repeated. Percentages Points Grade Significance GPA % A Exceptional % A % B % B Above Average % B % C % C Average % C % D % D Below Average % D % F Failure

8 CLASS SCHEDULE Course Date Class Topic(s) Assignments Due* Reading Due Week 1 Course Overview Student Assessment Presentation Groups Determining Information Needs Week 2 Hardware and software basics Accessing information Evaluating Sources Microsoft Word Week 3 Economic, Legal, and Social Issues of Information Use Incorporating Knowledge Week 4 Using information for a purpose online Communicating online Week 5 Using information for a purpose with an audience Responding with evidence and sources Week 6 Responding with evidence and sources Confidentiality online Week 7 Informatics in Practice Terminology in Nursing Technology Login to course Moodle site and update profile with your photo (Moodle) Student learning plan (turn in on Moodle) Decide healthcare issue group ( instructor with group and topic) Annotated bibliography for healthcare issue (turn in on Moodle) Deadline on optional technology mentor selection ( instructor) Research challenge #1 (in-class assignment) Patient information sheet (turn in on Moodle) Research challenge #2 (in-class assignment) WordPress website (submit website address to instructor via ) Reading quiz (administered inclass) Healthcare information night invitation OR press release (turn in on Chaps. 1 and 3 Syllabus (Moodle) IOM (2010) report (Moodle) Listen to instructor welcome (Moodle) Chaps. 2, 4, 11, 12, and 25 Miller et al. (2010) article (Moodle) Chaps. 7, 9, 14, and 26 Chaps. 5, 6, and 21 Chaps. 16, 17, 19, and 20 Chaps. 8, 10, 13, and 22 Chaps. 15, 18, 23, and 24 8

9 Professional PowerPoint design Presentation practice time Week 8 Healthcare Information Night Moodle) Blog comments (submit/respond on WordPress sites) Research challenge #3 (in-class assignment) PowerPoint presentation (turn in on Moodle and a bring a backup file to class for your presentation) Peer evaluation for students who worked in groups (download from Moodle, complete, and turn in on Moodle) Copies of Healthcare issue information sheet (bring for audience) Optional technology mentor thank you (copy the instructor) Potluck! Bring food to share No reading *Please note that all assignments are due at 5:00 p.m. on the day your class meets. Late work is not accepted for this class. 9