University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth College of Nursing RN BS Program Online Fall 2014

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1 Course Number: NUR 302 Course Title: Credits: Placement in the Curriculum: Prerequisites: Co-Requisites: Faculty: Course Description: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth College of Nursing RN BS Program Online Fall 2014 Selected Mechanisms of Disease and Related Pharmacology 3 credits (theory) online course Level III RN status only; Anatomy & Physiology I & II None Ouida P. Dowd, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN Office: Dion 308D ouida.dowd@umassd.edu This course examines disease processes in humans. The AACN (2008) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice guided course development. Content selected for study is chosen specifically to enhance the RN students understanding of basic pathophysiologic concepts, and is essential to understand the rationale for clinical judgment and therapeutic intervention in disease conditions. Humans' ability to adapt to stressors is discussed throughout the course. Concepts of pharmacology and drug therapy are integrated to allow students to utilize this information in clinical practice. Course Outcomes: The student: 1. Demonstrates professional responsibility, accountability, and ethical decision making as the basis for delivering health care. 2. Applies knowledge from humanities and the physical sciences to the study of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of common diseases in humans. 3. Applies current theoretical scientific and research knowledge of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomic principles of drugs used to treat common illnesses. 4. Integrates information technology and quality indicators to promote medication safety. Required Text: Huether, S. E. & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding Pathophysiology. (5 th Edition). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN Students will have course access online to: Lehne, R. (2013). Pharmacology for nursing care. (8 th Edition). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. Students will need to create a username & password to log onto the Evolve site and access the book resources. Students may also use a pharmacology text book from previous courses.

2 Responsibilities of Faculty: 1. To guide the learner through assignments and discussions. 2. To construct assignments that foster critical thinking and support professional development. 3. To provide written guidelines for assessment of learner performance and timely feedback of discussions and assignments. 4. Faculty will be available for virtual office hours weekly throughout the semester as indicated by designated times in the virtual office chat room or by appointment with students when necessary. I am online every day at various times. Students may initiate chat room conversation or message me at any time. 5. Faculty will respond to student inquiries within hours, Monday Friday. 6. How to contact me: Course-related questions should be posted in the Course Q&A Discussion on the NUR 302 mycourses site as this allows everyone in the class to benefit from your question. If you have a personal concern that you would like to keep private, please me or message me through mycourses. I check my daily Monday through Friday. You can expect a reply from me via within approximately 24 hours during the work week. You may get an reply during the weekend, but that would be an exception not the rule. Responsibilities of the Student: 1. To demonstrate commitment to the exploration of ideas and issues related to course content. 2. To be self-directed and communicate learning needs. 3. To take accountability for reviewing course content and discussions on a regular basis, weekly or more often, throughout the semester. 4. To take responsibility to contact faculty when experiencing issues/concerns or difficulty related to course content and assignments. 5. To engage in the online class and actively participate in on-line discussions. 6. To complete all course assignments on the designated due date. 7. To treat peers and faculty with respect to promote a positive academic atmosphere, to communicate professionally and respectfully, and to use proper on-line etiquette when posting discussions. 8. To cite all references and sources used and to be mindful of plagiarism and academic dishonesty standards. 9. To submit assignments on time by 1159 p.m. of each due date listed in the Class Schedule. Points will be deducted for late submissions. Communication with faculty is essential if assignment will be late. 10. Due to the nature of web courses, students are highly encouraged to keep copies of all their discussion postings as well as assignments. CITS archives courses at the end of each semester so student discussion postings are not available once the course ends. Methods of Teaching/Learning: Assigned readings, lectures, and videos Narrated PowerPoint lecture presentations Module study guides Module assignments (including critical thinking exercises and case studies) Module content discussion forums Methods of Evaluation:

3 The course grade will be based on: 4 Quizzes 30% 8 Assignments 70% Discussion participation 2 bonus grade points The minimum passing grade in the course is Four (4) quizzes, totaling 30% of student s final course grade. Quizzes must be completed during the time window on the scheduled testing date (see class schedule for dates). If a student has a documented illness or personal emergency, a makeup quiz may be given at the discretion of the faculty. It is expected that students will work independently on quizzes. An online proctoring service is used to administer quizzes. 2. Eight (8) module assignments, totaling 70% of course grade. Two (2) points per day will be deducted from late assignments. A grading rubric will be used to evaluate the module assignments (see Assignment Grading Rubric on the course website). All assignments must be completed and submitted. 3. Bonus Points: Students are expected to actively participate in a minimum of five (5) of the eight module discussion forums to be awarded bonus grade points. See the Discussion Grading Rubric on the course website. Discussion format should include: a. Posting a thoughtful content-related question and participating in a follow-up conversation b. Posting a relevant clinical example of the pathophysiologic concepts in that module c. Responding to a classmate s posting in a substantive manner d. Substantive participation should: 1) add value to the discussion 2) avoid simply repeating, agreeing with, or answering yes/no to peer s comments 3) ask insightful questions 4) answer other people s questions 5) make comments that are relevant to the course content and objectives 6) give insight gained from readings e. Proper on-line etiquette and respectful, professional communication in postings f. Discussion participation: Student does not participate substantively in a minimum of 5 module discussions. Student participates appropriately in a minimum of 5 module discussions. Questions and comments demonstrate a growing knowledge and understanding of the topic. Student participates appropriately in a minimum of 5 module discussion. Questions and comments demonstrate that readings were understood and incorporated well into responses; and/or clear application to clinical experiences is demonstrated. Course grade will remain unchanged. One percentage point will be added to the calculated course grade. Two percentage points will be added to the calculated course grade. Add/Drop Deadline: The last day to add or drop this course without financial penalties is September 4 th.

4 Withdrawal date: The last day to withdraw is November 13 th. Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please meet with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and provide the appropriate paperwork from the Center for Access and Success. The necessary paperwork is obtained when you bring proper documentation to the Center, which is located in Liberal Arts, Room 016; phone: Any student with a disability must contact faculty at the beginning of the semester if arrangements based on needs are desired. Academic Integrity and Ethical Standards: Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity and scholarly practice. The University does not tolerate academic dishonesty of any variety, whether as a result of a failure to understand required academic and scholarly procedure or as an act of intentional dishonesty. A student found responsible of academic dishonesty is subject to severe disciplinary action which may include dismissal from the University. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism are serious academic offenses. Please review the Student Handbook for academic regulations and procedures for details and potential options open to the faculty, College of Nursing Dean, and university to address these infractions. The handbook, undergraduate policies and procedures, and the academic policy on bullying can be found on the College of Nursing home page of the university s academic portal and at: Students should be aware that suspect assignments (e.g., those without works cited, reference pages, or with large departures in style) will be submitted to Safe Assign by the instructor for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism. Submitted assignments will be included in the UMass Dartmouth dedicated databases of assignments. These databases of assignments will be used solely for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism during the grading process during this term and in the future. CCNE Accreditation: The College of Nursing is accredited by CCNE. Representative student work may be photocopied and shown to CCNE accreditors during a re-accreditation visit. Student names will be omitted on the work. Please notify faculty if you do not wish your work to be saved for accreditation purposes. Proctor Service for Quizzes The quizzes required in this course will be conducted using a remote proctoring service requiring a camera and microphone. UMass Dartmouth is conducting an assessment of remote proctoring services in order to determine which service will work best for our students. As part of this assessment you will be asked to complete a short survey on your experience with the remotely proctored quizzes at the end of the semester. Students need to have a computer with a camera and microphone to take the quizzes. If you have any problems or questions regarding this process, please me at ouida.dowd@umassd.edu. If you have any technical problems with the proctoring service, please call or mycourseshelp@umassd.edu.

5 Course Schedule NUR 302 Fall 2014 (Subject to change at the discretion of faculty) Week Topic Assignments 1 Module I: Foundations of Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Introduction 9/1 9/6 Read Heuther & McCance Ch. 1, 3, & 4 Assignment 2 9/7 9/13 3 9/14 9/20 4 9/21 9/27 5 9/28 10/4 6 10/5 10/ /12 10/ /19 10/ /26 11/ /2 11/ /9 11/ / /23 11/ /30 12/6 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 Module I (cont.) Start Module II Module II: Cancer Read Heuther & McCance Ch. 9, 10 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 29,101,102,103 QUIZ # 1 9/23 9/26 Module III: Mechanisms of Self-Defense Read Heuther & McCance Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 69,70,72,93,94 Module IV: Disorders of Metabolism Read Heuther & McCance Ch. 17, 18 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch , 65, 75 QUIZ # 2 10/14 10/17 Module V: Neuromuscular Disorders Read Heuther & McCance Ch , 37 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch ,21-25, 36 Module V (cont.) Module VI: Renal Disorders Read Heuther & McCance Ch. 28, 29 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 41, 42, 44, 89 QUIZ # 3 11/11 11/14 Module VII: Alterations in Pulmonary Function Heuther & McCance: read Ch. 25, 26 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 76, 77, 83, 90 Module VIII: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function Heuther & McCance: read Ch. 22, 23 Review Lehne chapter key points online: Ch. 41, 43, Thanksgiving recess 11/26-12/1 Module VII (cont.) 12/7 12/13 QUIZ # 4 12/8 12/11 Assignment I Assignment II Assignment III Assignment IV Assignment V Assignment VI Assignment VII Assignment VIII End of Course Evaluations