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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CHRISTINE E. LYNN COLLEGE OF NURSING Summer 2008

Course Number: NUR 3115 3 Credit Hours

Time: Tuesdays 1pm-4:20pm

Course Title: Introduction to Nursing as a Discipline and Profession

Placement in the Curriculum: Required Course.

Prerequisite: Department consent.

Faculty: Joy Longo DNS, RN Office NU 332 Office Phone: (954) 297-2457

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Office Hours Monday 9am-1pm Tuesday 11am-1pm or by appointment

Course Description: An introduction to nursing as a distinct discipline of knowledge and a unique professional service. Concepts introduced in this course are foundational to the program and include: images of nurse and nursing; nursing as a discipline of knowledge; nursing as a profession; wholeness of persons connected with others and with the environment, and nursing as nurturing the wholeness of persons through caring.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of NUR 3115, the student will: 1 Examine the images of nurse and nursing  Develop a personal perspective of self as nurse  Examine the unique contributions each person brings to nursing  Discuss historical and philosophical context of nursing 2 Express an understanding of nursing as a discipline.  Describe the characteristics of disciplines of knowledge  Discuss ways of knowing fundamental to nursing  Discuss major theoretical conceptions of nursing  Describe the conception of nursing held by FAU College of Nursing  Identify the value of nursing inquiry  Explore relationships among disciplines  Discuss the nursing situations within the context of discovery of nursing knowledge. 3. Express an understanding of nursing as a profession.  Describe the characteristics of a profession and professionhood  Examine social responsibility and accountability  Define personal and professional leadership  Examine values, standards, ethical and legal systems  Differentiate educational preparation in nursing 4 Develop an Understanding of Wholeness of Persons Connected with Others and the Environment through Caring.  Describe an understanding of self as caring person  Recognize the unique expressions of caring in self and others.  Recognize the complex context of persons’ lives: family, work, community and environment  choosing values, aspirations and desires 5 Demonstrate understanding nursing as nurturing the wholeness of others through caring.  Define authentic presence  Describe nursing situations  Discuss call and response in nursing situations  Discuss the meaning of nursing as nurturing the wholeness of person through caring. Topical Topical Outline

I Images of Nurse and Nursing: A Personal perspectives B Patterns of knowing C Historical and philosophical perspectives D Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing Philosophy

II Nursing as a Discipline: A Characteristics of disciplines B Theory development processes C Major conceptualizations of nursing

III Nursing as a Profession A Characteristics of professions B Ethical foundations of nursing C Governance systems D Social roles and patterns of preparation E Social contexts IV Valuing Person as Person A Caring as the human mode of being B Cultural Sensitivity in caring C Spiritual Sensitivity in caring

V The Practice of Nursing: Nurturing wholeness of persons through caring A Caring for Self B. Authentic presence C Valuing and choosing as expressions of caring D. Aesthetic knowing in nursing

Teaching Strategies: Lecture, dialogue, small group discussion, readings, audiovisuals, journal, & guest speakers.

Evaluation Methods: Regular class attendance and full preparation and participation are expected. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C to successfully complete nursing courses. Required Texts

American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [ISBN 1-555798-791-2]

Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer, S. (2001). Nursing as caring: A model for transforming practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett. [0-7637-1643-X]

Joel, L.A. (2003). Kelly’s dimensions of professional nursing (9th ed). New York: McGraw Hill. [ISBN 0-07-140639-5]

Marriner-Tomey, M. (2002). Nursing theorists and their work. New York: Mosby. [ISBN 0-323-011934]

Mayeroff, M. (1971). On caring. New York: Harper. [ISBN 0-06-092024-6]

Nightingale, F. (1969). Notes on nursing: What it is and what it is not. New York: Dover. [ISBN 0-486-22340-X].

Roach, M.S. (2002). Caring: The human mode of being. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CHA Press. [ISBN 1-986151-44-2]

Selected journal readings (and as assigned)

Carper, B. (1978). Fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing. Advances in Nursing Science, 1(1), 13-24.

Required Technology i> Clicker

You are required to purchase an i>clicker remote for in-class participation. i>clicker is a response system that allows you to respond to questions I pose during class; you will be graded on that feedback and/or your in-class participation. In order to receive this credit, you will need to register your i>clicker remote in class. I will project a Registration screen with 3 steps to follow (look for your student ID which will alphabetically scroll down the screen). Once your remote is registered, your student ID will no longer appear on that scrolling list and you are registered for the entire semester. If for some reason, you cannot follow these steps, I will need to register you. i>clicker will be used every day in class, and you are responsible for bringing your remote daily.

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE OF NURSING POLICIES:

HONOR The University policy regarding academic integrity is enforced in this CODE: course. For further information, refer to the Student Handbook, Florida Administrative Code, Section 6C5-4.001 Honor code, Academic Irregularities, and Students’ Academic Grievances http://www.fau.edu/gr- cat/acadpolicies.pdf The College of Nursing regards adherence to the Honor Code for academic honesty as a professional competency and an expectation of all students. ANY act of dishonesty that violates the honor code and misrepresents your efforts or ability is grounds for immediate failure of the course. See the College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook http://www.fau.edu/divdept/nursing/undergrad/index.html

DISABILITY The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the provision of STATEMENT: reasonable accommodations to any individual who advises faculty and the University of a documented physical or mental disability. If you require special accommodations due to such a disability to properly execute course work, you must register with the FAU Office of Students with disabilities (OSD) located in the Boca Raton campus library, room 175, phone 561-297-3880 or in Davie, MODI, phone 954-236-1222. Please arrange a meeting with your course faculty. All OSD procedures must be followed for you to receive the special accommodations.

INCOMPLETE The incomplete grade policy is also enforced. Incompletes may be POLICY: awarded only for exceptional circumstances. Student must be passing the course in order to receive an Incomplete. For specific details see Undergraduate Student Handbook, Academic Policies & Regulations, Incomplete Grades http://wwwfau.edu/gr-cat/acadpolicies.pdf USE OF The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing may use students’ course- STUDENT related materials for legitimate institutional purposes, such as COURSE accreditation, university materials will be used within the college and RELATED university. MATERIALS

PERSONAL In order to enhance and maintain a productive atmosphere for COMMUNI- education personal communication devices such as pagers, beepers CATION and cellular telephones are to be disabled in class sessions. DEVICES

GRADING SCALE: A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76* C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F Below 59

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES

Students are reminded that the College of Nursing Professional Statement and University Policies related to academic integrity apply to all tests, written assignments, verbal communications and other course activities. All policies in the college and university catalogues apply to this course.

1. All course requirements and objectives must be met in order to obtain a passing grade. 2. A grade of “C” is considered passing. 3. Attendance/participation points can be earned each week and will be awarded for attendance and in-class activities. Attendance will be taken each class. Each week there will be the opportunity to earn 5 points for attendance, promptness, discussion, and participation in-class activities including i>Clicker polling. A point will be deducted for lateness > 10 minutes. If the student is not present for in-class activities, no make-up assignments will be given. It is at the instructor’s discretion to award the points for the day based on participation. To get full credit for participation, you must answer all i>clicker polling questions. If you only answer some of the polling questions, you will only receive half of the points for that day. If you do not answer any polling questions, you will only receive 1 point for attendance. 4. A student who misses a class is responsible for content presented during an absence. 5. Written assignments are due on the date specified on the course syllabus. Three points per day for one week will be deducted from all work that is submitted after the announced due date. No assignments will be accepted after one week from due date. If the student is unable to submit work on the designated date, arrangements must be made with the course instructor BEFORE the due date to avoid the late penalty. 6. The student must be present for all scheduled examinations. Failure to notify the instructor prior to the quiz/examination will result in a “0” for the quiz/examination. Student is responsible for bringing a blue scantron answer sheet for each examination. These answer sheets may be purchased at the University bookstore.Students must be on-time for the exam or 5 points will be deducted from the exam score. 7. Students are responsible and accountable for understanding and adhering to the student policies found in the Student Handbook. 8. Blackboard will be utilized in this course. All assignments will be submitted via Blackboard by the specified due date. Class announcements and course documents will be posted on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to check the site periodically for updates. 9. Any group and individual email will be sent only to the FAU email address, so please ensure that you check your email regularly.

Course Calendar Date Topic Readings Assignment May 13 Course Overview FAU Philosophy FAU Philosophy May 20 Historical Perspectives Joel Ch. 1-4 Influence of Florence Nightingale (1969) Nightingale May 27 Nursing as Caring Boykin and Schoenhofer Guest Speaker: Carper’s Ways of Knowing (1993) Dr. Anne Boykin Mayeroff (1971) Dean, Christine E. Carper (1978) Lynn College of Nursing June 3 Nursing as a Discipline Roach (1992) Ch. 4 Journal #1 Due Attributes of Professional Caring June 10 Characteristics of a Profession Joel Ch. 9-10 Reflective analysis #1 Ethics ANA Code of Ethics due June 17 Theory Development Joel Ch. 14 Midterm Exam Please Major Conceptualizations of Tomey and Alligood Ch. 1-3 bring a blue scantron Nursing and a #2 pencil June 24 Governance Joel Ch. 16, 20-21 Change Process July 1 Nurse as Colleague and Joel Ch. 11-13,15 Collaborator July 8 Political Advocacy Joel Ch. 22-25 Journal #2 due

July 15 Nursing and Evolving Health Joel Ch. 6-8 Reflective analysis #2 Social Context of Nursing due July 22 Diversity and Spirituality in Guest Speaker: Dr. Healthcare Susan Chase, Associate Dean Graduate Studies Guest Instructor: Dr. Cynthia Blum July 29 Final Exam COURSE EVALUATION

Course Participation including Professional Comportment, Regular Attendance, Class Discussions, Readings, and full participation in any 20 % other assigned activities including i>Clicker activities

20 % Personal Journals: (2)

Reflective Analyses (2) 30 %

Examinations (2) Mid-Term (15%) and Final (15%) 30 %

Total: 100 %

Examinations (30% of grade)

A Mid-Term and a Final examination will be given for a total of 30% of your grade. Exams may be a combination of multiple choice questions, true-false questions, and matching answer questions. Material included in exam content is derived from required texts and assigned readings, class lectures, activities, dialogues, power point presentations, and other content. Exams are intended to be learning experiences that review and integrate student learning. ASSIGNMENTS

Personal Journals (2) (15% of grade) Personal journals are intended to be thoughtful expressions that reflect how you feel about nursing. Your reflections should be described subjectively in grammatically correct, full sentences and should follow a thought, or a series of linked, flowing thoughts through to their conclusion. The focus of your journaling should be on depth of thought, openness to new dimensions of understanding and creativity, rather than a series of thoughts that are pondered only briefly. New understandings, new meanings, and new questions should arise at the end of your reflections. Please do not use terms such as “the writer” when referring to yourself: Use of the subjective “I” is the appropriate form of address in a personal journal.

Each journal entries should be at least 2 pages in length (no less), plus cover page, to accommodate a sharing of your informed reflections substantively and with depth of thought communicated. The language of a personal journal reflects efforts to develop an understanding of nursing as a discipline and profession, and may be written in a style that is more personal than a formal paper though grammar and spelling are relevant.

The following questions will guide your journal entries:

Journal #1: What is most important to you as a present or future nurse?

Journal #2: How has this class changed your ideas and conceptions of nursing as a profession and a discipline?

Please attach a copy of the following grading criteria to each journal entry. Grading Criteria Journals (Total Points Possible: 20)

Introduction 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points Points The introduction is Either the The introduction is Earned/Comments clear. It provides introduction is not not clear and does the purpose of the clear or does not not state the journal entry and state the purpose purpose of the presents the of the journal essay. information in a entry. The creative way introduction is not presented in a creative manner. Quality of 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points reflective thought The content The content is not The content is demonstrates the organized or the unorganized. The writer’s depth of reader is unable to reader is not able knowledge. The follow the author’s to follow the content is ideas. author’s ideas. organized with a logical flow of ideas. Course Content 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points The content Either the course Course content is demonstrates content is not not integrated in integration of integrated in the the entry and there course content in entry or there is no is no the entry. demonstration of demonstration of Demonstrates a growth in growth in growth in knowledge. knowledge. knowledge. Conclusion 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points Appropriate Either appropriate No appropriate conclusions drawn conclusions not conclusion drawn based on drawn or questions and no questions reflection. not raised. raised. Questions raised based on analysis.

Grammar, APA 4 Points 1 Points 0 Points The paper The paper contains The paper contains demonstrates some grammatical, spelling, mastery of the spelling, punctuation and basics of sentence punctuation grammar errors construction, word or formatting that make it choice, spelling issues difficult to read. and punctuation. Formatting not The paper has a present. clear and efficient style. Title page is present. Reflective Analyses (2) ( 30% of grade)

A reflective analysis is a formal, essay-style composition formatted in strict APA (5th ed.) Manual of Style. Each reflective analysis summarizes, analyzes and offers your understanding of the contents of two nursing journal articles. The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: 1) to illuminate the relevance of the scholarly nursing literature to the lived world of nursing practice. 2) to synthesize an understanding of the scholarly nursing literature as an enhancement to the course objectives.

The paper should be three (3) double spaced pages in APA format. Include a cover page and a reference page.

You may choose a nursing article based on any of the objectives of this course. The article must be from a nursing journal and can include journals such as the American Journal of Nursing, Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Holistic Nursing and nursing specialty journals. (Advance for Nurses and Nursing Spectrum are not acceptable journals). The paper should be based on the following guidelines:

1) The introduction of this paper should include an introduction to the topic that will be discussed and an introduction to the article including title and author. 2) The introduction should be followed by a brief summary of the article. 3) The following questions should be addressed in the paper: a) How did the article enhance the understanding of professional nursing? b) How is the knowledge from the article able to guide the practice of nursing? c) How does the article contribute to the understanding of one of the five course themes? 4) Conclusion should be drawn based on the ideas presented in the paper and include suggestions for practice, research and education.

Please attach a copy of the following grading criteria to each reflective analysis. Grading Criteria for Reflective Analysis (Total Possible Points = 30) Introduction 6 Points 3 Points 0 Points Points The introduction is Either the The introduction Earned/Comments clear. It provides introduction is not is not clear and the purpose of the clear or does not does not state the paper and presents state the purpose of purpose of the the information in a the paper. The paper. creative way introduction is not presented in a creative manner. Body of Paper 6 Points 3 Points 0 Points The content Either the paper The content is demonstrates the contains unorganized. The writer’s accurate inaccuracies or the reader is not able understanding of ideas are not to follow the the article. Ideas are presented in a clear author’s ideas. presented in clear and concise and concise manner manner. Reflection 6 Points 3 Points 0 Points The content Either depth of No depth of demonstrates depth thought or creative thought or of thought, creative thinking is not creative thinking thinking, and evident or course is evident and applies course content is not course content is content. applied. not applied in content of paper Conclusion 6 Points 3 Points 0 Points The paper is Either the paper is The paper is not summarized clearly, not summarized summarized concisely and clearly and clearly and connected to the concisely or is not concisely. The purpose of the connected to the topic is not paper in a creative purpose of the connected to the way. essay. purpose of the Recommendations Recommendations essay. for practice, for practice, research and research, and education based on education may be the conclusion are present but not clearly evident. supported by the conclusion. Grammar, APA April, 2002. CHRISTINE E. LYNN COLLEGE OF NURSING

Statement of Philosophy

Nursing is a discipline of knowledge and a field of professional practice grounded in caring. Scholarship and practice in nursing require creative integration of multiple ways of knowing. Nursing makes a unique contribution because of its special focus: nurturing the wholeness of persons through caring. Caring in nursing is a mutual human process in which the nurse artistically responds with authentic presence to calls from clients.

The experience of nursing takes place in nursing situations: lived experiences in which the caring between nurse and client fosters well-being within a co-creative experience. Nurses participate with members of other disciplines to advance human understanding to enhance personal and societal living within a global environment.

Person is viewed as a unique individual dynamically interconnected with others and the environment in caring relationships. The nature of being human is to be caring. Humans choose values, culturally derived, which give meaning to living and enhance well-being. Well-being is creating and living the meaning of life. The well-being and wholeness of persons, families, groups, communities, and societies are nurtured through caring relationships.

Beliefs about learning and environments which foster learning are derived from an understanding of person, the nature of nursing and nursing knowledge, and from the mission of the University. Learning involves the creation of understanding through the integration of knowledge within a context of value and meaning. A supportive environment for learning is a caring environment. A caring environment is one in which all aspects of the human person are respected, nurtured, and celebrated. The learning environment emphasizes collegial relationships with faculty and students.

The above fundamental beliefs concerning Person, Nursing, and Learning express our values and guide the endeavors of the Faculty. The Faculty of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing believes in the values and goals of higher learning and support the Florida Atlantic University mission of education, scholarship, and service.