UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
FAST TRACK
(Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to Fast Track Policy for
eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: NUR 211L
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Health and Human Services
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
Clinical Practice and Prevention
 Applies principles of primary, secondary, and
tertiary prevention for families across the lifespan.
 Examines theoretical and research based nursing
practice to provide safe, effective, and
developmentally appropriate nursing care for
families across the lifespan.
Communication
 Incorporates effective communication into
professional nursing practice.
Critical Reasoning
 Integrates nursing knowledge, developmental
theory, evidence-based practice and facility
policies to plan appropriate nursing care of
childbearing and childrearing families.
 Analyzes essential nursing roles relevant to care
coordination and case management.
Leadership
 Examines effective inter-and intra-professional
collaboration in the management of nursing care
of childbearing and childrearing families.
Professionalism and Professional Values
 Incorporate ethical and legal principles and
professional standards, including genomic- related
information and technologies, into the nursing
care of childbearing and childrearing families.
 Demonstrate research based knowledge to
Effective Fall 2012
4. Academic Unit:
3
Nursing
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provide holistic care to patients of diverse
backgrounds and needs.
Global Health
 Promotes safety and quality of health care
outcomes for diverse populations incorporating
principles of advocacy, leadership and
collaboration.
 Advocates for health equity and social justice for
vulnerable populations and the elimination of
health disparities both locally and globally.
 Participates in collaborative efforts to improve
aspects of the environment that negatively
impacts health both locally and globally.
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*
http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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NUR 211L DEVELOPMENTAL AND
HEALTH-ILLNESS TRANSITIONS OF CHILD
BEARING AND CHILD-REARING FAMILIES
PRACTICUM (3)
Description: Required clinical practicum for
developmental and health-illness transitions of
childbearing and childrearing families. Letter
grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: NUR 212, NUR 212L, NUR 216,
NUR 216L
Co requisite: NUR 211, NUR 350, NUR 350L
NUR 211L 411L DEVELOPMENTAL AND
HEALTH-ILLNESS TRANSITIONS OF CHILD
BEARING AND CHILD-REARING FAMILIES
PRACTICUM (3)
Description: Required clinical practicum for
developmental and health-illness transitions of
childbearing and childrearing families. Letter
grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: NUR 212, NUR 212L, NUR 216,
NUR 216L NUR 347, NUR 347L, NUR 349,
NUR 349L
Co requisite: NUR 211 411, NUR 350, NUR
350L NUR 440, NUR 440L
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
NUR 211 and 211L are required in the fourth semester of the professional program (first
semester senior year). Course number change to upper division better reflects the course
content and how it is currently offered.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
FALL 2015
See effective dates calendar.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
Effective Fall 2012
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
NUR 211L
NUR 411L
Current number of units:
Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
Current long course title:
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite:
Current co-convene with:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
Current co-requisite:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
Nursing; B.S.N.
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
Yes
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
No
Yes
No
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Effective Fall 2012
Both
Both
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
1/12/2015
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Date
Yes
Yes
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Effective Fall 2012
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Yes
Yes
No
No
CURRENT/PROPOSED SYLLABUS
College of Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
Syllabus
Fall 2014
NUR 211L 411L
College of Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
Course Title:
NUR 211L 411L
Semester:
Fall or Spring
Credits:
3 credits (135 clock hours)
Instructors & Addresses:
Autumn Argent, MS, RNC-OB
Nursing Building, #106
Office # 928-523-6712
Email: autumn.argent@nau.edu
Laura Karnitschnig RN, MSN, CPNP
Office: Room 106
Office # 928 523 0687
Email: laura.walker@nau.edu
Donna Price RN, MS, CNM
Office: Room 103
Office # 928-523-0319
Email: donna.price@nau.edu
Sharon Thompson, MSN, RN
Office: Room 218
Office # 928-523-7769
Email: Sharon.thompson@nau.edu
Office Hours:
As posted and by appointment
Course prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 212 L, NUR 216, NUR 216L NUR 347, NUR 347L, NUR 349,
NUR 349L
Effective Fall 2012
Course co-requisites: NUR 211, NUR 350, NUR 350L NUR 411, NUR 440, NUR 440L
Course Description:
This clinical practicum provides the opportunity to apply concepts from NUR 211L 411L. It is
comprised of clinical laboratory, simulation, and patient care experiences with child-bearing and childrearing families. The focus of care includes hospital settings, clinics, schools, community and homes
and involves health promotion, anticipatory guidance, family teaching, and clinical care.
Course Structure and Approach:
This clinical practicum provides the opportunities to develop skills, and to practice the integration of
theory content, skills, critical reasoning in simulated and actual patient care activities. With
laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning, nursing practice is fostered with the mentorship and
guidance of faculty members and other professional nurses.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the successful student
Clinical Practice and Prevention
 Applies principles of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for families across the
lifespan.
 Examines theoretical and research based nursing practice to provide safe, effective, and
developmentally appropriate nursing care for families across the lifespan.
Communication
 Incorporates effective communication into professional nursing practice.
Critical Reasoning
 Integrates nursing knowledge, developmental theory, evidence-based practice and facility
policies to plan appropriate nursing care of childbearing and childrearing families.
 Analyzes essential nursing roles relevant to care coordination and case management.
Leadership
 Examines effective inter-and intra-professional collaboration in the management of nursing
care of childbearing and childrearing families.
Professionalism and Professional Values
 Incorporate ethical and legal principles and professional standards, including genomic- related
information and technologies, into the nursing care of childbearing and childrearing families.
 Demonstrate research based knowledge to provide holistic care to patients of diverse
backgrounds and needs.
Global Health
 Promotes safety and quality of health care outcomes for diverse populations incorporating
principles of advocacy, leadership and collaboration.
 Advocates for health equity and social justice for vulnerable populations and the elimination of
health disparities both locally and globally.
 Participates in collaborative efforts to improve aspects of the environment that negatively
impacts health both locally and globally.
Required Textbooks:
Effective Fall 2012


SimChart through Elsevier/evolve
McKinney, E., James, S., Murray, S., Ashwill, J. (2013). Maternal-Child Nursing, 4th Edition. St
Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.
Recommended Textbooks:
 OB/GYN Peds Notes: Nurses Clinical Pocket Guide ISBN: 978-0-8036-2332-3
 Nursing Drug reference handbook or med notes as indicated by lecture
 Ackley, B., Ladwig, G. (2011). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook.
Supplemental materials/e-references:
Additional readings may be placed in the Blackboard Learn course electronic-reserves file.
Course Outline
Week of/ Date
Friday,
10/3/14
9am – 5pm
Topic
Clinical Orientation
Pediatric Medication Exam
Assignment
Clinical Portfolio and Goals
Bring to clinical orientation on Friday,
10/3, to be checked off by primary clinical
faculty
Monday
10/6/14
9am
Medication retest
Students who do not pass medication
exam on 1st attempt will remediate and
retest on Friday, 2/28
Week of
10/5/14
Simulation/Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
NIP-It Modules
 Due on Sunday, 10/5 by midnight
Hospital Preparation Paperwork
 Due on Sunday, 10/5 by midnight
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
10/12/14
Simulation/ Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
10/19/14
Simulation/ Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
10/26/14
Simulation/ Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
11/2/14
Simulation/Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
11/9/14
Simulation/ Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Week of
11/16/14
Simulation/Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
Week of
11/23/14
No Clinical
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Thanksgiving Holiday!
Week of
11/30/14
Simulation/Hospital Clinical/
SMASE
Clinical Paperwork/ Write-ups Due
Final Clinical Evaluations
Assessment of Student Learning
Effective Fall 2012
 Simulation Preparation/Completion of
Clinical Paperwork
Continuing Education, Community
Education & Critical Thinking Clinical
Paperwork Due
 Due Mon., 12/1/14 by midnight
Clinical Self Evaluation, Clinical Portfolio &
Goals
 Due Mon., 12/1/14 to primary
clinical faculty
Evaluation Tool
Ft. Defiance Hospital & SMASE
Points
30
Math exam (100% required in order to pass meds &
continue in clinical course)
FMC Clinical Rotations
3 points for 100% on first attempt
2 points for 100% on second attempt
1 point for 100% on third attempt
28
Clinical Simulation
30
Hospital Preparation Paperwork (2)
2 (1 point each)
NIP-It Immunization Module
1
Community Education
1
NAH Continuing Education
1
Critical Thinking Lab
1
Final Clinical Self Evaluation
1
Clinical Portfolio
1
Clinical Goals
1
Students are required to attend all clinical
experiences. Students are required to complete 135
clinical hours for this course
Total
P/F
100 points
Methods of Assessment: Student learning and professional role development is assessed over the
course of the semester, in various clinical settings, and evaluated using various measures.
*Note- this information is subject to change and is to be used as a guideline; see Bb learn course
clinical shell for full assignment information.
Math Test:
 Math test must be passed with a score of 100% prior to attending clinical.
 The student will have the opportunity to remediate and take a math retest up to two additional
times, for the total of 3 attempts.
 If the student is unable to pass the math test upon the third attempts, the student will be unable
to attend clinical, resulting in a failure in the course.
Community Education:
 Students are required to complete community education at one of three events: Fantastic
Voyage, NAU Sex Fest, Power Me From A to Z
Continuing Education:
 Students are required to complete 4 hours of OB and/or pediatric continuing education through
on-line webinars or in-person.
 For on-line webinars, student need to register on-line for webinar access through Northern
Arizona Healthcare @ https://services.nahealth.com/Learning/ (see instructions posted on Bb
learn clinical shell).
 Childbirth education classes are available free of charge to students (see class schedule
posted on Bb learn clinical shell). A maximum of 2 students are able to attend each class (first
Effective Fall 2012
come, first serve basis). Students are required to sign up through Professor Autumn Argent for
all in person childbirth education classes.
Inpatient Clinical Experience:
 Students will rotate at Flagstaff Medical Center and Fort Defiance Indian Hospital.
* Note: Obstetric and Pediatric patient populations vary (please be flexible).
 Variation in assignments can be expected.
Clinical Simulation Experience:
 Simulation is a clinical experience in which the student will work through structured obstetric
and pediatric scenarios.
 Simulation is a clinical experience to practice new and previously learned clinical skills.
 The simulation lab is a clinical experience in which a clinical instructor can refer a student who
has demonstrated the need for additional practice or remediation on skill/skills required for
mastery.
 Clinical simulation is scheduled as part of clinical hours and included into the clinical schedule.
SMASE/Ft Defiance:
 This clinical experience will take place on site in Window Rock and Fort Defiance. Plan to
travel to Window Rock the afternoon before your clinical experience is set to begin. Plan to
make hotel arrangements for two nights on the Reservation at either Quality Inn in Window
Rock, AZ or the Navajoland Inn and Suites in St. Michaels, AZ.
 SMASE or St. Michael’s Association for Special Education is a school with on-site group
homes for severely developmentally disabled children and adults.
 This clinical experience will provide the student with the opportunity to observe and participate
in the care of pediatric patients within the school or clinic setting.
 This experience can include: health screenings, assessment of child with developmental
disabilities and/or the child with complaints of illness/injury and administration of medications
under the direction of the school or clinical instructor in the school or clinic setting.
Critical Thinking Lab:
 Students are required to complete 4 hours in the critical thinking lab with Michelle Musich.
 Critical thinking labs are to enhance and implement student analysis and application of patient
scenarios.
 Multiple labs will be available for student convenience. It is recommended that you sign up as
soon as possible to reserve your attendance in the lab.
NIP-It Immunizations Modules:
 ALL students are required to complete the NIP-It immunization module on-line. This is an
independent assignment. This assignment counts as clinical time and failure to complete this
assignment will impact your ability to successfully complete this clinical course.
 The NIP-IT immunization module is located on-line. There is no cost if you do not sign up for
"official" CE certification. You will receive completion certificates free of cost with quiz module
completion. You will need to register to gain access to the modules and print out the certificate
forms.
 There are six modules and four hours will be given for completion. There is a quiz after each
module which you need to pass with an 80%. You will receive an email with a link for a
Effective Fall 2012

certificate after each module completion. Please print and submit the completed certificates for
verification.
Modules are available at: http://nip-it.org/index.cfm
Timeline for Assessment: See course outline and Blackboard Learn for due dates.
Grading System: The NAU SON grading scale is as follows. No rounding.
93-100%
A
84-92%
B
78-83%
C
<78 %
F (failing)
Course Policies
There is strict adherence to every part of the NAU Student Handbook and the School of Nursing
Undergraduate Student Handbook
1. All assignments must be submitted by the due date and time. Late assignments will not be
accepted. All assignments will be due on Sundays at Midnight. Failure to complete assignments
on time could result in failure to meet course objectives.
2. Students who have a catastrophic or emergency event which may prevent submission of an
assignment by the deadline may request, in writing, to the faculty, as far in advance as possible,
but no later than 24 hours before, permission to submit a late assignment. Approval of any such
request is at the discretion of the faculty.
3. All assignments are to be completed by each student individually without the help of others unless
specifically identified as a group project or the student has been directed to seek help from a
designated NAU tutor or teaching assistant.
4. Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable, valid, or reliable resource for use in any School of
Nursing coursework. One purpose of this course is to help students identify, appraise, and utilize
valid and reliable professional resources. Wikipedia does not meet these criteria.
Makeup tests and retests
There are no quizzes or exams in this course.
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to attend ALL CLINICAL sessions (this INCLUDES ORIENTATIONS, LAB
SESSIONS, SIMULATIONS, AND PRE/POST CONFERENCES). Failure to attend clinical will
prevent you from meeting clinical course objectives. Failure to notify faculty of absence from clinical
(INCLUDING LAB AND POST CONFERENCE) prior to missing or being late will be considered as
unprofessional conduct and will be handled as such. Notification must be made by phone (we do not
have access to e-mail at the clinical sites).
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
All forms of student academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic
dishonesty and plagiarism are prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. Cheating means
intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any
academic exercise. Fabrication means intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise. Plagiarism means intentionally or knowingly
representing the words or ideas of another, as one's own in any academic exercise. For further
explanation of academic dishonesty refer to the School of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook
and Northern Arizona University Student Handbook.
Effective Fall 2012
University Policies
Review the following policies available on the Northern Arizona University Policy Statement website
http://www4.nau.edu/avpaa/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html:
1. Safe Environment Policy
2. Students with Disabilities Policy
3. Academic Contact Hour Policy
4. Academic Integrity Policy (also see
http://home.nau.edu/images/userimages/awf/9476/ACADEMIC%20DISHONESTY.pdf)
5. Research Integrity Policy
6. Sensitive Course Materials Policy
7. Classroom Disruption Policy (also see
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Administrative/EMSA_Sites/Folder_Templates/_Forms/Classroo
m_Disruption_Policy.pdf)
Effective Fall 2012