Nursing Research

1.  Discuss the essential components of the research process.

2.  Differentiate application of selected research designs.

3.  Discuss the ethical and legal aspects of research.

4.  Critique selected research projects relevant to healthcare providers.

5.  Demonstrate ability to apply research findings to clinical practice issues.

Grading scale:

90-100 -  A

80-89  - B

74-79 - C

65-73  - D

64 and below -  F

Evaluation methods and weights:

14 Online quizzes (1% each)                                                  14%

14 Learning Modules (5% each)                                            70%

Human Participant Protections Education

http://cme.cancer.gov/c01.htm                                                 10%

Syllabus quiz                                                                                 1%

Final Exam                                                                                     5%    

Possible grade                                                                          100%    

There will no rounding of grades.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Syllabus Quiz:

During the first class period (August 23, 2010, 1330 to1450 BO 127) the student

will complete an in-class assignment on the course syllabus. Students who are not present for the

assignment, may complete the assignment at a later date with a 50% reduction in the grade.

Online Quizzes (Assessment icon):

1. Weekly online quizzes test the material for each chapter.

2. Weekly quizzes are open book but should reflect the individual student’s work.

3. Weekly quizzes will close by midnight on the Sunday following the weekly assigned reading.

4. Missed weekly quizzes cannot be made up for any reason, so you are encouraged to work

    ahead to allow for potential emergencies.

Learning Module Assignments (Learning Module Icon):

1. Each week a new assignment will open in the Learning Module icon.

2. Complete each weekly assignment and submit it under the Assignment icon by midnight on

    Sunday.

3.  Assignments that are submitted late will receive half credit.

Human Participant Protections Education Certification:

1.  Access the module at the National Cancer Institute website http://cme.cancer.gov/c01/intro_01.htm

2.  Complete the module, take the exam, print off the certificate of completion, and submit it in class on October 13.

3.  Late assignments will receive half credit.

Calendar for Online Quizzes and Learning Module Assignments

During the first class period  the student will complete an in-class assignment on the course syllabus. Students

who are not present for the assignment, may complete the assignment at a later date with a 50% reduction in the

grade.

Weekly online quizzes will close by midnight on the Sunday following the weekly assigned reading.

Missed weekly quizzes cannot be made up for any reason, so you are encouraged to work

ahead to allow for potential emergencies.

Complete each weekly assignment and submit it under the Assignment icon by midnight on

 Sunday.  Assignments that are submitted late will receive half credit.

Complete the Human Participant Protections Education Certification  and submit by October 13.  Late certifications

will receive half credit.

Course schedule  will be divided between class attendance and library / online research sessions.  Students are

expected to attend all scheduled class sessions unless announced otherwise.

Communication:

You are advised to e-mail within WebCT if you want to contact the professor for the course.

Also, an anonymous discussion topic is provided to post specific questions regarding the course

content. Inappropriate postings on this discussion topic will result in the anonymous nature of the

topic to be removed.

Cheating policy:

The BSN Program does not condone cheating in any form and considers it as a serious offense.

Cheating is defined by the faculty to include dishonesty on examinations and plagiarism.

Plagiarism is further defined as “the act of using source materials of other persons (either

published or unpublished) without following the accepted techniques of crediting, or the

submission for credit of work not the individual’s to whom credit is given.” (MSU Student

Handbook, Standards of Conduct, Item 10.)  Offending material that may constitute plagiarism includes, but is not

limited to, the following: Bibliography cards, formal papers, book reports, written nursing care plans, etc.)

For further information regarding cheating and any subsequent actions to be taken, please refer

to the policy statement in the BSN Student Handbook.

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HONOR CREED

“As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else to do so.”

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered,

responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these

responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing

responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are

the norm, not the exception.  Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of

the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also

to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give,

or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one’s

own work, work or ideas which are not entirely one’s own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that

all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing,

plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of

ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by

University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by

violating the spirit of this creed. (Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate)

Disability Support Services:

Midwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and

complies with section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act in its admissions, accessibility, and employment

of individuals in programs and activities.  MSU provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to individuals

with disabilities, as defined by the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet academic employment requirements. For

assistance, call (940) 397-4618 or (940) 397-4515, TDD. Please see the instructor outside of class to make

arrangements involving special accommodations.  It is the student's responsibility to declare any disabilities. After

declaration, preferably at the beginning of each semester, the student needs to contact their individual instructors to

determine any reasonable accommodations that may be required.

Course policy:

 The instructor of this course reserves the right to make changes to the course and this syllabus at any time.