FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITYCHRISTINE E. LYNN COLLEGE OF NURSING

Fall 2009

Course Number: NUR 3115 3 Credit Hours

Time: Tuesdays 4pm-6:50pm

Course Title: Introduction to Nursing as a Discipline and Profession

Placement in the Curriculum: Required Course.

Prerequisite: Department consent.

Faculty: Joy Longo DNS, RNOffice NU 332

Office Phone: (954) 297-2457

E-mail Address: jlongo5@fau.edu

Office Hours Tuesday 11am-1pm (Davie)Wednesday 11a-1p (Boca Raton)or by appointment

Course Description: An introduction to nursing as a distinct discipline of knowledgeand a unique professional service. Concepts introduced in this course are foundational to the program and include: images of nurse and nursing; nursing as a discipline of knowledge; nursing as a profession; wholeness of persons connected with others and with the environment, and nursing as nurturing the wholeness of persons through caring.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of NUR 3115, the student will:1 Examine the images of nurse and nursing

Develop a personal perspective of self as nurse Examine the unique contributions each person brings to

nursing Discuss historical and philosophical context of nursing

2 Express an understanding of nursing as a discipline. Describe the characteristics of disciplines of knowledge Discuss ways of knowing fundamental to nursing Discuss major theoretical conceptions of nursing Describe the conception of nursing held by FAU College of

Nursing Identify the value of nursing inquiry

Explore relationships among disciplines Discuss the nursing situations within the context of

discovery of nursing knowledge.3. Express an understanding of nursing as a profession.

Describe the characteristics of a profession and professionhood

Examine social responsibility and accountability Define personal and professional leadership Examine values, standards, ethical and legal systems Differentiate educational preparation in nursing

4 Develop an Understanding of Wholeness of Persons Connected with Others and the Environment through Caring.

Describe an understanding of self as caring person Recognize the unique expressions of caring in self and

others. Recognize the complex context of persons’ lives: family,

work, community and environment choosing values, aspirations and desires

5 Demonstrate understanding nursing as nurturing the wholeness of others through caring.

Define authentic presence Describe nursing situations Discuss call and response in nursing situations Discuss the meaning of nursing as nurturing the wholeness

of person through caring. Topical Topical Outline

I Images of Nurse and Nursing:A Personal perspectivesB Patterns of knowingC Historical and philosophical perspectivesD Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing Philosophy

II Nursing as a Discipline:A Characteristics of disciplinesB Theory development processesC Major Conceptualizations of nursing

III Nursing as a ProfessionA Characteristics of professionsB Ethical foundations of nursingC Governance systemsD Social roles and patterns of preparationE Social contexts

IV Valuing Person as PersonA Caring as the human mode of beingB Cultural Sensitivity in caringC Spiritual Sensitivity in caring

V The Practice of Nursing: Nurturing wholeness ofpersons through caringA Caring for SelfB. Authentic presenceC Valuing and choosing as expressions of caringD. Aesthetic knowing in nursing

Teaching Strategies: Lecture, dialogue, small group discussion, readings,Audiovisuals, journal, & guest speakers.

Evaluation Methods: Regular class attendance and full preparation and participation is expected. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C to successfully complete nursing courses.

Required Texts

Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer, S. (2001). Nursing as caring: A model for transforming practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett. [0-7637-1643-X]

Chitty, K.K., & Black, B.P. (2007). Professional nursing: Concepts & challenges (5thed). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. [ISBN 978-1-4160-4473-4

Mayeroff, M. (1971). On caring. New York: Harper. [ISBN 0-06-092024-6]

Nightingale, F. (1969). Notes on nursing: What it is and what it is not. New York: Dover. [ISBN 0-486-22340-X].

Selected journal readings (and as assigned)

Carper, B. (1978). Fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing. Advances in Nursing

Science, 1(1), 13-24.

Gordon, S., & Nelson, S. (2005). An end to angels. American Journal of Nursing, 105(5), 62-69.

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE OF NURSING POLICIES:

HONOR The University policy regarding academic integrity is enforced in this CODE: course. For further information, refer to the Student Handbook, Florida

Administrative Code, Section 6C5-4.001 Honor code, Academic Irregularities, and Students’ Academic Grievances http://www.fau.edu/gr-cat/acadpolicies.pdf The College of Nursing regards adherence to the Honor Code for academic honesty as a professional competency and an expectation of all students. ANY act of dishonesty that violates the honor code and misrepresents your efforts or ability is grounds for immediate failure of the course. See the College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook http://www.fau.edu/divdept/nursing/undergrad/index.html

DISABILITY The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the provision of STATEMENT: reasonable accommodations to any individual who advises faculty and the

University of a documented physical or mental disability. If you require special accommodations due to such a disability to properly execute course work, you must register with the FAU Office of Students with disabilities (OSD) located in the Boca Raton campus library, room 175, phone 561-297-3880 or in Davie, MODI, phone 954-236-1222. Please arrange a meeting with your course faculty. All OSD procedures must be followed for you to receive the special accommodations.

INCOMPLETE The incomplete grade policy is also enforced. Incompletes may be POLICY: awarded only for exceptional circumstances. Student must be

passing the course in order to receive an Incomplete. For specific details see Undergraduate Student Handbook, Academic Policies & Regulations, Incomplete Grades http://wwwfau.edu/gr-cat/acadpolicies.pdf

USE OF The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing may use students’ course-STUDENT related materials for legitimate institutional purposes, such as COURSE accreditation, university materials will be used within the college and RELATED university.MATERIALS

PERSONAL In order to enhance and maintain a productive atmosphere for COMMUNI- education personal communication devices such as pagers, beepers CATION and cellular telephones are to be disabled in class sessions.DEVICES

GRADING SCALE:

A 93-100

A- 90-92

B+ 87-89

B 83-86

B- 80-82

C+ 77-79

C 73-76*

C- 70-72

D+ 67-69

D 63-66

D- 60-62

F Below 59

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES

Students are reminded that the College of Nursing Professional Statement and University Policies related to academic integrity apply to all tests, written assignments, verbal communications and other course activities. All policies in the college and university catalogues apply to this course.

1. All course requirements and objectives must be met in order to obtain a passing grade.2. A grade of “C” is considered passing.3. Regular class attendance and full preparation are expected. Attendance will be

taken each week in class by having the students sign an attendance sheet. It is the responsibility of each student to sign themselves in at the beginning of class. Participation will include occasional APA/writing activities assigned in class. It is at the instructor’s discretion to award the points for the day based on participation. A student who misses a class is responsible for content presented during an absence.

4. A student who misses a class is responsible for content presented during an absence. 5. Written assignments are due on the date specified on the course syllabus. Three points

per day for one week will be deducted from all work that is submitted after the announced due date. No assignments will be accepted after one week from due date. If

the student is unable to submit work on the designated date, arrangements must be made with the course instructor BEFORE the due date to avoid the late penalty.

6. The student must be present for all scheduled examinations. Failure to notify the instructor prior to the quiz/examination will result in a “0” for the quiz/examination. Student is responsible for bringing a scantron answer sheet for each examination. These answer sheets may be purchased at the University bookstore.

7. Students are responsible and accountable for understanding and adhering to the student policies found in the Student Handbook.

8. Blackboard will be utilized in this course. All assignments will be submitted as a Word document (doc. or docx.) via Blackboard by the specified due date. Class announcements and course documents will be posted on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to check the site periodically for updates.

9. SafeAssign, a plagiarism detection program, will be utilized in this course. 10. Any group and individual email will be sent only to the FAU

email address, so please ensure that you check your email regularly.

TOPICAL OUTLINE

Date Content Book Chapters AssignmentAugust 24, 2009 Course Introduction

Nursing ScholarshipChitty& Black Ch. 1

September 1, 2009 Nursing HistoryInfluence of Florence NightingaleNursing Image

Chitty& Black Ch. 2Pages 29-40 Nightingale (1969)Gordon & Nelson (2005)

APA reference assignment due

September 8, 2009 Theory DevelopmentConceptual and Philosophical Bases of NursingNursing as Caring

Chitty & Black Ch. 12, and 13

Submit groups/theorist for presentation

September 15, 2009 Caring Boykin & Schoenhofer (1993)Mayeroff (1971)Carper (1978)

Journal Entry Due

September 22, 2009 Caring on Film – “WIT” Continue reading Boykin & Schoenhofer (1993), Mayeroff (1971) and Carper (1978)

September 29, 2009 Spirituality in Healthcare

October 6, 2009 Nursing as a Discipline/Profession Critical Thinking/Clinical JudgmentEducation in Nursing

Chitty & Black Ch.3, 7, and 8

October 13, 2009 MIDTERM EXAMDiversity in Nursing

OCTOBER 16th- LAST DAY TO DROP CLASS WITHOUT RECEIVING AN “F”

October 20, 2009 Governance, Policy, and Chitty & Black Reflective Analysis

Legal Issues in Nursing Chapters 4 and 15 DueOctober 27, 2009 Ethics Chitty & Black

Chapter 5November 3, 2009 No Class

Blackboard AssignmentNovember 10, 2009 Evidence-Based Practice

Nurse as Colleague and Collaborator

Chitty and Black Chapters 9, 11

November 17, 2009 SocializationFuture Challenges

Chitty & Black Chapters 6 and 16

November 24, 2009 Nurse Theorist PresentationsDecember 1, 2009 Nurse Theorist Presentations

December 8, 2009 FINAL EXAM

COURSE EVALUATION

Attendance and Participation (Total Points 100) 10%

Journal Entry (Total Points 50)  15%  

Reflective Analysis (Total Points 100)                                            

  20%

Nursing Theorist Presentation (Total Points 100) 20%

Blackboard Assignment (Total Points 15) 5%

Examinations (2)    Mid-Term (15%) and Final (15%)                     

  30 %

                                                                                                         Total:                                                

100 %

 Examinations (30% of grade)

Exams are intended to be learning experiences that review and integrate student learning. A Mid-Term and a Final examination will be given for a total of 30% of your grade. Exams may be a combination of multiple choice questions and matching answer questions. Material included in exam content is derived from required texts and assigned

readings and class lectures.

ASSIGNMENTS

PERSONAL JOURNAL (15% of grade) Personal journals are intended to be thoughtful expressions that reflect how you feel about nursing. Your reflections should be described subjectively in grammaticallycorrect, full sentences and should follow a thought, or a series of linked, flowing thoughts through to their conclusion. The focus of your journaling should be on depthof thought, openness to new dimensions of understanding and creativity, rather thana series of thoughts that are pondered only briefly. New understandings, new meanings, and new questions should arise at the end of your reflections. Please do not use terms such as “the writer” when referring to yourself: Use of the subjective“I” is the appropriate form of address in a personal journal.

The journal entry should be at least 2 pages in length (no less), plus title page, to accommodate a sharing of your informed reflections substantively and with depth of thought communicated. The language of a personal journal reflects efforts to develop an understanding of nursing as a discipline and profession, and may be written in a style that is more personal than a formal paper though grammar and spelling are relevant.

Please reflect ON EACH of the following questions in your journal entry:

1) What does nursing mean to you?2) What does caring mean to you?

All papers must be submitted to SafeAssign prior to submitting to Blackboard for a grade. If the paper is not submitted to SafeAssign, 5 points will be deducted from the grade for the paper, and the instructor will submit the paper to SafeAssign. If SafeAssign identifies a problem with citations, THESE MUST BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE PAPER to Blackboard for grading. Failure to make these corrections may constitute plagiarism and could result in a failure of the course.

Grading Criteria Journals (Total Points Possible: 50)

Introduction 5 PointsThe introduction is clear. It provides the purpose of the journal entry and presents the information in a creative way

2.5 PointsEither the introduction is not clear or does not state the purpose of the journal entry. The introduction is not presented in a creative manner.

0 PointsThe introduction is not clear and does not state the purpose of the essay.

Points Earned/Comments

Quality of reflective thought

40 PointsThe content demonstrates the writer’s depth of knowledge. The content is organized with a logical flow of ideas.

20 PointsThe content is not organized or the reader is unable to follow the author’s ideas.

0 Points The content is unorganized. The reader is not able to follow the author’s ideas.

Grammar, APA 5 PointsThe paper demonstrates mastery of the basics of sentence construction, word

2.5 PointsThe paper contains some grammatical, spelling, punctuation or formatting

0 PointsThe paper contains spelling, punctuation and grammar errors that make it

choice, spelling and punctuation. The paper has a clear and efficient style. Title page is present.

issues difficult to read. Formatting not present.

REFLECTIVE ANALYSIS (20% of grade)  

A reflective analysis is a formal, essay-style composition formatted in strict APA (6th ed.) Manual of Style. Each reflective analysis summarizes, analyzes and offers your understanding of the contents of a nursing journal article. The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: 1) to illuminate the relevance of the scholarly nursing literature to the lived world of nursing practice. 2) To synthesize an understanding of the scholarly nursing literature as an enhancement to the course objectives.

The paper should be at least three (3) double spaced pages in APA (6th ed.) format. Include a title page and a reference page (these do not count as part of the two page minimum).

You may choose a one nursing article based on any of the objectives of this course. The article must be from a nursing journal and can include journals such as the American Journal of Nursing, Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Holistic Nursing and nursing specialty journals. (Advance for Nurses and Nursing Spectrum are not acceptable journals).The paper should be based on the following guidelines:

1) The introduction of this paper should include an introduction to the topic that will be discussed and an introduction to the article including title and author.

2) The introduction should be followed by a brief summary of the article.3) Each of the following questions need to be clearly addressed in the paper:

a) How did the article enhance an understanding of nursing as a profession?

b) How is the knowledge from the article able to guide the practice ofnursing?

4) Conclusion should be drawn based on the ideas presented in the paper and INCLUDE suggestions for practice, research and education.

5) All papers must be submitted to SafeAssign prior to submitting to Blackboard for a grade. If the paper is not submitted to SafeAssign, 5 points will be deducted from the grade for the paper, and the instructor will submit the paper to SafeAssign. If SafeAssign identifies a problem with citations, THESE MUST BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE PAPER to Blackboard for grading. Failure to make these corrections may constitute plagiarism and could result in a failure of the course.

Grading Criteria for Reflective Analysis (Total Possible Points = 100)Introduction 10 Points

Introduction to the topic that will be discussed including its significance to nursing. The introduction is clear and provides the purpose of the paper. Presents the information in a creative way

5 pointsEither the introduction is not clear or does not state the purpose of the reflective analysis. The introduction is not presented in a creative manner.

0 PointsThe introduction is not clear and does not state the purpose of the essay.

Summary of Article

30Brief summary of the article. This must include the title of the article and the name of the authors. The content is organized with a logical flow of ideas.

15Key points of the article are not discussed or the content is not organized so that the reader has difficulty following content.

0 PointsThe content is unorganized. The reader is not able to follow content.

ReflectionHow did this article enhance your understanding of nursing as a profession?

30 PointsThe content demonstrates the writer’s depth of knowledge. The content is organized with a logical flow of ideas. There is a clear link between the writer’s understanding of nursing as a profession and the article content.

15 pointsThe content is not organized or the reader is unable to follow the author’s ideas. There is not a clear link made between the article content and nursing as a profession.

0 pointsThe content is unorganized. The reader is not able to follow the author’s ideas.

ReflectionHow is the knowledge from

30 PointsThe content demonstrates the writer’s depth of knowledge.

15 pointsThe content is not organized or the reader is unable to follow the

0 PointsThe content is unorganized. The reader

this article able to guide the practice of nursing?

The content is organized with a logical flow of ideas. There is a clear link between the writer’s understanding of the practice of nursing and the article content.

author’s ideas. There is not a clear link made between the article content and the practice of nursing.

is not able to follow the author’s ideas.

Conclusion 10 PointsConclusion based on ideas presented in the paper and includes suggestions for practice, research, and education?

5 pointsEither conclusion is not based on ideas presented in paper or does not include suggestions for practice, research, and education

0 PointsConclusion not based on ideas presented in the paper and does not include suggestions for practice, research and education

APA 10 PointsAPA formatting (6th ed.) must be followed throughout the paper including the title page and references

5PointsFew errors in formatting of paper, title page or references

0 PointsPaper does not follow APA (6th ed.) format

Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation

10 PointsWriting is grammatically correct. Punctuation is correct. Spelling errors/typos are minimal.

5 PointsFew errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling/typos

0 PointsMany errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling /typos that make paper difficult to read

NURSING THEORIST PRESENTATION (20% of Grade)

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the theoretical concepts supporting the practice of nursing from the perspective of various nursing theorists. Working in small groups, students will be responsible for creating a tutorial (using Power Point) on a nursing theorist/philosopher that will be presented in class. The tutorial will include:1) A bibliography of the theorist2) A presentation of the major concepts of the theory 3) A discussion on how the theory is applied in nursing practice (supported by two articles/research studies).

After the presentation, a copy of the Power Point presentation and an APA reference list will be submitted to the instructor.

It is imperative that all members contribute equally to the development and delivery of this project. This collaboration reflects caring for our colleagues. Each student will fill out an evaluation of the process to reflect how collaboration and caring was achieved in completing this project. If this is not evident, points will be deducted from “Professional Presentation/Collaboration” in the final grading.

Grading Criteria Nursing Theorist Presentation (Total Possible Points: 100) (20% Grade)

Criteria Possible PointsBiography of the theorist/philosopher 20Presentation of major concepts of the theory

30

Discussion of how theory is applied in practice. (This must be supported by two articles/research studies)

30

Professional Presentation/Collaboration 10Power Point Presentation/Reference List 10

April, 2002.

CHRISTINE E. LYNN COLLEGE OF NURSING

Statement of Philosophy

            Nursing is a discipline of knowledge and a field of professional practice grounded in caring. Scholarship and practice in nursing require creative integration of multiple ways of knowing. Nursing makes a unique contribution because of its special focus: nurturing the wholeness of persons through caring. Caring in nursing is a mutual human process in which the nurse artistically responds with authentic presence to calls from clients.

            The experience of nursing takes place in nursing situations: lived experiences in which the caring between nurse and client fosters well-being within a co-creative experience. Nurses participate with members of other disciplines to advance human understanding to enhance personal and societal living within a global environment.

            Person is viewed as a unique individual dynamically interconnected with others and the environment in caring relationships. The nature of being human is to be caring. Humans choose values, culturally derived, which give meaning to living and enhance well-being. Well-being is creating and living the meaning of life. The well-being and wholeness of persons, families, groups, communities, and societies are nurtured through caring relationships.

            Beliefs about learning and environments which foster learning are derived from an understanding of person, the nature of nursing and nursing knowledge, and from the mission of the University. Learning involves the creation of understanding through the integration of knowledge within a context of value and meaning. A supportive environment for learning is a caring environment. A caring environment is one in which all aspects of the human person are respected, nurtured, and celebrated. The learning environment emphasizes collegial relationships with faculty and students.

            The above fundamental beliefs concerning Person, Nursing, and Learning express our values and guide the endeavors of the Faculty. The Faculty of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing believes in the values and goals of higher learning and support the Florida Atlantic University mission of education, scholarship, and service.