THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS SAMPLE REPORTING APPROACH FOR
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TEAMS OR WORKGROUPS TO USE UPON
COMPLETION OF ALL DELIVERABLES OR UPON COMPLETION OF AN
ASSIGNED PORTION OF THEIR CHARTER. A GENERIC TEMPLATE IS
INCLUDED ALONG WITH ALTERNATE REPORT FORMATS USED FOR
CURRICULAR ISSUES (I.E. THE P UBLIC /C OMMUNITY H EALTH W ORKGROUP
R EPORT AND R ECOMMENDATIONS & THE
community health specialty or that for the revisions of the
Master’s level comprehensive exams. (These two reports are
appended)
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Introduction (Purpose, Timelines, Context )
Current Approach
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Proposed policies and procedures (as applicable)
Analysis of outcomes related to each deliverable
Evaluation Plan
References (if applicable)
Appendix A: Team Charter
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CUA
SCHOOL OF NURSING
P UBLIC /C OMMUNITY H EALTH W ORKGROUP
R EPORT AND R ECOMMENDATIONS
Community Health Team
Mary Dooley MPH, RN
Barbara Moran Ph.D., CNM, FACCE, MPH
Rebecca Roberts Ph.D., PNP, BSN
Mary Paterson Ph.D., MSN
April 28, 2009
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Public/Community Health MSN Curriculum Revision
Background
The Catholic University School of Nursing is currently providing graduate training in community health
through a grant-funded program awarded (July,2006) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services' Division of Nursing to prepare community/public health clinical nurse specialists for immigrant,
refugee, and global health. The purpose of this grant is to prepare nurses to improve access, decrease
barriers and reduce health disparities in underserved immigrants and refugees. This 48-credit program,
with theoretical content and clinical experiences, focuses on health policy, global, immigrant and
refugee health, finance and information systems and emergency preparedness. Graduates are intended
to assume leadership roles in program development, administration, consulting, research and practice
settings. Work settings include health departments, public and private agencies, faith-based programs,
schools and local, state and national and international organizations. Graduates of this program are
eligible to sit for the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam to quality for the title Advanced
Public Health Nurse (APHN).
The box on the left contains the role description of the Advanced Public Health Nurse as
defined by the ANCC. Students in the
The Advanced Public Health Nurse (APHN) is a
Community Health program may also elect
registered nurse prepared in a graduate level
dual certification as a PHCNS-BC (i(Public
public/community health nursing program or an
Health Clinical Nurse Specialist - Board
accepted equivalent. This nurse has advanced
Certified.)if they have completed the
knowledge and proficiency in utilizing public
requisite course work including separate
health sciences and skills in the assessment of
courses in advanced physical/health
communities and populations, policy
assessment, advanced pathophysiology,
development, program planning, effective
advanced pharmacology and a minimum of
communication, and the impact of cultural
500 faculty supervised clinical hours.
influences on health. By combining
With the start of the academic year
public/community health with nursing theory
2009/2010, the grant support for this
and research, this nurse's practice considers all
program will end and program staff will
influences on the population and community in
change. The School of Nursing convened a
decision making and outcome evaluation. The
task force to examine the curriculum and
APHN is actively engaged in education (e.g.
recommend a program plan to begin with
community, staff, students, and colleagues),
the new academic year. The task force was
case management, expert clinical practice,
composed of nursing faculty with advanced
consultation, research, and administration
degrees in public health and with practice
and research experience in
community/public health.
The task force completed their work in April, 2009, this report contains their recommendations.
Aim, Goal and Terminal Objectives of the MSN Program
Aim
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The aim of the Master of Science in Nursing Program is to prepare students as advanced practice nurses,
nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists or educators. The purposes of the program are: 1. to
prepare individuals capable of moral and intellectual leadership to provide advanced practice nursing to
individuals and populations across the lifespan, and 2. to develop and extend advanced practice nursing
knowledge and skill through the utilization of evidenced-based practice models. The curriculum at the
master's level is also directed toward developing interest and skill in research, commitment to continual
personal and professional growth and to providing leadership in the development of advanced practice
nursing.
Goal
The Master of Science in Nursing builds upon baccalaureate education in nursing and prepares students
for leadership roles in the fields of advanced practice nursing and/or nursing education.
Terminal Objectives
Upon completion of the M.S.N. program, the graduate will have:
1. Acquired advanced knowledge from the sciences and the humanities to support evidencebased advanced practice nursing;
2. Integrated nursing theory as the foundation for advanced practice nursing;
3. Demonstrated expertise in a selected role within a specialized area of advanced practice
nursing;
4. Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to use and disseminate the findings of nursing
research;
5. Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to effect optimum delivery of health care services;
6. Demonstrated ethical behavior and respect for Judeo-Christian values; and
7. Acquired a foundation for doctoral study.
Specific curriculum recommendations and rationale
1) The curriculum will be consistent with the three tier curriculum model developed to
guide MSN curriculum design at the SON and assure efficient use of faculty resources.
First tier coursework is mandatory for all M.S.N. students. Second tier coursework
consists of science, ethics and support/cognate courses, which may vary by specialty.
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Third tier coursework consists of clinically focused courses required for specialty
practice.
2) The curriculum will make use of community health faculty expertise and experience so
that faculty can provide optimal support to the program.
3) The curriculum will be consistent with the focus identified and supported by recent
HRSA funding. This focus also reflects emerging community needs and requirements.
4) The curriculum retains its focus on the community as the unit of analysis, and the
management of the health of the population. This focus is consistent with the Scope
and Standards of Practice of Public Health Nursing Practice1
5) The curriculum will be evaluated for both efficient and effective processes and optimal
outcomes on an annual basis. Significant curriculum change will be considered on a
four-year cycle to assure sufficient time for evaluation.
6) The curriculum provides sufficient clinical and course preparation to enable students to
write the certification examination. Should students wish the dual certification, the
curriculum offers sufficient flexibility to enable them to achieve this.
1
Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations. (2007). Scope and Standards of Public
Health Nursing Practice. Washington D.C.: American Nurses Association.
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The new curriculum plan
Fall Year 1
Spring Year 1
Summer Year 1
Nurs 657 Advanced Health
Assessment (3)
Nurs 661 Theory
Foundations (2)
Nurs 663 Health Care
Policy Org & Finance (3)
Nurs 789 Advance Practice
Role Seminar (1)
Ethics Requirement (3)
Public/Community Health
Clinical I – (4)
Nurs 701 Health Promotion
Across the Life Span (2)
Nurs 708 Research in
Nursing: Methods &
Outcomes (3)
Tier 2 electives (3)
Nurs 664 Epidemiology
(3)
Total credits: 12
Total credits: 12
Fall Year 2
Spring Year 2
Public/Community Health
Clinical II (4)
Track Electives (3)
Tier 2 Electives (3)
Public/Community Health
III (4)
Track electives (3)
Nurs 895 Capstone (3)
Comprehensive Exam
Total credits: 10
Total credits in program =
47
Total clinical credits = 12
Total credits: 9
Total credits: 3
Curriculum areas
Tier 1 courses (all are required)
N708
N895
N701
N661
N663
N657
N789
Research in Nursing: Methods & Outcomes
Capstone Research Project
Health Promotion
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice
Health Care Policy, Organizations & Finance
Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Practice Role Seminar
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
Tier 2 courses
Need 6 credits from the following:
Epidemiology – 3
Quantitative Methods – 3
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Advanced Pharmacology – 3
Advanced Pathophysiology – 3
Tier 3 courses (select at least one)
Track Courses
Population Based Program Design and Management – 3
Vulnerable Women/Families in Communities – 3
Global and Refugee Health - 3
Track Three Focus Areas
Vulnerable Populations (including refugees)
Global/International Populations
Public Health Nursing in Communities
Clinical Hours – 500
Public/Community Health I (166 hours)
Public/Community Health II (166 hours)
Public/Community Health III (168 hours)
Practicum Focus Areas
Practicum focus areas will be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor
International Health
Vulnerable Communities (can include refugee populations)
Population/community health
Ethics Requirement
TRS 632 Christian Social Ethics (3)
Other relevant philosophy or ethics courses may be substituted in consultation with the advisor
Sample Electives
Nurs 676 Vulnerable Women/Families in Community (3)
Nurs 684 Global & Refugee Health (3)
Nurs 686 Health Care Finance (3)
Nurs 687 Managing Health Info (1)
Educ 525 Psychology of Learning for Diverse Populations (3)
Educ 554 Instructional Design (3)
Anth 741 Health Soc & Culture (3)
Other relevant electives may be substituted in consultation with the advisor
Evaluation Methods
The taskforce recommends that the new curriculum be evaluated using the following tools:
a) Pass rates on ANCC Certification Examination
b) Student Evaluations
c) Successful accreditation
d) Graduate evaluations
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