- Submit individual objectives.
- Complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervised practice in the clinical area related to the topic of interest
- Understand systems theory and the ecological and strengths perspective as they apply to advanced nursing practice.
- Evaluate the interrelationship of community and organizational systems as related to individual clients as well as how macro system change affects the individual.
- Gain knowledge of the process by which policies are formulated and implemented on the local community and organizational level.
- Examine the various strategies of community and organizational change.
- Understand the impact of cultural diversity on communities and organizations and how group membership may influence access to resources.
VI. REQUIRED TEXTS:
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th Ed.). Washington, DC. Author.
Other texts TBA
VII. BLACKBOARD: This online course will use Blackboard and the primary communication tool between faculty, student and peers. Additional instructional methods may include, but not be limited to Online resources; Screen sharing; Readings and assignments; Discussion board postings; Preparation of a paper and presentation; Participation in online chat as assigned
VIII. COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, EXPECTATIONS, POLICIES: Adhere to policies
- guidelines and codes in the Student Handbook: students are responsible for policies contained in the Kentucky State University Student Handbook. All work should be submitted at the designated time. It is expected that all work submitted in this course would be the student's own, or in the case of any group work be the work of the individuals in the group. Check Blackboard announcements weekly. Participate in differential diagnosis discussions. Adhere to HIPAA guidelines when including real life experiences in discussions. Change names and other primary identifiers to protect patient confidentiality. This clinical course requires 180 clock hours of clinical practice with adults. Each student is responsible for identifying a practicing certified nurse practitioner or physician to serve as a preceptor for the semester. The nurse practitioner must be minimally prepared at the Masters level. All clinical agency and preceptor contracts must be signed and approved prior to beginning the clinical experience. A current unencumbered nursing license and current CPR certification must be on file in the school of nursing.
- IX.EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Various teaching methods will be used during this course that include but are not limited to asynchronous and/or synchronous discussion, and assorted number of media and online resources. Successful completion of this course is contingent upon the student's ability to demonstrate their mastery of this content of the completion of all assignments.
- X.COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE: The course calendar will be published in the course. Specific readings, dates and times for assignment due dates will be presented.
- *The instructor reserves the right to make changes to (delete, add, or modify) this Syllabus as the semester progresses.