SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Metro Campus
Fall 2014
Course: Nursing Informatics – NURS 1043
Day(s) and Time(s): 16-week online course
Section #:190
Call #: 15277
Start and end dates: 16-week course
Course Delivery Method: Online modules.
Format: Modules
TO CONTACT YOUR FACULTY:
Lisa Gerow RN, PhD
Office: MP 208
Phone: 918-595-7202
Email: lisa.gerow@tulsacc.edu
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE :
Division Name: Nursing
Division Office Number: MP 256
Division Phone Number: 918-595-7188
Dean of Health Sciences: Midge Elliott, RN, MA, MS, JD
Office: MC-605
Phone: (918) 595-7188
Associate Dean of Nursing: Rick Hollingsworth, RN, MS,
D.Min.
Office: MP-256
Phone: (918) 595-7190
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Must be a pre-nursing student, a currently enrolled nursing student,
or a licensed nurse.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for pre-nursing students, current nursing students, practicing nurses in the
community, as well as for nursing faculty. This course is an online course and incorporates
collaborative interactive learning experiences including, but not limited to, simulation, electronic
health records, tele-health, computer technology, and mobile technology devices. The course is
designed so that course participants will use an online learning management system, basic to
advanced computing skills, nursing informatics clearinghouses, and virtual course/distance
learning. All course objectives incorporate strategies to promote privacy, confidentiality and
security of information through the use of nursing informatics.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: None. This is an elective course.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College
have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their
personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include Critical Thinking,
Communication Skills, and Empirical Skills.
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NURSING DISCIPLINE GOAL STATEMENT
This course will engage the participants in processing knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to
integrate nursing informatics in teaching and learning. The QSEN competencies:
 Patient Centered Care
 Teamwork and Collaboration
 Best Practices
 Quality Improvement
 Safety
 Informatics
will be emphasized throughout this course. The participants will be expected to utilize the
concepts and principles of the ANA Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards of Practice.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Develop knowledge of core concepts in nursing informatics. (Knowledge)
 Develop basic skill set to integrate nursing informatics into the teaching/learning process
and/or professional practice. (Skills)
 Explore fears, myths, and biases regarding nursing informatics. (Attitude)
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Required Text: American Nurses Association. (2008). Nursing Informatics: Scope & Standards of
Practice. Silver Spring, MD: Nursebooks.org. ISBN- 13:978-1-55810-256-9
Note: This textbook can only be purchased at the TCC Northeast Campus Bookstore.
Most resources will be provided to the student through the Blackboard modules.
Additional resources may be accessed online through the “External Links” bar of the course on
Blackboard.
Required software: Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
If you do not have Office 2010, you can download it from Blackboard free.
-- Go to the Organization tab
-- Search for: software
-- Enroll in the organization
-- Follow the on-screen instructions
Required hardware:
 All students will need to have a headset with microphone for some assignments.
Required email address: All TCC students receive a designated email address (ex: jane_doe@
tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your
TCC email address; and you must use TCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the
instructor regarding this course. You access your email and blackboard through MyTCC at
https://mytcc@tulsacc.edu.
COMPUTER ACCESS
It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home
computer with broadband Internet access. This course can be completed using public
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computers at TCC or other public access areas. However, be aware that using public
computers may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your
computer access is public or private (home).
TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
You should be comfortable with the following:
 using a word processor (changing font, spell check)
 using email for communication
 sending an email attachment
 navigating the Internet
 downloading appropriate plugins
 using an Internet search engine
TEACHING METHODS:
This course is an online course taught primarily through a pre-module, 5 asynchronous modules
(information literacy, HIT in nursing education, electronic health record, telehealth, and applications
in mobile technology), and a course wrap-up.
ATTENDANCE – TIME COMMITMENT – STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best
learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course
materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.
Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving
benefits from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific agency.
You will be expected to log on to the course site 2-3 times per week. You are also expected to
participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by completion
of course assignments.
NOTE: This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self disciplined. The
student is responsible for keeping up with the schedule and assignments. Faculty will contact
students throughout the semester by email, and Blackboard is available at all times.
What You Should Understand About Internet Classes
Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the coursework
Plan to spend 3 to 5 clock hours per week for every credit hour
Schedule class time just as if you were attending class on-campus
Turn in your work ON TIME
On-line is NOT easier!
Participate actively in the class
Use e-mail and the discussion boards to communicate often with your instructor and other
classmates
8. Log onto the class at least 3 times a week (every day is best)
9. Do NOT fall behind in your assignments
10. ASK for help when you need help
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ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWL FOR NON-PARTICIPATION
Students who fail to participate in the course during the first week or fail to complete the premodule by the end of the third week will be Administratively Withdrawn from the course.
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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
All assignments are required and contribute toward the final grade. Total points possible equals
100, as delineated below. In case of emergency, alternative make-up assignments may be granted
on an individual basis at the discretion of course faculty. Discussion Forums will be open for the
module duration and will close at midnight on the last day of the assignment period.
The equivalent of 10% or one letter grade will be deducted for each 24-hour period that any
assignment is late. Attendance is required for all synchronous experiences. Please refer to the
course calendar.
Grading Scale (no rounding):
100 – 90 = A
89 – 80
= B
79 – 70
= C
69 – 60
= D
59 - below = F
Percentage Grade Calculation:
Pre-Module: 15% (3-week module)
 Internet Orientation
1
 HIPAA
1
 Personal Introduction Blog
2
 Self-Assessment and Goals
5
 P.A.T.C.H.
2
 Pt. info protection assignment
4
Module 1:
20% (3-week module)
 Cochrane Collaboration Findings 5
 Pt. Education Forms
5
 Research Article Critique
5
 Web site critique
5
Module 2:
15% (2-week module)
 Integrating Informatics Disc.
5
 Simulation Observation Grid
5
 Simulation Blog
5
Module 3:
15% (2-week module)
 Comparative Analysis
10
 Voice-Over Powerpoint
5
Module 4:
10% (2-week module)
 Telehealth Blog
5
 Telehealth in Action Paper
5
Module 5:
15% (2-week module)
 Podcast Subscription Discussion 5
 Wiki Assignment
5
 J.C. Safety Goals Podcast
5
Wrap-up:
10% (1-week module)
 P.A.T.C.H. post, goals, plan
5
 Personal goals reflection
5
Total:
100
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Please be aware that, according to Distance Learning guidelines, grades and other confidential
material should NOT be sent by email. Use the tools in Blackboard to exchange confidential
information.
Student assignments that are submitted by the stated due date will be graded and returned
within 1 week of the due date. Assignments submitted after the stated due date in
accordance with the late work policy will be returned as soon as possible, but may not be
returned until the end of the semester.
Your corrected (graded) assignments (with comments about the quality of your work) can be
accessed through the Student Gradebook. Click on the underlined score for an assignment
to open the window containing faculty comments and returned Word document. Please
make sure that you read these comments!
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments are to be submitted though the assignment item in its module folder.
Attachments should be named as follows: yourlastnamefirstname.assignmentname. Your
corrected (graded) assignments will be returned to this same location.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments. You are submitting
items over the Internet. There are many things that can go wrong in the path between your
computer and the Blackboard course site. Your personal computer/Internet Service Provider
issues are not acceptable explanations of late work. All assignments are due Sunday night
at the end of the day (11:59 pm).
Faculty will only accept assignments by email during emergency situations when connection
problems are the result of equipment or Internet failure at TCC. In addition, if TCC problems
create a significant hardship to the submission your assignment by the due date, faculty will
adjust the due date. This information will be relayed by email and through an announcement.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE FACULTY
This course will primarily utilize two methods of whole class communication. Each week
an overview announcement will be posted. During the week, announcements will be placed
in the Announcement section of the Blackboard course site highlighting certain aspects of
assignments or alerting students to important issues.
Email is the preferred method of individual communication. Please allow for a 24-48 hour
response time.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu) and is provided through the TCC
Alert System. Students are encouraged to enroll in the TCC Alert System to receive phone
notification of emergencies.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion
of the instructor.
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When posting on the discussion board or sending email you are expected to:
1. Be respectful.
2. Use acceptable grammar and spelling. There are now spell check features in both
email and discussion board functions.
3. Use color and font that are easily readable.
4. Use sentence case. Email or discussions posts type in all UPPERCASE is
unacceptable. It can be perceived as the equivalent of shouting. You may format
your text for emphasis.
5. Use TCC email or the email features available inside of Bb as this will clearly identify
you and the class you are enrolled. If these resources are not available, and you
must send from an outside account, clearly identify yourself and the class you are
enrolled.
6. Keep communication on the discussion board relative to the topic.
7. Converse with others the same way you would in a traditional classroom.
Harassment will not be tolerated. Refer to the Student Policies and Resources
Handbook for general classroom expectations.
8. If an assignment requires you to critique a peer’s work, be positive and respectful.
Take your responsibilities seriously and offer meaningful feedback.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the
TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class
schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.
TRANSFERABILITY:
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university
to which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to
change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw will receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student. The last day to withdraw from this course is
November 7, 2014.
Students who are earning a failing grade should consider withdrawing from the course by
the official drop date. Failure to withdraw will result in the student receiving a regular grade
of “F” at the end of the semester. Faculty will not give "AWs" to students who earn failing
grades in the course.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create
inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To
request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call
(918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – PLAGIARISM
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or
about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at
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campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy
delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly
students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
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Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
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Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
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Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request
that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes
to the syllabus in writing (online).
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the
Blackboard course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring
services, software support, and online tutorials related to course concepts.
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