work environment, and development of a proposed solution, as well as principles of client education are included. Prerequisite: NURS 302 and

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1 Texas A&M University Texarkana C STEM Course Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2011 Instructor: Dr. Jo Kahler, EdD, RN Office: 233N Academic Building Phone: Office hours: Monday 9:30 4:30pm (South Campus) Tuesday 12 1pm UC 243 (Main Campus) Wednesday 9 11:00am (South Campus) Other hours by appointment Course Number: NURS E I. Course Title: Leadership and management in Nursing Practice II. Semester Credit Hours: 4 III. Course Description: Focus is on the concepts of leadership and management, and their implications for delivery of professional nursing care. Assessment and analysis of a real work problem, assessment of the work environment, and development of a proposed solution, as well as principles of client education are included. Prerequisite: NURS 302 and enrolled in NURS 301. IV. Course Delivery Method(s): Blended with a combination of classroom and online classes V. Required Textbooks/Resources: Nursing Leadership & Management: Theories, Processes, and Practice. Author: R.A.Jones. VI. Student Learning Outcomes: After completion of this course, the students should be able to: Assess real work problems and evaluate real or potential outcomes relative to quality of care and cost effectiveness. Analyze organizational design, governance, culture and health policy of the work environment, with emphasis upon decentralization, shared governance, case management and managed care. Analyze the process of quality monitoring and risk management. Analyze the process and measurement tools for performance appraisal.

2 Demonstrate communication and delegation strategies to manage the practice of other individuals, groups, and teams. Exercise critical thinking in budgeting and fiscal management, staffing and allocation of resources. Discuss strategies for effectively managing change. Demonstrate professional behaviors and accountability as a nurse leader, and as a manager of effective health care delivery. Successful achievement of these objectives will be demonstrated by a grade of 70 percent or better on the lecture exams. VII. Course Outline: 8/30 Week 1 Introduction to clinical experience CLASSROOM 9/5 Week 2 Chapters 1, 2,3 and health fair preparation CLASSROOM 9/13 Week 3 Chapters 4 &5 and health fair assignments CLASSROOM 9/20 Week 4 Chapters 6 &7 and outline for health fair plan CLASSROOM 9/27 Week 5 Chapters 8 &9 and health fair updates CLASSROOM Exam 1 10/2 Week 6 Chapters 10 &11 and first clinical journal due ONLINE 10/9 Week 7 Chapters 12 & 13 and online discussion ONLINE 10/16 Week 8 Chapters 14 & 15 and online discussion ONLINE 10/23 Week 9 Chapters 16 & 17 and online discussion ONLINE Exam 2 10/30 Week 10 Chapters 18 & 19 and second clinical journal due ONLINE 11/6 Week 11 Chapters 20 & 21 and online discussion ONLINE 11/13 Week 12 Chapters 22 & 23 and online discussion ONLINE 11/22 Week 13 Chapters 24 and online discussion CLASSROOM 11/29 Week 14 Health Fair CLASSROOM 12/6 Week 15 Leadership Report and Presentation CLASSROOM 12/13 Week 16 Class Evaluations CLASSROOM

3 VIII. Methods of Evaluation: Exams, clinical journals, online discussion, class project, and business report and presentation. Exams points each) points Clinical Journals points each).40 points Online Discussions points each).60 points Class Project 50 points each)..50 points Business Report and Presentation..50 points IX. Grading Scale A = % B = 80 89% C = 70 79% D = 60 69% F = 0 59% Total 300 points X. Student Participation: a. Participation Policy: Blackboard will be used as the course platform for online classes and resources. b. Course Etiquette: Proper academic conduct is expected of the students when interacting online with other class members or with the instructor. c. Discussion Board Standards: Provide substantial postings with a minimum of 200 words. XII. XIII. Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M Texarkana Disability Services Office by calling Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of

4 materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may be grounds for a grade of F in the course and/or disciplinary actions. For additional information, see the university catalog. XIV. A&M Texarkana Address: Upon application to Texas A&M University Texarkana an individual will be assigned an A&M Texarkana account. This account will be used to deliver official university correspondence. Each individual is responsible for information sent and received via the university account and is expected to check the official A&M Texarkana account on a frequent and consistent basis. Faculty and students are required to utilize the university account when communicating about coursework. XV. Student Technical Assistance: Technical Requirements Minimum System Requirements The following computer system requirements are recommended for an online course: OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OSX 10.2 & above RAM: 256 MB, Processor: 2.0 GHz, Free space on HDD: 500MB Internet Connection: (Broadband/DSL preferred), Dial Up 56k minimum Software Requirements Pop up Blockers Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.0 Java: Version 6 Update 11 or later Sound card and speakers All pop up blockers installed on your computer must be set to allow pop ups from Blackboard

5 Java Runtime Environment You must have the Java Runtime Environment installed. This is a free plug in for your browser that can be obtained by going to Additional Plug ins You may need additional software based on the content that your instructor posts in their course. Commonly needed applications are: Microsoft Office 2007/2003/XP Suite/Works (not free software) Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) Windows Media Player (free download) Real Time Media Player (free download) Quick Time Media Player (free download) Macromedia/Adobe Flash (free download) Macromedia/Adobe Shockwave (free download) Solutions to common problems and FAQ s for your web enhanced and online courses are found at this link: If you cannot find your resolution there, you can send in a support request detailing your specific problem here: Blackboard Helpdesk contacts: Kevin Williams (main contact) kevin.williams@tamut.edu Frank Miller (alternate) frank.miller@tamut.edu Nikki Thomson (alternate) nikki.thomson@tamut.edu Microsft Word: All papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format

6 Drop Policy: University Drop Policy: To drop this course after the 12th class day, a student must complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request Form, located on the University website from classes.html) or obtained in the Registrar s Office. The student must submit the signed and completed form to the instructor of each course indicated on the form to be dropped for his/her signature. The signature is not an approval to drop, but rather confirmation that the student has discussed the drop/withdrawal with the faculty member. The form must be submitted to the Registrar s office for processing in person, Registrar@tamut.edu, mail (P. O. Box 5518, Texarkana, TX 75505) or fax ( ). Drop/withdraw forms missing any of the required information will not be accepted by the Registrar s Office for processing. It is the student s responsibility to ensure that the form is completed properly before submission. If a student stops participating in class (attending and submitting assignments) but does not complete and submit the drop/withdrawal form, a final grade based on work completed as outlined in the syllabus will be assigned. LATE WORK: Work submitted after midnight of the due date will be subject to a 10% per day grade reduction unless arrangements are made with the course faculty. RESERVE RIGHT: The instructor reserves the right to modify, supplement, and make changes to the syllabus as the course needs arise. REQUIRED CLINICAL HOURS: Health Fair Experience 45 hours Total 45 hours