Credit Hours: 3 (3-0-3) KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY WELLSTAR SCHOOL OF NURSING SYLLABUS SA 4490 Manzini, Swaziland: A Population Health Experience July 26, 2018 August 12, 2018 Prerequisites: NURS 3209 and NURS 3309 or by permission of professor Faculty: Dr. Barbara Blake Email: bblake@kennesaw.edu Office: Prillaman Hall Room #3007 Telephone: 470-578-6385 Dr. Marie Bremner Email: bbremner@kennesaw.edu Office: Prillaman Hall #3011 Telephone: 470-578-6337 School Address: Kennesaw State University, WellStar School of Nursing Prillaman Hall 1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 COURSE DESCRIPTION SA 4490, Manzini, Swaziland: A Population Health Experience will focus on population based nursing in a developing country. The course includes extensive fieldwork activities designed to provide the student with experiences in observing and providing nursing care within Swaziland s healthcare system. The course also involves identifying communicable and infectious diseases that impact the population and how the health care system, specifically nurses, utilize health promotion and prevention activities to address these health issues. Understanding cultural values and beliefs related to health will also be part of the student s experience. Students will complete the fieldwork in Manzini, Swaziland at the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital (general hospital). 1
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Identify the major infectious and communicable diseases that affect the health of people living in Swaziland and their bearing on the population s health. (Program outcome 1) 2. Discuss the cultural beliefs and practices that influence the health of people living in Swaziland. (Program outcomes 1 and 2) 3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of nurses in Swaziland and how they address health problems or concerns of the population. (Program outcomes 1, 2, and 8) 4. Explain the structure and function of the Swaziland health care system and the multidisciplinary approach used to improve the health of people living in the country. (Program outcomes 3 and 7) 5. Identify local and global policies that support the health of people living in Swaziland. (Program outcome 6) RECOMMENDED TEXT & READINGS Brigs, P. (2012) Swaziland, The Bradt travel guide. Guilford, CT:The Globe Pequot Press. Dwoell, M.M. & Mirsky, K.P. (2002) Study abroad: How to get the most out of your experience. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Attend and participate in seminars 2. Participate in fieldwork and cultural experiences 3. Participate in a service learning project 4. Submit a reflective journal about fieldwork and service learning experience 5. Meet education abroad office requirements GRADING CRITERIA* Participation in two pre-departure and one post-return seminars... 15% Planning, coordination, and implementation of service learning activities 25% Active participation in assigned fieldwork and in-country seminars.. 35% Reflective journal..... 25% *All assignments have guidelines that students will be required to follow. TOTAL 100% 2
GRADING SCALE The following scale will be utilized in assigning a letter grade for this course A = 90 100% B = 80 89% C = 75 79% D = 70 74% F = Below 70 Withdrawal Policy and Procedure The policy and procedure for withdrawal from the university or a particular class are published in the Kennesaw State University Catalog and Student Handbook. Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is May 18, 2015 Requirements of the Course: Access to the course website: Each student must be able to access D2L. It is the responsibility of the student to check the site daily. Announcements related to the course will be posted on D2L. Faculty will allow early access. KSU email address Only KSU student email addresses will be used in this course. Faculty will not use the student s personal email address to communicate. Students are encouraged to check their KSU email frequently for general announcements related to the WellStar School of Nursing and this course. Attendance at pre and post trip seminars Students are required to attend two pre-trip seminars and one post-trip seminar. Participation in all activities is a vital part of the clinical learning experience. The student is responsible for notifying the faculty if he/she will be late or will not be attending a pre or post trip seminar. If the absence is excused, the student will negotiate with the faculty on how to make-up the missed seminar session. If the absence is unexcused, the student will lose 5% of the 15% allocated for the course grade. Fieldwork experiences and in-country seminars Fieldwork experience includes time spent at the hospital and cultural experiences. In-country seminars will be conducted by faculty on a daily bases. These aspects of the course are pass or fail. If faculty believes that the student is not actively participating in the fieldwork experience or meeting the objectives of the in-country seminars, the student will receive a contract from faculty that clearly outlines the deficiencies and what is expected to remove those deficiencies. Students must achieve a satisfactory/pass in fieldwork and seminar participation to be successful in this course. Journal A reflective journal will be submitted two weeks following the Study Abroad experience. Specific journal guidelines and grading criteria are provided on D2L. 3
Service Learning Project Students will develop a health focused project related to the community based on an identified community need. Specific service learning project guidelines and grading criteria are provided on D2L. GENERAL STATEMENT Students are responsible for obtaining, reviewing, and understanding all information about assignments, both in this syllabus and in assignment-related documents posted to D2L. Students are responsible for adhering to all policies outlined in these documents. SCHOOL OF NURSING HANDBOOK Students are expected to adhere to all policies outlined in the School of Nursing Handbook. Failure to do so may affect successful completion of the course. ACADEMIC COURSE WITHDRAWAL Students who find that they cannot continue in the university for the entire semester because of illness or other reason should complete an official withdrawal form. Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Students who officially withdraw from university with the approval of the University Dean will be assigned a grade of "W". This grade will not affect the overall scholastic average. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one are usually assigned failing grades which jeopardize their chances of future academic success. The policy and procedure for withdrawal from the university or a particular class are published in the Kennesaw State University Catalog and Student Handbook. Online Withdrawal: https://web.kennesaw.edu/registrar/students/withdrawal Office of the Registrar: https://web.kennesaw.edu/registrar/ If the option to withdraw occurs while the student is in Swaziland, faculty will help the student in making arrangements for returning to KSU. However, students are personally responsible for any additional expenses incurred related to early departure from Swaziland. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an informal resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, of a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct s minimum one semester suspension requirement. 4
DISRUPTION OF CAMPUS LIFE It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution. In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action beyond the University disciplinary process. If disruption of campus life occurs while the student is in Swaziland, faculty will help the student in making arrangement for returning to KSU. However, students are personally responsible for any additional expenses incurred related to early departure from Swaziland. NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student who has a documented disabling condition that may require some special accommodations in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from KSU disabled Student Support Services. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to the completion of this approved University process. Students may contact Student Services at (770) 423-6443, or visit the disabled Student Support Services at www.kennesaw.edu/studev/dsss EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by KSU. CAVEAT STATEMENT The syllabus may change. Students are responsible for changes in the course and other announcements in class, clinical, and by email or D2L. The capacity to receive and check email on a regular basis is a requirement. 5