Community Health Nursing for the RN

Course Details

Course Number: NURS 4144 Section Number: X10

Fall 2011

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: Online

Days & Times:

Online Course

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Foundations of Nursing in the Community ISBN: 978-0-323-06655-6

Pub. Manual of the American Psychological Asso. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

MSU Faculty Member

Dr. Kimberly Mercer
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Course Objectives

1. Discuss the development of community health practice and community health nursing.

2. Examine and discuss the concepts of wellness in communities.

3. Explain the implications of diversity in communities.

4. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and higher education in implementation of the nursing process with individuals, families, groups, communities, and/or society.

5. Collaborate with colleagues, health team members and citizens to promote, maintain, and restore the health and welfare of persons.

6. Based on research findings, analyze established and potential roles of the community health nurse practicing in a variety of settings.

7. Evaluate the delivery of health care in a community utilizing the ANA standards of community health nursing.

8. Demonstrate an advocacy role in identifying and coordinating community health resources to meet the health care needs of diverse communities.

9. Demonstrate an understanding of epidemiological principles in health promotion and disease prevention.

Course Expectations

Prerequisites:

Co-requisite NURS 4143

Course Requirements:

Will consist of the following:

1. Quizzes (2)

These can be found under the “Assessment” heading of the WebCT.

2. WebCT Discussions (2)

There are two threaded discussions which will be posted to the WebCT discussion board

(under “Discussions” heading of WebCT) that reflect the learning goals of the course.

3. Written Assignments (2)

This includes (1) nurse interview (2) community assessment paper. These can be found

under the “Assignment” heading of the WebCT .

Learning experiences: will include group discussion on Web CT, assigned and independent readings, community

assignments, and web-based research with resources. Students are expected to be self-directed in the acquisition

of basic community health nursing knowledge.

Grading Standards

Grading scale:

90 – 100 = A

80 -89 = B

74 -79 = C

65 -73 = D

64 and below = F

Grades will be based on whole number score and will not be rounded.

Grading Policies:

Didactic Evaluation to pass: There will be two quizzes, two written assignments (nurse interview and community assessment paper), and two WebCT discussions. You must have a 74% final grade average to pass the course.

Quiz # 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15%

Quiz # 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15%

Nurse Interview …………………………………………………………………………………………………..20%

Discussion # 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..10%

Discussion # 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..10%

Community Assessment Paper ……………………………………………………………………………30%

Submission Format Policy

Quizzes will be submitted electronically via WebCT.

Discussions will be submitted electronically via WebCT.

All papers will be submitted electronically as attachments via WebCT with adherence to APA format as requested.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Points will be deducted for submissions up to 1 week late.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

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

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Course taught online.

Other Policies

Clinical Components:

Note: All clinical components of the course must be completed with a grade of pass to

complete the course. You are required to have a total of 135 clinical hours to pass the course.

Clinical Performance: a final grade average of 74% plus a PASS for clinical components with all

required clinical hours completed are essential to pass this course. Both clinical and online requirements must be

satisfactorily completed in order to pass the course.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.