NRSG 755 Evaluation Criteria & Guidelines

There are four modules in this course, approximately one for each month. There are four evaluation criteria to be completed by the end of the course: (1) on-line assignments, (2)  a paper, (3) laboratory experiences, and (4) WebBoard discussions. Each is explained below.

ON-LINE ASSIGNMENTS (40%)

For each of the four modules, students will complete on-line assignments. When you click on "Course Modules," you will see "On-Line Assignments" listed. Click on each on-line assignment to find the content explained in detail.

LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (20%)

This course includes 3 laboratory experiences that are self-selected by students.  The laboratory hours are designed to enable students to gain experience and skills in a variety of professional advanced practice areas. Below are specifications for the reports:

• A one page 12 font lab report should include integration of at least one outside reference and evidence of an analysis of the topic/skill. Site the reference you use at the bottom of the report also. When your skill activity is in the context of a course-required article or chapter you will need another reference. Each report needs to end with a sentence summarizing the skill you gained relative to advanced practice. Be specific.
• Late lab reports, lack of integration of reference, lack of analysis, and lack of discussion about the topic/skill will result in minus 1/2 point for each.
• Due Dates: The 1 page lab report (student-selected) is due by the last day of each of three modules (September 15, November 10, and December 8 ).  You may click here on Lab Experiences to review the listing.

ISSUE AND ROLE PAPER

The purpose of the paper is to explore a student-selected contemporary issue and related roles from a systems perspective. The issue will be addressed from a legal, ethical, economic, and cultural perspective using a systems theoretical framework. Students will conduct a comprehensive review of the literature for the selected issue. Original sources should be used whenever possible documenting in APA format. Click here for Literature Search at Dykes Library. Page limitations will be strictly required.

Writing Guidelines

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition) is an invaluable resource as you writing in Nursing 755.


PAPER: (20%) 6-8 PAGES (not including references). DUE ON December 11, 2003

1. Introduction (5%)

   Purpose of paper, rationale for selecting the issue, and importance of the issue.

2. Review of the Literature (5%)

   Review of literature, including a brief historical evolution of the issue. If possible, personal contact with people who are knowledgeable about the topic.

3. Analysis of Issue (from a national perspective) (5%)

   Identification of legal, ethical, economic, and cultural dimensions of issue and solutions/approaches from a systems perspective. For each dimension, recommend strategies for problem resolution along with a rationale for each strategy.

4. Application of the APN Role (5%)

   Describe your role in the context of the issue you have chosen and include core competencies (Chapter 3 in Hamric) required for the role (cite assigned texts and other references).

5. References

WEB BOARD DISCUSSIONS (20%)    

The purpose of the WebBoard discussions is to provide a common place where all may view others' work and dialogue among students in the course. The assigned readings in the required textbooks and additional readings should be read prior to participating in discussions in order to incorporate content from the readings into your discussions. The related module assignment also should be completed before participating in a WebBoard discussion to maximize your ability to respond in the discussion. 

Course Content Outline

1. Historical overview of health care systems
   1. Reimbursement mechanisms
   2. Growth of managed care
      
      
2. Advanced practice roles in nursing
   1. Leadership, management, and teaching roles
   2. Consultation, collaboration and research activities
   3. Nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialist, nurse executive positions
      
      
3. Issues in advanced practice nursing
   1. Ethical dliemmas
   2. Meeting the needs of diverse populations
   3. Legal issues
   4. Health policy
      
      
4. Developing skills to provide innovative and cost-effective care
   1. Self-evaluation
   2. Skill development
   3. Career planning
   4. Creating a portfolio to document accomplishments and skills
   5. Building a resume