NURS 425 Evolution into Professional Nursing Practice

December 16, 2022

NURS 425 Evolution into Professional Nursing Practice

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Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
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Instructions/Descriptions

NURS 425 Evolution into Professional Nursing Practice

NURS 425, Evolution, Professional, Nursing, Practice

Course Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 415/416, and NURS 406/409 with a grade of “C” or better, all general education courses of the freshmen, sophomore and junior year of the progression plan.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of content related to leadership and management theories and to examine multiple nursing issues. Emphasis is twofold: (1) it is placed on broadening students’ understanding of the role(s) and responsibilities of professional nursing, and on recognizing the need for continuing professional learning and (2) gaining an understanding of the role of the nurse in managing others in the provision of direct care to the client.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Undergraduate Nursing Program, the graduate will be able to:

Implement nursing process and caring behaviors with individuals, families, and communities.
Utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning to promote optimal wellness with individuals, families and communities.
Utilize communication, technology, and inter-professional collaboration to provide safe and effective care.
Integrate culturally congruent care for clients across the life span.
Utilize evidence-based findings for clinical decision-making in nursing practice.
Apply health policies from legislative and governing bodies into clinical nursing practice while adhering to legal and ethical principles.
Demonstrate the ability to address the changing health care needs of diverse populations representing the global community.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Assess personal values and caring behaviors in planning strategies to lead and manage peers, clients or nursing unit.
Distinguish the effects of communication techniques on the outcomes of nursing management and leadership.
Analyze cultural congruent care related to nursing issues, leadership and management.
Evaluate ethical and legal professional nursing issues as they pertain to leading and managing in nursing care situations.
Utilize critical thinking to determine priority nursing care decisions while in a management and leadership role.
Explore the concepts of power, empowerment, autonomy and advocacy in managing nursing practice issues.
Analyze research findings related to professional nursing issues, leadership and management.

Required Texts

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington, D.C.: Author. ISBN: 9781433805615

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application (9th ed.). China: Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN:

9781496349798

Supplemental/Recommended Text or Reference Material

Sprayberry, L. D. (2014). A response to the transformation of America’s healthcare: Direct-care nurses bringing FLOWERS (TM) to the bedside. Medsurg Nursing. 23(2), 123-130.

Instructional Methods

Lecture with discussion Small group work Guided independent study

Student led presentations Clinical Conferences Adaptive learning

Case Studies Client interactions

Evaluation Methods


Exams (3)	18% each
Quiz	6%
Scholarly Paper	7.5%
Final Exam	25%
ATI Adaptive Learning	2.5%
ATI Proctored Exam IX. Grading Scale	5%
A = 92 – 100 B = 83 – 91 C = 75 – 82
D = 68 -74 F = below 67.5

ATI Proctored Exam Grading:

Level 3 (88.3% – 100%) =100%

Level 2 (76.7% – 86.7% = 91%

Level 1 (61.7% – 75%) = 75%

Below Level 1 = 68%

Final grade ending > .5 will be rounded up to nearest whole number

Assignment

This is an independent activity which requires submission of a scholarly paper, according to the instructions below. The scholarly paper will be graded based on the Evaluation of Undergraduate Scholarly Paper rubric, which is included in this syllabus.

Scholarly Paper: Using the PICOT process, analyze a current nursing practice-related issues. Select an issue from your NURS 412 clinical practice and write a PICOT research question.

The scholarly paper should be typed, double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman using APA format, and limited to 6 pages including title and reference pages. The references cannot be older than 2018. EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARLY PAPER RUBRIC WILL BE USED.

Support your position with references no older than 2018 from at least two peer reviewed journal reference articles.

Course Outline

Unit I: The Critical Triad: Decision Making, Management, and Leadership

Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Leadership and Management
Patient, Subordinate, Workplace & Professional Advocacy
Technology and Informatics
Nursing Today

Unit II: Foundations for Effective Leadership and Management Ethics, Law, and Advocacy

Patient, Subordinate, Workplace and Professional Advocacy
Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration
Change, Innovation and Conflict Management

Unit III: Roles and Functions in Planning, Staffing and Directing

Time Management
Effective Staffing
Budget Concepts for Safe Patient Care
Delegation of Patient Care

Unit IV: Managing Ethics, Law and Advocacy.

Quality Control

Ethical Aspects of Health care
Legal Aspects of Health Care
Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Patient Care

Unit V: Roles and Functions in Controlling

Problem Employees
Career Planning and Achieving Balance
Student Requirements/Guidelines:

The student will adhere to the academic regulations and requirement of the current Bowie State University Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Assignments. You will be asked to complete a variety of assignments that will help accentuate the concepts, methods and strategies learned in the course. Each assignment will be worth points (see evaluation) and will be explained before you begin.

Assignments are to be submitted on time and via electronic media (Blackboard or email). All assignments must display knowledge of the content standards and principles of the program. Assignments must be completed on time and in compliance with specified guidelines. Assignments submitted late are subject to 5 points reduction for each day late . Assignments submitted after three (3) business days may not be accepted.

Student advisement will occur during scheduled office hours or by appointment.
All students must meet with their academic advisor at least once during the semester .
All written work must be in scholarly format consistent with APA guidelines.
Students must earn a grade of 75% or higher to successfully pass a nursing course.
Students are expected to take exams and quizzes at the scheduled time. Make-up exams will only be considered in the case of an EXCUSED absence, with notification to the instructor before the scheduled exam administration time.
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism

Students will abide by the University Policy regarding Academic Honesty in the current Bowie State University Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

Contacting the Instructor

Office hours are listed above. If you need to reach me anytime other than those listed above, the most effective way is via email using your Bowie State University email account only.

Incomplete Grades

Students will abide by the grading system according to the University Policy in the current Bowie State University Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Special Needs/Disabilities

Students who have a disability and think that they may need special accommodations should report to the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) in Room 079, Thurgood Marshall Library, or call Dr. Michael Hughes at (301) 860-4067.

Technology

This course is web enhanced with Blackboard. Students can access using the following link https://bsuonline.blackboard.com/webapps/login/ . If assistance is needed with initiating an account, please call the

DIT Helpdesk@ 301 860- 4357

Course material and announcements will be posted on Blackboard. Students will be held accountable for posted material and announcements.

Cell phones, pagers, beepers or any other “attention-grabbing” device are to be turned off or silence before class begins. It is distracting and discourteous to both the instructor and your colleagues.

XII. Evaluation of Scholarly Paper Rubrics:

EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARLY PAPER Student_____________________

CRITERIA	Value %	% Earned	COMMENTS
Content and Thought The content of the scholarly paper is an indicator of the thought processes used by the student in the development and execution of the assignment. The indicators of these processes are: 1. Uses relevant references. 2. Addresses all components of assigned criteria. 3. Synthesizes information. 4. Applies theories and concepts. 5. Uses logical reasoning and correct inductive or deductive reasoning.	60
Organization Structure 1. Includes purpose in introduction. 2. Paper is logically arranged with introduction, body, and summary. 3. Subsections and paragraphs reflect the main idea. 4. Transitions occur between thoughts.	15
Literacy and Style 1. Uses professional vocabulary. 2. Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. 3. Maintains economy of expression.	15
APA 1. Title page is correct. 2. Page numbering is accurate. 3. Page header is appropriate.	10
4. Citation of references in text is correct. · Direct quotes · Paraphrasing 5. Reference list follows APA format. · Citations in text are included on reference list · Reference list citations are included in text
Final Grade	100

XIII. Additional Rubrics (optional):

Disclaimer: The syllabus is subject to content modification as necessary to facilitate the best learning experience

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NURS 425 Evolution into Professional Nursing Practice

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.