KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name NURS 7780/Advanced Care Management & Leadership
Department Nursing
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Nursing
Proposed Effective Date Spring 2012
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II, III, IV, V, VII
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I, II, III
I, II, III
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Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number NURS 7780_____________________
Course Title Ethics of Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing
Class Hours
2 ____Laboratory Hours__0____Credit Hours___2___
Prerequisites Admission to program
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
This course engages the student in exploration of the ethical and legal frameworks,
theories, and applications that relate to leadership, management, and decision-making in
health care organizations. Case analysis and presentation will be used to emphasize the
student’s ability to identify ethical and legal problems and work with others to resolve
them.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number ___________________________________
Course Title Seminar in Conflict Management & Ethics of Leadership for Advanced
Practice Nursing
Class Hours 3 ____Laboratory Hours__0____Credit Hours_3_ ___
Prerequisites
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course introduces the principles, theories, and skills of conflict management required for
advanced practice nurses. In addition, the course engages the student in exploration of the
ethical and legal frameworks, theories and applications that relate to leadership, management,
and decision-making in health care organizations. Case analysis and presentation will
emphasize the student’s ability to identify problems and offer collaborative resolutions in areas
related to patient care, patient safety, and appropriate workplace environments that support
quality care.
III.
Justification
These changes provide a better match of current knowledge, educational standards, and practice
for advanced nursing as well as current trends in general professional practice in health care. The
course description and the title change also reflect the addition of the conflict management
concepts and skills required of in advanced practice nursing. Nursing 7791 Seminar in Principles
of Conflict Management for Advanced Practice Nursing is integrated into this revised course so
the course is now a 3 credit course. Nursing 7791 will be eliminated to remove a 1 credit course
and allow a more appropriate course load for the student. In addition, the integration of the two
courses allows the student to better implement the course objectives and for faculty to evaluate
student learning outcomes. Faculty and student input from previous semesters have suggested
these changes.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor:
Text:
Prerequisites:
Objectives:
Instructional Method
Method of Evaluation
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
NURSING
7780
Conflict Mgt & Ethics for APNs
3-0-3
Spring 2012
Regular
None
APPROVED:
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Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
KENNESAW
TATE UNIVERSITY
WellStar College of Health and Human Services
WellStar School of Nursing – Graduate Degree Nursing Programs
Advanced Care Management & Leadership Program
NURSING 7780/W01
Seminar in Conflict Management & the Ethics of
Leadership
Kathie Aduddell, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Associate Professor, WellStar School of Nursing
WellStar College of Health and Human Services
Charles Bobo, JD, MBA, MSN, CCRN
Assistant Professor, WellStar School of Nursing
WellStr College of Health and Human Services
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2012
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
WellStar College of Health and Human Services
WellStar School of Nursing-Graduate Degree Nursing Programs
Advanced Care Management & Leadership Program – Spring 2012
Course Number/Title: NURS 7780/W01 – Seminar in Conflict Management & Ethics of Leadership
for Advanced Practice Nursing
Prerequisite/Co-requisites: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator
Course Credits:
3 Semester Hours (3-0-3)
Times/Location
Course is conducted online
Course Description:
This course introduces the principles, theories, and skills of conflict
management required for advanced practice nurses. In addition, the course engages the student in
exploration of the ethical and legal frameworks, theories and applications that relate to leadership,
management, and decision-making in health care organizations. Case analysis and presentation will
emphasize the student’s ability to identify problems and offer collaborative resolutions in areas related to
patient care, patient safety, and appropriate workplace environments that support quality care.
Faculty:
Kathie Aduddell, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
WellStar College of Health & Human Services
Office Hours & Room: By Appointment, Room 3003
Telephone: 770-423-6939; Email: kaduddel@kennesaw.edu
Charles Bobo, JD, MBA, MSN, CCRN
Assistant Professor, WellStar School of Nursing
WellStar College of Health and Human Services
Office Hours & Room: By Appointment, Room 6068
Telephone: 786-202-9375; Email: cbobo1@kennesaw.edu
Required Textbooks:
Pozgar, G.D. (2010). Legal & ethical issues for health professionals, (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones &
Bartlett Learning.
Fisher, R., Ury, W. & Patton, B. (2011). Getting to yes, (2nd ed). Penguin Books
Marcus, L.J., Dorn, B. C., McNulty, E. J. (2011). Renegotiating Health Care: Resolving Conflict to
Build Collaboration, (2nd Edition). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publisher.
Runde, C.E. & Flanagan, T. A. (2010). Becoming a conflict competent leader: How you and your
organization can manage conflict effectively. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publisher
Course Objectives/Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able
to:
1. Examine the theoretical approaches to moral decision-making and conflict resolution.
2. Use critical thinking, logic, and decision-making to examine ethical, legal, and conflict
management issues of importance to the health care professions.
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3. Demonstrate an understanding of tort law, legal aspects of health care, and corporate and
professional liability.
4. Analyze health care information management and patient consent procedures.
5. Examine the legal and ethical challenges within employment settings and managed care
organizations.
6. Incorporate methods of ethical and legal practice as well as conflict management competencies
that enhance multicultural understanding.
7. Analyze ethical and legal issues related to the conduct and use of research.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal frameworks and theories as they impact the role of
the nurse leader in advanced practice nursing.
Methods of Instruction: Included, but are not limited to, online small group activities involving role
play and debate, discussion activities related to case analysis, and multimedia presentations. All methods
will be conducted in online environment.
Methods of Evaluation/Grading Criteria: The requirements of this course will be met through online
participation and assignments, the writing of a scholarly paper, and the presentation of a specific role
issue. Course grades will be assigned based on the following allocation:
Assignment
Four online assignments
involving case study
analysis of ethical, legal,
and/or conflict issues –
see course modules for
specific assignments and
further guidelines
Scholarly paper
analyzing a conflict in
the student’s health care
workplace. Analysis will
include the ethical and
legal issues and
implications – Use APA
format 6th Edition
Total percentage
Due Date
I – January 28, 2012
II – February 25, 2012
III – March 31, 2012
IV – April, 28, 2012
Submit all assignments via online
by 5 PM on due date.
Percentage of final grade
Each assignment - 20% x 4 =
60%
Due April 14, 2012
Submit paper vial online by 5 PM
on due date
40%
100%
GRADING SCALE: 100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; <60 = F
PLEASE NOTE: Students Must Obtain a Minimum Grade Of 80% to Progress in ACML MSN
Program
Additional Announcements:

Academic Integrity Statement:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct,
as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of
Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding
plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation and/or
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falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction
of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and
misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled
through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an
“informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing
procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester
suspension requirement.
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Preparation for class and active participation in class discussion are expectations. The syllabus
may change. Students are responsible for changes in the course and other announcements in class
and by email. The capacity to receive and check email by transferring and receiving electronic
files on a regular basis is a requirement as well as the ability to use and navigate Georgia View
Vista (online learning resource).

Please refer to the College of Health and Human Services Student Handbook regarding Policy on
Bloodborne Pathogens and Academic Honesty.

Failure to practice within the Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (American Nurses
Association, 2001) will result in failure of the course.

The Policy and Procedure for withdrawing from the University or a particular class are printed in
the KSU Catalog and the KSU Student Handbook.

Notice to Students with Disabling Conditions – any student who has a documented disabling
condition that may require some special accommodations in order to meet the course
requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss arrangements. Students
should present appropriate verification from KSU disabled Student Support Services. No
requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to the completion of this approved
University process. Students may contact Student Services at (770) 423-6443, or visit the
website: www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/dsss.
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The last day to withdraw from this course without academic penalty is March 16, 2012.
Guidelines for Specific Course Requirements: Refer to Grading Rubric in Course Resources link
1. Scholarly Paper – Students will author a paper that analyzes a conflict in the student’s health care
workplace and includes ethical and legal issues and implications. The paper should be 10-15 pages in
length and must conform to current APA guidelines. At least 10 current (no more than 3 years old) peerreviewed journal references are required in the literature review section. Please refer to the APA &
Student Handbook discussion on plagiarism. The paper will be graded on organization, use of correct
APA format, grammar, style and clarity, relevance to conflict management and ethics in advanced
practice nursing, accuracy of content and comprehensiveness.
2. The four online assignments will involve specific activities related to information and readings from
the course modules. Assignments will involve case study analysis of ethical, legal, and/or conflict issues
as well as self-assessment activities of comprehensive and application of module concepts. Refer to
course modules for specific assignments and further guidelines. Some general guidelines include each
assignment requires at least 4 paragraph posting and at least 2 replies consisting of 2-3 paragraphs for
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each reply to other students’ postings. It is important to include references/citations in postings and use
correct grammar and spelling
Late Penalty: 10% will be deducted daily for any assignment not turned in by the assigned time
and due date.
Spring 2012 Class Schedule/Topical Outline for NURS 7780/W01
January – Module I: The Language of Ethics and Conflict Management
Course Overview & Introductions
Language of Ethics: Ethics, Morals, and Values
Overview of Conflict and Negotiation: Fundamental Skills & Strategies
Connection of Ethics, Law, and Conflict Management
February – Module II: Macro Considerations
Government, Ethics, and the Law
Organizational Ethics and Law
Resolving Conflict to Build Collaboration
Health Care Ethics Committee
March - Module III: Micro Considerations
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Consent and Abuse Issues in Health Care
Health Care Professionals Ethics and Legal Issues
April - Module IV: Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas
Dilemmas Related to Patients
Issues and Conflicts Related to Employees
End of Life Issues
Designing Cohesive, Better-Linked Health Systems
Course Summary and Evaluations
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