EXISTING SYLLABUS
College/Department: College of Health and Human Services: School of Nursing
Course Number: Nursing 212
Course Title: Transitions: Acute Health Illness
Semester: Fall & Spring
Credit Hours:
4 hours weekly in classroom (4 credits)
12 hours weekly in clinical (4 credits)
Instructor and Contact Information:
Ambur Lindstrom-Mette, RN, MS, FNP-C
All email should be done through the Bblearn course. This is the fastest way to each the
Instructor. For Bblearn outage: Ambur.Lindstrommette@nau.edu
Office Phone: 520-879-7956
Fax: 520-879-7960
Office Address: 3895 N Business Center Drive, Suite 120 Tucson Az. 85705
Office hours: TBD
Prerequisites:
NUR 208
Course Description:
This course focuses on nursing care of individuals and families in
increasingly complex health-illness transitions and continues (from NUR
208) to develop the professional nursing role.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
Didactic Portion
Clinical Practice and Prevention
 Develops sound nursing judgment using expanding nursing and scientific knowledge,
prioritization and delegation skills.
 Applies an expanding range of knowledge to promote health and well-being and to
prevent complications in adults experiencing illness and disease.
 Applies the nursing process to increasingly complex patient learning needs.
Communication
 Demonstrates professional, empathetic and therapeutic communication skills in all
learning situations.
Critical Reasoning
 Analyzes nursing situations to plan and prioritize safe, effective, patient-centered nursing
care using nursing knowledge, information technologies and research evidence.
Leadership
 Applies principles of collaboration, delegation, and advocacy to manage safe patient
care.
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Professionalism and Professional Values
 Demonstrates professional behavior in all learning situations.
 Applies professional values and their associated behaviors to the practice of nursing.
 Applies ethical and legal principles and professional standards to nursing practice.
 Applies caring’s affective characteristics into patient-centered care and with other
healthcare professionals.
Global Health:
 Develop effective strategies to implement culturally appropriate care.
 Analyze the impact of health equity and social justice on nursing and health care in a
variety of settings.
Clinical Portion
Clinical Practice and Prevention
• Applies sound nursing judgment to clinical situations using standards of care critical
thinking, clinical reasoning, research evidence, and prioritization and delegation skills.
• Applies an expanding range of knowledge to promote health and well-being and prevent
complications in adults experiencing illness and disease.
• Applies the nursing process to increasingly complex patient learning needs.
Communication
• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic communication skills in all learning
situations.
Critical Reasoning
• Utilizes nursing knowledge, information technologies and research evidence to construct
and implement safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care.
Leadership
• Applies principles of collaboration, delegation, and advocacy to manage safe patient
care.
Professionalism and Professional Values
• Demonstrates professionalism in all clinical situations.
• Applies professional values and their associated behaviors to the practice of nursing.
• Applies ethical and legal principles and professional standards to nursing practice.
• Applies caring’s affective characteristics into patient-centered care and with other
healthcare professionals.
Global Health
• Collaborates with patients and families to identify mutually agreed upon goals and
health care outcomes for culturally reinforcing care.
• Identifies how nurses and institutions can impact environmental health and sustainability
in diverse health care settings.
Course Structure and Approach:
NUR 212 will utilize a variety of approaches to meet the course learning outcomes. These
instructional methods may include but are not limited to the following: lecture, audio-visual material,
on-line modules, discussion, group work, demonstration, clinical experiences, clinical conferences,
simulations, case studies, concept maps, written tests and written assignments.
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TEXTBOOKS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
EKG Calipers
ALL TEXTBOOKS from previous classes:
Kee, J.L. (2010). Laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications (8th ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
LaCharity, L.A., Kumagai, C.K., Bartz, B. (2011). Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment:
Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination (2nd ed). Elsevier
Lewis, S.L., Dirksen, S.R., Heitkemper, M.M & Bucher, L.& Camera, I.M. (2010). Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical of Clinical Problems (8th ed.). St.
Louis: Elsevier: Mosby
Maltas, J.L. (2011). Study Guide for Lewis, S.L., Dirksen, S.R., Heitkemper, M.M., Bucher, L., &
Camera, I.M. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of clinical
Problems (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier: Mosby.
Smith, S.F. Duell, D.J., and Martin, B.C. (2012). Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills
(8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hal
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS
Silvestri, L.A. (2010). Saunders comprehensive review for NCLEX-RN examination (5th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders.
*Wilson, Shannon and Shields. (2010). Pearson Nurse’s Drug Guide 2010: Prentice Hall.
*YOU MAY USE ANY NURSING DRUG OR LABORATORY/DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS BOOK
AS LONG AS IT IS NOT OVER TWO YEARS OLD.
NUR 212 Course Outline Schedule- Fall 2012
Delivery
Chapters & Articles
Week
Date
Topic
1
8/30
10am2pm
2
9/6
3
9/6
9/6
9/113
4
9/13
9/13
9/13
9/20
Orientation to 212,
Delegation, Respiratory
Problems, Respiratory
Assessment, Upper
Respiratory: Upper & Lower
Problems, Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease
Chapters 26-28
Discussion
Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (cont) Respiratory
Failure and ARDS
Chapters 28, 29 & 68
Pleural Effusion Case Study
Discussion
Exam #1
Lecture
Syllabi
Lewis 26-27
Lecture
Lewis: 27-29
Quiz #1
Disc #1
Lecture
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 29&68
Quiz #2
Case Study #1
Discussion #2
10am-11:30am
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
3
9/20
9/20
5
9/20
9/27
6
9/27
9/27
10/4
10/4
10/4
10/4
7
8
10/11
10/11
10/11
10/11
10/18
10/18
10/18
9
10
10/18
10/25
10/25
10/25
10/25
11/1
11/1
11
11/8
11/8
11/8
12
11/8
11/15
11/15
11/15
11/15
11/15
11/15
Weeks 1-3
Dsyrhythmias
Chapter 36 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Cardiovascular: HTN, CAD,
ACS
Chapters 32-34
Discussion
Heart Failure, Inflammatory &
Structural Heart Disorders &
Vascular Disorders
Chapters 35, 37, 38
Discussion
Vascular Disorders Case
Study
Shock
Chapter 67
Discussion
Shock Case Study
Exam #2
Weeks 4-7
Hematology
Chapter 30-31 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Nervous System: ICP, Stroke,
Hodgkin’s Case Study
Discussion
Alzheimer’s Case Study
Chronic Neurological
Problems, Peripheral Nerve
and Spinal Cord
Chapter 56-61
Exam #3
Weeks 8-10
Gastrointestinal: Nutritional
Problems & Upper GI
Problems
Chapters 39-42 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Upper & Lower
Gastrointestinal Problems
and Liver Pancreas and
Biliary Tract Problems
Chapters 42-44
Discussion
Pancreatitis Case Study
Female Reproductive
Problems
Discussion
Lecture
Quiz #3
Lewis 36
Bblearn
Disc #3
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 32-34
Quiz #4
Disc #4
Lecture
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 35, 37 &38
Quiz #5
Disc #5
Case Study #2
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lecture
Quiz #6
Disc #6
Case Study #3
10am-11:30am
Lewis 67
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lecture
Quiz # 7
Lewis 30-31
Bblearn
Disc # 7
Lecture
Case Study #4
Disc #8
Case Study #5
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 56-58& 60
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 59&61
Quiz #8
Bblearn
10am-11:30am
Lecture
Lewis 39-42
Quiz # 9
Bblearn
Disc #9
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 42-44
Quiz # 10
Disc #10
Case Study #6
Self Study
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Chapter 54
Disc #11
Bblearn
4
13
14
11/22
11/29
No School
Lecture &
Simulation Lab
15
11/29
11/29
11/29
12/6
Thanksgiving
Emergency, Terrorism and
Disaster Nursing and
Mock Code
Chapter 54
Discussion
Chapter 69
Kaplan Exam
16
12/13
Comprehensive Final Exam
10am-12pm
Quiz # 11
Disc #12
Quiz #12
12pm-3pm
Lewis 69
Bblearn
Bblearn
Computer Room
NAU Prince Campus
EVALUATION METHODS
Grading System:
Both the clinical and lecture portions of the course must be passed in order to pass this course and
progress to the next nursing course. The clinical portion of this course, NUR 212L, is PASS/FAIL.
You must pass the NUR 212L (clinical) portion of NUR 212, as well as the lecture portion, in order to
pass Nursing 212.
Evaluation Tool
Case Studies
Discussions
Quizzes
Evidence Based Practice Project
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Comprehensive Final Exam
Kaplan Exam
Clinical Written Assignments
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
Points
6
12
12
10
50
50
50
75
15
Pass/Fail
280
Note: You will need to average 78% or higher on all exams, except the Kaplan exam, to pass
the class.
Clinical Evaluation:
Successful completion of the clinical portion of NUR 212 will consist of:
- Successful return demonstration of selected skills in laboratory audits
- Safe demonstration of selected skills in clinical experience
- Satisfactory completion of all other written assignments as outlined in the NUR 212L packet
NUR 212 Final Grades:
The total number of points possible in NUR 212 is 280.
The minimum point total required to earn each grade is listed below.
Upon completion of all course requirements, the final grade will be calculated as follows:
A = 260 - 280 points
B = 235 – 259 points
C = 218 – 234 points
F = anything less than 218 points will be considered a course failure.
NAU, School of Nursing and NUR 212 COURSE POLICIES
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Retests/makeup tests
Testing will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive late for examinations will not
be allowed extra time to take the test. Make up tests may be arranged for valid reasons such as
illness or personal/family emergencies. ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE A MAKE UP EXAM MUST BE
MADE WITH THE FACULTY WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE EXAM. Make up tests may be in any
form (oral, written, essay) over the same objectives as the multiple choice exam.
Important Notice: There is strict adherence to every part of the NAU Student Handbook and the
NAU School of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy
Under NAU Policy, students are expected to attend every session of class in which they are
enrolled. Attendance is considered to be essential to the learning process, as the faculty believes
that active participation and engagement facilitate learning. As you will be responsible for the
content in the lectures, it is to your advantage to attend classes. You are expected to attend ALL
CLINICAL sessions (this INCLUDES LAB SESSIONS AND PRE/POST CONFERENCES). Failure
to attend clinical will prevent you from meeting clinical course objectives. Failure to notify
faculty of absence from clinical (INCLUDING LAB AND POST CONFERENCE) prior to missing
or being late will be considered as unprofessional conduct and will be handled as such.
Notification must be made by phone (we do not have access to e-mail at the clinical sites).
Withdrawal Policy
If a student is unable to attend the course or must drop the course for any reason, it will be the
responsibility of the student to withdraw from the course before the withdrawal deadline (see current
NAU Schedule of Classes for deadline).
Academic Integrity
The university takes an extremely serious view of violations of academic integrity. As members of
the academic community, NAU’s administration, faculty, staff and students are dedicated to
promoting an atmosphere of honesty and are committed to maintaining the academic integrity
essential to the education process. Inherent in this commitment is the belief that academic
dishonesty in all forms violates the basic principles of integrity and impedes learning. Students are
therefore responsible for conducting themselves in an academically honest manner.
Individual students and faculty members are responsible for identifying instances of academic
dishonesty. Faculty members then recommend penalties to the department chair or college dean in
keeping with the severity of the violation. The complete policy on academic integrity is in NAU’s
Student Handbook.
Plagiarism
All forms of student academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic
dishonesty and plagiarism are prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. For further explanation
of policies related to academic dishonesty refer to the School of Nursing Undergraduate Student
Handbook and Northern Arizona University Student Handbook.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting the office of
Disability Support Services (DSS) at 523-8773 (voice), 523-6906 (TTY). In order for your individual
needs to be met, you are required to provide DSS with disability related documentation and you are
encouraged to provide it at least eight weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations.
You must register with DSS each semester you are enrolled at NAU and wish to use
accommodations.
Faculty are not authorized to provide a student with disability related accommodations without prior
approval from DSS. Students who have registered with DSS are encouraged to notify their
instructors a minimum of two weeks in advance to ensure accommodations. Otherwise, the
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provision of accommodations may be delayed. Concerns or questions regarding disability related
accommodations can be brought to the attention of DSS or the Affirmative Action Office.
Academic Contact Hour Policy
The Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-206, Academic
Credit) states: “an hour of work is the equivalent of 50 minutes of class time…at least 15 contact
hours or recitation, lecture, discussion, testing or evaluation, seminar, or colloquium as well as a
minimum of 30 hours of student homework is required for each unit of credit.” The reasonable
interpretation of this policy is that for every credit hour, a student should expect, on average, to do a
minimum of two additional hours of work per week PER CREDIT HOUR TO GET A GRADE OF C
(so 3 hours per week per credit hour for a B and 4 hours per week per credit hour for an A); e.g.,
preparation, homework, studying.
Visitors
Visitors (friends, family members, children, significant others) will not be permitted in the clinical
(hospital, lab) settings under any circumstances. Visitors will be permitted in the classroom only with
approval of the faculty.
Confidentiality Statement
Students must maintain client confidentiality at all times. No discussion regarding clients is
acceptable outside the classroom or clinical setting. In clinical conferences and in the classroom
references to actual client experiences, refer to the client by their initials only.
You may not remove from the clinical setting ANY part of a medical record that staff may tell you is
“extra” and “you just have to cross out their name” (i.e. medication administration record back
copies). These forms contain other identifying information on them and therefore should stay in the
facility to avoid violating patient confidentiality. Too, please be careful what you say in halls,
elevators and bathrooms while in clinical.
Client records are not to be photocopied under ANY circumstances.
Failure to adhere to this policy can result in removal from the clinical experience, the course, and/or
referral in accordance with the communication of concerns process in the NAU School of Nursing
Student Handbook.
Safe Environment Policy
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy seeks to prohibit discrimination and promote
the safety of all individuals within the university. The goal of this policy is to prevent the occurrence
of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
disability, or veteran status and to prevent sexual harassment, sexual assault or retaliation by
anyone at this university. You may obtain a copy of this policy from the college dean’s office. If you
have concerns about your learning environment, it is important that you contact the faculty first, then
the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Office of Student Life (523-5181), the academic
ombudsperson (523-9368), or NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (523-3312).
Classroom Management Statement
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all members to preserve an
atmosphere conducive to the freedom to teach and to learn. Part of that obligation implies the
responsibility of each member of the NAU community to maintain a positive learning environment in
which the behavior of any individual does not disrupt the classes of teachers or learners.
(From NAU Student Handbook http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/handbookmanagement.htm).
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PROPOSED SYLLABUS:
Northern Arizona University
College of Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
Nursing 212
Adult Health and Illness II
Credits: 4 credits/60 clock hours
Semester: Fall & Spring
Instructor and Contact Information:
Ambur Lindstrom-Mette, RN, MS, FNP-C
All email should be done through the Bblearn course. This is the fastest way to each the
Instructor. For Bblearn outage: Ambur.Lindstrommette@nau.edu
Office Phone: 520-879-7956
Fax: 520-879-7960
Office Address: 3895 N Business Center Drive, Suite 120 Tucson Az. 85705
Prerequisites:
NUR 208 and NUR 208L
Co-Requisites:
NUR 212L, NUR 216, NUR 216L
Catalog Description: This course continues the focus on nursing care of adults experiencing
health- illness transitions.
Course Description: This course explores increasingly complex nursing concepts necessary for
the care of adult clients with selected illness/disease conditions. Students apply pathophysiology
and pharmacology principles to focus assessment, plan and implement care, and evaluate
outcomes. Utilization of research evidence and clinical practice guidelines are integrated with caring
theory to plan and provide holistic care, promote health, and advocate for patients.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the successful student:
Clinical Practice and Prevention
 Develops sound nursing judgment using expanding nursing and scientific knowledge,
prioritization and delegation skills.
 Applies an expanding range of knowledge to promote health and well-being and to prevent
complications in adults experiencing illness and disease.
 Applies the nursing process to increasingly complex patient learning needs.
Communication
 Demonstrates professional, empathetic and therapeutic communication skills in all learning
situations.
Critical Reasoning
 Analyzes nursing situations to plan and prioritize safe, effective, patient-centered nursing
care using nursing knowledge, information technologies and research evidence.
Leadership
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 Applies principles of collaboration, delegation, and advocacy to manage safe patient care.
Professionalism and Professional Values
 Demonstrates professional behavior in all learning situations.
 Applies professional values and their associated behaviors to the practice of nursing.
 Applies ethical and legal principles and professional standards to nursing practice.
 Applies caring’s affective characteristics into patient-centered care and with other healthcare
professionals.
Global Health:
 Develop effective strategies to implement culturally appropriate care.
 Analyze the impact of health equity and social justice on nursing and health care in a variety
of settings.
Course Structure and Approach:
NUR 212 will utilize a variety of approaches to meet the course learning outcomes. These
instructional methods may include but are not limited to the following: lecture, audio-visual material,
on-line modules, discussion, group work, case studies, concept maps, written tests and written
assignments.
TEXTBOOKS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
EKG Calipers
ALL TEXTBOOKS from previous classes:
Kee, J.L. (2010). Laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications (8th ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
LaCharity, L.A., Kumagai, C.K., Bartz, B. (2011). Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment:
Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination (2nd ed). Elsevier
Lewis, S.L., Dirksen, S.R., Heitkemper, M.M & Bucher, L.& Camera, I.M. (2010). Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical of Clinical Problems (8th ed.). St.
Louis: Elsevier: Mosby
Maltas, J.L. (2011). Study Guide for Lewis, S.L., Dirksen, S.R., Heitkemper, M.M., Bucher, L., &
Camera, I.M. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of clinical
Problems (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier: Mosby.
Smith, S.F. Duell, D.J., and Martin, B.C. (2012). Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills
(8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hal
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS
Silvestri, L.A. (2010). Saunders comprehensive review for NCLEX-RN examination (5th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders.
*Wilson, Shannon and Shields. (2010). Pearson Nurse’s Drug Guide 2010: Prentice Hall.
*YOU MAY USE ANY NURSING DRUG OR LABORATORY/DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS BOOK
AS LONG AS IT IS NOT OVER TWO YEARS OLD.
NUR 212 Course Outline Schedule- Fall 2012
9
Week
Date
Topic
Delivery
Chapters & Articles
1
8/30
10am2pm
Lecture
Syllabi
Lewis 26-27
2
9/6
Lecture
Lewis: 27-29
3
9/6
9/6
9/113
Quiz #1
Disc #1
Lecture
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 29&68
Quiz #2
Case Study #1
Discussion #2
10am-11:30am
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
4
9/13
9/13
9/13
9/20
Lecture
Quiz #3
Lewis 36
Bblearn
Disc #3
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 32-34
Quiz #4
Disc #4
Lecture
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 35, 37 &38
Quiz #5
Disc #5
Case Study #2
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lecture
Quiz #6
Disc #6
Case Study #3
10am-11:30am
Lewis 67
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lecture
Quiz # 7
Lewis 30-31
Bblearn
Disc # 7
Lecture
Case Study #4
Disc #8
Case Study #5
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 56-58& 60
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Lewis 59&61
11/1
Orientation to 212,
Delegation, Respiratory
Problems, Respiratory
Assessment, Upper
Respiratory: Upper & Lower
Problems, Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease
Chapters 26-28
Discussion
Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (cont) Respiratory
Failure and ARDS
Chapters 28, 29 & 68
Pleural Effusion Case Study
Discussion
Exam #1
Weeks 1-3
Dsyrhythmias
Chapter 36 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Cardiovascular: HTN, CAD,
ACS
Chapters 32-34
Discussion
Heart Failure, Inflammatory &
Structural Heart Disorders &
Vascular Disorders
Chapters 35, 37, 38
Discussion
Vascular Disorders Case
Study
Shock
Chapter 67
Discussion
Shock Case Study
Exam #2
Weeks 4-7
Hematology
Chapter 30-31 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Nervous System: ICP, Stroke,
Hodgkin’s Case Study
Discussion
Alzheimer’s Case Study
Chronic Neurological
Problems, Peripheral Nerve
and Spinal Cord
Chapter 56-61
Quiz #8
Bblearn
11/8
Exam #3
10am-11:30am
9/20
9/20
5
9/20
9/27
6
9/27
9/27
10/4
10/4
10/4
10/4
7
8
10/11
10/11
10/11
10/11
10/18
10/18
10/18
9
10
11
10/18
10/25
10/25
10/25
10/25
11/1
10
13
14
11/15
11/22
11/29
15
11/29
11/29
11/29
12/6
Weeks 8-10
Gastrointestinal: Nutritional
Problems & Upper GI
Problems
Chapters 39-42 (Quiz due at
10pm)
Discussion
Upper & Lower
Gastrointestinal Problems
and Liver Pancreas and
Biliary Tract Problems
Chapters 42-44
Discussion
Pancreatitis Case Study
Female Reproductive
Problems
Discussion
Thanksgiving
Emergency, Terrorism and
Disaster Nursing
Chapter 54
Discussion
Chapter 69
Kaplan Exam
16
12/13
Comprehensive Final Exam
11/8
11/8
12
11/8
11/15
11/15
11/15
11/15
11/15
Lecture
Lewis 39-42
Quiz # 9
Bblearn
Disc #9
Lecture
Bblearn
Lewis 42-44
Quiz # 10
Disc #10
Case Study #6
Self Study
Bblearn
Bblearn
Bblearn
Chapter 54
Disc #11
No School
Lecture
Bblearn
Quiz # 11
Disc #12
Quiz #12
12pm-3pm
Bblearn
Lewis 69
Bblearn
Computer Room
NAU Prince Campus
10am-12pm
Assessment of Student Outcomes:
In order to pass NUR 212, the student must achieve the following:
1.
2.
An overall course grade of 78% or higher.
A combined average of 78% on all exams, except the Kaplan exam; students who do not
achieve a 78% exam average will receive an F for the course.
Various activities will be used to assess student learning and mastery of content across the
semester. These include course examinations, in-class activities, case studies and the Kaplan
specialty achievement exam. Weighting of these activities and calculation of grade is as follows:
Evaluation Tool
Case Studies
Discussions
Points
6
12
Quizzes
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Comprehensive Final Exam
Kaplan Exam
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
12
50
50
50
75
15
270
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Grading System:
NUR 212 Final Grades:
The total number of points possible in NUR 212 is 270.
The minimum point total required to earn each grade is listed below.
Upon completion of all course requirements, the final grade will be calculated as follows:
A = 251 - 270 points
B = 226 – 250 points
C = 210 – 225 points
F = anything less than 210 points will be considered a course failure.
Course policies:
Retests/makeup tests: Retests/makeup tests: Make up tests may be arranged for valid reasons
such as illness or personal/family emergencies. ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE A MAKE UP EXAM
MUST BE MADE WITH THE FACULTY WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE EXAM. Make up tests may
be in any form (oral, written, essay) over the same objectives as the multiple choice exam. There
are no re-tests. Kaplan achievement exam must be taken at assigned time; alternative
arrangements for testing schedule cannot be made with vendor.
Northern Arizona University, School of Nursing and NUR 212 Course Policies
Policies and guidelines in NUR 212 course syllabi apply to all aspects of this course. You are
responsible for review and compliance with NUR 212, NAU School of Nursing, and NAU policies.
You are also responsible for review and adherence to the professional standards and rules of the
Arizona Nurse Practice Act and Board of Nursing, and the American Nurses’ Association Code of
Ethics. All policies are described in the NAU School of Nursing BSN Handbook and the NAU
Student Handbook. For full handbook descriptions, visit these websites:





Current NAU SON BSN Handbook: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~nurse-p/docs/BSN_Handbook.pdf
NAU Student Handbook: http://home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook.asp
Arizona Nurse Practice Act: http://www.azbn.gov/NursePracticeAct.aspx
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics:
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses.a
spx
Social Media Guidelines: https://www.ncsbn.org/2930.htm
Attendance Policy
Under NAU Policy, students are expected to attend every session of class in which they are
enrolled. Attendance is considered to be essential to the learning process, as the faculty believes
that active participation and engagement facilitate learning. As you will be responsible for the
content in the lectures, it is to your advantage to attend classes.
Withdrawal Policy
If a student is unable to attend the course or must drop the course for any reason, it will be the
responsibility of the student to withdraw from the course before the withdrawal deadline (see current
NAU Schedule of Classes for deadline).
Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Dishonesty:
Please refer to Appendix G of the NAU Student Handbook
(http://home.nau.edu/images/userimages/awf/9476/ACADEMIC%20DISHONESTY.pdf) for
definitions, policies, penalties, and procedures related to various forms of academic dishonesty.
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Review the following policies available on the Northern Arizona University Policy Statement website
(http://www4.nau.edu/avpaa/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html):
1. Safe Environment Policy
2. Students with Disabilities Policy
3. Institutional Review Board Policy
4. Academic Integrity Policy (also see
http://home.nau.edu/images/userimages/awf/9476/ACADEMIC%20DISHONESTY.pdf
5. Academic Contact Hour Policy
6. Sensitive Course Materials Policy
The Impaired Student policy will be strictly adhered to; there will be no tolerance in for any evidence
of substance abuse.
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