St. Catherine University, Department of Nursing RN-BS Degree Completion Section Page 1 Department of Nursing/RN-BS Degree Completion Section NURS 4120: Leadership and Systems Change Spring 2013 – Subsession 2 Part 1: Course Information Credit Hours: 4 credits Placement in Curriculum: Level III, Course V Class Time: 6:00p to 9:30pm, Thursdays Location: Whitby 10 Faculty Information Name: Mary Maine, MA, RN, CNE Office: Mpls Campus, Old Main 630 Office Hours: 4:30-5:30pm Thursdays, Whitby 7B Office Telephone: 651-690-7979 Cell: 612-203-2694 E-mail: [email protected]Name: Janet Benz, MA, RN, FCN Office: Mpls Campus, Old Main 627 Office Hours: 4:30-5:30pm Thursdays, Whitby 7B Office Telephone: 651-690-7976 Cell: 612-708-5245 E-mail: [email protected]Course Description An exploration of the nursing profession as one of the many systems within the health care system and the role of the nurse as leader/manager within that complex system is the focus of this course. The course includes three major components: 1) nursing practice at the systems level; 2) leadership and management in the care of groups of complex clients; and 3) evidence based practice. Theory, and off campus field experiences will be included in this course. Course Goal Students will develop knowledge and skills in nursing leadership and management and examine nursing as one of many systems in the health care world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 4110
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St. Catherine University, Department of Nursing
RN-BS Degree Completion Section Page 1
Department of Nursing/RN-BS Degree Completion Section
NURS 4120: Leadership and Systems
Change
Spring 2013 – Subsession 2
Part 1: Course Information
Credit Hours: 4 credits Placement in Curriculum: Level III, Course V
Class Time: 6:00p to 9:30pm, Thursdays Location: Whitby 10
Faculty Information
Name: Mary Maine, MA, RN, CNE Office: Mpls Campus, Old Main 630
Course Description An exploration of the nursing profession as one of the many systems within
the health care system and the role of the nurse as leader/manager within that complex system is the focus of this course. The course includes three
major components: 1) nursing practice at the systems level; 2) leadership and management in the care of groups of complex clients; and 3) evidence based practice. Theory, and off campus field experiences will be
included in this course.
Course Goal Students will develop knowledge and skills in nursing leadership and
management and examine nursing as one of many systems in the health care world.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2008). The essentials of
baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington DC: Author. (Also available at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education/pdf/BaccEssentials08.pdf )
American Nurses Association. (2001). Code of ethics for nurses with
interpretive statements. Washington, DC: Author. (Also available at http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of-Ethics.aspx )
American Nurses Association. (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of
practice (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author. American Nurses Association. (2010). Social policy statement: The essence
of the profession. Silver Spring, MD: Author.
Hacker, D., Sommers, N. I., Jehn, T. R., Rosenzweig, J., & Carbajal, V. H. M. (2010). The Bedford handbook. (8th ed.) Boston, Mass: Bedford/St. Martins.
Hood, L. J. (2010). Leddy & Pepper’s conceptual bases of professional
Kelly, P. (2012) Nursing Leadership and Mangement (3rd ed.) Clifton Park,
NY: Delmar
Minnesota Board of Nursing. (2011). Other Minnesota statutes pertaining to
nurses. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota’s Bookstore. (Also available at http://mn.gov/health-licensing-boards/nursing/laws-and-rules/related-laws/related-laws-nurses.jsp)
Minnesota Board of Nursing. (2003). Board of nursing rules. St. Paul, MN:
Minnesota’s Bookstore. (Also available at http://mn.gov/health-licensing-boards/nursing/laws-and-rules/rules/)
Stanhope, M. Lancaster, J. (2012) Public Health Nursing, Population – Centered Health Care in the Community (8th ed.) Maryland Heights, MO:
Elsevier Inc.- Mosby (Students must purchase Online and Textbook package which comes with user guide, access code and text)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
(2001). National standards for culturally and linguistically appropriate
services in health care: Final report. Retrieved from http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf
Course Technology Requirements
Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
Access to D2L
Computer Requirements for Online and Hybrid Courses
Technical Assistance
If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with D2L or other technical systems use these resources.
For D2L assistance: Click the HELP icon in the top nav bar
of the NURS3910 course for a basic explanation of D2L components.
For D2L assistance: Access a much more comprehensive site by
clicking the HELP icon in the nav bar from the D2L MY
HOME page (page you see when you first log into D2L) For
guidance, follow the instructions in the center NEWS area entitled: STUDENTS: New to D2L? Take the tour!
For a D2L tutorial: Watch the D2L Student Tour
o NOTE: You will need the free Silverlight plugin for your browser to watch this recording. Get Silverlight: http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-started/Install/Default.aspx
For an Introduction to Technology: Watch the Introduction to Educational Technology and Hybrid Learning
o NOTE: You will need the free Silverlight plugin for your browser to watch this recording. SEE LINK in item ABOVE
Read the Technology FAQ’s forum in the course. Click the
DISCUSSIONS icon in the nav bar. Then select the link
to the Technology FAQ’s.
For further assistance or to report problems with technology: Contact the Help Desk [email protected] | 651-690-6402
Desire-2-Learn (D2L) Access
This course will be delivered partially online through a course management system named D2L. You may access D2L from Kateway by
clicking on the D2L icon across the top. OR, get to D2L directly at:
To access this course on D2L, you will need access to the Internet and a supported Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari). To ensure
that you are using a supported browser and have required plug-ins check the Computer Requirements for Online and Hybrid Courses
For an introduction to the functionality of D2L, view this orientation video
for students. (Requires Silverlight plugin, available at: http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/)
Course Structure
This course is designed to provide a hybrid experience, including both
face-to-face and online activities.
Contact time will be divided in the following way:
50% Online sessions will be a blend of self-paced and group activities using D2L and other Web sites. Activities will consist of interactive modules, group work, discussion forums, email, journaling,
and quizzes.
50% Face-to-face sessions will be held on the St. Catherine
University St. Paul campus or clinical partner sites. Teaching-learning activities include class seminars, small group work, individual and group presentations, experiential learning and practicum experiences
and written assignments and other collaborative learning activities. Please refer to “Roles and Responsibilities in the Teaching-Learning
Process” in the Baccalaureate Degree Program Student Policies
Important Note: This syllabus, along with course assignments and due
dates, are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check D2L
for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be clearly noted in course announcements or through D2L email.
Department of Nursing/RN-BS Degree Completion Section
NURS 4120: Leadership and Systems
Change
Spring 2013 – Subsession 2
Part 2: Course Objectives
You will meet the objectives listed below through a combination of the following activities in this course:
1. Integrate leadership, nursing and public health theory practice to influence the health of systems and community level of population-based
nursing practice. [Context and Environment (CE)] Liberal Arts Goals: Leadership and Collaboration
Evaluation of Learning Outcome: Online Activities, Literature review related to Leadership.
2. Synthesizes a critically reflective thinking process to evaluate nursing leadership decisions for enhancing health of individuals, families,
communities and populations. [Personal and Professional development (PD)] Liberal Arts Goals: Effective Communication in a Variety of Modes, Critical and Creative Inquiry
Evaluation of Learning Outcome: Online Activities, Leadership Interview assignment.
3. Demonstrates the incorporation of informatics to support leadership
decision making and systems change. [Teamwork (TW)] Liberal Arts
Goals: Effective Communication in a Variety of Modes, Critical and Creative Inquiry
Evaluation of Learning Outcome: Online informatics module and additional online activities
4. Integrates nursing leadership strategies to improve client outcomes and patient safety and to promote quality improvement across the continuum
of care. [Quality and Safety (QS)] Liberal Arts Goals: Leadership and Collaboration, Effective Communication in a Variety of Modes
Evaluation of Learning Outcome: Leadership Interview assignment and online Activities
5. Integrates health care policy leadership into the professional nursing
practice roles. [Knowledge and Science (KS)] Liberal Arts Goals: Ethics
and Social Justice, Diversity and Global Perspectives Evaluation of
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Learning Outcome: Public Policy online and in class assignments and additional online assignments.
6. Evaluates systems of care for diverse individuals, families, communities
and populations from a holistic, caring perspective. [Relation Centered Care (RC)] Liberal Arts Goals: Diversity and Global Perspectives, Communication in a variety of Modes.
Evaluation of Learning Outcome: Health disparities online module.
Teaching Learning Activities
Teaching – learning activities in NURS 4120 include class seminars, small group work, online learning activities, individual and or group presentations, and experiential learning, written
assignments and other collaborative activities. Please refer to “Roles and Responsibilities” in the Teaching-Learning Process: in
the Baccalaureate Degree Program Student Policies.
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NURS 4120: Leadership and Systems Change
Spring 2013 – Subsession 2
Part 3: Grading Policy
Graded Course Activities
Assignments are explained in the Weekly Schedule document and also within the D2L Content area. Assignments are to be submitted via the
D2L Assignment Drop-box.
To satisfactorily complete this course, students must do the following:
achieve at least 78% as a percentage of total points
complete all assignments and learning activities for the course.
Name of Assignment
Related
Course Objective(s)
Total
Possible Points
% Due
Date
Classroom and Online Assignments
Literature review/ Leadership
1 30 12%
Leadership assignment/ Interview
2,4 50 21%
Weekly Activities
• Online: 15 points/week (6classes)
• F2F: participation and prep. 10 points/week (7 classes)
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
90
70
38%
29%
TOTAL 240 100%
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Letter Grade Assignment
Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:
Grading Scale:
Grades for NURS 3920 are determined as follows:
A 96 and over
B+ 90-92
C+ 81-83
D+ 72-74
A- 93-95
B 87-89
C 78-80
D 69-71
B- 84-86
C- 75-77
D- 65-68
Grading Policy:
The St. Catherine University grading policy states that a grade of C
reflects satisfactory achievement of course requirements. As outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook, “Progression in the Nursing Major,”
each nursing course must be satisfactorily completed with a grade of C (78%) for you to progress in the nursing major.
Department of Nursing/RN-BS Degree Completion Section
NURS 4120: Leadership and Systems
Change
Spring 2013 – Subsession 2
Part 4: Course Policies
Attend Class
Students are expected to attend all online and face-to-face class
sessions as listed on the course calendar. Attendance at face-to-face class meetings and participation in online activities is essential for the success of the hybrid experience.
First day attendance (for in-class) or first week online communication (for online learning) is required. Instructors may drop a student who
does not attend the first day (in-class) or communicate online (online learning) the first week and approve the registration of another student seeking to enroll in the class. The instructor will notify the
Registrar's Office which students should be dropped for first day/week nonattendance.
Click here to read more about St. Catherine University’s policy on attendance.
Participate
The most significant learning activity is the attendance and active
participation in all class sessions. Being accountable for the knowledge presented during class and contributing to the discussion is an important aspect of professional nursing practice. NOTE: class
participation is a significant percentage of the course grade; therefore, attendance will be taken at all face-to-face class sessions, and
individual contributions to online activities will be evaluated. Points for participation are awarded throughout the course.
In the event of an absence students are responsible for obtaining any
handouts distributed and for information and announcements made in class.
Communicate
If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or
other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as
early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure
that you are proactive in informing your instructors when difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.
Keep informed of course activities. Check the D2L News on the Course Home page daily for announcements and for information related to the course. Also, check your St. Kate’s email every day for
individual instructor messages.
Complete Assignments
All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through D2L unless otherwise instructed. Assignments must be submitted by
the given deadline or special permission must be requested from your instructor before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the
next assignment except under extreme circumstances.
The work you submit is the work that is graded; therefore, your instructor assumes that the work you submit is representative of the
grade you would like to receive.
Late Work Policy
Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines. All assignments must be completed by the assignment due date and time. Late work will not be
accepted without instructor approval.
Late assignments that are not approved by the instructor will receive
an automatic deduction of 10% of the total points per day. Class assignments cannot be made up.
Should a question arise regarding late assignments, it will be at the course coordinator's discretion regarding the 10% points off for each day of lateness.
Viewing Grades in D2L
Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to the D2L Grade
Book. Click on the Grades icon on the navigation bar to view your points.
Your instructor will update the online grades each time a grading
session has been complete—typically 4 days following the completion of an activity.
Understand When You May Drop This Course
It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to
consider disenrolling from a course. Refer to the St. Catherine
University Academic Calendar for dates and deadlines for registration. After this period, a serious and compelling reason is required to drop
from the course. Serious and compelling reasons includes: (1) documented and significant change in work hours, leaving student
unable to attend class, or (2) documented and severe physical/mental illness/injury to the student or student’s family.
Incomplete Policy
Under emergency/special circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor, students may petition for an incomplete grade. An
incomplete will only be assigned if you are making satisfactory progress in the course AND you have completed 75% of the course at the time the petition is filed. All incomplete course assignments must
be completed within 8 weeks after the last day of classes in the session or sub-session in which the course is offered. Click here to
read the full policy.
Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed
If you have a documented disability and verification from the Disabilities Coordinator in the O’Neill Center for Academic Development and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please
contact your instructor as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of disability to the Disabilities
Coordinator or meet with an Access Consultant from either the O’Neill Center in St. Paul or The Learning Center in Minneapolis to request needed accommodations; ideally before classes start.
On the St. Paul campus, Access Consultants may be contacted at
651.690.6563. In Minneapolis, Access Consultants for The Learning Center may be contacted at 651.690.8160. Click here for more
information about available services.
Commit to Integrity
As a student in this course (and at this university) you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your
behavior in and out of the classroom.
Read more about St. Catherine University’s Academic Integrity Policy in the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog: 2012 – 2013.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. At St. Catherine University,
plagiarism is “neglecting to give credit to the sources from which you gathered information.” Click here to read about plagiarism and how to
avoid it.
Source: St. Catherine University Library
Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and
plagiarism, may be reported to the Office of Student Affairs.
Grammarly
St. Catherine University assumes that all students strive to attain the highest level of academic writing and academic honesty. To help you assure the originality of your writing and proper use of citations, St.
Kate’s provides Grammarly. All students can set up a free account. See the Grammarly Help Guide
[https://docs.google.com/a/stkate.edu/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=c3RrYXRlLmVkdXxoZWxwLWd1aWRlc3xneDoyZTg5ZTU4NTgyNDBjM2E3&pli=1] for set-up and use instructions.
Commit to Inclusivity:1
Nurses are called to promote human dignity. In order to be aware of the ever changing environment in nursing and health care, an open
dialogue must be able to occur in a non-threatening environment in which students and faculty can engage in discussions that are taking
place, challenge comments that are made, and evaluate aspects of the structural environment that support injustice. Bringing attention to expressions of cultural bias is a way to model against stereotyping. At
any time, a moment of consideration can be called. This can and should be called by anyone, student or faculty, in order to facilitate
needed conversation around sensitive issues. These moments are times for all of us to learn how to become more sensitive in our language and actions. Such dialogues may pertain to stereotypes
related to “race,” sex, religion, gender identity, sexual preference, weight, economic status, and anything that can impact the dignity of
persons, including equitable treatment of patients and students. These moments of consideration should be freely addressed in the classroom
and are an essential aspect of learning in this course.
1 This statement is based on a statement written by NURS 6790 student, Maria Kludt (Spring 2009).
materials can be accessed via the NURS4120 D2L course site. Students are required to use campus IT resources, library resources,
intranet sources through employers, and the Worldwide Web to find and integrate pertinent information into classroom activities. All
written assignments will be word-processed and submitted via the CMS. Students participate in online and classroom discussions regarding data sources and how to effectively use data to analyze the
health of individuals, populations, and communities.
Writing
NURS 4120 addresses the baccalaureate writing requirement for major in the following ways:
Class Content on Writing Discussion of the writing process will take place during the introduction
of and throughout the process of completing all writing assignments. Additional assignments utilizing The Bedford Handbook will included. A formal reference page with APA format will be expected in all the
major writing assignments.
Formal Writing The leadership literature review assignment and leadership interview
assignment will include formal written components.
Informal Writing
Online discussion forums and other in class and online activities are considered informal writing assignments. However, in-text and
reference citations may be required for these. Whenever a writing assignment does not require formal citations we will be sure to let you know.
Contact your course faculty if you have any questions regarding this syllabus. Welcome to NURS 4120!
