THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO SCHOOL OF NURSINGNUR 646 COURSE SYLLABUS Spring XXX COURSE NUMBER: NUR 646-20 COURSE TITLE: Nursing Administration Practicum CREDITS: 4:1:
Trang 1THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO SCHOOL OF NURSING
NUR 646 COURSE SYLLABUS Spring XXX COURSE NUMBER: NUR 646-20
COURSE TITLE: Nursing Administration Practicum
CREDITS: 4:1:9 (126 clinical hours)
SIMULATION: NA
PLACEMENT IN CURRICULUM: Spring Semester of the MSN Program
PREREQUISITES /COREQUISITES : NUR 645
FOR WHOM PLANNED: Students seeking a Master's degree in Nursing with a concentration in
Nursing Administration or MSN/MBA in Health Management students
FACULTY INFORMATION: Jeanne B Jenkins, PhD, MBA, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor Office: 309 Moore Building, School of Nursing Phone: 336-334-9759 (office); 336-675-8558 (cell) Email: jeanne.jenkins@uncg.edu
Office Hours: Mondays by appointment online or in
person The best way to contact me is via email or my cell Texting is fine Please be sure to tell me who you are if you text since I will not have your contact
information in my phone
BULLETIN DESCRIPTION: Application of advanced leadership and administration knowledge
in a practice setting while defining self in a professional leadership role
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1 Refine a personal philosophy of leadership.(SON Person; MSN Essential IX; AONE Executive
Competency 3)
2 Use evidence based practice to develop or amend policies affecting the delivery
of care (SON Practice; MSN Essential IV; AONE Executive Competency 2)
3 Evaluate healthcare system's plan to meet the needs of the population(s)
served in a culturally relevant manner (SON Environment; MSN Essential VIII; AONE Executive Competency 1)
4 Apply change management principles by using data to improve
healthcare system outcomes (SON Nursing; MSN Essential II & V; AONE Executive Competency 2, 3, & 5)
5 Apply knowledge of self and others in leading and working with individuals
and groups within a health care setting (SON Health; MSN Essential VII; AONE
Trang 2Executive Competency 1 & 4)
Trang 3TOPICAL OUTLINE
I Development of self as a professional leader
II Change management and nursing leadership
III Building alliances with other professionals and community
IV Evidence based practice and policy: The role of the nurse leader
TEACHING METHODS: Nursing Practicum and Administrative Project, Online Seminar,
Discussion Forums, Reading Assignments, Writing Assignments, Student Presentations,
Clinical Journals
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
Practicum (SLO 1-5) 126 hours Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Administrative Project Paper (SLO 2-5) 20%
Administrative Project Presentation
The student is required to receive a satisfactory evaluation in the practicum experience in order to be successful in the course Preceptor evaluations must be completed, signed, and submitted to faculty according to instructions Individual final grades will not be posted until all required documents are received If you are concerned or have a question about your grade at any time in the course, please make an appointment with the faculty member to discuss
Grading Scale*:
93-100= A
90-92 =
A-87-89= B+
83-86 = B
80-82=
B-77-79= C+
73-76= C
<73=F
*0.5 rounded up to the next number
Trang 4REQUIRED TEXTS/READINGS/REFERENCES
American Psychological Association (APA) (2010) Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington, DC: Author.
American Nurses Association (2016) Nursing administration: Scope and standards of
practice Silver Spring, MD: Nursesbooks.org
Hersey, P., Blanchard, K H., & Johnson, D E (2013) Management of
organizational behavior: Leading human resources (10th ed.) Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Roussel, L., Thomas, P L., & Harris, J L (2016) Management and leadership for
nurse administrators (7th ed.) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
Academic integrity is important to success at UNCG and in later life Academic integrity is based
on five values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility If students are to fully benefit from this class and be properly evaluated for their contributions, we must work together in an environment that affirms these values Work that violates these values is incompatible with the goals of this class and will not be tolerated Every member of the class is expected to foster the spirit of academic honesty at all times and to encourage that spirit among others Please familiarize yourself with the University's Academic Integrity Policy online at
htt
p ://sa.u n c g.edu/handbo o k /acade m i c -int e g r ity- p o l icy / Students are expected to know and abide
by this policy On all course work each student must include the statement noted below
***Pape r s will not be graded with o ut the statement.*** For group papers this should include all group members signatures (electronic is acceptable)
Academic Integrity Pledge:
I HAVE ABIDED BY THE UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY ON THIS ASSIGNMENT
Signature (electronic is acceptable) Date
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Active participation in the course (including group work) is expected in order to meet the learning objectives of this course If the student knows they will be late in
completing any assignment, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the faculty
member about this either via email or phone prior to the occurrence Unexcused
absences/tardiness is unacceptable and will influence the final grade in this course Due dates for all assignments are available as part of this syllabus, so please plan accordingly It is thestudent's
responsibility to initiate discussion with the faculty about work to be made up due to excused
Trang 5absences It is the professor's responsibility to design make up work Since one or more of the course assignment(s) may involve other members of the class, please plan accordingly early in the semester to allow ample time for other class members to make their significant contributions
to the assignments
LATE WORK: There will be a 10 point penalty for late assignments Late discussion
board postings will not be accepted If a student anticipates being late with any
assignment, the student must contact the faculty members PRIOR to the due date
Technology Requirements: This course is conducted online via Canvas Students are
encouraged to visit the Canvas resources website at http://courses.uncg.edu/resources/
DROP POLICY: Consistent with the UNCG policies, the last day to withdraw from a
course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing) is XXX
FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: There is no final exam for this course
DRESS POLICY: Graduate students in clinical settings should dress in professional business attire
as appropriate to the agency and the type of clinical experience As a rule, dress as the preceptor dresses (if they wear a lab coat, the student should wear a lab coat) When functioning in the student role, an engraved name pin in the following format must be worn There are several online companies that may be used to order a name pin Students may also wish to order from a local office supply store Many agencies will require that students wear their employee name badge as well as the school name tag
Format: <Name>, RN
MSN Student UNCG School of Nursing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Communication is a requirement of this course Therefore,
studentsshould have the ability to access Canvas and participate in the discussion forums
Students must also have an active UNCG email account This email account and the Canvas
announcement page should be checked on a regular basis for class and assignment
information Check the UNCG email and Canvas several times per week in order to stay
informed about the course and to foster excellent communication between all students in the course If you need to contact a faculty member, you may do so via email or in the course discussion board forum labeled “questions for the professor” Remember this is a public
forum, open to the entire class If you have a private of sensitive issue, email the faculty
member directly Please allow 48 hours for faculty to respond to emails
Etiquette expectations: or “netiquette” refers acceptable behavior in all online discussions, email and other forms of communications within the course Professional netiquette is an
expectation and required at all times This includes (a) avoid writing in all capital letters (this is considered yelling, try to use fonts such as bold, italics, and underline sparingly); (b) no name calling or offensive language; (c) respond politely and appreciate differences in opinions; (d) craft your message in a professional manner (remember this is not a text message); and (e) adhere to the MSN Administration Concentration confidentiality statement throughout the
course
Faculty role in electronic discussions: Faculty will regularly monitor all class online activity and
will join the online discussion ONLY if there is a significant divergence from the assignment
Trang 6Faculty reserve the right to alter the assignments to facilitate the student in meeting the learning
outcomes
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of "F" in the course
Please submit all work in Microsoft Word doc or docx format unless otherwise indicated
Contact the faculty immediately if any concerns arise about the class, or if you do not understand any assigned readings or work
All written assignments must conform to APA guidelines Please use the current edition APA
Publication Manual as a resource There are multiple resources for assistance with APA format
(library and student sites) Help can be found online through Jackson Library at this link: APA style guide at http://uncg.libguides.com/c.php?g=83079&p=536808
Graduate Writing Resources: All students are expected to write at the graduate level The current
edition of the American Psychological Association’s writing manual is used to grade all written work Students should purchase this book and use it as a resource when writing all assignments Students should limit the use of quotations and seek to synthesize, analyze and integrate information Proper citation is essential The UNCG Library tutorial on plagiarism is very helpful
http://library.uncg.edu/tutorials/index.aspx?m=8 Student work will not be acceptable if the writing level
is not appropriately at the graduate level using APA guidelines and this will be reflected in grading according to the rubrics Here is a link to the Writing Center, which includes the graduate writing center:
http://www.uncg.edu/eng/writingcenter/default.php
Graduate Speaking Resources: As a graduate student, you will be asked to present your individual
and group work as part of your course grade Oral communication confidence is an essential skill for nurse leaders and comes natural to some people while not to others The UNCG Speaking
Center http://speakingcenter.uncg.edu/default.php is a great resource to help you with your public, group, and interpersonal communication needs
All assignments including discussion questions should reflect the course readings Where
possible, students are encouraged to read beyond the course assignments in order to contribute
to their understanding of a topic
Disability Assistance
UNCG seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) in 215 Elliott University Center, 334-5440, www.oars.uncg.edu
Trang 7ASSIGNMENTS FOR ACHIEVING LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1 Discussion Board Forum Each student is required to post an initial thread in response to the
provided prompt for each Discussion Forum Each thread must be at least 500 words (excluding salutations and references) and should be supported with at least two (2) references In addition to the thread, each student is required to reply to at least two (2) classmates' threads Each reply must
be at least 250 words (excluding salutations and references) and should be supported with at least one (1) reference Discussion Board threads should include all key components Major points should
be supported by course readings, current (within 5 years) literature, and pertinent conceptual or personal experience examples The purpose of these forums is to promote scholarly discussion and exploration of the content All postings in the discussion forum must be pasted text (NOT
attachments unless indicated) to facilitate easy reading Proper use of current APA formatting for references, correct grammar and spelling, proper sentence structure, evidence of critical thinking, and a robust discussion supported by evidence is expected Reponses that do not contribute to the content of the discussion will be disregarded (e.g., “I agree”, “You did a great job”, or “I have nothing else to add” are examples of responses that do not contribute to content) Initial threads are due by 11:59 P.M on Thursday of the assigned week and replies are due by 11:59 p.m on Sunday of the same assigned week Late discussion board postings will not be accepted and will affect the grade Students are highly encouraged to post more than the minimum entries and to post early The final discussion board grade is an average of the graded forums throughout the semester
DISCUSSION FORUM GRADING RUBRIC
2 Practicum Experience/Journal Each student must complete the designated number of clinical
hours associated with selected support and specialty courses in the MSN Administration
Concentration Please see the MSN Administration Concentration Plan of Study Each student must identify and confirm a nurse leader to serve as preceptor for their clinical experience Preceptors should hold a master or doctoral degree, preferably in nursing but not required Students are allowed
All key components of the discussion board forum are answered in the thread 30
Major points are supported by course material, personal experiences, and
thoughtful analysis At least 500 words (excluding salutations and references)
At least two (2) references are cited.
25
Correct APA format, proper grammar and spelling are used consistently 10
Replies
Major points are supported by course material, personal experiences, and
thoughtful analysis At least 250 words (excluding salutations and references)
At least one (1) reference is cited
25
Correct APA format, proper grammar and spelling are used consistently 10
Trang 8to complete their clinical hours in their place of employment but this is not guaranteed nor required It
is recommended that students identify preceptors who are not their immediate supervisors, however, this is not required It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate signatures on the
preceptor agreement form (see course documents in learning management system) This form should
be signed by both the student and preceptor and submitted with a current copy of the preceptor's resume to the course faculty for approval This form must be submitted for each clinical experience even if the student has used the same preceptor in the past for another clinical course If a student plans to use the same preceptor for two clinical courses in the same semester, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain approval from the course faculty for each course
The preceptor must be approved by the faculty member prior to the student beginning the practicum experience Students must also be cleared by the School of Nursing representative and the Clinical Affiliate prior to beginning the clinical experience Even if the student works in the agency, the SON and clinical affiliate must confirm that all necessary paperwork and documentation is submitted and approved prior to beginning the clinical time Any clinical hours logged prior to approval by the SON, course faculty and/or the clinical affiliate will not be counted for course credit
The practicum journal is the documentation of the practicum experience for this course In addition to accruing the required number of practicum hours, students must demonstrate progression toward meeting the established objectives by providing in-depth documentation of the practicum experiences
as evidenced in the practicum journal entries and a satisfactory preceptor evaluation Failure to pass the practicum requirements will result in failure of the course regardless of the course grade See the course calendar for specific due dates and times for submissions All journal entries will be submitted via assignments in Canvas Do not email the journals to the faculty member(s) Please review the Practicum/Journal Instructions document on the under course content prior to contacting the faculty
member with questions Students must submit the number of journals as noted on the course calendar
Trang 9Practicum Journal Grading Rubric
Learning Objectives Clearly stated three (3) measurable learning objectives with appropriate strategies for
meeting each objective.
10 Description of Clinical Experience Robust and thoughtful description of experiences as a reflective narrative 10 Learning Opportunities Discussion reflective of new ideas, insights, and experiences which were known or
accessible and that contributed to your role acquisition as a nurse leader Discussion relates the development of own thinking/concerns/ issues regarding the practice of nursing leadership/administration Reflections on what you value in nursing leadership and how your clinical experiences have influenced those beliefs
20
Teams in Healthcare Thoughtful discussion of observations of inter-professional team(s) and collaborative
decision making Reflection on your strengths and areas for improvement as a nurse leader in facilitating team building and fostering collaboration.
10
Application of Evidence Summary and application of two (2) research articles to the clinical experience
Appropriate APA citation provided for each
20
ANA Scope and Standards of
Practice for Nursing
Administration
Discussion of which standards of practice were applied to the clinical experiences described in this journal entry and rationale provided Discussion of the measurable elements used to identify opportunities for the student’s professional development and improvement as a leader in this role
15
Next Steps Thoughtful review of clinical objectives and directions for the remaining clinical hours
including strategies for objectives not yet met Reflection on the impact of the experiences on the student’s professional growth as a nurse leader/administrator
15
Trang 103 Professional Leadership Portfolio Each student will create an electronic professional leadership
portfolio See Canvas for examples of websites The portfolio must include the leadership paradigm video, resume and cover letter for mock interview
Leadership Paradigm Video Each student will present their individual paradigm of nursing administration
and leadership via a video clip posted to the assignment link in Canvas This video should be 3-5 minutes Throughout the MSN Administration program you have developed your philosophy and mission (or
purpose) of nursing leadership through self-reflection and identifying, clarifying, and prioritizing your values
as a nurse administrator For this assignment you will present your personal philosophy of nursing
leadership and your personal mission, considering the values and beliefs you truly hold in nursing
leadership/administration Focus on why you desire to be a nursing leader and what YOU believe nursing
leadership should encompass Be sure to include your definition of the elements nursing, patient, health,
environment, inquiry, caring and practice in your philosophy and describe how they interrelate and function.
Professional business dress is required for the video Student The University Speaking Center and Digital Media Commons are available to anyone who needs assistance creating and posting the video
Administration Paradigm Presentation Grading Rubric
Clear articulates personal philosophy of nursing
leadership
25
Clearly articulates personal mission, considering
the values and beliefs you truly hold in nursing
leadership/administration
25
Clearly defines of the elements nursing, patient,
health, environment, inquiry, caring, and
practice, and describes how they interrelate
25
Presentation Style (voice, eye contact,
non-verbal distractors)
15
B Resume and Mock Interview Each students will participate in a mock interview with the faculty member
and preceptor (as available) Students will be provided with an nursing leadership job description and will submit to the faculty and preceptor via the professional portfolio a resume and cover letter for the position The student will arrange an interview time with the faculty member and will participate in a mock interview for the position Professional dress attire is required Interviews will be scheduled following Fall Break The faculty and preceptor (as available) will provided feedback to the student related to interview style and presentation, as well as the cover letter and resume
C Other work as appropriate, i.e., professional certification, projects, papers, manuscripts, presentations,
etc
Professional Leadership Portfolio Grading Rubric