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Ryerson, Centennial, George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program
NSE 11A/B NURSING THEORY 1: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
Faculty:
Office:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Jennifer Smith
POD 450B
ex. 4965
j25smith@
TBA
Patricia Hynes
POD 450B
ex. 4966
patricia.hynes@
TBA
Cheryll Sweetnam
POD 450B
ex. 6312
csweetna@
TBA
Linda Cooper
POD 474B
ex. 6308
lcooper@
TBA
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practice discipline.
Major worldviews influencing nursing practice will be addressed, with the inclusion of both
nursing and non-nursing theories. The central concepts of health, person, environment, nursing
and caring will be explored. Theoretical emphasis will be placed on theories related to the
development of therapeutic relationships, modes of effective communication, and nursing
therapeutics.
The student will study theory and its utility as the basis for professional nursing practice.
Related issues, such as the history of nursing theory development and its influence on the
development of nursing knowledge, will also be addressed. The major paradigms influencing
current nursing practice will be studied. The merits of the use of a theoretical framework to
direct the processes of assessment, clinical judgment, systematic care planning and evaluation
will be explored.
Co-requisites: NSE 12A, NSE 13A, NSE 112 (Winter), BLG 10A/B
Class Hours:
3 hours per week
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop:
1.
Knowledge about the nature and scope of the discipline of nursing.
2.
Knowledge of theories/models of nursing and the integration of theory to the practice of
nursing.
3.
Knowledge of theories from other disciplines, relevant to the practice of nursing.
4.
Critical thinking, reflective and analytical skills.
5.
Cooperative learning.
6.
Scholarly writing skills
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Generic Skills:
This course provides students with an opportunity to examine a variety of theoretical
perspectives, critique different theories, and debate the application of theory to practice. As well,
students will develop their oral and writing abilities through in-class activities and assignments.
Teaching Methodologies:
Teaching methods will vary depending on class topic and student need. Approaches may
include cooperative learning, interactive classroom lectures, simulations, role-playing, and
student presentations.
Required Texts:
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological
association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. (2011). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication
skills for nurses (6th ed.). Toronto: Saunders.
Cooper, C. (2001). The art of nursing: A practical introduction. Toronto: Saunders.
Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2009). Canadian fundamentals of nursing (4th ed.) (J. C. Ross-Kerr
& M. J. Wood, Canadian Eds.). Toronto: Elsevier Mosby.
Roy, C. (2009). The Roy adaptation model (3rd ed.) New Jersey: Pearson.
Evaluation:
A variety of evaluation methods are used to assess individual student progress in meeting the course objectives.
Evaluation is viewed as a mutual and collaborative process, which includes input and discussion from the student
and the course professor. It is the student’s responsibility to demonstrate achievement that learning outcomes have
been met at a satisfactory level. It is the course professor’s responsibility to determine the grade for the components
of the course, as demonstrated by the student.
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Methods of Evaluation:
Evaluation methods reflect material addressed in class, in required readings, and in
mandatory presentations.
Fall Semester
Quiz # 1 Week 5
Quiz # 2 Week 8
Quiz # 3 Week 10
Short Answer Type Questions
Annotated Bibliography/ Article critique
Short Answer Type Questions
3%
10%
3%
Mid term Test (to be written in exam period)
30%
Total marks for the fall term
46%
Winter Semester
Coat of Arms Project – completed in segments
Part 1
Part 2
Part3
Part 4
Week
Week
Week
Week
3
7
7
10
Quiz #4 Week
8
Final Exam
Group Contract
Group Template/Product
Individual Scholarly Paper
Group Presentation
Roy Care Plan
(during exam period)
Total marks for the winter term
Not graded
Not graded
15%
5%
4%
30%
54%
***Midterm and final tests will be objective in format and will be computer marked. Questions
may be single and multiple choice, true/false, and matching. Quizzes may be a blend of short
answer, multiple choice, matching, case study and fill-in-the-blank. Exam results will be posted
within two weeks of writing. Quiz results will be posted within two weeks of writing. The
Midterm test will include material covered from September to November, 2011 and the Final test
will include material covered from January to April, 2012. Grades will be posted on
Blackboard/WebCT.
The COA Project is submitted and returned in segments. Contracts will be returned to students
by week 6; individual scholarly papers will be returned in week 10 and feedback on the
presentations (along with the actual COA product) will be returned in week 12.
A cumulative final grade of at least a “C” (63%) is required for successful completion of
this course.
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Guidelines for Scholarly Assignments:
Professional nurses are required to communicate clearly in writing, in presentations, and in
individual interactions. As part of the learning process and, ultimately as a foundational
component supporting the highest quality of practice, the effort to become independent, creative,
self-motivated, and critical thinkers requires significant attention to the development of scholarly
writing and case presentation skills.
The Collaborative Writing Skills Initiative
In the Fall term, a specialist in scholarly writing will be teaching for a portion of each class. The
purpose of this instruction is to help students develop skills in critical reading and academic
writing. The reading and writing activities will be related to the readings in NSE11.
Participation/attendance is expected.
Writing Style and Format:
To support clear and consistent communication within a discipline, each profession selects a
writing style that meets the needs of its members. Writing style involves form and format. Form
refers to syntax, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Format covers the typographic
arrangement, expression of ideas, readability, citations, and reference sources. The Ryerson,
Centennial, and George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program follows the conventions
and rules outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA),
6th ed. (2010), for all assignments. Formatting requirements related to the title page, the body of
the paper, language usage and references are outlined in the APA Manual.
Plagiarism in any assignment is considered a form of academic dishonesty and includes the lack
of referencing for ideas or knowledge that are not one’s own. Referencing is required for papers,
presentations, presentation notes, and for visual aids such as overhead transparencies and
PowerPoint presentations. There is a zero tolerance for academic dishonesty in any form. Any
academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will be investigated to the fullest extent following the
policies of the university/college where the student is registered.
Students are required to submit selected written work to Turnitin ® plagiarism detection service.
Students who do not want their work submitted to this plagiarism detection service must, by the
end of the second week of class in the Fall semester, consult with the professor to make alternate
arrangements for validating that the written work is original. When a professor has reason to
suspect that an individual piece of work has been plagiarized, the professor shall be permitted to
submit that work to the plagiarism detection service.
If your faculty requests both a hard copy and electronic (Turnitin) copy of your paper, both
versions must be identical. When the two versions are not identical, marks will be deducted. It
is imperative that the papers be identical.
When a professor marks your paper electronically through Turnitin, it is the student’s
responsibility to retrieve their mark from Turnitin on the release date. It is also the student’s
responsibility to print off a hard copy of the marked paper for their portfolios. These papers are
not kept indefinitely. They will be removed by the Turnitin service at the end of the term.
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ALL STUDENTS MUST KEEP COPIES OF THEIR ROUGH WORK. STUDENTS MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE OF A ROUGH DRAFT. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT. PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF ALL
ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE SUBMITTED.
Professionalism in our Learning Community
Students and faculty within the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing are colleagues in
nursing. All members of our learning community are expected to act with
professionalism and academic integrity. Honesty is the basic hallmark of academic
integrity (www.ryerson.ca/~acadpol/policies.html). Community members are expected to
credit others’ ideas in written work, make a fair contribution to group work, and behave
with integrity during tests and exams. Trust, respect and fairness are values that underpin
effective collaboration and life-long learning (The Center for Academic Integrity, 1999).
The Ryerson, Centennial, George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program expects
students to listen to one another’s viewpoints and to be respectful in communication.
Students are required to attend all classes and labs, to be prepared, to be on time and to
give adequate notice if circumstances prevent them from attending. Positive collegial
professional relationships between students and faculty members contribute to excellence
in both nursing education and nursing practice. “The Recipient of Health Care is
Considered the End Goal of Nursing Education” (Final Candidacy Report, 2004, p. 13).
Storch, J. L., Wagner, S., & Berry, L. (2004). Final Candidacy Report of the Review
Team of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing for the Ryerson,
Centennial, George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program. Toronto:
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.
The Center for Academic Integrity. (1999). The fundamental values of academic
integrity: honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility [pdf file]. Retrieved from
http://www.academicintegrity.org/
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Expectations of Students:
1.
Students are expected to be familiar with all Ryerson University, the Ryerson, Centennial, George
Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program Handbook and Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
policies concerning academic performance (e.g., academic misconduct, submission of late
assignments, etc.) Please refer to the Ryerson University Calendar (2011-2012) and to the Ryerson,
Centennial, George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program Handbook for detailed information.
2.
It is expected that students will attend all classes, seminars, conferences, and other
course events planned in advance and defined in the course syllabus and topic outline.
Students are responsible for all course content. This includes material covered in the
required readings, guest speakers’ presentations, videos, films and class/group
discussions.
3.
Should a student miss a quiz, midterm test, final exam or an assignment deadline,
Ryerson University policy will be followed. In the case of illness, medical
documentation is required. The Ryerson University Medical Certificate is the
accepted medical documentation of illness. This form must be completed and
submitted to the faculty within 3 working days of a missed assessment (although
there may be extenuating circumstances where that is not possible).
4.
According to Ryerson University’s email policy, students must use their Ryerson
University email account to communicate with faculty. Some faculty may also use
email on their Blackboard site to communicate with students. Faculty may not
respond to emails from other addresses.
5.
Students are responsible and accountable for respectfully participating in class and in
group discussions. Participation includes:
 raising thoughtful and thought-provoking questions;
 expanding on issues raised by peers and the professor;
 seeking clarification of ideas from others in a positive manner;
 supporting group members with a constructive approach;
 sharing new information with groups;
 contributing positively to the emotional climate of the group;
 preparing for all classes, conferences, seminars in order to be an effective
participant;
 showing sensitivity to ideas expressed by faculty and peers.
(Adapted from Chinn, 1991)
6.
Students who would like to strengthen their academic skills should contact the
Learning Success Centre, VIC B15, ex. 7350,
http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/els/resources/websites. There are workshops,
one-to-one, and learning groups available.
7.
Students with disabilities that require academic adaptations or services may discuss
their needs with the course professor and/or contact the Access Centre, POD63B,
416-979-5290, http://www.ryerson.ca/accesscentre.
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8.
Students who would like to strengthen their writing skills should contact the The
Writing Centre. It is located in the Besse Commons of the Library, 2nd floor (ex.
7192), http://www.ryerson.ca/writingcentre.
9.
Requests for accommodation of specific religious or spiritual observance must be
presented to the instructor no later than two weeks prior to the conflict in question (in
the case of final examinations within two weeks of the release of the examination
schedule). In extenuating circumstances, this deadline may be extended. If the dates
are not known well in advance because they are linked to other conditions, requests
should be submitted as soon as possible in advance of the required observance.
Given that timely requests will prevent difficulties with arranging constructive
accommodations, students are strongly encouraged to notify instructors of an
observance accommodation issue within the first two weeks of classes. To facilitate
timely requests and decision making, the University will take all practical steps to
ensure that students and instructors are aware of the policy and related observance
issues.
Expectations of In-Class Quizzes
The quizzes are a form of feedback to you about your comprehension and mastery of particular
material. The time allotted for most quizzes is 20-30 minutes. The quizzes are worth between
3% and 4% each. There are four quizzes in NSE11AB. The total value of the quizzes is 13%.
When you write a quiz and you receive a low or failing mark, the faculty encourage you to make
an appointment to review your quiz privately. It is important that you understand the material
before entering into the final exam.
Annotated Bibliography Quiz #2
(Fall Week 8)
The purposes of this assignment include the following:
 Develop the ability to determine the relevance, accuracy and quality of a literature source
 Develop the intellectual skills of concise exposition, succinct analysis and critical
evaluation
In-class Process:
1. Read the assigned article
2. Cite the article using APA style
3. Complete a “combined annotation” of the article on the booklet provided – addressing the
criteria listed in the rubric of your syllabus.
4. You will have one hour to complete the task.
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NSE 11 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Article Critique/Annotated Bibliography
Guidelines
Fall 2011
Value
Criteria
7.5
Formatting Style Guide
-Use APA -6th edition to
format the reference
-Grammar, spelling,
sentence structure
Summarizing/Describing
-Limited to one
paragraph only
-Identify purpose, topic,
aim of the article (describe
focus)
-Identify the author’s
thesis
-The main findings
conclusions, argument(s)
Evaluating/Analyzing
-Limited to one or two
paragraphs
-Intended audience noted
-Author credibility
-Objective
-Value, significance,
supported with evidence
-Identify shortcomings,
biases, omissions
-Strengths/weaknesses
Connecting/Reflecting
Limited to one paragraph
-How might this article
help you as a nurse?
-What did you learn that
was new?
8
12
2.5
/30
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COAT OF ARMS ASSIGNMENT : Winter 2012
Purpose:
The purposes of this assignment include the following:
 Facilitate the synthesis of knowledge concerning the nature and role of nursing
 Provide an avenue for creative expression of thoughts and feelings regarding nursing
 Facilitate the development of cooperative learning skills by completing this assignment
 Facilitate the development of scholarly writing abilities.
Introduction and Cooperative Process:
1. Students will form cooperative learning groups of 4-6 persons.
2. Each group will submit a typed contract (see guidelines) in class during week four of the
Winter semester. It is an expectation that students build upon the contact developed in
NSE12. It is mandatory that the contract be submitted, and signed by all members, but it
is not graded.
3. The next part of the assignment involves the production of a ‘Coat of Arms’.
The actual coat-of-arms that each group creates is evaluated but not graded. The Coat-ofArms product becomes the basis of your individual scholarly paper and your group
presentation.
Groups will share their thoughts and feelings about ‘Nursing’ and arrive at a consensus of
the key qualities that they feel characterize a professional nurse. You may choose to
search the literature to learn how others have described a professional nurse. You may
also look at the literature that talks about ‘Coats of Arms’ or Heraldry – use a search
engine and enter either title
Once your group has identified the key qualities of ‘Nursing’, translate these qualities
into symbols that you feel best depict or represent each quality. For example, if you were
looking for a symbol to represent ‘Love’, you might choose a heart. Organize these
symbols to fit on a shield (like a ‘Coat of Arms’). Use colour and symbols as creatively
as possible. The finished product should fit on a standard piece of paper – 8 ½ by 11, for
submission with the paper. Photoshop and powerpoint may be used to generate your
COA.
4 The next part of the assignment consists of an individual scholarly paper that is a
maximum of 4-6 pages in length. The paper should: (a) identify the qualities chosen and
discuss why each particular quality was chosen as representing ‘Nursing’, (b) identify
each component part of the ‘Coat of Arms’, (c) explain the meaning of each symbol.
This paper is an individual one and should not be worked on with other group members.
APA format should be used as outlined in the student handbook. A minimum of 3
scholarly references are expected. You may use your textbooks as resources/references
but you still must seek out an additional 3 references.( Note: Wikipedia ® is not a
scholarly reference.) The paper should be submitted to Turnitin ® the day it is due, by the
start of class. The paper submitted to Turnitin ® must be the same as the paper submitted
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to the professor.
6. The final part of the assignment is a 5-10 minute presentation, in class, of your group’s
‘Coat of Arms’, explaining the rationale behind each component part. There will be peer
feedback opportunities. For the presentation, you will showcase your work in a format of
your choice (e.g., poster, overhead acetate). It is expected that all members of your group
participate during the presentation.
7. All work in class and outside will reflect the principles of Cooperative Learning found in
the Blackboard ®/WebCT ® module. For this assignment, this includes:
a. The equal participation and input of all members, as agreed to in the contract,
except for the individual paper and the Peer/Self-evaluation.
b. A “student known” communication method set up that is accessible to all
members.
c. Application of the concepts of autonomy (the initiative and opportunity to speak
up) and responsibility (encouragement and support provided by the group to
facilitate other members speaking up) needed in all group interactions.
d. Free and unhindered access to resources of support, e.g., the various assets of
different group members, course professor for individual or group consultation
and community.
e. Feedback is to be provided to fellow group members on their performance as a
group member
Contract Guidelines:
This contract is due Week Four of the Winter Semester.
The contract should include the following:
 A list of group members and the unique roles of each member within the group. All
members are expected to participate in the development of the ‘Coat of Arms’ and in the
class presentation.
 Goals and objectives of the group.
 Confidentiality.
 Time, length and frequency of group meetings.
 Conflict Resolution Strategies.
 Cooperative learning principles should be reflected in all aspects of the contract
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In a Nutshell!
For this assignment, hand in the following:
 Group Contract – Winter Week Four, in class
 Group ‘Coat of Arms’ (the actual 8 ½ X 11 inch product)– due Winter Week Seven
(**Remember to include Face Sheet with the signatures of each group member – see next
page)
 Individual Scholarly Paper – due Winter Week Seven
 Group Presentation – Winter Week Ten
Assignment
Term/Week
Due
Winter
Term
Marks
Group
Contract
(returned week
6)
Coat of Arms
Template
(returned week
12)
Scholarly
Paper *
(returned week
10)
Group
Presentation
(feedback week
12)
Total
Winter Week 4
0
0
Winter Week 7
0
0
Winter week 7
15
Winter Week 10
5
5
20
5
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Group
Individual
Portion of Portion of
Winter
Winter
Mark
Mark
15
15
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NSE 11A/B Group Assignment Cover Template
2011 - 2012
To be placed at the front of your Coat of Arms Contract when it is handed in
ALL students in the group must sign the contract
Team Members: Each member of the team needs to sign this cover. Your signature means that
you fairly contributed to the work involved in completing this assignment, that you are fully aware
of the content of this assignment, take responsibility for it (including handing it in on time) and that
you testify that all the work included is original, and was not copied from, nor shared with, anyone
outside the team; nor was it copied from other sources such as the Internet, course website, course
notes posted by the Professor, textbook, etc. unless done with appropriate referencing.
Please refer to your Student Handbook and the Ryerson Calendar for further information on
Academic Integrity Guidelines and Policies.
(Print your name; include student numbers, and signatures.)
Print Name
Date Handed in:
Student Number
Signature
__________________________
(Adapted from the work of Gosha Zwyno, 2005)
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COAT OF ARMS ASSIGNMENT
NSE 11AB, Winter 2012 Marking Rubric Individual Paper
Value
4
Criteria
Excellent*
Good*
Exceptional*
Excellent*
Good*
Satisfactory*
Unsatisfactory/
Failure*
Failure*
Structure and Organization






2
Grading as per Student Handbook
Exceptional*
Introduction, main body, and
conclusion
Each characteristic and
symbol explained and
discussed
Effective voice that engages
the reader
Rationale provided for each
symbol
Proper mechanics of writing
observed – paragraphs with
effective transitions,
sentences free of grammatical
and spelling mistakes, correct
vocabulary and verb tenses
Coherence of paper – ideas
logically presented, repetition
and generalizations are
avoided, assertions provided
with evidence
Scholarly References



Three articles retrieved from
academic databases and
articles meet requirements
outlined in syllabus
References well integrated
into the paper
Citations are given where
appropriate
Citations are correctly
formatted
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Satisfactory*
Unsatisfactory/
Failure*
Failure*
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3
Knowledge Integration and
Synthesis
 Logical and organized
presentation of ideas
 Skillful analysis of your
quality (not overly simplistic)
 Evidence of critical thinking
and new insights
Exceptional*
Excellent*
Good*
Satisfactory*
3
Reflection on Growth
Exceptional*
Excellent*
Good*
Satisfactory*
3

3
APA Formatting – 6th Edition,
2nd Printing
APA format:
 Title Page
 Format of Paper
 Reference Page
Exceptional*
Excellent*
Good*
Satisfactory*
Total
15/15
Unsatisfactory/
Failure*
Unsatisfactory/
Failure*
Failure*
Failure*
Discussion and analysis of
your current perspective of
the most important quality
and how it has evolved
Unsatisfactory/
Failure*
Faculty Comments
*Please refer to the Collaborative Student Handbook for a fuller description of the grading response
categories.
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Failure*
15
COAT OF ARMS ASSIGNMENT
NSE 11AB, Winter 2012 Group Feedback
Names of Group Members:
Value
0
0
Coat of Arms Component
Contract – due Week 4
Faculty Comments
Contract:
Submitted on time
Complete
Members and Participation
Attendance expectations
Conflict Resolution (refer to A&B page 325)
Content was thoughtful and personalized to
the group
Reflected cooperative learning principles
Template – due Week 7
Coat of Arms Template:
Completed assignment directions
Creativity and Interest
Components reflect nursing
qualities/characteristics
Evidence of knowledge synthesis
Group Presentation – due Week 9
2.5
Presentation Content:
Clarity and conciseness
Accurate and Current Information
Nursing qualities and symbols discussed well
and clearly
Selected qualities relevant to nursing
Rationale for choosing the qualities and
symbols is clear
2.5
Presentation Process:
Time managed well
Organized well
Appropriate Delivery/
Communication skills
Creativity and Interest
Stimulates Discussion
Evidence of total member
participation
5
Group Mark
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This is a group presentation that must involve each
member of your Coat of Arms Group.
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