Additional Readings/References: Some additional readings may be posted in the Blackboard course as indicated by The instructor. Students have KSU library resources to do literature searches online and on campus. A local public or hospital library is another resource for access to information. KSU Library website link can be found online at www.kysu.edu/nsg. If you need additional training on how to use library resources or conduct an online literature search please contact the course instructor.
VII. BLACKBOARD (Bb)
This course is fully on-line and delivered through the Blackboard Learning System. All assignments and tests (where applicable) are presented and administered through Blackboard which is a student learning management system is utilized in this course to deliver course information, materials, track grades, communicate, submit assignments, take quizzes, and participate in discussion board. The link can be found online at www.kysu.edu/nsg. Once registration is has ended, the Bb administrator will enroll students in the system. Please understand that Bb and WIRED do not communicate with each other. Just because you are in the Bb course does not mean you are on the official course roster (and vice versa).
If you need additional training on how to utilize the Bb system please inform the instructor of this course so arrangements can be made with the Bb Administrator for training. You may contact administrator directly through email at jennifer.miles@kysu.edu
VIII. COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, EXPECTATIONS, POLICIES:
1. All University and School of Nursing policies will apply to this course. See www.kysu.edu/nsg for links for School of Nursing and University information.
2. As a self-directed learner and licensed registered nurse, participating in an online learning environment at this level of education, requires professional course work and behaviors. All rules regarding HIPPA still apply in any communication or interactions when reflecting on experiences. This applies to not just patients but all institutions and members of the healthcare team. Each student is responsible for his/her own learning in this online course environment. Please, seek appropriate assistance with understanding of course content and/or resources. Contact instructor if you have any questions about course content or assignments. Deadlines for coursework are firm; however, if any changes to due dates do occur the information will be posted in Bb announcements.
3. Scientific writing style, APA format will be used in this and all nursing courses. If you continue to have problems please let the instructor of this course know. APA is not that difficult to master! Remember you must give credit to the appropriate sources when what you are writing is not your own original idea/concept, research, or study findings.
4. Communication with Instructor
An area titled “Course Chat” will be available in the Bb course for you to communicate with your classmates or plan activities related to course work with no impact on final grade. This provides an area for you to collaborate with your peers. The established chat communication will be monitored at random by faculty for unacceptable postings.
Check your KSU email on regular basis! Use of only your KSU email is a requirement for all Faculty, Staff, and Students. Establish and communicate with nursing faculty via your KSU issued email account. Under the provisions of FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act); faculty will not respond or communicate with students using non-KSU email. Students must change email in Bb to your KSU address as Bb will only be available to students using KSU email address.
Check Bb regularly for announcements regarding course and program. Change email address in Blackboard to reflect KSU email address under personal information. Expect many announcements and communications from me during these eight weeks. At any time you have concerns or issues you must bring them to my