YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY



YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITYCentofanti School of NursingNURS 4853; CRN 22196Spring 2021Course Title: Nursing TransitionsClass Time: Mon: 10 am – 11:50 amLocation: Live Online & Asynchronous OnlineCourse Faculty:Kim Ballone, DNP, APRN-CNPOffice: 3108 Cushwa HallPhone: 330-941-1799 (office); 330-519-0109E-mail: kaserroka@ysu.eduOffice Hours (virtual): Mon 12-2pm, Tues 8-10am, Wed 10-11amLaura Calcagni, MSN, RN, CNEOffice: Cushwa 3104 (within the 3102 office suite)E-mail: lrcalcagni@ysu.eduPhone: 330-941-3294Office Hours: Mon 12:30-2:30pm; Wed 11-1:30pm; Thurs 1-1:30pm (at SEYH)Clinical Faculty:Clinical Faculty NameFaculty EmailHeidi Alflen, MSN, APRN-CNPhjalflen@ysu.eduKim Ballone, DNP, APRN-CNPkaserroka@ysu.eduMary Ann Cosentino, MSN, PNPmscosentino@ysu.eduLori DeNiro, MSN, RN, NE-BCldeniro@ysu.edu Michelle Evans, MSN, CNP, RNmlevans@ysu.eduRhonda Gluckner, MSN, RNrlgluckner@ysu.edu Randi Heasley, MSN, RN, CNErlheasley@ysu.eduBanan Imashat, MSN, RNbaimashat@ysu.eduSusan Kearns, MSN, RNsekearns@ysu.edu Nora Lipscomb, MSN, RNnlipscomb@ysu.eduShareece Mashiska, BSN, RNslmashiska@ysu.edu Paula McClusky, MSN, RN pjmclusky@ysu.eduEiryn McKay, MSN, RNecmckay@ysu.edu Rose Mucci, MSN, RNrmmucci@ysu.eduNicole Olshanski, DNP, CNMnolshanski@ysu.eduTeresa Peck, MSN, RNtmpeck@ysu.edu Deanna Petsas, MSN, CNSdmpetsas@ysu.eduKayleigh Priebe, BSN, RNkvpriebe@ysu.edu Mary Shortreed, DNP, RNmshortreed@ysu.eduElizabeth Sveda, BSN, RNeasveda@ysu.edu Angela Tolone, MSN, AGACNPajtolone@ysu.eduBrian Wharry, MSN, RNbkwharry@ysu.eduCatalog Description: Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of care delivered by the health care team with emphasis on development of leadership and research roles. (4 s.h.)This course is comprised of the following hours/week:Lecture: 2 hours per week = 30 hoursClinical: 120 clinical hours in a variety of acute care settingsLab: 0 hoursCourse Objectives/ (BSN Student Learning Outcomes)Compare and contrast selected leadership and management theories and how they apply in the clinical setting. (SLO 6)Utilize leadership, communication, team building, priority setting, and delegation when managing care for a group of patients. (SLO 6, 7)Analyze the scope of practice and responsibilities of professional nurses. (SLO 1)Demonstrate basic nursing competencies expected of entry-level staff nurses. (SLO 1)Discuss the professional nurse’s responsibility for lifelong learning. (SLO 10)Synthesize professional standards of conduct, legal, ethical, accountability, and responsibility into nursing practice. (SLO 6)Course RequirementsClass and Clinical AttendanceClass attendance is highly recommended for successful completion of this course. Students are expected to attend class and participate in discussion. A total of 120 clinical hours in the senior preceptorship is mandatory for successful completion of this course.Class Participation and Conduct Students are expected to read course material prior to class and actively participate in class discussions. Attention and respect for peers is expected. Cell phones and smart watches are to be silenced during lectures and are not allowed during exams. Use of Respondus Lock Down Browser will be mandatory for all online testing (see syllabus statement below).Using LockDown Browser and a Webcam for Online ExamsThis course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. The webcam can be built into your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable. Find information on using this program by opening the “Resources for Students” folder in Blackboard and clicking on the “Taking a Test” subfolder. This folder includes a link to download, Quick Start Guide, and a Practice Quiz. These materials should be viewed and Respondus set up prior to exam timeMandatory Kaplan Online Testing ProgramThese Kaplan dates and requirements are tentative and may need adjusted in response to the current pandemic issue. The Kaplan Nursing Online Testing student fee will provide student access to the Mandatory Kaplan nursing course online tests and remediation for the entire semester. The Department of Nursing requires ALL students enrolled in the Entry Level BSN Program to participate in the systematic assessment of program outcomes.All students will complete the 3 Mandatory assigned Focused Review Tests (Management of Care A, B, & C) AND remediate all missed questions for a minimum of 1 minute per missed questions by Friday, April 9, 2021 by 5pm (week 12). All students are required to take the Transitions Kaplan Integrated examination (Management/Prof Issues A-Alt) AND remediate ALL missed questions for a minimum of 1 minute per missed questions. The remediation must be done by Friday, May 7th, 2021 by 12 pm to avoid a grade of “I” incomplete. **As there is no national benchmark available yet for this Kaplan Integrated Test will not be eligible for the 2% course grade incentive. Instead, satisfactory completion of this exam and the 3 assigned focused review tests will count as one of your class assignments (see evaluation table).Required Textbooks & ResourcesWeiss, S.A. and Tappen, R.M. (2019). Essentials of nursing leadership and management. (7th edition), Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.State of Ohio Rules and Regulations (Nurse Practice Act, 2018). StrategiesLecture; Class discussions; Case scenario simulation; Clinical Worksheets and Discussion Board Assignments; Preceptorship experiences; Kaplan TestingEvaluationMode of Assessment Percentage Worksheets/Assignments Interview Assignment (5%)Delegation Assignment (5%)Communication Assignment (5%)Reality Shock Assignment (5%)Kaplan Focused Review & Integrated Testing (5%)25%Cover Letter/Resume 12.5%Resume12.5%Midterm Exam (online)25%Final Exam (online)25%Total100%Grading Scale A93% - 100% B86% - 92% C78% - 85%*D70% - 77%*F<70%*Requires repetition of the course and clinicalLast day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is March 21st, 2021Core Concepts for this courseNurseJob searching, application, and interviewingOhio Nurse Practice Act and Board of Nursing RulesNursing Process - from one patient to severalRoles/Competencies - Staff, Middle Managers, Administrative positionsAssignments/Supervising/DelegationTime Management, Prioritizing, Identifying outcomesCaring - patient advocacy/agency advocacy/profession advocacyResolving conflictTherapeutic communicationsOrganizational communicationsNursing competencyPatientClient/families of the agency/unitPatient advocacyClient links with other community agencies for the continued care or follow-upHealth Holistic care of clientsAgency Goals/Services in meeting community needsEnvironmentOrganizations - Managed Care/Medicare/Medicaid/PrivateLegislators and health carePolitical Arena of nursesEconomics vs. Quality CareQSEN competencies, safe environmentsCommunity serviceCLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP*Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade for clinical component of course Each student is required to complete 120 clinical hours with an assigned RN Preceptor by the end of the 15th week of the semester, unless otherwise instructed (ie. Mercy Health campus requires an earlier deadline for completion of hours).The student is responsible to electronically schedule clinical hours via Sign Up Genius or email (per direction of clinical faculty) prior to the clinical experience.Students are required to work the preceptor’s entire shift, any deviation must be approved by the clinical faculty prior to the experience (ie. RN is called in for additional hours).Students are not permitted to work double shifts for any reason.There must be a period of 8 hours between scheduled preceptorship hours and other clinical courses.In the event of report off, the student will contact the clinical faculty, clinical unit, and preceptor.A minimum of 60 clinical hours is to be completed by the end of Spring Break Week.A clinical log of hours will be kept and submitted with each clinical worksheet entry.Students will be permitted to schedule clinical hours on a holiday, weekends, and Spring Break. A maximum of 3 shifts is recommended during the week of Spring Break. All students must follow the policies and procedures of the designated clinical agency. All requirements for orientation, safety, confidentiality/HIPAA must be completed before start of preceptorship hours.The RN is ultimately responsible for the patient. The faculty member is ultimately responsible for the student. The faculty member will be available at all times to the student via cell phone.A clinical worksheet is completed for each clinical experience. The worksheet is expected to be handed in within three (3) days after the experience. All worksheets will be brought to the assigned faculty member’s mailbox in the nursing office or submitted electronically through the free Genius Scan app according to faculty preference. Late submission of a clinical worksheet will receive a grade of unsatisfactory.All fingerprinting/BCI/FBI, current CPR, drug screen results, immunizations including annual flu shot verification must be completed week 1 prior to start of preceptorship hours.The student is responsible to complete all orientation requirements for the assigned facility prior to the start of Preceptorship hours.The preceptor qualification fact sheet must be submitted prior to the start of clinical hours with all dates in month/year format and the Demonstrated Competence area completed.Other Course Policies:Academic HonestyStudents and faculty share responsibility for the prevention of academic dishonesty. Cheating on exams or assignments, plagiarizing, or any other act of academic dishonesty should be reported. Participation in such acts will result in a 0 for the class exam or quiz, an unsatisfactory for a clinical assignment, or a failure in the course. These consequences may affect the student’s ability to progress in the nursing program. Refer to the Student Academic Policies for the BSN program, as well as the Academic Honesty statement in the YSU Undergraduate Bulletin or Student Code.As outlined in The Student Code of Conduct, all forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Youngstown State. This includes plagiarism, the unauthorized use of tools or notes in taking tests or completing assignments, fabrication of data or information used for an assignment, working with others without permission from the instructor, and more. A student who is believed to have violated the academic integrity policy will meet with the instructor to discuss the allegations. The student may accept responsibility for the violation and any sanctions selected by the instructor, or they have the right to ask for a hearing before a hearing panel. The full Academic Integrity policy can be found in Article V of The Student Code of Conduct, while further information on University procedures for alleged academic integrity violations can be found in Article V.Class CancellationNotice that this class is being cancelled for any one day because of instructor illness, or other reasons will be sent to the student address <…@student.ysu.edu> as soon as possible. University-wide closure or class cancellation is a decision made through the President’s office and officially announced via the YSU homepage and on WYSU-FM radio.Statement of Non-Discrimination from the UniversityYoungstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit ysu.edu/ada-accessibility for contact information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy.”Statement for Students with DisabilitiesIn accordance with University procedures, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course; please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. You must be registered with the Center for Student Progress Disability Services, located at 2082 Kilcawley, and provide a letter of accommodation to coordinate reasonable accommodations. You can reach CSP Disability Services at 330-941-1372.The Penguin Service CenterThe Penguin Service Center is an enrollment resource on campus established to help students access and manage their academic record and student accounts. Please visit the Penguin Service Center or call (330)941-6000 for assistance with financial aid, records, registration and tuition charges/billing. The Penguin Service Center is located on the second floor of Meshel Hall.Writing CenterWhat: Writing consultations for any discipline, Linguistics tutoring, Basic computer literacyWhen: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, and Sunday 4:00 – 7:00 pm (appointments or walk-ins)Where: Maag Library, Lower Level, room 171Email: wcenter@ysu.eduTENTATIVE WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULEDateWeekContentPre-Class Readings & AssignmentsAssignment DueFaculty1/11/21LiveWk 1Introduction to your preceptorshipBallone/ Calcagni1/18/21Wk 2No Class – MLK Day1/25/21LiveWk 3Introduction to TransitionsJob Seeking, Interviews & Resume DevelopmentChpt 1 & 14Interview Assignment due Friday pmBallone2/1/21RecordedWk 4RN CompetenciesLegal & Ethical IssuesChpt 2 & 3BB Appendices 1.2Ballone2/8/21LiveWk 5Time Management, Organization, Decision Making, & PrioritizationChpt 5 & 6BB Appendix 3Resume & Cover Letters DueBallone2/15/21RecordedWk 6Scope of Practice & DelegationNurse Practice ActChpt 3Ohio Rules & Regulations Assignment due Friday pmBallone2/22/21LiveWk 7Recruiters WeekCleveland Clinic 10amSteward Health 11amBallone3/1/21Wk 8Midterm ExamEffective CommunicationOnline Exam/RespondusChpt 7 (recorded lecture)10-11 am3/8/21LiveWk 9Licensure & NCLEX-RN ApplicationsHandling ConflictHandoutsChpt 8Communication Assignment due Friday pmCalcagni3/15/21RecordedWk 10Prof. Empowerment & Barriers to ChangeChpt 9 & 10Calcagni3/22/21LiveWk 11Recruiters WeekMercy HealthUPMCCalcagni3/29/21RecordedWk 12Quality & SafetyHealthy Work EnvironmentChpt 11, 12 & 13Ballone4/5/20LiveWk 13Leadership; Generational Differences, Care of Transgender patientsChpt 4PowerPoints PresentationsKaplan Focused Review Tests Due Friday 5pmCalcagni4/12/21RecordedWk 14Novice to Expert,Reality Shock & Lifelong LearningPowerPoint PresentationChpt 15Reality Shock Assignment due Friday pmCalcagni4/19/21LiveWk 15The Future of NursingProfessional EvaluationChpt 16Graduate School InfoCalcagni4/26/21Wk 16Comprehensive FinalOnline Exam/Respondus10AM-12PMTues 5/4/21Wk 17FinalsKaplan Integrated Test10 AM ................
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