<p> COURSE SYLLABUS</p><p>OFFICE HOURS FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION DAY </p><p>LEAD Instructor Christine Tackett RN MSN CC Tues 9:00-11:00 am</p><p>Herzing e-mail [email protected] Thurs 9:00-11:00 am 9:00am-1:00pm virtual by phone or Instructor- LAB Cindy Maxwell Fri FaceTime</p><p>Herzing email [email protected]</p><p>Instructor- LAB Laurie Brown</p><p>Herzing email [email protected]</p><p>Instructional Delivery Method On Campus Class Location</p><p>Semester Spring B 2017</p><p>Course Code NO111/NO111L</p><p>Course Title: Therapeutic Use of Self</p><p>Course This course focuses on the communication process within the healthcare setting. Description Students are encouraged to utilize self-awareness skills as they explore complex topics of diversity, culture, end-of-life issues, boundaries and professionalism. </p><p>Internship/Externship/ Credit Hours Lecture Hours Laboratory Hours Clinical/Practicum Total Contact Hours Contact Hours Hours 15 30 0 45 Lecture, Lab, or Internship/Externship/Clinical/Practicum hours as indicated on the syllabus represent scheduled hours spent engaged in learning activities. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two Study Time additional hours engaged in learning activities outside of class for each one hour identified as lecture; students should expect to spend one hour engaged in learning activities outside of class for each two hours of scheduled laboratory time. Learning activities outside of class support the achievement of one or more course learning objectives and may be spent reading textbook material, completing homework assignments, preparing for lab assignments, engaged in drill and practice exercises, working on case studies, completing workbook activities, or conducting library research. Additional study time outside of scheduled Internship/Externship/Clinical hours is typically not expected.</p><p>The total amount of time that students spend engaged in learning activities is consistent, regardless of instructional delivery method. For example, students enrolled a three credit lecture course should expect to spend 45 hours in scheduled class time and an additional 90 hours engaged in learning activities outside of 1 | Course Code Last Date of Revision the classroom. Online or blended students should expect to spend the equivalent total of 135 hours engaged in learning activities if they are enrolled in the same course. </p><p>Determination of the amount of time that a student should expect to spend engaged in learning activities is based upon faculty judgment regarding the average student. The amount of time spent engaged in learning activities is expected to vary among students, based upon previous knowledge of the content, learning style, learning ability, difficulty of the course, and student motivation.</p><p>Lower level reading (10-20 pages) 1 hour Higher level reading (10-20 pages) 2 hours Guide to Construction of 1 page paper (250 words) 2 hours Student Development of 10 minute speech 2 hours Engagement Watch video lecture 1 hour in Learning Read, research and respond to discussion board posting 1 hour Activities Preparation for unit examination 2 hours The timeframes provided below are estimates based upon the average student.</p><p>Course 8 Weeks Length</p><p>Course Code: PS101 Prerequisites</p><p>NO111L Therpaeutic Use of Self Lab Co- requisites</p><p>Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Course Learning Objectives 1. Use the nursing process as a provider of care focusing on the psychosocial interaction.  Identifies therapeutic communication techniques  Identifies blocks to communication between nurses and patients </p><p>2. Apply the nursing process to those experiencing loss and death.  Discuss stages of grieving  Identify indicatiors of healthy grief  Utilize therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the nursing process.</p><p>3. Uses role playing and patient interviews to identify strengths and weaknesses of psychosocial interactions  Identify risk factors and demonstrate appropriate practices related to the case</p><p>4. Apply the crisis intervention model to the developmental and universal self-care requisites.  Identifys symptoms of psychosoicial disequilibrium</p><p>5. Discusses the use of patients’ strengths to develop a crisis action plan.  Employs the nursing process, focusing on the psychosocial interaction when providing care to patients  Utilize therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate and enhance self-care.</p><p>6. Explore the relationship of self-awareness to self-care  Prioritizes NANDA nursing diagnoses related to psychosocial disequilibrium</p><p>7. Discuss the teaching/learning principles and its effects on patient care. Completes teaching plans accurately</p><p>8. Identify the cultural variables that affect attitudes toward health and dying</p><p>Program Learning Outcome Course Learning Program Objective Supported Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to function as a beginning level 1, 2, 3, 4 Supported staff nurse in a variety of healthcare facilities to include hospitals, long-term care agencies, physician’s offices, clinics, outpatient surgical facilities and other community organizations and to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.</p><p>2. Provide accurate patient assessments and appropriate 2, 3 healthcare interventions as a member of a treatment team. </p><p>3. Function as a safe practitioner, using critical thinking and 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 communication skills to act as a patient advocate and educator</p><p>4. Understand and utilize nursing related medical and 1,7 technological equipment</p><p>5. Exhibit leadership qualities in diverse healthcare settings. 1,2,3, 4, 5,6, 7</p><p>6. Demonstrate a full understanding and practice of accepted 1,2 ethical and legal standards</p><p>7. Understand the unique needs of diverse populations in regard to socioeconomic, cultural, and lifespan issues 8 while promoting health and wellness in order to facilitate positive growth and development Required Textbook(s) Varcarolis, E. M. (2013). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: A communication approach to evidence-based care. (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier. Pedersen, D. D. (2014). Psych notes: Clinical pocket guide (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.</p><p>Optional Textbook(s) none</p><p>3 | Course Code Last Date of Revision Additional Learning Material(s) Course Learning TOPICS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Points Objective DUE DATE Possible Supporte d Topic(s): Intro to the Course 8 Self-Theory, Stress, Teaching Unit Mar 6-10 1 Reading: Read Varcarolis Chp 1, 3, 10 Pedersen- pp. 3, 7-13, 11 Click here to enter text. Topic(s): Culture and Spirituality, Groups, 1,2 Relationships/ Communication Factors</p><p>Reading: Read Varcarolis Chp 8, 9 Unit Mar 13-17 Pedersen -pp. 53-60, 118-126 2 Assignment(s): Cultural Teaching due in lab 20 Mar 13-17 in this week YOUR lab Assessment(s): none Topic(s): Legal/Ethical, Assertiveness, 1,2 Therapeutic Communication</p><p>Unit Reading: Read Varcarolis - Chp 11 Mar 20-24 3 Pedersen pp. 14-17, 121-124 Blackboard handouts Assessment(s): Exam 1 150 Math test out #1 pass/fail Mar 22 Topic(s): Therapeutic Communication, Defense 3,4,5,6,7,8 Mechanisms Unit Reading: Read Varcarolis Chp 6, 7 p. 168- 175 Mar 27-31 4 Pederson - pp. 5-6, 14- 17, 60- 62, 217</p><p>Assessments: Math test out #2 pass/fail Mar 29 Topic(s): Anxiety, Crisis 4,5,6,7,8</p><p>Reading: Varcarolis Chp 20, 21 & pp. 166-168 Pedersen- pp. 90-91,192-196, 204 Unit Apr 3-7 Assignment(s): Defense mechanism project 30 Apr 3-7 in 5 due in lab this week YOUR lab</p><p>Assessment(s): Exam 2 150 Apr 5 Math test out #3 pass/fail Unit Apr 10-14 Topic(s): Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, 3,4,5,6,7,8 6 Death & Dying, Grief, Hospice</p><p>Reading: Varcarolis Chp 22, 25, p. 551</p><p>Pedersen - pp. 196-199, 203-204</p><p>5 | Course Code Last Date of Revision Course Learning TOPICS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Points Objective DUE DATE Possible Supporte d</p><p>Assignment(s): Interpersonal Process Apr 12 Recording project due 50 Assessment(s): ATI Communication proctored exam 100 Apr 12 Topic(s): Death and Dying/Grief, Hospice</p><p>Unit Reading: Varcarolis Chp 22, 25, p. 551 Apr 17-21 7 Pedersen - pp. 196-199, 203-204</p><p>Assessment(s): Exam 3 150 Apr 19 Unit Assessment(s): Final exam dateTBA 350 Apr 24 or 25 8 Grade Summary Points Projects 100 ATI Communication 100 Exams 450 Final Exam 350 </p><p>Totals 1000 Undergraduate Grade Scale A 90.00% - 100.00% B 80.00% - 89.99% C+ 76.00% - 79.99% F 75.99% or below</p><p>POLICIES University policies, such as attendance philosophy, notification of absences, extenuating circumstances, accommodation requests, academic dishonesty, grading and grading symbols, and student conduct are included in the University catalog. Students should reference the catalog for the complete listing of policies.</p><p>7 | Course Code Last Date of Revision Note: In some cases, program and/or course specific information may be appended to the syllabus. In these instances, students must consider the syllabus to be inclusive of any appended information, and as such, students must adhere to all course requirements as described in the document in its entirety.</p>