SYLLABUS Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing William Carey University GRADUATE PROGRAM COURSE NUMBER: NUR 634 COURSE TITLE: CREDIT ALLOTMENT: Nursing Education Practicum 3 Semester Hours PREREQUISITE: NUR 626, NUR 636 COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this course is to synthesize nursing education theory in practicum experiences totaling 135 hours. The educator role is practiced under the supervision of a preceptor. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate selected nurse educator competencies reflective of the knowledge and skills appropriate for the novice nurse educator as measured by preparation of a teaching portfolio. 2. Demonstrate techniques of assessing learning needs. 3. Select models of instruction and evaluation relevant to class, clinical and practice settings. 4. Develop classroom, clinical and practice teaching strategies compatible with program philosophy, program goals, course objectives and learner needs. 5. Apply evaluation techniques and methods to ascertain the effectiveness of teaching and learning. 1
OUTCOMES TABLE: NUR 634 NURSING EDUCATION PRACTICUM *LEARNER OUTCOMES **PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ***COURSE OBJECTIVES ****CURRICULUM CONCEPTS 1. The learner will utilize scientific foundations and theoretical frameworks to implement essential knowledge and skills in the advanced nurse educator role. Those essentials, as described by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, include: a. Research b. Policy, Organization, and Health Care Financing c. Ethics d. Professional Role Development e. Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice f. Human Diversity and Social Issues g. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 1. To prepare graduates who demonstrate competency in the advanced nurse educator role through application of essential nursing knowledge and skills, as described by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. 1. Demonstrate selected nurse educator competencies reflective of the knowledge and skills appropriate for the novice nurse educator as measured by preparation of a teaching portfolio Critical thinking, Communication, Teaching/Learning Process, Nursing Education 2. The learner will incorporate sound educational principles into the practice of professional nursing education. 2. To prepare graduates who incorporate sound educational principles into the practice of professional nursing education. *From Graduate Catalog, 2006-2007 and Nursing Major, MSN, Effectiveness Program, 2006-2007 **From Nursing Major, MSN, Effectiveness Program, 2006-2007 ***From NUR 634 syllabus ****From SON Philosophy September 2006. 2. Demonstrate techniques of assessing learning needs. 3. Select models of instruction and evaluation relevant to class, clinical, and practice settings. 4. Develop classroom, clinical, and practice teaching strategies compatible with program philosophy, program goals, course objectives, and learner needs. 5. Apply evaluation techniques and methods to ascertain the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Critical thinking, Communication, Teaching/Learning Process, Nursing Education 2
REFERENCES: A. Required: Bastable. S. B. (2009). Nurse as educator: principles of teaching and learning. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Ignatavicius, D.D., & Workman, M.L. (2006). Medical-Surgical Nursing, (5 th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. B. Recommended: Billings, D. M. & Halstead, J. A. (2009). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty, 2 nd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. Castillo, S.L., (2006). Strategies, techniques, & approaches to thinking: critical thinking cases in nursing, (3 rd ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. Clark, CC. (2008). Classroom skills for nurse educators. Sudbury, MA; Jones & Bartlett. Deyoung, S. (2003). Teaching strategies for nurse educators. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Hinchliff, S. (2004). The practitioner as teacher, 3 nd ed. Edinburgh, Scotland: Bailliere Tindall Royal College of Nursing. LaCharity, L.A., Kumagai, C.K., & Bartz, B. (2006). Prioritization, delegation & assignment: practice exercises for medical-surgical nursing. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. Ignatavicius, D.D., & Workman, M.L. (2005). Critical thinking study guide for medical-surgical nursing: critical thinking for collaborative care (5 th ed.). St Louis: Saunders Elsevier. Novotny, J.M. & Griffin, M.T.Q. (2006). A nuts-n-batts approach to teaching nursing (3 rd ed.). New York: Springer. O Conner, A.B. (2006). Clinical instruction and evaluation: a teaching resource (2 nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett. 3
TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS: Student will work with a preceptor and the faculty member for supervised teaching experience in a teaching-learning environment. ESSENTIAL COURSE COMPONENTS AND GRADING: 100% Grading scale: 91 100 A 81 90 B 71 80 C 70 F GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICUM: 1) Students will meet with faculty member prior to course beginning to discuss preceptor selection and course objectives. 2) Each student will meet with his/her preceptor to develop schedule of tasks to accomplish goals of course. 3) Student will meet again with faculty member for approval of schedule of tasks. 4) Students must schedule a total of 135 clock hours including appointment time and preparation times. Student will turn in a time log at the end of the term verifying time spent. EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE Student Log, Reflection Journal, Discussion, Goals 40% Preceptor Evaluation 20% Self Evaluation including goals 20% Faculty Evaluation 20% TOTAL 100% 4
School of Nursing William Carey University 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 8 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 318-6147 PRECEPTORSHIP CONTRACT I hereby agree to serve as preceptor to for the term. I understand that this William Carey MSN student is a registered nurse, licensed in the state of Mississippi, who will provide mutually agreed upon objectives for this learning experience. I have received this student s faculty name and contact information. I am aware this student is responsible for following all of the rules and regulations of my institution. Signed Date Name College/University which granted MSN Date Degree awarded Years of Experience Institution where I am employed Address City, State, Zip Phone Email Course number Student name (print) Student signature 5
Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing William Carey University Preceptorship/Practicum Agreement We at Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing are pleased that you and your facility have agreed to allow the following student to (Agency) engage in a working relationship in order to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Student Name: Address: Phone #: (w) (h) (c) Student Malpractice Blanket Liability through: RN License Number: CPR Certification Expiration Date: Hepatitis B Series: TB Skin Test: Date CXR: Date HIPPA: Date Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting: Date: Agency: Signature of person verifying above information: 6
Graduate Faculty Name: Phone #: (w) (h) (c) Course Number and Name Number of Hours to be completed: Period beginning: Preceptor Name: and ending Phone #: (w) (h) (c) 7
Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing (SON) agrees: 1. The faculty from the SON will provide indirect supervision for the student in mutually agreed upon learning experience. 2. That faculty from SON will participate in conference with student and/or agency personnel as deemed necessary. 3. That the nursing faculty and student will work in accordance with agency and SON policies in planning and implementing the learning experience. 4. That the SON will endeavor to maintain state, regional and national accreditation during the time period of the learning experience. 5. That to the best of the knowledge of the SON, the student meets all health and immunization requirements in order to perform the activities necessary for the learning experience. The Agency Agrees: 1. To make available for the nursing faculty and the student of the SON a preceptor that meets SON and accrediting agency requirements. 2. To inform the faculty and student of changes in agency policies and procedures that would pertain to the learning experience. 3. That the agency is responsible for care or services rendered to consumers. 4. To provide emergency medical care for the student in the event of an accident or illness while on agency premises during learning experience. 5. That during the learning experience the agency will endeavor to maintain appropriate accreditation. The SON Graduate Student Agrees: 1. To develop, in conjunction with preceptor, objectives that will guide implementation and evaluation of the learning experience. 2. Abide by the policies and procedures of the agency and the SON during the learning experience. 3. Assume responsibility of the services rendered at the agency during the learning experience. 4. Appropriately notify agency preceptor and SON of untoward incidents during the learning experience. 5. Dress professionally as indicated by agency policy with SON name tag clearly visible. 6. Respect confidentiality issues related to patients/students receiving services during the learning experience. 7. Maintain RN licensure, CPR and immunization status during the learning experience. 8
Student Date Signatures Address: Phone: Email: Address: William Carey University Faculty Member Date 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 8 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: Email: Preceptor Date Address: Phone: Email: College/University which granted MSN Date degree awarded Years of experience Agency Official Date Address: Return to: Wanda Dubuisson Director, Graduate Program William Carey University School of Nursing 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 8 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: Email: Revised 4/05 9
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY JOSEPH AND NANCY FAIL SCHOOL OF NURSING Preceptor Evaluation of Student Form Student s Name Agency Please circle the appropriate response. (With Likert Scale, 1 = poor and 5 = excellent) Evaluation of Student s Preparation for Clinical Experience: 1. Student discussed goals with preceptor. Yes No Evaluation of Student Performance: The Student: 2. Was punctual 1 2 3 4 5 3. Was dressed appropriately 1 2 3 4 5 4. Attended as scheduled 1 2 3 4 5 5. Used advanced assessment skills 1 2 3 4 5 6. Developed comprehensive care plan for patient, family, others 1 2 3 4 5 7. Used effective communication skills with patients, staff, etc 1 2 3 4 5 8. Utilized research findings in planning care 1 2 3 4 5 9. Utilized critical thinking in analyzing diagnostic tests 1 2 3 4 5 10. Incorporated Christian principles in developing and implementing care plan 1 2 3 4 5 Evaluation of benefit of Preceptorship Experience 11. The experience with nursing student from William Carey College was enjoyable for Preceptor, clients, staff 1 2 3 4 5 12. The agency benefited from the experience 1 2 3 4 5 13. Would you be willing to precept a William Carey student again? 1 2 3 4 5 10
Comments: Please list any suggestions for future students. Name: Signature: Title: Date: Please return this form via student or mail to: Wanda Dubuisson Director, Graduate Program William Carey University School of Nursing 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 8 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 11
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY JOSEPH AND NANCY FAIL SCHOOL OF NURSING Graduate Program Student Evaluation Form Student s Name: Agency: Preceptor s Name: Please circle the appropriate response. (Likert Scale, 1 = poor and 5 = excellent) Evaluation of student s preparation for clinical experience: The student: 1. Developed goals and verified with preceptor and 1 2 3 4 5 professor. 2. Developed teaching plan for teaching 1 2 3 4 5 presentation. 3. Read and reviewed literature, including research, 1 2 3 4 5 prior to class and clinical. Evaluation of Student Performance: The student: 4. Utilized scientific foundations and theoretical 1 2 3 4 5 frameworks to implement essential knowledge and skills in the advanced practice role. 5. Incorporated sound educational principles into 1 2 3 4 5 the advanced practice of professional nursing. 6. Utilized collaborative skills to effect change 1 2 3 4 5 within the nursing profession. 7. Served as a Christian role model in the advanced 1 2 3 4 5 practice role. Evaluation of Preceptor: The Preceptor: 8. Was helpful to the student 1 2 3 4 5 9. Was available to assist student 1 2 3 4 5 10. Should be used as a preceptor for future 1 2 3 4 5 students. 12
Evaluation of Preceptorship Experience: This experience: 11. Was beneficial. 1 2 3 4 5 12. Met my educational goals 1 2 3 4 5 13. What did you find to be the most beneficial aspect of the course? 14. How would you change the preceptorship? 13
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY JOSEPH AND NANCY FAIL SCHOOL OF NURSING Graduate Program Faculty Evaluation Form Student s Name: Agency: Preceptor s Name: Please circle the appropriate response. (Likert Scale, 1 = poor and 5 = excellent) Evaluation of student s performance The student: 1. Developed goals and verified with preceptor and 1 2 3 4 5 professor. 2. Submitted assignments in a timely manner 1 2 3 4 5 without prompting. 3. Met graduate level quality in all assignments 1 2 3 4 5 4. Met the learning objectives of the course 1 2 3 4 5 5. Utilized scientific foundations and theoretical 1 2 3 4 5 frameworks to implement essential knowledge and skills in the advanced practice role. 6. Incorporated sound educational principles 1 2 3 4 5 into the advanced practice of professional nursing 7. Utilized collaborative skills to effect change 1 2 3 4 5 within the nursing profession 8. Served as a Christian role model in the 1 2 3 4 5 advanced practice role. 14
ADA AND INTEGRITY STATEMENT: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement Students with disabilities, who are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and require special accommodations, should contact the following person on their respective campus: Hattiesburg Campus Contact Mrs. Brenda Waldrip at (601) 318-6188. Mrs. Waldrip is located in the Student Services Office in Lawrence Hall. Gulfport Campus Contact Mr. Jerry Bracey, 228-897-7102, located in the Administration Trailer. New Orleans Campus Contact the Director of Administrative Services at (504) 286-3276, located in the William Carey University Nursing Building. Statement of Academic Integrity William Carey University seeks to create an environment that encourages continued growth of moral and ethical values, which include personal honesty and mutual trust. The university places the highest value on academic integrity and regards any act of academic dishonesty as a serious offense. Academic dishonesty is considered unethical and in violation of William Carey University s academic standards and Christian commitment. If such an incident occurs, students, faculty, and/or staff are obligated to initiate appropriate action. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, sanctions could include failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and could lead to suspension or dismissal from the university. A full explanation of the procedures for responding to instances of academic dishonesty is contained in the university s Policies and Procedures Manual and in the student handbook, The Lance. Academic Program Purpose: The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program seeks to build on and advance the knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level to produce an expert in the areas of adult health (clinical focus) and nursing education (role focus). Disaster Plan Statement In the event of closure or cancellations due to natural disaster or other emergency causes, general information will be forwarded to local media, posted on the WCU website http://wmcarey.edu, and sent via automated process to your WCU student e-mail address. Specific information regarding the continuation of coursework will be posted on the university s course management system at https://elearning.wmcarey.edu. For up-to-the-minute alerts regarding emergency situations, sign up to receive notifications through Sader Watch, the WCU emergency text message service. Sign up instructions can be found under current students on the WCU homepage. 15