KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10102/2002)

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1 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10102/2002) Course NumberfProgram Name.NURS 7737/Advanced Care Management and Leadership DepruUnent~N~u~r=s=in~g~~~~ ~~ ~ Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Nursing Proposed Effective Date--=F...:::a=1l:...::2=O:...o1.=2 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: X- New Course Proposal Sections to be Completed 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 If, m, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part ofa new program. Current catalog information (Section I) 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: (l(~~ d J} - Y-/l Facu~be7(j V Approved Not Approved ~\!:. D~'5':Mf...,\~ 13,~.J Department Cunjculum ~ttee.approved Not Approved ~~ tl p{u\1 Department Chair Date ~Y'0Ved Not Approved Date ate...,/'----_aapoporroved Not Approved.Approved Not Approved.Approved Not Approved Approved Not Approved Approved Not Approved OPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate College Date V ice President for Academic Affairs Date President Date

2 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATIONIPROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Cataloog 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 NURS 7737 Course Title Health Policy and Vulnerable Populations Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0 CreditHours_3 Prerequisites Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program director Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) This course focuses on health policy and appropriate health care to selected vulnerable populations. Health policy, such as advocacy, policy development and analysis, and health care delivery systems will be explored The concepts of vulnerability, diversity, determinants of health, and health care disparities provide the foundation ofcaring for vulnerable populations. The issues related to the role of nursing leaders in being active in policy making that can influence vulnerable populations are explored III. Justification This course combines health policy content from a course that was in the original curriculum with content on vulnerable populations and health care disparities. Vulnerability and health care disparities are recognized as two significant issues in meeting the needs of specific population groups in society. This course addresses a recognized deficit in the original Nurse Educator curriculum, and is based on the recommendations of the AACN Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing document. Integration ofcontent on vulnerable populations to the course enables student to better understand the impact of health policies on the health ofpopulations in the local community.

3 IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Dr. Astrid Wilson Text: de Chesnay, M. & Anderson, B. (2011). Caring for the vulnerable: Perspectives in nursing theory, practice, and research. (3rd ed.) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Milstead, J. (2012). Health policy and politics: A nurse's guide, (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual ofthe American Psychological Association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC: APA. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN Program or permission of the program director. Objectives: 1. Examine vulnerability and health disparities among selected vulnerable populations in the United States. 2. Articulate the principles of policy development of programs that serve selected vulnerable populations. 3. Apply policy principles of health care delivery systems and health care financing for selected vulnerable populations. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of a program designed for a selected vulnerable population. 5. Develop strategies for teaching students how to design effective programs for selected vulnerable populations. Instructional Method Include, but are not limited to, student presentations, lecture, discussion, and group seminars. Method of Evaluation Field Project Progress Reports 25% Field Project Oral Presentation 35% Publishable Manuscript 40% V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL o Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth None No additional or new resources will be needed to teach this course.

4 VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This fonn will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The fonn is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUNIBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 30 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Tenn Grades Allowed (Regular or SfU) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites Nursing NURS 7737 Health Policy Vulnerable Pops Fall 2012 Regualr N/A None3 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: Prerequisites: Co-requisites: Course credit: Class: Course Description: Faculty: Required Textbooks: NURS 7737: Health Policy and Vulnerable Populations Admission to the MSN Program or pennission ofprogram director None 3 Semester Hours Day, Time, and Location TBA This course focuses on health policy and appropriate health care to selected vulnerable populations. Health policy, such as advocacy, policy development and analysis, and health care delivery systems will be explored. The concepts of vulnerability, diversity, determinants ofhealth, and health care disparities provide the foundation ofcaring for vulnerable populations. The issues related to the role ofnursing leaders in being active in policy making that can influence vulnerable populations are explored. TBA de Chesnay, M. & Anderson, B. (2011). Caring for the vulnerable: Perspectives in nursing theory, practice, and research. (3 rd ed.) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Milstead, J. (2012). Health policy and politics: A nurse's guide, (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual ofthe American Psychological Association. (6 th ed.). Washington, DC: APA.

6 Students are encouraged to gather infonnation 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. Examine vulnerability and health disparities among selected vulnerable populations in the United States. 2. Articulate the principles ofpolicy development of programs that serve selected vulnerable populations. 3. Apply policy principles ofhealth care delivery systems and health care financing for selected vulnerable populations. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of a program designed for a selected vulnerable population. 5. Develop strategies for teaching students how to design effective programs for selected vulnerable populations. Methods of Instruction: Include, but are not limited to, student presentations, lecture, discussion, and group seminars. Evaluation Methods/ Grading Criteria: Field Project Progress Reports 25% Field Project Oral Presentation 35% Publishable Manuscript 40% 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 of Health and Human Services Student Handbook regarding Policy on Bloodbome Pathogens and Academic Honesty. Failure to practice within the Code of Ethics for Nurses (American Nurses Association, 2001) will result in failure of the 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 fonn. 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 schollli>'tic average. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one are usually assigned failing

8 grades which jeopardize their chances of future 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: Office of the Registrar: Cell Phones and Pagers: As a courtesy to others, please turn 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, granunar, and mechanics) although assistants cannot edit or proofread your paper for you. Appointments are strongly encouraged. For more information 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@kennesaw.edu. If a 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 of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of Kennesaw 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 of state 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 of this approved University process. Students may contact Student Services at (770) , or visit the "disabled Student Support Services" at

9 Equal Opportunity Statement No person shall, on the grounds of race, 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: 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: a. Analysis of the mission and goals of the curriculum. b. Analysis of the curriculum philosophy and/or model/framework. c. Analysis of the curriculum plan based on the AACN Essentials ofbsn education. d. Analysis of the evaluation plan and strategies for measuring outcomes. Critique of the evaluation plan should address the fit of the model/framework 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 of the 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: a. Introduction and statement of purpose. b. Analysis of the issue based on the literature review. c. Application ofchange theory in discussion both barriers to change and facilitators of change. d. Recommendations for moving forward in bringing about the recommended change. Content Outlineffopical Outline: Role of advance practice nurses in health policy Health policy process o Agenda setting o Research o Policy analysis Vulnerable populations Concepts

10 o Health disparities o Health care disparities o Resilience o Advocacy o Cultural competence Impact ofhealth policy on health care resources for vulnerable populations Healthy communities Health care economics Issues in social justice and vulnerability