N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 1 UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM Grande Prairie Regional College Keyano College Red Deer College University of Alberta NURSING 284 2014 – 2015 COURSE OUTLINE Winter 1: January 5, 2015 – February 13, 2015 Winter 2: February 24, 2015 – April 8, 2015 Originally developed by the Clinical Experience Development Committee Revised by the Learning Experiences Committee, April 2013 ©UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM, 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this module may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the publisher’s written permission. Approved: May 2010 Associate Dean’s Signature December 17, 2014 Date N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 2 Nursing 284 Course Outline CALENDAR STATEMENT: NURS 284-5 Nursing in Context A1 *5 credits (6-4S-3) A continuation of the study of concepts introduced in NURS 280 with a focus on teaching and learning principles and increased health assessment and basic nursing skills. Prerequisites: NURS 280, 281 COURSE HOURS: TUTORIAL: 6 hrs/week SEMINAR (FRS): up to 4 hrs/week LAB: 3 hrs/week COURSE DESCRIPTION: Through the process of Context-Based Learning, the goal of this course is to further develop the student’s knowledge of health promotion and disease and injury prevention, professional nursing, and human response across the life span. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Levels of Independence In evaluating objectives, the following levels of independence will be used: With assistance: The student requires direction and information. With minimal assistance: The student requires occasional direction and information. With guidance: The student requires clarification, prompting and confirmation. With minimal guidance: The student requires occasional clarification, prompting and confirmation. Independently: The student works mostly on his or her own and seeks information, clarification and consultation as appropriate. Direction: Tutor tells the student what to do, about what steps to take. Information: Tutor tells the student specifics about a concept or topic. Clarification: Tutor, through questioning and feedback, assists the student to state their information in a different and clearer way, often with more details. The student asks questions to increase their understanding; questions asked demonstrate a sound knowledge base. Prompting: Tutor provides the student with a cue that answer is incomplete or incorrect and how to resolve the lack of information. A prompt is broader than a hint. Prompting is generally used to add breadth or depth. Confirmation: Tutor provides positive feedback for correct information and direction provided by the student. Consultation: The student provides tutor with information and/or direction and asks specific questions about the information or direction which the instructor confirms. Occasional: Indicates that input is provided by tutor every now and then. N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 3 Learning Outcomes In order to address the learning outcomes, students are responsible to familiarize themselves with the document: Graduate Competencies and Year –End Outcomes (with Cross Reference to courses) 2014-2015. Attention must be given to the competencies that are identified as pertaining to NURS 284. The complete version of Graduate Competencies and Year-End Outcomes 2014-2015 is also available on Blackboard. 1. Demonstrate, with assistance, the processes of self-directed learning, critical thinking, and group process skills in utilizing context-based learning, in all learning activities. 2. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the nursing process and of its components. 3. Demonstrate increased knowledge of nursing as a discipline and as a profession. 4. Demonstrate an increasing repertoire of professional and therapeutic communication skills in all learning activities. 5. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental aspects of teaching and learning principles. 6. Demonstrate increasing knowledge of primary health care, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. 7. Demonstrate understanding and the ability to perform selected aspects of health assessment and selected nursing skills. 8. Demonstrate an increasing understanding of the concepts of restoration and rehabilitation. 9. Integrate the knowledge generated from working through the course scenarios, and be able to apply this knowledge to other situations. 10. Integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in all learning environments and be able to apply them in other situations. REQUIRED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Scenarios are available on Blackboard i) We’re Expecting – focus on normal pregnancy including prenatal care ii) Mark – focus on cultural competence, school-age children, and chronic illness iii) Shannon – focus on alternative lifestyles, health promotion and primary health care with vulnerable populations iv) Melanie – focus on women’s health, nurse’s role in the workplace Lab Manual Lab #1: Cardiovascular Assessment including Neck Vessels Lab #2: Assessment of the Thorax and Lungs Lab #3: Nursing Process in Medication Administration N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 4 Lab #4: Assessment of the Head and Neck with Lymphatics; Nose, Mouth, & Throat Lab #5: Assessment of the Breasts & Axillae; and Male Genitalia Core nursing knowledge related to research, pharmacology, and medication safety is threaded throughout NURS 284 in tutorials, labs, and seminars. This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC College Calendar for a list of excluded courses. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Seminar (Fixed Resource Sessions) – See Course Schedule for topics and dates Field trips – See Course Schedule Support Course Integration Content related to support course disciplines is integrated in the context-based nursing curriculum. Students learn the required content as it pertains to the case studies or health issues under discussion. Faculty members in each discipline have been designated as resource people for nursing students and coordinate the support courses as indicated. Tutor Office Hours Tutors are available to meet with students during scheduled office hours or by appointment. Students are encouraged to discuss availability with their individual tutors. Winter 1 Tutor Office Phone e-mail Tutorial Section Lab Section Sarah Malo 1219 403 [email protected] A (907) 314 2493 Monday & Thursday 1100h - 1350h Room 913D Helle Tees 2217 403 [email protected] B (808) 04(805) 356 4881 Tuesday & Friday Thursday 1100h - 1350h 0800h – 1050h Room 1205 Room 1332 Joanne Schollie 1208 403 [email protected] C (809) 357 3635 Tuesday & Friday 1100h - 1350h Room 1233 Kyle Doherty 1208 403 [email protected] D (810) 357 3635 Monday & Thursday 0800h – 1050h Room 913D Karla Green 1208 403 [email protected] E (811) 03 (804) 357 3635 Tuesday & Friday Tuesday 1100h - 1350h 1400h - 1650h Room 1228 Room 1325 Jean Smith 2210 403 [email protected] F (812) 01 (802) 342 3421 Tuesday & Friday Wednesday 0800h – 1050h 1100h - 1350h Room 1205 Room 1332 Bridget Green 1208 403 [email protected] 02 (803) 357 3635 Thursday 1200h - 1450h Room 1325 N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 5 Winter 2 Tutor Office Phone e-mail Tutorial Section Lab Section Kala Streibel 1217 403 [email protected] H (872) 342 3191 Monday & Thursday 1100h – 1350h Room 2923 Marian George 1215 403 [email protected] I(873) 314 2420 Tuesday & Friday 1100h - 1350h Room 2216 Rebekah Nash 1331 403 [email protected] J (874) 357 3639 Tuesday & Friday 1100h - 1350h Rm. B207 Hailey Hough 2210 403 [email protected] K (985) 07 869) 314 2481 Tuesday & Friday Monday 1100h - 1350h 1200-1450h Room 2220 Room 1332 Maggie Convey 1212 403 [email protected] L (876) 08 (870) 342 3275 Tuesday & Friday Monday 0800h – 1050h 1200h-1450h Room 2216 Room 1325 Rebekah Nash 1331 403 [email protected] M (877) 357 3639 Monday & Thursday 0800h – 1050h Room 2207 Sara Daniels 2221 403 [email protected] 05 (867) 314 2464 Monday 0800h-1050h Room 1332 06 (868) Thursday 1200h-1450h Room 1325 Expectation of Students It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in the course outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor. Attendance Attendance and participation are mandatory in all course activities. Lack of attendance may impact the student’s ability to successfully complete the course. Absences Each student is requested to notify the tutor at least one hour prior to tutorials or labs if he/she is going to be late, absent, or if he/she is ill. It is the responsibility of the student to meet/communicate with the instructor to make alternate arrangements for learning. Assignments 1. Assignments must be submitted as scheduled in the course outline unless an extension has been granted by the tutor. Requests for extensions must be made at least 24 hours prior to the deadline for submission of the assignment. 2. Ten percent (10%) of the assignment weight will be deducted for each day an assignment is late without a prior approved extension. A “day” late consists of any part of a 24 hour period beyond the deadline. N284 Course Outline_2015.docx 2014-2015 6 Student Resources Personal Counseling, Career, Learning and Disability Services are provided by Red Deer College. Inquire about locations at the Information Desk. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss his/her specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider. Learning resources may be available to students in alternative formats. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss learning needs with her/his instructor. Add/Drop Courses for Winter 2015 Term The last day to register late or add/drop courses from Winter 1 is January 8, 2015 and, from Winter 2 is February 27, 2015. Withdrawal from Winter 2015 Term The last day to withdraw from Winter 1 without Academic penalty is February 13, 2015 and, from Winter 2 is April 10, 2015. Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct. It is the student’s responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty and plagiarism as well as the associated consequences.