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NURS 460:ÌýDevelop a comprehensive and effective teaching planÌýÌý

Assigned textbook readings, videosÌýÌý

Students develop and implement teaching plan in steps throughout quarter for field experience:ÌýÌý

• AudienceÌý
• Determinants of LearningÌý
• Behavioral ObjectivesÌý
• ContentÌý
• Teaching MethodsÌý
• Evaluation MethodsÌý
• SummaryÌý

YouTube videos, Teams meetingÌýÌý

Graded via rubric. Final plan submitted at the end of course with summary. Log of hours and activities included.ÌýÌý

NURS 460:ÌýIncorporate an understanding of learning theories and characteristics of learners.Ìý

Assigned textbook readings, videosÌýÌý

Write a behavioral model Research Report. Students select a single research study that applies a behavioral model studied in class and is relevant to a Leading Health Indicator from HP 2030.ÌýÌý

Library and database searchÌýÌý

Graded via rubric.ÌýÌý

NURS 432/433:ÌýCreate a Community Assessment (Windshield Survey) using knowledge learned in NURS 431ÌýÌý

Virtual experience windshield survey,ÌýÌý

Windshield survey real-world experience,Ìýtextbook, written instructions.ÌýÌý

Windshield Survey- is an assessment technique where students can observe conditions that may affect the health and wellness of the community. The student will analyze their findings prioritize and plan evidence-based interventions appropriate to implement in the specific community.ÌýÌý

Internet research, camera, library and database searches, Local government webpagesÌýÌý

Graded via rubricÌýÌý

NURS 485ÌýSearch for and use current findings in research to update or develop a clinical nursing policy/procedure or protocol.Ìý

Required supplemental & textbook reading, Templates, interactive modulesÌýÌý

Research Utilization project. Students work in groups of 3-4 to update a policy, protocol, or procedure that is informed by current research. They then present the updated policy with a recorded poster presentation.ÌýÌý

Canvas, PowerPoint, internetÌýÌý

Graded per rubric, log of hours and activities, peer evaluationsÌýÌý

NURS 560ÌýWorking together as a team the students will analyze a problem in their workplace that they would like to change. Then they will analyze quality improvement processes and outcome measures to improve patient care outcomes by applying evidence to clinical practice.Ìý

Required supplemental & textbook reading, interactive modulesÌý

The Capstone Project (which consists of a QSEN Introduction Paper, Presentation, Poster) is designed to provide students with an academic experience that synthesizes general education coursework and the nursing major. Guidelines for the Capstone Project is to describe a nursing care problem encountered in your clinical experience related to one of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)/ Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies.ÌýÌý

Canvas, PowerPoint, internetÌýÌý

Graded per rubric, log of hours and activities, peer evaluationsÌýÌý

NURS 510ÌýAnalyze current and emerging technologies to optimize safety, cost effectiveness and health outcomes.ÌýÌý

Course readings and modulesÌý

Students create a Voiceover PowerPoint in pairs that addresses current and emerging technologies and how they are or will impact health outcomesÌý

Canvas, PPT, onlineÌýÌý

Fall 2023: 21/21 students completed assignment with an average grade of 87%ÌýÌý

Fall 2024: 28/28 students completed assignments with an average grade of 90%Ìý

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NURS 432ÌýApply knowledge learned in NURS 431 within the community through mentorship and practicum hours in the community setting.ÌýÌý

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Verbal instruction and demonstration on use of community/mission based EHRÌýÌý

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Students use EHR to gather patient data, communicate, and store patient information for patients in a community clinic in Fiji.ÌýÌý

EHR, iPad,ÌýÌý

Observation by clinical instructor, feedback from providers.ÌýÌý

NURS 419ÌýUnderstand the ethical, legal, and professional considerations of whistle-blowing in nursing practice.Ìý

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Assigned textbook reading, PowerPoint chapter overviewsÌý

Whistle-Blowing in Nursing Reflection Response discussion board.ÌýÌý

Questions include:Ìý

1. What does blowing the whistle mean?ÌýÌý
2. List three examples of whistle-blowing.ÌýÌý
3. What should nurses do before blowing the whistle?ÌýÌý
4. Is there danger involved in whistle-blowing?ÌýÌý
5. How can you apply what you learned about whistle-blowing to your nursing practice?Ìý

Internet, Canvas, PowerPointÌý

Graded per rubric, peer evaluationsÌýÌý

NURS 419ÌýPromote a zero-tolerance attitude for all forms of violence in the nursing workplace, including horizontal violence and the 'eating our young' phenomenonÌý

Assigned supplemental & textbook readings, videos, PowerPoint chapter overviewsÌý

CompleteÌýPromoting Civility & Healthy Work Environments in Nursing Case StudyÌýÌý

Questions include:Ìý

1. Research has shown that nurses have experienced a higher rate of inappropriate behavior inÌýthe workplace than other workers. Describe 6 types of violentÌýincivilities and 6 types of nonviolent incivilities that nurses are likely to experience in theÌýworkplace.Ìý
2. The nurse educator understands that certain workplace issues lack of resources and increasedÌý
   workloads have the potential to contribute to an unhealthy work environment. Incivility andÌýbullying in the workplace have been associated with stress and mental health concerns ofÌýnurses. Discuss at least four effects these unacceptable behaviors have on nurses.Ìý
3. The nurse educator outlines behaviors that nurses can use to protect themselves fromÌý
   violence and incivility on the job, particularly in settings other than a hospital (such as homeÌýcare, rural & remote nursing, etc). List least four of these self-protective behaviors?Ìý

Internet, Canvas, PowerPointÌý

Graded via rubricÌýÌý

NURS 420ÌýExamine the ethical/moral dilemmas underlying controversial healthcare issues recognizing possibility for conflict and moral distress and identifying means to incorporate resilience strategies for self-care.ÌýÌýÌý

Assigned articles, readings & videosÌýÌý

Complete a “Self-Care” Individualized Plan reflecting on current compassion, personal, or professional fatigue.ÌýÌýÌý

Using theÌýMoral Distress Tool and Reference Guide, Self-Care Wheel,ÌýandÌýSelf-Care Resilience Checklist,Ìýdevelop a personalized plan that includes current self-care needs, including realistic ways in making self-care a part of your daily routine.ÌýÌýÌý

Internet, CanvasÌý

Self-assessed with professor reviewÌý

NURS 490ÌýRecognize the value of service learningÌýÌý

Reading, supplemental materials, & videosÌý

In NURS 490, students complete an assignment discussing their ideas for completing these hours.ÌýÌý

CanvasÌýÌý

Graded via rubricÌýÌý

NURS 491ÌýReflect upon the value of learning through service to othersÌýÌý

Reading, supplemental materials, & videosÌý

In NURS 491, students write a reflection of what they have accomplished, the value of service learning, and what they have learned. They also submit the log of hours.ÌýÌý

CanvasÌýÌý

Graded via rubricÌý