School of Nursing
Mental Health Nursing Theory Syllabus
NURS3335 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING SPRING 2014
MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success and service to God and humankind.
Mental Health Nursing NURS 3335
Fall 2014
Theory Syllabus
WBU School of Nursing Mission Statement
The Wayland Baptist University School of Nursing derives its Mission from the Mission of Wayland
Baptist University which is to educate students in an academically challenging, learning focused and
distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning and service to God and
humankind. The School of nursing strives to prepare baccalaureate nursing graduates that are competent
and caring in the delivery of patient care in a diverse health care environment.
CREDIT: 3 Credit hours
Course Coordinator:
PROGRAM LEVEL II
Dr. Richard P. Diaz
Faculty:
Richard P. Diaz, DNP, FNP-BC, FPMHNP-BC
Office on Campus: N/A
Office Phone: N/A
Mobile Phone: 210-324-3619
Email: richard.diaz@wayland.wbu.edu
Office hours:
Virtual Office Hours: Evenings Monday thru Friday 5pm-7pm
CSTCall my Mobile Phone (you can call me anytime, I will answer
if I am not lecturing or in clinical) Please Do NOT Text Me, use email.
 210-324-3619
Email will be answered within 24 – 48 hours(Sooner)
 richard.diaz@wayland.wbu.edu
Class Schedule: Virtual Campus
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the physiological and psychological
aspects of the mental health related to acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan.
The role of the professional nurse in health promotion and illness prevention are key
components. Emphasis is placed on the mental health milieu that exists in both the hospital and
community setting.
Prerequisites
Admission to WBU Nursing Program
Completion or Successful Advancement through Quarter Two Nursing Course work
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS / RESOURCES:
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th Edition). Washington, DC
 NCSBN Website: Excellent Site for Students – Click on Students, then Click to Student
Resources http://learningext.com/pages/home
 CDC Isolation Guide: Excellent Source for understanding Infection Control and
Isolation Precautions (Study this prior to taking NCLEX Board Exams)
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/isolation/Isolation2007.pdf
 Excellent resource for Dosage Calculation Problems
http://www.dosagehelp.com/
Lippincott NCLEX RN 10,000 Powered by PREP U (2011): The ISBN for the two year
subscription:
978-1-4511-7201-0
Lippincott DocuCare. Electronic Student Charting Format. Six-Month Access ISBN:
9781451182477
Nursing Practice Act Nursing Peer Review, Nurse License Compact and Advanced Practice
Registered
Nurse Compact (go the Texas Board of Nursing Website to download)
Videbeck, S. (2014). Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (6th Edition). ISBN: 978-1-45118789-2
WWW.ATITESTING.COM Students are to bring Earphones with them at each Clinical &
Theory Class
RECOMMENDED Resources:
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Staff (2006). Charting Incredibly Easy. Created by:
Springhouse Publishing Company Staff. ISBN: 978-1-58255-538-6
OTHER REQUIRED READINGS:
http://www.dosagehelp.com/
Excellent resource for Dosage Calculation Problems
https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
http://learningext.com/pages/home
Click on Student, then Student Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/isolation/Isolation2007.pdf
Thoroughly Read and Understand Parts: I, II, III& IV
COURSE STUDENT LEARING OUTCOMES:
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify signs and symptoms of mental illness disease processes in the client.
2. Establish nursing diagnosis for the adult client in the mental health care setting.
3. Assist the client in setting realistic goals for their plan of care.
4. Implement nursing interventions to assist the client in the acute care setting, as well as the
community setting.
5. Evaluate the client’s response to the nursing interventions.
6. Advocate for the client’s rights while receiving care for their mental illness.
7. Apply ethical and legal principles when intervening with the client.
8. Incorporate the client’s cultural needs when planning and implementing nursing
interventions for the client.
** Federal regulations mandate that we contact students at their University issued e-mail
address. Please set up your @wayland.wbu.edu email account by following the instructions
located at:
http://www.wbu.edu/academics/online_programs/resources/student_email_access.pdf
Attendance:
Class (Face-to-Face and Online) Student Attendance
1. The student must attend the class (es) for which he/she is enrolled.
2. A student enrolled at Wayland Baptist University should make every effort to attend all
class meetings. All absences must be explained to the satisfaction of the instructor, who
will decide whether the omitted work can be made up. If enrolled in the online course
weekly online participation to include appropriate academic construction of
Discussion Postings is required. Refer to the Discussion Posting Rubric that is
contained within this Syllabus.
3. A face-to-face student who misses twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the regularly
scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of “F” for that class. An online Student not
engaging in the weekly discussions will be considered Absent and thus more than 2
weeks absent of online engagement would be considered a failure for the online
course
4. When a student reaches a number of absences considered by the instructor to be
excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an Unsatisfactory Progress
Report at the San Antonio Campus.
Clinical Attendance & Attire
Attendance to clinical is mandatory. This is the opportunity for the student to learn and practice
skills in the Skills Lab and discussed in didactic then apply them in a leadership role or in patient
care. Any student missing a clinical must call in to the instructor prior to the scheduled clinical.
Clinical cannot be made up; therefore attendance is critical to successfully complete required
clinical objectives. There is no acceptable reason for missing clinical.
Solid white professional uniforms and shoes are required (unless your Clinical Instructor has
provided you different clinical attire requirements such as in the case of Navy Blue Scrubs for
S.W. General Hospital). School patches must be attached to the white uniform tops and lab
coats. Patch must be purchased at WBU bookstore. Students who are required to wear the Navy
Blue Scrubs are required to have the Wayland Nursing Student ID Badge at all times during
Clinical.
Disability Statement:
Wayland Baptist University adheres to a policy of providing equal opportunity to students with
disabilities. Disability is defined by the University as any condition that falls under the purview
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Wayland will strive to achieve optimum opportunity for
participation in the University experience for all students, regardless of their circumstance. The
University encourages any student who has a disability, as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, to inform the University of any Special Requirements or needs by reporting these to the
Dean of Students or the Vice President of Academic and Student Services. The University will
strive to meet these needs in accordance with applicable federal guidelines and Christian ethical
considerations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
A point system is used to determine the grade in Mental Health Nursing. Students must score:
90-100
A
80-90
B
75-80
C
70-74
D
69 and below
F
75 or greater is the required pass grade
Final grade will be rounded to the nearest .10 decimal place. .5 and above rounds to the NEXT
whole number. For example: If your grade is 89.49 the grade will be rounded to 89.4 which
equals a ‘B’. 89.50 will be rounded to 89.5 which rounds to 90 which equals an “A”.
Grading Rubric (Dates of Exams are subject to Change at the
discretion of the Instructors – Student Calendar will be posted in the
Dash-board during the first week of Class. Please note, each Unit
Exam as well as the Final Exam may have Dosage Calculation
Questions.
Available Points
Assessments: Exam One (chapters 1-8) -
Date of Exam is:
6
Exam Two (chapters 9-15) - Date of Exam is:
7
Exam Three (Chapters 16-19) Date of Exam is:
7
Exam Four (Chapters 20-24)
7
Date of Exam is:
Comprehensive Final (Question Items may come from
your Videbeck Mental Health Textbook, NCLEX RN
10,000 – all subcategories under Mental Health) as well as
from ATI Mental Health Content
Date of Final Exam is:
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*ATI Final Proctored Exam: Level III = 100%; Level II = 80%; Level
I = 60%; Below level I = 40% (The 2nd ATI Proctored Exam is the
ONE FOR SCORE)
Date of ATI Final Proctored Exam will be conducted sometime during
the Final Clinical Weekend (either Saturday or Sunday)
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*ATI: Practice 2010 & 2013 Tests A&B with Focused Reviews (4
Practice Assessments) + ATI Mental Health Tutorial Practice Mental
Health 1 & 2 Tests; ATI Mental Health Tutorial Final Test (total of 3
Tutorial Assessments) - (All Mental Health ATIs must be completed
with your ATI Transcript submitted to your Clinical Instructor)
with an electronic version of your ATI Transcript submitted to Dr.
Diaz on the Thursday prior to your Final Clinical Weekend. Failure
to have completed (with all Focused Reviews), results in a ZERO
being assigned for that particular test(s) – Refer to the specific
directions regarding ATI Practice and Tutorial Tests located within
the Syllabus
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(each worth 2 pts.
apiece)
Discussion Postings: There will be a total of 4 Discussion Forums
(refer to Discussion Posting Instructions located within the Syllabus)
Discussion Forum One is associated with content from Chapters 1-8
Discussion Forum Two is associated with content from Chapters 9-15
Discussion Forum Three is associated with content from Chapters 16-19
Discussion Forum Four is associated with content from Chapters 20-14
Each Discussion
Forum is worth 1 pt
apiece
Prep-U NCLEX RN 10,000 Mental Health Assignments (5)
Students are required to complete to a Master Level 8 on each of the
Each Mental Health
Assignments. Failure to reach Master Level 8 on an Assignment will
NCLEX RN 10,000
result in a Zero (0) being Assigned for that particular NCLEX 10,000
Assignment is worth 1
Assignments (The Class Code for the NCLEX RN 10,000 is located
pt a piece
within the Clinical Information / Clinical Forms – refer to the Dashboard
in the Blackboard Course Site)
Total Course Points
100
*All Students are required to complete Focused Reviews on All ATI Practice and
Proctored Tests*
Testing: Online Students are required to take Course Exams utilizing the Secure Proctor
Device. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her Secure Proctor Device is
functioning appropriately. The Exams will be open with a very limited time-window. All
Students will be required to take the Exams at the same time.
Test Chapters will be published in the course syllabi for the students at the beginning of each
term. Test dates are found within the Student Calendar. Exam blueprints may be provided by the
instructor prior to each exam. The Online Students will continue to use Proctor Secure as the
secure mode for testing. Students are required to follow the mandates as identified by Proctor
Secure as this is a security camera that videos the student during testing which is then sent to the
Dean of Nursing if questionable behaviors are videoed. Refer to the Student Calendar for testing
dates. The Exams will only be offered one time (will be opened at 8:15 pm CST and will
close at 9:45 pm CST). Student is to follow the Student Calendar for the dates when the various
Unit Exams and Final Exam will be administered. If the Student fails to take the Online Exam at
the time it is offered, the Student will take an alternate paper test at the next Clinical Weekend on
the Sunday after all students have been dismissed. The Alternate (Make-up) Test will be
between 10 to 20 Questions in length and will be questions that may require answers of: Listing,
Short answer, Matching, Multiple Choice / Multiple Selection. There will be no Blue Print for
Alternate (make-up) Tests but the content will come from the same chapters of the Online
Exams. If the Student does not log onto the Final Online Exam at date/time being administered,
the Student may place him/herself in a situation whereby he/she will have to arrange to make an
additional trip to San Antonio to take a paper-pencil make-up Final Exam which will have to be
taken prior to the current academic Quarter closing out. Again the Final Makeup Exam will not
be the same Exam as the Online Final and will be similar question profile as the Unit Makeup
Exams (10 to 20 Questions in length and will be questions that may require answers of: Listing,
Short answer, Matching, Multiple Choice / Multiple Selection. Due to multiple occurrences
whereby Students in the past have not been taking exam(s) when the exam(s) have been
assigned, it was decided that the above was the best option to deter students from negating
academic responsibilities. Online Students are permitted to have only 1 make-up exam
occurrence; thereafter, the Exam Grade assigned will be 0 (ZERO) for missed online Exams
(this also includes the Final Exam).It is your responsibility to ensure your Remote Secure
Proctor Device is functioning appropriately. It is also your responsibility as an Adult
Learner to view your Student Calendar as well as check your Blackboard Course
Announcements at least twice a day, once in the early morning and then prior to you going
to bed at night in case there have been changes. Online Students will receive the Exam
Grade once the Student submits the Exam. No reviews of Exams are permitted by students
due to having to maintain Test Security.
Make-up Exams (On-Line Students): If a Student fails to log in to take his/her Exam at the
Time that the exam is scheduled, the Student will be required to take an alternate Exam. An
alternate exam may contain a variety of question types: Listing, Fill in the blank, Essay as well
as the typical Multiple and Multiple Select. While a Make-Up Exam will cover the same chapter
content, no Exam Blue Print will be provided. Student is required to take the Make-up Exam
within seven (7) Days of the date of the missed Exam. Failure to follow up with the Course
Coordinator will result in a Zero (0) being assigned as the Exam Grade. The Student is required
to telephonically contact and speak to the Course Coordinator, Dr. Diaz.
The Face-to-Face Students may have either a computer-generated or a paper-version of the Unit
Exam and will utilize the appropriate Scantron Sheet to complete the Unit Exam if the Exam is
the paper-version. Refer to the Student Calendar for specific times which the Exams will be
open if the Exam is administered as a computer-generated Exam (online students).
The Face-to-Face Student Calendar will be provided to the Students in class on the first day. The
on-line Student Calendar will be posted on the Blackboard Course Site during the first week of
class. In the event a faculty must change a test date, they will notify the students as soon as
possible. If the student must miss an exam, they must notify the faculty that they will not be
present for the exam and schedule a date for the make-up exam within one week of the date of
the exam.
Make-up Tests (Face-to-Face Students)
For Face to Face Students, occasionally a student will miss a test that is scheduled for a class. A
student should contact his/her instructor to arrange for the Make-up Exam. Test must be
completed within one week from date of missed exam. The Make-up Test may not follow the
Test Blue-Print, but will be over content covered for the specific chapters covered for the Unit of
Content.
ATI
Wayland Baptist University has partnered with Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to aide
students in their nursing studies and prepare them to take the NCLEX. In order for you to
become familiar with this site it is required that you complete the tutorial available at the
following link: http://www.sa.wbu.edu/bsn/bsn_general.htm . Scroll to the bottom of the page
and click on: Please click here for WBU San Antonio- ATI student training Video links.
For the Mid-Term Proctored ATI Mental Health Test and the Final ATI Proctored Mental
Health Test, the Student will be required to complete Focused Review Time based on the Level
Score obtained. Based on the Level the Student earns, he/she will be required to perform the
following Focused Review Remediation Time in order to pass the course.
For a Level III: A minimum of 1 hour of Focused Review time is required
For a Level II:
A minimum of 2 hours of Focused Review time is required
For a Level I:
A minimum of 3 hours of Focused Review time is required
For a < Level I: A minimum of 4 hours of Focused Review time is required
For the 2010 & 2013 ATI Practice Mental Health A & B Tests, the Student will be required
to complete Focused Review Time based on the % Score obtained on the first attempt. Based on
the % Score the Student earns, he/she will be required to perform the following Focused Review.
Once the required Focused Review has been completed on the first attempt, the student will need
to retake the Practice 2010 A & B Mental Health Practice Tests and the Practice 2013 A & B
Mental Health Practice Tests. The score achieved on the Second Attempt is what will be
calculated into the Grade Book. Additionally failure to complete the required Focused
Reviews will result in Clinical Failure. Both Theory and Clinical Instructors will be
monitoring ATI. Focused Review Time for the Practice Assessments is as follows:
For a %Score of 96-100:
For a %Score of 90-95:
For a %Score of 80-89:
For a %Score of 70-79:
For a % Score of 0-69:
Focused Review is optional
A minimum of 1 hour of Focused Review time is required
A minimum of 2 hours of Focused Review time is required
A minimum of 3 hours of Focused Review time is required
A minimum of 4 hours of Focused Review time is required
For the ATI Tutorial Mental Health Tests (Tutorial Practice Mental Health Test 1 and
Tutorial Practice Mental Health Test 2 and the Tutorial Final Mental Health Test), the score
achieved on the First Attempt will be what is assigned as the Grade in the Grade Book.
ATI Research has demonstrated that Time spent in Focused Reviews has improved Student test
scores and NCLEX-RN out-come results.
Assignments:
Students are required to complete the following assignments:
 Theory Class Assignments
o ATI Mental Health Practice Tests + Focused Reviews
o ATI Proctored Mental Health Tests + Focused Reviews
o ATI Tutorial Practice and Final Mental Health Tests
o Discussion Forums
o Unit Exams
o Comprehensive Final Exam
o NCLEX RN 10,000 Assignments (reaching a Master-level 8 for each
Assignment)
 Clinical Assignments
o Students may have the opportunity to participate in Simulation Lab experiences as
made available.
o Service Learning Engagement
 Students as a Class may participate in sponsoring a Service Learning
Project supporting the Volunteer Council of the San Antonio State
Hospital.
o DocuCare Charting Activities based on a select Client where you are assigned
within your Clinical Site. (Specifics of the Charting will be discussed on the first
Clinical Day). The Assigned Clinical Instructor will be responsible for reviewing
the student’s DocuCare Charting.
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o
o
o
Decompression Note: The Students will maintain a Clinical
Decompression Note by writing reflective annotations of the clinical
experiences/observations. This Journaling Activity for Clinical is a
mechanism by which Students can decompress his/her clinical
experiences. The weekly Clinical Decompression Note will be maintained
inside DocuCare. Explanations of DocuCare Charting will be discussed
on the first Clinical Day. The Assigned Clinical Instructor will be
responsible for reviewing the student’s DocuCare.
Students will complete/write out Medications Cards as directed by the Clinical
Instructor- it is recommended that Students hand-write Psych Drug Cards (a Total
of 30 Cards) These will be reviewed at Mid-Term (15 cards)and then again at the
Final Clinical Evaluation time by your Assigned Clinical Instructor (All 30
Cards).
Three Concept Maps based upon Video-Patient Simulation associated with your
Mental Health Textbook. You will find these within the online Student Resources
once you register your Textbook online at “The Point.” Scratch off the Student
Code inside the front cover of your Textbook and register with “The Point.” You
will be required to complete 3 of the Simulation Video Sessions associated
with your Mental Health Textbook. The Concept Maps will be submitted to
your Assigned Clinical Instructor (refer to the Student Calendar for date due).
The three Video-Patient Clinical Simulation Case Studies that you are required to
complete and develop a Concept Map on are:
 Caring for the Client in an Acutely Manic Phase
 Caring for the Client with Major Depressive Disorder
 Caring for the Client with Paranoid Schizophrenia in the Acutely
Psychotic Phase
ATI Real Live Clinical Scenarios
 The Student will be required to complete with a minimum score of
STRONG PERFORMANCE (100%) 4 Mental Health ATI Real Live
Clinical Scenarios. The Assigned Clinical Instructor will monitor the
Student’s progress by way of the Student’s ATI Transcript.
 ATI Real Live Clinical Scenarios include:
o Schizophrenia
o Mood Disorder
o Anxiety Disorder
o Alcohol Abuse
Pre/Post Clinical Activity & Clinical / Theory Homework may include:
 Special Topic Seminars associated with Mental Health and Mental Illness
 The use of NCLEX RN 10,000. Both the Theory and Clinical Professors
will be monitoring Student progress with regards to the NCLEX RN
10,000. Recommendation is that the Student selects 20 questions at a time
as he/she is working toward the Master Level 8 achievement on the
various assignments. There will be a requirement of completing 5
Assignments based off of the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Component of NCLEX RN 10,000. The Mental Health Sub-categories
that the Student will need to achieve a Master Level 8 achievement
include:
 Foundations of Psychiatric Nursing
 Anxiety Disorders
 Mood, Adjustment and Dementia Disorders
 Psychotic Disorders
 Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders
 Completion of all Focused Reviews based on Student Scores of ATI
Practice and Proctored Mental Health Tests
 ATI Focused Reviews will be monitored by both the Theory
Professor as well as the assigned Clinical Instructor.
o Failure to follow and complete minimum time
constraints, will result in the Student receiving a NOPASS in clinical which would mean the Student would
have to repeat the Course
o The first Proctored ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam will be administered
at mid-term – the second clinical weekend (refer to Student Calendar). The
first Proctored ATI Mental Health Proctored Test is NOT for score but the
Student is required to complete the required number of hours of Focused
Review time.
o The Final Proctored ATI Mental Health Exam will be administered during
the final clinical weekend and will be counted as Score which is worth 25%
of the Course Grade (refer to Course Grading Rubric, page 3 of the
Syllabus).
The clinical instructor will provide feedback for student assignments within the clinical realm.
The theory instructor will provide feedback for student assignments within the theory realm.
Clinical:
The clinical portion of the course is on a pass/fail basis and must be passed to pass the course.
The clinical attendance, clinical objectives/student learning outcomes and clinical
assignments will be used to justify the students’ standing. The level two clinical evaluation
forms will be used to determine the students pass or fail performance for this course. The
student must be evaluated at 85% or above in the area of clinical performance in order to pass the
course.
Clinical Course Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the Course, Students will be
able to:
1. Explore subjective and objective feelings, attitudes, and behaviors toward clients with
mental illness.
2. Perform psychosocial and cultural assessments for clients with mental illness.
3. Apply ethical and legal principles along with professional standards while providing care
for clients with mental illness.
4. Use therapeutic communication while working with both clients and staff in the mental
health setting.
5. Apply principals of growth and development to the client with mental illness.
6. Demonstrate caring attributes when interacting with patients and family of patients.
7. Implement appropriate nursing interventions to promote well-being to the client in the
mental health setting.
8. Apply the nursing process to provide care for the clients with mental illness.
9. Explore community resources which provide care for clients with psychosocial issues.
Jurisprudence:
Students will need to purchase and/or down load and print the current Nursing Practice Act,
Nursing Peer Review, Nurse Licensure Compact, & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Compact as a supplementary resource reading.
Policy on Academic Integrity:
Standards of academic honesty are expected. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating, plagiarism, and counterfeit work, unauthorized reuse of work, theft, and collusion.
Policy Regarding Due Dates for Assignments: Assignments are due to faculty on assigned
dates at the beginning of the class period. Students are responsible for contacting the course
faculty if there is any difficulty in understanding the course materials or completing the course
assignments. Up to 10% may be deducted for each day of late assignments, late or incomplete
care plans may result in clinical failure.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are adult learners and responsible for self-directed study to complete this course. Check
postings on blackboard each week, learn to use blackboard postings provided by professors, as
they are intended to increase your professional nursing knowledge bank. Learn to become a
resource broker, speak professionally and use citations, it is part of professional nursing.
Assignments, blogs, and presentation have due dates and points will be reduced if not punctual.
The profession of nursing requires punctuality in documentation and attendance. It also requires
reliability as fellow staff and administration rely on you to come to work prepared. Patients rely
on you to know the current state of their health and current professional standards. Citations and
references are to be used and documented using the professional citation of nursing, APA (5th
edition) format.
Student Conduct:
This is a statement of conduct standards. It is enforced in conjunction with the Discipline
Policy and Substance Abuse Policy found elsewhere in this handbook.
Wayland proudly adheres to high standards of intellectual, moral, ethical, and spiritual values.
Convinced that self-discipline is more desirable than outside force and that the truly educated
person must pursue what is right under all circumstances, Wayland entrusts each student with the
solemn obligation of preserving these standards. However, in the light of revelation, reason, and
the custom of the Christian community from which Wayland has sprung, certain practices are
evaluated:
1. Demonstrating disrespect (also known as unprofessional behavior) either verbally or
written toward Faculty, other Students or Wayland Administration.
2. Personal integrity in keeping with New Testament standards is expected of all students.
3. Respect for the property, knowledge, and rights of other people must prevail.
4. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs is forbidden.
5. Gambling, hazing, and the on-campus possession of firearms or deadly weapons are
prohibited.
6. BB Guns and Paint Ball Guns are also prohibited.
7. The use of tobacco by students is discouraged, though permitted in certain designated
areas of the campus. In consideration of the rights of others and the requirements of
safety, such areas are designated as per the Alamo University Center Requirements.
8. Usage of all forms of tobacco is strictly prohibited in dormitories.(Specific to students in
Dorms)
9. The use of tobacco by students who attend classes at the Alamo University Center in San
Antonio is discouraged, though permitted in certain designated areas of the campus (at
least 50 feet from the Alamo University Center Building). The Parking Lots are
considered part of the Alamo University Center Building – so no smoking in the parking
lots. In consideration of the rights of others and the requirements of safety, such areas are
designated.
10. All Students are to follow online etiquette rules whether you are an online student or a
face-to-face student. Refer to this website:
http://online.uwc.edu/technology/onletiquette.asp
11. The authority of the University is exercised over all student groups or organizations
bearing the name of the university, or any student enterprises to the extent necessary to
safeguard the good name and well-being of Wayland.
12. Specifically, each student is expected to conduct himself in such a manner as to uphold,
not detract from, the good name of Wayland Baptist University.
13. If one feels that he/she cannot subscribe to the moral and social practices of the
University, he/she will find greater acceptance elsewhere
14. THESE STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL STUDENTS AS LONG AS THEY ARE
ENROLLED IN WAYLAND, AND THE UNIVERSITY ASSUMES THAT THE ACT
OF REGISTERING AS A STUDENT IMPLIES FULL ACCEPTANCE OF THESE
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
The authority of the University is exercised over all student groups or organizations bearing the
name of the university, or any student enterprises tithe extent necessary to safeguard the good
name and well-being of Wayland. Specifically, each student is expected to conduct himself in
such a manner as to uphold, not detract from, the good name of Wayland Baptist University. If
one feels that he/she cannot subscribe to the moral and social practices of the University, he/she
will find greater acceptance elsewhere.
Report of Unsatisfactory Progress:
Report of Unsatisfactory Progress may be issued to a student at any point during the semester via
email and/or hard copy. This form places the student on academic notice. It is designed to be a
written communication tool between instructor, faculty, and University Administration. The tool
may communicate but is not limited to a problem in the following areas:
 Excessive absences (Theory or Clinical)
 Failing to submit assignments (Theory or Clinical)
 Submitting inadequate assignments (Theory or Clinical)
 Failing to thoroughly Complete ATI Focused Reviews on all ATI Practice Tests and
ATI Proctored Exams (will result in a No-Pass in Clinical)
 Failing to take engage in the Discussion Forums for each unit of content
 Failing tests/ Failing to do assigned reading
 Failing to comprehend subject matter
 Inadequate basic skills (e.g. reading, writing math)
 Giving excessive time to nonacademic activities
 Unprofessional Behavior
Clinical Behaviors Resulting in Failing
Clinical failing behaviors are linked to the Texas Board of Nursing Standards of Professional
Practice. Issues related to professional conduct, management of stress, clarification of course,
clinical assignment, and/or professional role expectations, may warrant clinical warnings, contracts
for remediation, or course failure.
Clinical Failing Behaviors
Matched to NPA
1. Performance is unsafe
1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
2. Questionable decisions are often made.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
3. Lacks insight into own behaviors and
1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
that of others.
4. Difficulty in adapting to new
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15
ideas/functions.
5. Continues to need additional guidance
1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,14,15
and direction.
Standards of Professional Nursing Practice (BON 213.27, 217.11, 217.12) and Differentiated
Essential Competencies (DECs)
1. Knows rationale for side effects of medications and treatments, and correctly administers
same. 217.00 (1) (c). DECs: I-A,B; II-A,D; III-A,B,D,F; IV-A,B
2. Documents nursing care accurately and completely, including signs and symptoms,
nursing care rendered medication administration. Contacts health care team concerning
significant events in patient health. 217.11 (1) (d). DECs: I-A,B,D; II-A,D; III-A,B,D,F;
IV-A,B
3. Implements a safe environment for patients and/or others. 217.11 (1) (b). DECs: I-A,D;
II-A,B; III-A,B,C,D,E,F; IV-A,B,D,E
4. Respects client confidentiality. 217.11 (1) (e). DECs: I-A,B,C,D; II-B,D,H; III-A,B,E;
IV-A,E; IV-A,D,E
5. Accepts assignments commensurate with educational level, preparation, experience and
knowledge. 217.11(1) (t). DECs: I-D,E,G,H; II-A,B; III-A,B,C,D,E,F; IV-B,D
6. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures
and practices. 217.11(1) (h). DECs: I-A,B,D; II-A,B,D,G; III-A,B,D,E; IV-A,B
7. Notifies the appropriate supervisor when leaving an assignment. 217.11 (1) (I). DECs: IA,B,C,D; II-A,D,F; III-A,B,D,E,F; IV-A,B,D,F
8. Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries of the nurse/patient relationship.
217.11 (1) (J). DECs: I-A,B,C,D; II-A; III-A; IV-D
9. Clarifies orders, treatments, that the nurse has reason to believe are inaccurate, noneffective or contraindicated. 217.11 (1) (N). DECs: I-A,B; II-A,B,F,H; III-A,B,E; IVA,B,D
10. Able to distinguish right from wrong. 213.27 (b) (2) (A). DECs:: I-A,B,C,D; III-A,B,D,E
11. Able to think and act rationally 213.27(b) (2) (B). DECs: I-A,B,C,D; III-A,B,D,E
12. Able to keep promises and honor obligations 213.27(b) (2) (C). DECs: I-A,B,C,D; IIA,F; III-A,B; IV-A,B,D,E
13. Accountable for own behavior 213.27(b) (2) (D). DECs: I-B; II-A; III-A,E; IV-B
14. Able to promptly and fully self-disclose facts, circumstances, events, errors and
omissions when these disclosures will enhance health status of patients or protect patients
from unnecessary risk or harm. 213.27(b) (2) (G). DECs: I-A,B,D; II-A,D; III-A,B,E,F;
IV-A,B,D,E
Please refer to the Board of Nursing at www.BON.state.tx.us for any additional information
regarding the Texas Nurse Practice Act and
http://www.bon.texas.gov/nursingeducation/edudocs/dec-presentation.pdf for additional
information regarding the Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs).
Cell Phone Policy: Respect for faculty and fellow students is necessary for teaching and
learning in the (classroom) and clinical settings. You are required to silence cell phones, silence
other mobile devices, and remove Bluetooth devices prior to entering any (classrooms) and
clinical settings. Failure to follow this policy can affect your class participation (including, you
may be requested to leave the (class room), clinical or final course grade. No Cell Phones are to
be accessed in the Clinical Areas.
Blackboard
Please become familiar with blackboard. Blackboard can be found using the following link:
http://www.sa.wbu.edu/
It is highly recommended that you check blackboard twice a day morning and evening for
announcements and assignments. You will also find the Theory and Clinical Syllabi, power point
presentations, test blue prints as well as additional class materials and resources. Your Clinical
Instructor will also post announcements within the Blackboard Course Site.
Discussion Posting Grading Rubric
INTERPRETATION
Weekly Discussion
GRADING CRITERIA
Grade
The comment is accurate, original, and relevant,
teaches us something new, and is well written. Four pt.
comments add substantial learning presence to the
course and stimulate additional thought about the issue
under discussion. Referencing your postings is a
requirement.
Excellent
(A)
100
Student must log on a minimum of three times a week
and Post to 4 Discussion Question(s). Additionally,
Student must post to a minimum of four student
postings a week Initial Postings must be posted
within 24-72 hours at the beginning of the business
week (Monday)Unless specified as per the Student
Calendar
The comment lacks at least one of the above qualities,
but is above average in quality. A 3 pt. comment
makes significant contribution to our understanding of
the issue being discussed. Referencing your postings
is a requirement.
Minimum
(C)
75
Substandard
(F)
50
Student must log on a minimum of three times a week
and Post to 3 Discussion Question(s). Additionally,
Student must post to a minimum of three student
postings a week Initial Postings must be posted
within 24-72 hours at the beginning of the business
week (Monday)Unless specified as per the Student
Calendar
The comment lacks 2 or 3 of the required qualities.
Comments which are based upon personal opinion or
personal experience often fall within this category.
Student must log on a minimum of two times a week
and Post to 2 Discussion Question(s). Additionally,
Student must post to a minimum of two student
postings a week Initial Postings must be posted
within 24-72 hours at the beginning of the business
week (Monday)Unless specified as per the Student
Calendar
The comment presents little or no new information.
However, 1 pt. comments may provide important
social presence and contribute to a collegial
atmosphere.
Unacceptable
(F)
25
Student must log on a minimum of one time a week
and Post to 1 Discussion Question. Additionally,
Student must post to a minimum of one student
posting a week Initial Postings must be posted
within 24-72 hours at the beginning of the business
week (Monday)Unless specified as per the Student
Calendar
Unacceptable
(F)
0
Student fails to log on to course for the week.
*The numeric number listed is the weekly grade that will be assigned for the weekly Discussion
Postings.
8 CHARACTERISTICS OF A QUALITY ONLINE DISCUSSION POSTING
1. SUBSTANTIAL: Messages should relate to the subject matter and provide information,
opinions or questions about that subject matter. They may relate the subject matter to something
personal, but they should remain academic in their focus.
2. CONCISE: Studies have shown that messages that are several screens long do not get many
replies. To write an effective message, attempt to use a single screen if possible. Try to get the
point and focus of your message across so that it is clear what you are saying.
3. PROVOCATIVE: The discussion board is an interactive medium. The more interaction there
is between students the better. A good message is one that prompts others to reply or object. A
focused and pointed message that produces replies from other learners in that class in moving the
discussion forward is having an impact on the learning environment.
4. HERMENEUTICAL: The discussion board is a place where ideas are interpreted and
language is explored. To be hermeneutical is to interpret. A good message should explore,
explain, or expand on a concept or connection. The message should not simply state something,
but rather expand upon an idea.
5. TIMELY: A good message appears in the context of similar messages in the message log. If
you get on irregularly, your message will appeal late and out of context with what is currently
happening on the board. Log on regularly and reply to messages in a timely fashion.
6. LOGICAL: A good message that is not a question should contain a logical argument. This
means is should contain a clearly stated conclusion of thesis supported by premises, reason,
evidence or grounds of belief.
7. GRAMMATICAL: A good, clear, concise message should be well-written and free of typos
and sentence fragments and referenced appropriately using APA format.
8. Be Polite to others online. Again, please refer to the website:
http://online.uwc.edu/technology/onletiquette.asp
BENCHMARKS OF A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE COURSE
1. An online semester BEGINS the same week that an onsite semester begins. Student needs to
access and post on the first day of classes in session.
2. To obtain the maximum grade (100) - Every online student should log into the online course
no less than three times per week to read instructor and/or student postings and produce no less
than four responses to Discussion Questions and four responses to other student postings per unit
of content (total of 8 Postings)unless otherwise directed by the Online Instructor (refer to
Student Calendar for weeks where student is not required to post).Initial Postings must be
posted within 24-72 hours at the beginning of the business week (Monday). Refer to Student
Calendar as a Guide.
3. At least 90% of the messages in a discussion board should be from learner to learner. It is
required that students comment and expand upon the ideas of their virtual classroom peers. This
interaction and participation is a huge part of what transpires in the virtual learning environment.
Instructors are encouraged to engage themselves more as discussion guides and monitors of
discussions and less as lecturers in online classes.
COURSE OUTLINE
Exam One:  Dr. Diaz
 Chapter 1 Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
 Chapter 2 Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology
 Chapter 3 Psychosocial Theories and Therapy
 Chapter 4 Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs
 Chapter 5 Therapeutic Relationships
 Chapter 6 Therapeutic Communication
 Chapter 7 Client’s Response to Illness
 Chapter 8 Assessment
Exam One will focus on Chapters 1-8
Exam Two  Dr. Diaz
 Chapter 9 Legal and Ethical Issues
 Chapter 10 Grief and Loss
 Chapter 11 Anger, Hostility, and Aggression
 Chapter 12 Abuse and Violence
 Chapter 13 Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
 Chapter 14 Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
 Chapter 15 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Exam Two will focus on Chapters 9-15
Exam Three  Dr. Diaz
 Chapter 16 Schizophrenia
 Chapter 17 Mood Disorders and Suicide
 Chapter 18 Personality Disorders
 Chapter 19 Addiction
Exam Three will focus on Chapters 16-19
Exam Four  Dr. Diaz
Chapter 20 Eating Disorders
Chapter 21 Somatic Symptom Illnesses
Chapter 22 Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 23 Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Chapter 24 Cognitive Disorders
Exam Four will focus on Chapters 20-24
The Final Exam may have content from the following:
 Videbeck Textbook & Student Resources – It is recommended that the Student
Review for Understanding, Comprehension, Application and Analysis-Synthesis:
o The Chapter Learning Objectives located at the beginning of each Chapter
o The Chapter Key Points located at the end of each Chapter
o The Chapter Study Guide located at the end of each Chapter
o The Online Student Resources focusing on NCLEX-Style Chapter Review
Questions
 ATI RN Mental Health Nursing 9.0 Review Module
 NCLEX RN 10,000 powered by PREP U
Your Final Exam Blue Print is provided in the Table below:
Final Exam Blue-Print
You will need to bring a Simple Calculator for the Final Exam
Content Area
Approximate Percentage
Approximate number of
Videbeck Textbook &
Online Student Resources
ATI RN Mental Health
Nursing 9.0 Review Module
Psychotropic Medication
Questions
Dosage Calculation
Questions
NCLEX RN 10,000 (All
Categories found within the
Mental Health Component)
Total
30%
Questions
30
10%
10
5%
5
5%
5
50%
50
100%
100
Student Calendar will be posted on Blackboard during the first week of class
Employment:
It is recommended that the full-time nursing student not work more than 10 hours per week.
Clinical assignments and times will not be adjusted for student work schedules.
SecurexamRemoteProctorSystemGuidelinesforOnlineExams
As recommended by Software secure
Objective: This policy outlines proctoring and examination security expectations for students
when online examinations are given in a course.
Standards: Examinations are important mechanisms for evaluation of student learning. The
College of Nursing programs adhere to standards of academic integrity as articulated by the
College of Nursing Honor Code and Wayland Baptist University Student Conduct Code.
Cheating on examinations is contrary to both academic integrity standards and to ethical
standards and constitutes reason for academic withdrawal and/or expulsion from the College or
University. Review the Student Conduct Policy in the student handbook, available online at
http://www.sa.wbu.edu/
Some courses in the College of Nursing use the Securexam Remote Proctor System. Securexam
Remote Proctor contains a web‐camera, microphone and fingerprint reader. These devices
identify the student and capture video and audio throughout the exam and upload it to SSI’s
secure servers. This video will be used for the purpose of establishing if any suspicious activity
occurred during the test. The video feed provides a 360 degree view of the exam environment
and all video records are subject to review by faculty.
The Remote Proctor system must be purchased through the WBU bookstore. The fee includes
all charges for use of the Remote Proctor system for (1) year from date of purchase. Renewal
service fees are charged every year after initial purchase.
Process: The Remote Proctor system will be used with online examinations as instructed by
course faculty members. Students are required to take online examinations using a Windows or
Macbased computer that meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the instructions on the
Software Secure installation page (http://www.remoteproctor.com/install).
o Students are required to register their devices and establish identity following the
procedures outlined in the Remote Proctor instructions.
o Students are responsible for self‐testing the functionality of their units well in advance
of all Remote Proctored exams in their courses, so that any troubleshooting that is
required can be accomplished. A practice quiz for this purpose can be found in the
course.
Test Environment Requirements:
The online testing environment should mimic the ‘in class’ testing environment, and must
conform to the following:
quiet, secure, fully lighted room for the examination
o No other people in the room
o No pets in the room
o No communicating with others by any means (with the exception of contact
with the faculty member in an emergency)
o No leaving the room
o Clean desk or table with nothing except computer and remote proctor
system on the desktop or tabletop including removal of all books, papers,
notebooks or other materials, unless specifically permitted in written
guidelines for a particular examination
o No writing visible on desk or on walls
o No music, videos, or TV playing
o No use of headphones
o No use of cell phone for any reason other than to contact support or your
instructor
o All other computer monitors must be powered off
Have the Remote Proctor device correctly situated:
o Within an arm’s reach at all times during an exam
o On the opposite side of the keyboard as the computer mouse (if using one)
o Parallel to the key board (not behind the screen, etc.)
o Nothing covering the base or prism
o Lighting must be “daylight” quality and over head is preferred if at all
possible. If over head is not possible, the source should not be behind the
student.
All exam videos can/will be reviewed by the course faculty and the Program director. If a red
or yellow violation is detected, you will receive a zero on your exam or assignment.
Contact information for Product Technical Support: Technical support is available by phone
24/7for students fromSoftwareSecureat1‐866‐811‐0719orby clicking the following link for the
online: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com/support/where students will be able to either(1)
search the Knowledge Base(KB) to find the answer to their question; or,(2) open a web‐ticket
which will be promptly answered by Software Secure Technical Support.
VERIFICATION STATEMENT
After reading the policies and course statement(s) above contained in this
syllabus, please sign the verification statement indicating your understanding. If
you have questions or need clarification of any statement or policy, please see
your instructor (Dr. Diaz) prior to electronically submitting this form By Printing
your Name and electronically returning this Statement to Dr. Diaz you are
acknowledging understanding of the requirements of the Mental Health Nursing
Course NURS 3335.
NURS 3335 – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
I, (print name), _________________________________________________________
Have read and clearly understand the course policies and statements concerning
this course. I have received a copy of these policies (Syllabus(es) – electronically
posted on the Blackboard Website) and understand my responsibilities
concerning them.