KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name NURS 6150/Advanced Care Management & Leadership
Department Nursing
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Nursing
Proposed Effective Date Summer 2012
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
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Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
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Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
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
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Course Title
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Class Hours
____Laboratory Hours_______Credit Hours________
Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number _NURS 6150_______________________
Course Title _Analytical Business Applications & Leadership Skills for
Advanced Practice Nursing______________________________
Class Hours
3____Laboratory Hours___0____CreditHours___3___
Prerequisites NUR 7785______________________________________
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
The course provides the advanced practice nurse with foundational business knowledge
and the analytical and leadership skills needed in the economic environments of health
care organizations. The focus is on the financial skills needed to provide leadership in
the successful creation, distribution, and management of health care services.
III.
Justification
Originally, this course was co-designed/co-taught with assistance from the Coles
College of Business faculty for the MSN, Advanced Care Management &
Leadership Program. There are faculty members in the School of Nursing with
the qualifications to teach this course and have been teaching this course for the
past few years with a specific emphasis on financial issues for nurse leaders. The
dual label GBA/NURS has caused numerous issues and confusion in placement of
the course in the catalog and during the registration process for the students.
These issues will be eliminated with the new course using the standard course
numbering for graduate nursing courses (NURS). In addition, the credit hours for
this course provide a better distribution of semester credits for the program since
the course builds on NURS 7785 Health Policy and Finance.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Kathie Aduddell
Text:
Finkler, S., Kovner, C., & Jones, C. (2012). Financial Management for Nurse
Managers & Executives. (4rd Edition.). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders.
Cleverley, W., Song, P. & Cleverlery, J. (2011). Essentials of Health Care
Finance. (7th Edition.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett
Prerequisites: NURS 7785
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the various financial approaches and tools utilized in nursing administration.
2. Analyze financial planning, analysis, and management as it relates to a nursing
organization.
3. Analyze theoretical and applied research from nursing and health care literature in
relation to financial management and the managerial role.
4. Implement a field scholarly project that incorporates appropriate financial
competencies for nursing administration.
Instructional Method
Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, small group
online activities, multimedia presentations, online assignments and discussion activities,
and scholarly/research field project. All methods will be conducted in online
environment.
Method of Evaluation
1) Three online assignments related to
financial management principles and tools
for nursing administration
2) Graduate level field research project related
to a particular analytical/financial system used in health care:
A. Weekly project reports
B. Field project multimedia presentation
V.
15% x 3=45%
25%
30%
100%
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
0
Funding Required Beyond – No additional or new resources are required to teach this
course
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
NURS 6150
Business Applications for APN
(3-0-3)
Summer 2012
Regular
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
WellStar College of Health and Human Services – School of Nursing
Graduate Nursing Programs – Advanced Care Management & Leadership
Nursing Administration & Health Policy Leadership – Summer 2012
Course Title:
NURS 6150 – Analytical Business Applications & Leadership Skills for
Advanced Practice Nursing
Prerequisite:
NURS 7785
Credits:
3 Semester Hours (3-0-3)
Class Times &
Location:
Course is conducted online via Georgia Vista
Course Description:
This course provides the advanced practice nurse with foundational business knowledge and the
analytical and leadership skills needed in the economic environments of health care
organizations. The focus is on the financial skills needed to provide leadership in the successful
creation, distribution, and management of health care services.
Faculty:
Kathie Aduddell, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
WellStar College of Health & Human Services
Office Hours & Room: By Appointment, Prillaman Hall, Room 3003
Telephone: 770-423-6939; Email: kaduddel@kennesaw.edu
Required Textbooks:
Finkler, S., Kovner, C., & Jones, C. (2012). Financial Management for Nurse Managers
& Executives. (4rd Edition.). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders.
Cleverley, W., Song, P. & Cleverlery, J. (2011). Essentials of Health Care Finance. (7th
Edition.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Evaluate the various financial approaches and tools utilized in nursing administration.
2. Analyze financial planning, analysis, and management as it relates to a nursing organization.
3. Analyze theoretical and applied research from nursing and health care literature in relation to
financial management and the managerial role.
4. Implement a field scholarly/research project that incorporate appropriate financial
competencies for nursing administration.
Methods of Instruction: Included, but are not limited to, assigned readings, small group online
activities, multimedia presentations, online assignments and discussion activities, and scholarly
field project. All methods will be conducted in online environment.
Methods of Evaluation/Grading Criteria: The requirements of this course will be met through
online participation, online assignments, and the completion of a scholarly field project. Course
grades will be assigned based on the following allocation:
Assignment
Three online Assignments related to
financial management principles
and tools for nursing
administration- see modules for
specific assignments and further
guidelines
Graduate level field research project
reports
Graduate level field research project
related to a particular
analytical/financial system used in
their place of employment– see
specific guidelines listed in
syllabus- written as a scholarly
paper – Use APA Format – 5th
Edition
Total percentage
Due Date
I –May, 2012
II – June, 2012
III – July, 2012
Submit all assignment via
online by 5 PM on due date.
Percentage of final grade
Each assignment - 15% x 3
= 45%
Due weekly in journal format
submitted online
July, 2012
Submit via online by 5 PM on
due date.
25%
30%
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 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
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 the course and active participation in discussion are expectations. The
syllabus may change. Students are responsible for changes in the course and other
announcements as posted on WebCT and/or 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 Web CT Vista.
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Please refer to the College of Health and Human Services Student Handbook regarding
Policy on Bloodborne Pathogens and Academic Honesty.
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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 available online.
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.
The last day to withdraw from this course without academic penalty is June, 2012.
Guidelines for Specific Course Requirements: Field Project
Write a scholarly paper that summarizes the research design project related to a “real-life”
analytical/financial system that is used in their place of employment or practicum experience.
Include the design methodology to study that particular system, the technique of analysis, including
why this system matters, competencies developed in analyzing and using the system and description
of the benefits of this study. Use APA guidelines; limit to 15-20 pages. The key to this project
involves establishing a research/evidence-based process to examining, developing, and using
analytical/financial systems in nursing leadership.
The paper/project will be graded on:

Organization and use APA format
15%
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Grammar, style and clarity
15%
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Relevance to leadership and health policy
35%
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Comprehensiveness and accuracy of content
35%
A second component to this project will be submitting weekly journals outlining the process and
particular issues that develop during the implementation of the project. Grading of the journals
will include:
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Appropriate submission
30%
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Analysis of the process
35%
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Specific evaluation of the issues encountered
35%
Guidelines for Specific Course Requirements: Online Assignments
1. Each assignment requires at least 2-page posting & at least 2 replies (2 paragraphs for each
reply) to other students’ postings. Include references in postings.
2. Grading criteria for theses assignments:
 Correct answers to the questions posed in the online assignment
35%
 Grammar, style and clarity of answers
35%
 Follows directions of two page length and two replies
30%
Late Penalty: 10% will be deducted daily for any assignment not turned in by the assigned
time and due date.
Summer 2012 Class Schedule/Topical Outline for NURS 6150
May 2012 – Impact of Nursing Services on Health Systems: Key Issues Related to Health
Economics
June, 2012 – Financial Management Framework: Financial Decision Making, Policy & Practice
Financial Accounting- Quality, Costs, & Financing for Nurse Managers &
Executives
July, 2012 – Cost Analysis & Other Related Items for Nursing Services
Management of Financial Resources for Nursing Services: Current Issues & Future
Directions