Course Description
Synthesis of the baccalaureate nursing role is demonstrated by application of theories and concepts from nursing, liberal arts, and science to respond to complex and specific needs of diverse populations. Students identify and provide rationale/ justification for a project related to a specific population health challenge. Students investigate and analyze current relevant knowledge, design and implement a project to address the identified challenge and evaluate the impact. Written and oral project presentation required.
(4 credits- 2 credits classroom, 2 credits Practicum)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- NUR 301: Baccalaureate Nursing Role
- NUR 310: Healthcare Policy, Economics, Regulation and Ethics
- NUR 315: Nursing Research and Expanded Evidence-Based Practice
- NUR 320: Population Health
- NUR 400: Continuous Quality Improvement, Safety and Interprofessional Collaboration
- NUR 410: Organization and Systems Leadership Across the Continuum of Care
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained knowledge about:
- Identify specific health challenges of a selected population.
- Negotiate appropriate site to accomplish project.
- Determine and describe rationale for one challenge of the population amenable to intervention.
- Identify and analyze current, relevant literature that addresses components of the population’s challenge
- Apply a broad range of theory and concepts to design a project that addresses the specific challenge.
- Implement project and assess outcomes.
- Analyze alternate strategies that could improve outcomes.
- Discuss how the project demonstrates baccalaureate nursing role competencies, has contributed to personal professional development and influences future practice.
- Exhibit scholarship including sound written and oral presentation skills.
General Education Outcomes (GEOs)
Please check the applicable GEOs for this course, if any, by outcomes at GEO Category Search, or by subject area at GEO Discipline Search.
Course Activities and Grading
Assignments | Weight |
MANOFCC Analysis Jigsaw Group Activity: Step One & all related activities Discussion Forum (4%) Deliverable Materials (6%) | 10% |
MANOFCC Analysis Jigsaw Group Activity: Step Two & all related activities Discussion Forum (4%) Deliverable Materials (6%) | 10% |
Comparison of AACN Draft to MANOFCC Jigsaw Group Activity: Step One & all related activities Discussion Forum (4%) Deliverable Materials (6%) | 10% |
Comparison of AACN Draft to MANOFCC Jigsaw Group Activity: Step Two & all related activities Discussion Forum (4%) Deliverable Materials (10%) | 10% |
Practicum Project & all related activities Related Discussion Forums Biweekly Reflective Practicum Journal Practicum Evaluations (using Practicum Evaluation Form) Poster Presentation (3 steps: Week 1, Week 6, & Week 8) | 60% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's online bookstore
- Textbooks and other materials utilized throughout the program in NUR 301, 310, 315, 320, 400, and 410 may be referenced
Additional Resources
- Open access resources:
- Foote, J., PENS Research Committee. Creating an Effective Poster Presentation. Retrieved from http://www.pens.org/PENS%20Documents/Creating%20an%20Effective%20Poster%20Presentation.pdf September 24, 2020.
- Massachusets Department of Higher Education (2016). Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Core Competencies (MANOFCC) Retrieved from https://www.mass.edu/nahi/documents/NOFRNCompetencies_updated_March2016.pdf September 1, 2020.
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2020). Draft Essentials, Domains, Descriptors, Contextual Statements and Competencies (May 2020) Retrieved from https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Downloads/Essentials/DRAFT-Domains-Descriptors-Competencies-May-2020.pdf September 24, 2020.
Course Schedule
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1 | 1-10 | 1-5, 7-9 | Topics:
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.