NURS 312: Concepts in Professionalism
Fall 2014
60043
COURSE INFORMATION
Class Days: Wednesdays 1130-1300 or Thursdays 1430-1600
Class Location: Wednesdays CLAT 104/Thursdays N101
Professor: Helina Hoyt RN, MS, PHN
Writing Coach: Lydia Greiner MSN, APRN
Contact Information:
hhoyt@mail.sdsu.edu
lgreiner@mail.sdsu.edu
Office Hours Days: Available by Appointment
Email Rachelle Gaede for Professor Hoyt
Email Professor Greiner directly
Office Hours Times: rachelle.gaede@mail.sdsu.edu
Office Hours Location: EF #114 or 116
Course Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an exploration of selected concepts in professional nursing practice. It focuses on the
differentiation of socialization to professional practice. Emphasis is placed on concepts of stress theory,
therapeutic communication, values clarification, and legal aspects.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides the framework for success to students entering the RN-BS program. On-ground and online
activities will guide students to learn key aspects of professional nursing. Focus will be given to time management,
oral and written communication, the RN scope of practice, utilizing SDSU resources, and the concepts of evidencebased nursing practice.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Level III Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will:
 Compare and contrast models of professionalism to nursing.
 Analyze the contribution of nursing to society from a historical perspective.
 Apply principles of communication theory and therapeutic techniques to
individuals, families, and groups.
 Examine legal and ethical issues in professional nursing practice.
 Critique models of ethical decision-making and the role of the nurse as
advocate.
 Apply the stress/adaptation model to the care of clients across the lifespan.
 Discuss selected cultural beliefs and practices affecting the delivery of
nursing care.
 Utilize resources and strategies for implementing evidence-based practice
and producing scholarly work.
 Identify sources of role stress and role strain during the process of
socialization into professional nursing.
 Describe factors influencing the teaching-learning process.
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Level Outcomes
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Upon completion of the first year the
student will:
Upon completion of the second year the
student will:
Upon completion of the second year the
student will:
1.2 Relate liberal educational experiences
to core competencies in professional
nursing practice.
1.3 Recognize the application of liberal
education experiences into professional
nursing practice.
1.4. Apply an integrated liberal
educational experience in developing
clinical judgment.
2.2 Utilize selected scientific professional
and contextual knowledge in the
application of the nursing process.
2.3. Analyze selected scientific,
professional and contextual knowledge in
the application of the nursing process
with families and groups.
2.4. Use the nursing process, scientific,
and contextual knowledge in the delivery
of nursing care.
3.2 Understand human diversity as it
applies to health and illness.
3.3 Use knowledge of human diversity in
planning care for individuals and families.
3.4 Demonstrate the ability to deliver
nursing care in a variety of settings
among diverse populations.
4.2 Begin to demonstrate fundamental
nursing care based on the central
professional value of caring.
4.3 Incorporate the central professional
value of caring in planning care for
individuals and families.
4.4 Demonstrate the central
professional value of caring by delivering
compassionate, appropriate and
culturally sensitive care.
5.2 Demonstrate critical thinking,
communication, assessment, and
technical skills in the provision of nursing
care.
5.3 Integrate critical
thinking, communication, assessment,
and technical skills in the planning of care
for individuals and families.
5.4 Consistently use critical thinking,
communication, assessment, and
technical skills in the delivery of nursing
care.
6.2 Develop an awareness of
one’s ability to perform as a professional
nurse and seek assistance when
necessary.
6.3 Demonstrate and accepts
responsibility for contributing to one’s
own learning and critically appraises
ability to perform as a professional nurse.
6.4 Demonstrate accountability for
nursing practice.
7.2 Develop an awareness of the
professional values of altruism,
autonomy, human dignity, integrity and
social justice as the foundation for
professional practice.
7.3 Demonstrate in clinical practice
professional values, behaviors and
standards.
7.4 Incorporate professional values and
standards of practice as the foundation
for nursing practice.
8.2 Develop an understanding of
teaching learning theory in its application
to patient care.
8.3 Incorporate teaching learning theory
in the delivery of nursing care to
individuals and families.
8.4 Use teaching-learning theory
appropriately in nursing practice.
9.2 Develop an awareness of research
based knowledge from nursing and the
sciences as the foundation for
professional nursing practice.
9.3 Analyze the relationship of research
based knowledge to the delivery of
nursing care.
9.4 Incorporate research as a foundation
for evidence-based practice.
10.2.1 Develop an awareness of the
10.3 Demonstrate an understanding of
10.4 Accept responsibility for
roles of the professional nurse as
provider of care,
designer/manager/coordinator of care
and member of the profession.
the present and emerging role
responsibilities of the professional nurse.
professional growth and life-long learning
in consonance with the emerging role of
the nurse in a changing society.
11.2 Identify the role of the professional
nurse and the various members of the
health care team and describe their
functions.
11.3 Participate as a team member in
providing health care to patients utilizing
the knowledge and principles of
interdisciplinary models of health care
delivery.
11.4 Collaborate with patients and
interdisciplinary health care teams to
plan, manage and influence health care
standards, methods, and systems.
12.2 Recognize the leadership role in the
nursing profession.
12.3 Develop beginning leadership skills
in clinical settings.
12.4 Demonstrate leadership behaviors
within one’s scope of practice.
13.2 Gain awareness of health care
resources available within the
community.
13.3 Identify social, economic, and
political agendas affecting the delivery of
health care.
13.4 Support agendas that enhance
awareness of the social, economic, and
political agendas that influence health
care delivery.
10.2 Recognize the practice of
professional nursing requires a
commitment to lifelong learning.
Approved Level Outcomes July 12, 2005
Enrollment Information
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Admitted students must email Professor Hoyt (hhoyt@mail.sdsu.edu) to request an add code after online registration
closes. Please provide your name and Red ID.
Cross Enrollment & Open University options are available. Please provide the SDSU approved forms to Professor Hoyt
and complete registration by the University deadlines outlined on the website. http://www.ivcampus.sdsu.edu
Course Materials
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There are no required textbooks for this class. Weekly, you are responsible for completing all readings assigned
through Blackboard.
Weeks #1 & #2: All materials will be provided in class. Starting 9/8/14, materials will be posted on Blackboard and inclass learning activities will be provided as well.
Recommended text:
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC.
Please ensure you have the appropriate technology to meet online class components through Blackboard. Computers are
available on campus in the Computer Lab & Library (SDSU ID card is required).
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Email system
Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel & PPT)
High-speed internet connection
Course Structure and Conduct
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This course will provide a combination of learning experiences. There will be “face to face” on-campus meetings,
online assignments through Blackboard and Professional Writing Coaching sessions included.
Students are responsible for completing all requirements provided during “face to face” on-campus meetings,
learning assignments through Blackboard, and Coaching activities.
Weekly updates will be provided. Until 9/8/14 course materials will be provided during “face to face” on-campus
meetings. After 9/8/14 there will be weekly requirements through Blackboard in addition to the on-campus
meetings.
During this professionalism class, students are expected to manage time efficiently, be actively engaged, and openly
communicate.
Course Assessment and Grading
GRADING
Grades are based on the quality of the student’s thinking as demonstrated orally and in writing. Being on time, being prepared
and being ready to actively engage in learning are qualities highly valued.
All students start out with 100 points. To earn full credit for each assignment, follow the directions, produce quality work
and turn assignments in on time.
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
=93.0-100%
=90.0-92.9%
=87.0-89.9%
=83.0-86.9%
=80.0-82.9%
=77.0-79.9%
=73.0-76.9% (A 73% or better is required for satisfactory course completion.)
=70.0-72.9%
=67.0-69.9%
=63.0-66.9%
=60.0-62.9%
=59.9% and lower
“A” Work Defined:
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Clearly stands out as excellent performance.
Has unusually sharp insight into material and initiates thoughtful questions.
Sees many sides of an issue.
Articulates well and writes logically and clearly.
Integrates ideas previously learned from this and other disciplines; anticipates next steps in progression of ideas.
Example: “A” work should be of such a nature that it could be put on reserve for all students to review and emulate.
The “A” student is, in fact, an example for others to follow.
APA Formatting
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All work for the Professional Portfolio and EBP Poster Presentation is to be submitted in class.
All work must be written and cited in APA format as summarized in the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th edition).
LATE WORK
You are encouraged to turn in work by the deadline. I gladly accept work prior to the due date. There will be a 10% deduction,
per late day from the total grade. Late papers will only be accepted within 3 days of due date.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is a serious breach of academic integrity. All sources used in the paper should be properly cited. The assignments
should reflect original synthesis of ideas. Please refer to the University policy on plagiarism. Faculty is required to turn in all
suspected works of plagiarism to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADE DETERMINATION:
1. Grading Rubrics will be posted in Blackboard under the Assignments Tab beginning 9/8/14.
2. Please check the following tabs in Blackboard weekly: Course Documents, Assignments &
Discussions.
Requirement
Points Possible
Due Date
In Classroom Learning Activities &
Blackboard Activities
2 points/week (Total: 30)
Starting Week #2.
You must be on time, be engaged, and
not leave early. Attendance will be
taken.
-Starting 9/8/14
Writing Assignments
2 points/week (Total: 20)
Starting Week #1
Grading criteria
Full points earned if you:
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Follow directions
Turn it in on time
Scholarly Paper
20
11/19/ or 11/20
Exam #1
10
9/17 or 9/18
Exam #2
10
12/10 or 12/11
PPT Poster Presentation
10
12/3 or 12/4
Total Points Possible
100
Other Course Policies
CLASSROOM GROUND RULES
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Please turn off cell phones
Please do not use technology during class that is not directly related to the in-class activities
Be respectful of one another
Come prepared! Please be ready to actively participate & take full advantage of the resources provided to you.
ACCOMODATIONS
“If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to contact
Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact
Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that accommodations
based upon disability cannot be provided until you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from Student
Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.” On the SDSU-IV Campus, please contact Norma Aguilar at 760-768-5637
or Student Affairs at 760-768-5502.
SYLLABUS CHANGES
While changes to the syllabus will be avoided as much as possible, I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus at any time during the
semester. If changes are made, they will be posted to Blackboard. Be sure to check Blackboard on a BI-WEEKLY basis in the event that changes
or announcements are posted.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Students are responsible for the content in “face to face” on-campus meetings, online articles/materials through
the Blackboard classroom (starting 9/8/14) and coaching activities with Professor Greiner. These exercises
contribute towards the class attendance & participation grade. Please check Blackboard Announcements weekly
to ensure you are aware of any updates and use all provided tools for success.
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
#1
8/27 or 8/28
Meet on campus
Introduction/Syllabus
The Profession of Nursing
EBP & Nursing
#2
9/3 or 9/4
In-class
#3
9/10 or 9/11
In-class
Blackboard
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
#4
9/17 or 9/18
In-class
Blackboard
EXAM #1 (bring scantron)
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
#5
9/24 or 9/25
In-class
Blackboard
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
#6
10/1 or 10/2
The Essence of Nursing
The Nursing Image
Professional Formation
Evidence Based Practice
Utilizing the Library
APA
EBP: Evidence Hierarchy
Informatics
Evidence Based Practice
Utilizing the Library
APA
EBP: Evidence Hierarchy
Informatics
Nursing Education: QSEN
IOM Core Competencies
PCC
QI
EBP
Collaboration
Informatics
Health Policy & Politics
Critical Actions for Nurses
Writing Assignment:
Describe 1 event in your life that
influenced your decision to become
a nurse.
Due Wk #2 at start of class.
Directions:
Hard copy (1 page)/Name on top
Times New Roman
12 pt font
1 inch margins
Double-spaced
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
#7
10/8 or 10/9
Ethics & Legal Issues
Blackboard
#8
10/15 or 10/16
Blackboard
#9
10/22 or 10/23
#10
10/29 or 10/30
Health Promotion, Disease
Prevention & Illness
The Healthcare Delivery System:
Acute vs. Community
Patient-Centered Care
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
Blackboard
#11
11/5 or 11/6
Quality Improvement
Blackboard
Ends on 11/11
#12
11/12 or 11/13
Critical Healthcare Issues
#13
11/19 or 11/20
The Future of Nursing in Imperial
County
#14
11/26 or 11/27
Happy Thanksgiving!
NO CLASS
12/3 or 12/4
12/10-12/11
#15
#16
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
In-class
Blackboard
Blackboard
ASSIGNMENT
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
Writing Assignment
Blackboard
Blackboard
DUE: Scholarly Paper
Enjoy time with family & friends!
We are thankful for your hard work!
A CALL to ACTION
DUE: Posters
DUE: Posters & EXAM #2