UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2013
COURSE NUMBER
NGR 6770
COURSE TITLE
Leadership/Role of the CNL
CREDITS
2
PLACEMENT
MSN
PREREQUISITES
Admission to the CNL track of the MSN program
COREQUISITES
None
FACULTY
Jane Gannon, DNP, CNL
Clinical Assistant Professor
jmgannon@ufl.edu JAX LRC, 3rd Floor
Office: 904-244-5166 Fax: 904-244-3246
Office hours: Monday 09:00-12:00
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
M. Josephine Snider, EdD, RN
Associate Professor & Chair
snidemj@ufl.edu HPNP 4221 (352) 273-6359
Office hours: by appointment
Program- CNL Track
JACKSONVILLE CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Andrea Gregg, DSN, RN
Associate Professor
greggac@ufl.edu JAX LRC, 3rd Floor
(904) 244-3246
Office hours: by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the role of the Clinical
Nurse Leader by using principles of leadership in the coordination and management of
complex health care systems. Focus is on effective use of self within the interdisciplinary
health care environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Relate knowledge of leadership theories to the CNL role.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: (Continued)
2. Examine components of accountability, collaboration, and mentoring as they
relate to leadership.
3. Critique the effectiveness of various modes of communication with groups and
interdisciplinary teams.
4. Analyze the CNL role in the context of the health care delivery system.
5. Articulate the unique contributions of the CNL role relative to other nursing and
health care professional roles.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Section
Day
01G6
Web-based
Time
NA
Room
NA
This is a Web-based course. E-Learning in Sakai is the course management system that
you will use for this course. E-Learning in Sakai is accessed by using your Gatorlink
account name and password at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. There are several tutorials and student
help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF
Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to helpdesk@ufl.edu.
It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and
University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and
notifications.
Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of
classes.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to participate in the online learning activities and discussions as
listed in the course syllabus and on the course web-site. Timeframes for the posting and
receiving of materials are listed in the course materials on the course, and web-site.
Synchronous activities (both virtual and on-campus) may be available during the course,
including group work, exam review or instructor meetings utilizing available technology.
A grade penalty may be assigned for late assignments, including tests. Make-up exams
may not be available in all courses.
ProctorU Information
o Major course examinations will be administered via ProctorU, a live
proctoring service, to ensure a secure testing environment.
o Each student’s computer must be in compliance with Policy S1.04, Student
Computer Policy and must contain a web cam, microphone, and speakers.
o Each examination will cost $22.50 per exam.
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o Students go to the website http://www.proctoru.com/ and click on “How To
Get Started”. This will permit students to create an account and test out their
system.
o Once an instructor makes an exam available, students go online to ProctorU
to schedule and pay for the exam session. Students must provide a valid email
address and phone number where they can be reached during an exam.
o College of Nursing IT Support office will oversee this process and provide
technical assistance.
ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITY
Each semester, students are responsible for requesting a memorandum from the Disability
Resource Center to notify faculty of their requested individual accommodations. This
should be done at the start of the semester.
COUNSELING AND STUDENT HEALTH
Students may occasionally have personal issues that arise on the course of pursuing
higher education or that may interfere with their academic performance. If you find
yourself facing problems affecting your coursework, you are encouraged to talk with an
instructor and to seek confidential assistance at the University of Florida Counseling
Center, 352-392-1575, or Student Mental Health Services, 352-392-1171. Visit their web
sites for more information: http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/ or
http://www.health.ufl.edu/shcc/smhs/index.htm#urgent
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are to refer to the College of Nursing Student Handbook for information about
College of Nursing policies, honor code, and professional behavior.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The University of Florida Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Policy may be found
at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/honorcode.php
TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Leadership roles and responsibilities
a. Theory
i.
Leadership theory
ii. Change theories
iii. Management/leadership philosophies of care
iv.
Clinical decision making theories and models
b. Interdisciplinary care
i.
Communication methods
1. Interdisciplinary team communication
ii. Mentoring role
c. Evaluating and using health care research
i.
Teaching
ii. Evaluation
iii. Security and privacy issues
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TOPICAL OUTLINE (continued):
2. Clinical Nurse Leader role
a. CNL role components and competencies
b. Conceptualization of the CNL role in relation to other nursing and
health professional roles
c. Delineation of the CNL role in the health care delivery system
TEACHING METHODS
Online lectures, guided online activities and case studies
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This course utilizes multiple online tools to facilitate learning, including discussion board
activities, online lectures/videos and social networking. In addition, there are
interviewing activities conducted in health care settings.
Sakai is the course management system that you will use for this course. Sakai is
accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at http://lss.at.ufl.edu.
There are several tutorials and student help links on the Sakai login site. If you have
technical questions please call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send
email to helpdesk@ufl.edu
It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and
University wide information and the course Sakai site for announcements and
notifications. Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first
day of classes.
EVALUATION METHODS /COURSE GRADE CALCULATION
20% Online presentation
10% Participation in online guided discussion activities
30% Examinations 1 and 2
40% Written assignments (1 major paper and 1 smaller paper)
Assignments/Papers will be returned within 2 weeks.
GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS
A
95-100 (4.0)
C
74-79* (2.0)
A93-94 (3.67)
C72-73 (1.67)
B+
91- 92 (3.33)
D+
70-71 (1.33)
B
84-90 (3.0)
D
64-69 (1.0)
B82-83 (2.67)
D62-63 (0.67)
C+
80-81 (2.33)
E
61 or below (0.0)
* 74 is the minimal passing grade
For more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to the University’s
grading policies: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/catalog/current-catalog/catalog-generalregulations.html#grades
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Grossman, S.C. (2012). Mentoring in nursing: A dynamic and collaborative process. (2nd
ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co. ISBN-10: 0826107680
Grossman, S. C. & Valiga, T. M (2012). The new leadership challenge: creating the
future of nursing. (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN-10: 0803626061
Monaghan, H. & Swihart, D. (2010). Clinical nurse leader: Transforming practice,
transforming care. Sarasota, FL: Visioning Care. ISNB-13: 978-0-9845655-0-4
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DATE
Week 1
1/7/13
Week 2
1/14/13
Week 3
1/22/13
Week 4
1/28/13
Week 5
2/4/13
Week 6
2/11/13
Week 7
2/18/13
Week 8
2/25/13
Week 9
3/4/13
Week 10
3/11/13
Week 11
3/18/13
Week 12
3/25/13
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
TOPIC/EVALUATION
ASSIGNMENTS/READINGS
Orientation to course
Review course content
Making a case for the CNL role
Online video
Discussion board (DB) 1:
Introductions
MODULE 1: LEADERSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Unit 1: LeadershipAssigned readings, online lecture
Leadership theory
Leadership assessment
Leadership skills
Interview a CNL/Nurse Leader,
Leadership vs follower-ship
administer Leadership Style Test
Leadership vs management
Unit 2: OrganizationsAssigned readings
Organizational culture
Begin an organizational culture
Diversity, values and health care
analysis of your workplace using the
posted tool
Unit 3: ChangeAssigned readings, online lecture
Change theories
Change management
DB 2: Managing conflict
Conflict management
The win/win scenario
Unit 4: CommunicationAssigned readings, online lecture
Communication strategies
Paper 1 due: “Leadership Style
Motivation and communication
Assessment” (limit 8-10 pages)
Guidelines on website
Exam 1 (Online-ProctorU) 2 hours- 50 multiple choice questions
3 hour access window between 9 am and 12 noon
Spring Break
Unit 5: TeamsTeam building
Group formation
Collaboration
Unit 6: Mentoring
Assigned readings, online lecture
DB 3: Brainstorming, nominal
group technique, multivoting,
Unit 7: Leading quality managementEvaluating care
Teaching
Security and privacy
Assigned readings, online lecture
Database exploration self- learning
activity (not graded)
Paper 2 due: “My Personal Mission
and Leadership Philosophy” (limit 5
pages). Guidelines on website
Assigned readings
DATE
Week 13
4/1/13
Week14
4/8/13
Week 15
4/15/13
Week 16
4/22/13
Week 17
4/29/13
Approved:
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TOPIC/EVALUATION
ASSIGNMENTS
MODULE 2: THE CLINICAL NURSE LEADER ROLE
Unit 1: Professional CNL role
Assigned readings, online lecture
developmentComplete self-awareness/
The self-aware CNL
assessment tools and inventories
Conceptualizing the CNL role in
relation to other nursing and
health professional roles
Unit 2: Delineation of the CNL role in
Assigned readings, online lecture
the health care delivery systemDB 4: Breaking down the CNL role
CNL role components and
competencies
Unit 3: Clinical decision makingAssigned readings, online lecture
Theories and models
Problem solving and critical
thinking
Online presentations
Narrated student powerpoints of
organization culture analysis
findings. Post to VoiceThread using
posted PPT template
(10 slide limit, excluding title and
references)
Exam 2 (Online-ProctorU) 2 hours- 50 multiple choice questions
3 hour access window between 9 am and 12 noon
Academic Affairs Committee: 03/11; 04/11
Faculty:
11/04; 06/11
UF Curriculum:
003/05