EXISTING SYLLABUS
College:
College of the Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
Course Number:
NUR 333
Course Title:
Communication Mental Health Nursing
Semester:
Summer
Credit Hours/Clock Hours:
Credit/Clock Hours: 5 credit hours
Theory: 3 cr. hrs. (45 clock hours) Clinical/Lab: 2 cr.
Hrs. (90 clock hours)
Faculty:
Laura Karnitschnig, MN, RN, CPNP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Nursing Building, Office # 106
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona
University
School of Nursing School of Nursing
Box 15035 Box 15035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Abbe King, MSN, RN, FNP, PMHNP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Nursing Building, Office # 201 C
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona
University
School of Nursing School of Nursing
Box 15035 Box 15035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Kate Watkins, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor
Nursing Building, Office # 214
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona
University
School of Nursing School of Nursing
Box 15035 Box 15035
1
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Office Phone:
Laura Karnitschnig, MN, RN, CPNP
Office: 928-523-0687
Cell: 928-379-0990
Abbe King, MSN, RN, FNP, PMHNP
Office: 928-523-6951
Cell: 503-951-3887
Kate Watkins, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNE
Office: 928-523-0297
Cell: 928-310-8003
Primary E-mail:
Please use mail function within Course Shell
Alternate E-mails:
Laura.Walker@nau.edu
Katherine.Watkins@nau.edu
Abbe.King@nau.edu
Office Hours:
By appointment; weekly open office hours to be
announced.
Course Prerequisite:
Admission to the accelerated nursing program.
COURSE DESCRIPTION (NUR 333):
Course focuses on developing therapeutic communication skills with clients and other
healthcare providers. Additionally, the course will focus on promoting, maintaining, and
restoring mental health utilizing therapeutic nursing interventions for clients along the
mental health/ disorder continuum.
Learning outcomes:
Didactic Portion
Clinical Practice and Prevention
1. Explores the role of the nurse caring for patients experiencing alterations in mental
health.
2. Examines the role of the nurse in promoting optimum level of mental health.
Communication
3. Explores the use and application of therapeutic communication with patients having
complex communication difficulties.
Critical Reasoning
4. Synthesizes knowledge of neurobiology, psychological theory, and nursing theories
in order to plan and prioritize nursing care for patients with alterations in mental
health.
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Leadership
5. Describes the specialty practice standards for psychiatric nursing care.
Professionalism and Professional Values
6. Explores cultural beliefs, practices, and stigmas related to patients suffering from
alterations in mental health.
Global Health
 Examines the impact of health equity and social justice on nursing and health care in
a variety of settings.
Clinical Portion
Clinical Practice and Prevention
 Provides safe, effective nursing care for patients, family, and groups.
 Implements nursing care using psychiatric nursing body of knowledge, theory and
evidence-based research.
Communication
 Integrates psychiatric nursing theories of communication into practice through
engaging in clinical interactions with patients having complex communication
difficulties.
 Evaluates patient’s mental health status using therapeutic communication
individualized to the clinical circumstances.
Critical reasoning
 Synthesizes knowledge of neurobiology, psychological theory, and nursing theories
in order to plan and prioritize nursing care for patients with alterations in mental
health.
Leadership
 Collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary mental health care team to
plan for and manage patient care through supervision, delegation, coordination, and
procurement of available resources.
Professionalism and Professional Values
 Assumes accountability for self by practicing according to the legal and ethical
principles of nursing in various clinical and community settings, and by incorporating
psychiatric nursing standards into practice.
 Integrates empathy and therapeutic use of self in the comprehensive care of patients
along the mental health/mental disorder continuum.
Global Health
 Collaborates with patients and families to identify mutually agreed upon goals and
health care outcomes for culturally reinforcing care.
Course Structure/Approach
This course is learner centered. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is committed
to providing quality education and programs at Arizona's public universities. This
commitment includes placing the student and the learning process at the center of
education. The NAU - ABOR link for the definition of Learner Centered Education is as
follows: http://www.azregents.edu/specialprogramsandinitiatives/default.aspx
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NUR 333 will utilize a variety of approaches to meet the course objectives. These
instructional methods may include but are not limited to the following: lecture, audiovisual material, guided discussion, group work, demonstration and return
demonstration, laboratory experiences, role playing, simulations, self-evaluation,
computer programs, decision making exercises, written tests and quizzes, and written
assignments. While the faculty will provide guidance and consultation, the student is
responsible for identification of learning needs, self-direction, seeking consultation and
demonstration of course and clinical objectives.
Textbook and Required Materials:
Varcarolis, E.M. & Halter, M.J. (2010) Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
A Clinical Approach, 6th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders.
Sheldon, L.K., (2009). Communication for Nurses Talking with Patients. Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett.
Nursing Diagnosis Text: Ackley, B.J. & Ladwig, G.B. (2010). Nursing Diagnosis
Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri:
Mosby Elsevier. *Texts required for concurrent course, Nursing Fundamentals
Nursing Reference Texts: Nursing Drug Reference & Lab and Diagnostic Test Manual
*Texts required for concurrent course, Nursing Fundamentals
NUR 333
Course & Clinical Outline:
Week, Module
Date
1
Module
1
6/5
2
Module
1
Didactic Concepts, Assignments
Clinical (Wed., Th. or Fri.)
Communication, Therapeutic
Relationships, Culture, Boundaries
in Health Care, Boundaries in the
Mental Health Setting
The Peaks Orientation @ 10:30
am
Nursing Theory to Practice,
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
and Practice Settings
The Peaks
 Day 1 clinical
 HRSA Communication
Module
Legal and Ethical Standards of
Care and Nursing Process in
Mental Health Nursing
Stress, Suicide, Anger,
Aggression, Violence, Sexual
Assault
The Guidance Center (TGC)
 TGC Orientation:
0745-0900
 0700-1600 clinical
day
Clinical Discussion #1
6/12
3
6/19
Module
2
4
The Peaks
 Day 2 clinical
Psychosocial Simulation
Quiz
None
Quiz #1
Closes
@
midnight
6/12
Quiz #2
Closes
@
midnight
6/19
4
Module
2
Biological Foundations, Sleep
Disorders, Anxiety, Mood,
Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Medications
Exam 1
Exam #1 over Modules 1 & 2
6/26
WIKI opens
The Guidance Center (TGC)
 TGC Day 2
Clinical Discussion #2
WIKI, week 1 due Tuesday,
6/26
Quiz #3
Closes
@
midnight
6/26
5
7/3
6
Module
3
7/10
7
Module
4
7/17
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Schizophrenia, Serious Mental
Illness, Addictions Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder
Eating, Somatoform, and
Factitious Disorders, Abuse
Personality Disorders, Sleep
Disorders
Specific Populations: ADHD,
Autism, Conduct Disorder,
Conversion Disorder, AIDs
Dementia Complex Disorder, and
Alzheimer’s Disease
Exam 2
Exam #2 over Modules 3 & 4
Kaplan
Exam
Kaplan Psychosocial exam to be
scheduled individually by the
student
Final
Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam:
75 questions, 2 hour time limit
per NAU final exam policy
7/24
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7/31
10
8/7
No Clinical!
*Holiday
The Guidance Center (TGC)
 TGC Day 3
Clinical Discussion #3
WIKI, week 2 due Tuesday,
7/10
None
The Guidance Center (TGC)
 TGC Day 4
Clinical Discussion #4
WIKI, week 3 due Tuesday,
7/17
Quiz #5
Closes
@
midnight
7/17
The Guidance Center (TGC)
 TGC Day 5
WIKI, week 4 due Tuesday
7/24
Psychosocial Simulation
Quiz #4
Closes
@
midnight
7/10
None
*WIKI Group Project,
Volunteer & Self- Help
Meetings Journals due on
Friday, 8/3/2012
EVALUATION METHODS:
In order to pass NUR 333, the student must achieve the following:
1. An overall course grade of 78% or higher.
2. A combined average of 78% on all exams and quizzes, except the Kaplan exam;
students who do not achieve a 78% exam average will receive an F for the
course.
3. A score of three (3) or higher in all elements of the Clinical Evaluation used for
the clinical component of the course.
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4. Completion of all required clinical requirements, including, but not limited to,
clinical hours, simulation experiences and additional assignments required by
clinical faculty.
Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes:
1. 5 Quizzes (graded)
2. 3 Exams (graded)
3. Clinical Discussions (see below #2)
4. Kaplan exam at end of course (5% of total points)
5. Group WIKI project, Psychosocial Chart Review (graded)
Clinical Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Weekly Clinical Journal and other clinical assignments as determined by clinical
faculty (pass/fail)
2. Watch FOUR Independent Film/You-tube videos and attend in-class Discussions
(graded)
3. Self-Help Meetings and Volunteer Hours Journal and Verification Form (graded)
4. Final Self Evaluation (pass/fail)
5. Final Clinical Evaluation with clinical faculty (pass/fail)
Quizzes
Quiz #1 = 5 points
Quiz #2 = 5 points
Quiz #3 = 5 points
Quiz #4 = 5 points
Quiz #5 = 5 points
Quiz Total = 25 points
Exam 1 & 2 = 50 points each
Exam 3/Final Exam = 75 points
Exams Total = 175 points
Discussion 1 = 3 points
Discussion 2 = 3 points
Discussion 3 = 3 points
Discussion 4 = 3 points
Discussions Total = 12 points
Exams
Clinical Discussions
Kaplan Exam
(must achieve mastery to receive the 5%)
5% of course total = 13 points
Group WIKI
20 points
Self-Help Meeting Journal &
Volunteer Hours Journal
5 points (2.5 points each)
Total Points
= 250 points
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Course Grading Scale
A = 232+ points
B = 209- 231 points
C = 194-208 points
F = <194
*A grade of "C" or above is a passing grade in this course.
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 333L, is PASS/FAIL. Students who do not pass the skills lab/clinical component
of NUR 333 will receive an F, regardless of the points earned in the didactic (course)
portion of the course. You must pass the NUR 333L (skills lab/ clinical) portion of
NUR 333, as well as the lecture portion, in order to pass NUR 333.
COURSE POLICIES:
Retests/makeup tests: Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior
arrangements have been made with the instructor. IF the instructor chooses to accept a
late assignments, a 0.5 point reduction will be taken off for each day the assignment is
late (unless there is extraordinary circumstances). Exams will be given only on the date
and time scheduled. Make-up examinations will be provided only in extraordinary
circumstances. Students who are absent from an examination for any reason must call
the course coordinator at least 24 hours prior to the examination. Students who do not
call before an examination will receive a zero for that examination and will not be
eligible to take a make-up examination except for extreme circumstances. Any make-up
exam must be completed within two business days of the original exam date or at the
discretion of the course coordinator; the final exam must be completed within two
business days or by the last day of final exams, whichever comes first or students may
receive a zero on the exam. Make up tests may be in any form (oral, written, essay)
over the same objectives as the multiple choice exam. The Kaplan cannot be made up.
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,
simulations, 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. Being a no call/no show to clinical
skills lab or simulation is a serious offense and may lead to failure of the clinical portion
of course related to accountability.
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).
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Plaiarism
All forms of student academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating
academic dishonesty and plagiarism are prohibited and subject to disciplinary action.
Cheating means intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials,
information or study aids in any academic exercise. Fabrication means intentional and
unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic
exercise. Plagiarism means intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas
of another, as one's own in any academic exercise. For further explanation of academic
dishonesty refer to the Department of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook and
Northern Arizona University Student Handbook.
Quotation marks should be used to indicate the exact words of another. Each time you
paraphrase another author (i.e., summarize a passage or rearrange the order of a
sentence and change some of the words), you need to credit the source in the
text……The key element of this principle is that authors do not present the work of
another as if it were their own work. This can extend to ideas as well as written words. If
an authors model a study after one done by someone else, the originating author should
be given credit. If the rationale for a study was suggested in the Discussion section of
someone else’s article, that person should be given credit. Given the free exchange of
ideas, which is very important to the health of intellectual discourse, authors may not
know where an idea for a study originated. If authors do know, however, the author
should acknowledge the source; this includes personal communications (APA
Publication Manual, 2010, p 15-16).
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Review the following policies available on the Northern Arizona University Policy
Statement website (http://www2.nau.edu/academicadmin/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html):
1. Safe Environment Policy
2. Students with Disabilities Policy
3. Institutional Review Board Policy
4. Academic Dishonesty Policy (also see
http://home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook/appendix_g.asp
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.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all members to
preserve an atmosphere conducive to a safe and positive learning environment. Part of
that obligation implies the responsibility of each member of the NAU community to
maintain an environment in which the behavior of any individual is not disruptive.
It is the responsibility of each student to behave in a manner which does not interrupt or
disrupt the delivery of education by faculty members or receipt of education by students,
within or outside the classroom. The determination of whether such interruption or
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disruption has occurred has to be made by the faculty member at the time the behavior
occurs. It becomes the responsibility of the individual faculty member to maintain and
enforce the standards of behavior acceptable to preserving an atmosphere for teaching
and learning in accordance with University regulations and the course syllabus.
At a minimum, students will be warned if their behavior is evaluated by the faculty
member as disruptive. Serious disruptions, as determined by the faculty member, may
result in immediate removal of the student from the instructional environment.
Significant and/or continued violations may result in an administrative withdrawal from
the class. Additional responses by the faculty member to disruptive behavior may
include a range of actions from discussion the disruptive behavior with the student to
referral to the appropriate academic unit and/or the Office of Student Life for
administrative review, with a view to implement corrective action up to and including
suspension or expulsion.
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, do not refer to the patient by name.
See the current NAU School of Nursing Student Handbook for additional information
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PROPOSED SYLLABUS:
College of Health & Human Services
School of Nursing
NUR 333
Communication Mental Health Nursing
Course Number:
NUR 333
Course Title:
Communication Mental Health Nursing
Semester:
Summer
Credit Hours/Clock Hours:
3/ 45 clock hours
Office Address:
Laura Karnitschnig, MN, RN, CPNP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Nursing Building, Office # 106
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona
University
School of Nursing School of Nursing
Box 15035 Box 15035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Office: 928-523-0687
Cell: 928-379-0990
Primary E-mail:
Please use mail function within Course Shell
Alternate E-mails:
Laura.Walker@nau.edu
Office Hours:
By appointment; weekly open office hours to be
announced.
Course Prerequisite:
Admission to the accelerated nursing program, NUR
330.
Co-requisites:
NUR 319, 319L, 331, 332, 332L 333L
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course focuses on developing therapeutic communication skills with clients and other
healthcare providers. Additionally, the course will focus on promoting, maintaining, and
restoring mental health utilizing therapeutic nursing interventions for clients along the
mental health/ disorder continuum.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the successful student:
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Clinical Practice and Prevention
1. Explores the role of the nurse caring for patients experiencing alterations in mental
health.
2. Examines the role of the nurse in promoting optimum level of mental health.
Communication
3. Explores the use and application of therapeutic communication with patients having
complex communication difficulties.
Critical Reasoning
4. Synthesizes knowledge of neurobiology, psychological theory, and nursing theories
in order to plan and prioritize nursing care for patients with alterations in mental
health.
Leadership
5. Describes the specialty practice standards for psychiatric nursing care.
Professionalism and Professional Values
6. Explores cultural beliefs, practices, and stigmas related to patients suffering from
alterations in mental health.
Global Health
7. Examines the impact of health equity and social justice on nursing and health care in
a variety of settings.
Course Structure/Approach
This course is learner centered. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is committed
to providing quality education and programs at Arizona's public universities. This
commitment includes placing the student and the learning process at the center of
education. The NAU - ABOR link for the definition of Learner Centered Education is as
follows: http://www.azregents.edu/specialprogramsandinitiatives/default.aspx
NUR 333 will utilize a variety of approaches to meet the course objectives. These
instructional methods may include but are not limited to the following: lecture, audiovisual material, guided discussion, group work, demonstration and return
demonstration, laboratory experiences, role playing, simulations, self-evaluation,
computer programs, decision making exercises, written tests and quizzes, and written
assignments. While the faculty will provide guidance and consultation, the student is
responsible for identification of learning needs, self-direction, seeking consultation and
demonstration of course and clinical objectives.
Textbook and Required Materials:
Varcarolis, E.M. & Halter, M.J. (2010) Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
A Clinical Approach, 6th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders.
Sheldon, L.K., (2009). Communication for Nurses Talking with Patients. Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett.
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Nursing Diagnosis Text: Ackley, B.J. & Ladwig, G.B. (2010). Nursing Diagnosis
Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri:
Mosby Elsevier. *Texts required for concurrent course, Nursing Fundamentals
Nursing Reference Texts: Nursing Drug Reference & Lab and Diagnostic Test Manual
*Texts required for concurrent course, Nursing Fundamentals
Course Outline:
Week, Module Didactic Concepts, Assignments
Quiz
Date
Communication, Therapeutic Relationships,
1
Module Culture, Boundaries in Health Care,
None
1
Boundaries in the Mental Health Setting
6/5
The Peaks Orientation @ 10:30 am
2
Nursing Theory to Practice, Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing and Practice
Settings
Quiz #1
Closes @ midnight
6/12
Quiz #2
Closes @ midnight
6/19
Module
2
Legal and Ethical Standards of Care and
Nursing Process in Mental Health Nursing
Stress, Suicide, Anger, Aggression,
Violence, Sexual Assault
Biological Foundations, Sleep Disorders,
Anxiety, Mood, Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Medications
Exam 1
Exam #1 over Modules 1 & 2
None
Module
3
Schizophrenia, Serious Mental Illness,
Addictions Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eating, Somatoform, and Factitious
Disorders, Abuse
Quiz #4
Closes @ midnight
7/10
Personality Disorders, Sleep Disorders
Specific Populations: ADHD, Autism,
Conduct Disorder, Conversion Disorder,
AIDs Dementia Complex Disorder, and
Alzheimer’s Disease
Quiz #5
Closes @ midnight
7/17
Exam #2 over Modules 3 & 4
None
Module
1
6/12
3
Module
2
6/19
4
Quiz #3
Closes @ midnight
6/26
6/26
5
7/3
6
7/10
7
Module
4
7/17
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Exam 2
7/24
12
9
7/31
10
Kaplan
Exam
Kaplan Psychosocial exam to be
scheduled individually by the student
Final
Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam:
75 questions, 2 hour time limit
per NAU final exam policy
8/7
EVALUATION METHODS:
In order to pass NUR 333, the student must achieve the following:
1. An overall course grade of 78% or higher.
2. A combined average of 78% on all exams and quizzes, except the Kaplan exam;
students who do not achieve a 78% exam average will receive an F for the
course.
Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes:
1. 5 Quizzes (graded)
2. 3 Exams (graded)
3. Kaplan exam at end of course (5% of total points)
4. Group WIKI project, Psychosocial Chart Review (graded)
Quizzes
Exams
Kaplan Exam
(must achieve mastery to receive the 5%)
Group WIKI
Total Points
Quiz #1 = 5 points
Quiz #2 = 5 points
Quiz #3 = 5 points
Quiz #4 = 5 points
Quiz #5 = 5 points
Quiz Total = 25 points
Exam 1 & 2 = 50 points each
Exam 3/Final Exam = 75 points
Exams Total = 175 points
5% of course total = 11 points
20 points
= 231 points
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Grading System
A = 232+ points
B = 209- 231 points
C = 194-208 points
F = <194
*A grade of "C" or above is a passing grade in this course.
Quizzes: ALL quizzes will be open Monday am to Tuesday midnight
 Quizzes are DUE by midnight on Tuesdays
 48 hours will be given for all 5 quizzes
o Students have 20 minutes to complete 10 question quizzes on Bb Learn
 Students are to take all quizzes individually
 No sharing of questions or answers is permitted.
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.
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.
Northern Arizona University, School of Nursing and NUR 333 Course Policies
Policies and guidelines in NUR 333 course syllabi apply to all aspects of this course.
You are responsible for review and compliance with NUR 333, 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:
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Current NAU SON BSN Handbook: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~nursep/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/CodeofEthics
forNurses.aspx
Social Media Guidelines: https://www.ncsbn.org/2930.htm
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%20DISHONEST
Y.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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