NURS 5329 - Nurse Educator Role - The University of Texas at Tyler
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1. You should expect to spend as much time on an online course as you do in a face to face course As a rough guide you should plan to spend six to ten hours per week on this course The actual amount of time will vary from individual to individual This estimate includes the time you spend in reading discussions and assignments You will have access to most of the course materials from the start of the course to the end You may look and study ahead or go back and review at any time during the course All assignments have set due dates Due dates are as of midnight Central Standard Time on that date Page 9 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Appendix A Course Overview NURS 5329 Nurse Educator Role Strategy and Practicum Course Overview The practicum requirements for this course include 112 5 contact hours A credit of 9 5 contact hours is given for the activities of the first 3 weeks of the course in the online case studies leaving 103 contact hours for practicum experiences with your faculty preceptor Organization of Practicum Based on SLOs 2 and 3 Design implement and evaluate educational offerings which facilitate students assimilation of knowledge and safe clinical practice Hours 9 5 Hours online case studies 103 hours in Teaching Environment Classroom Online Clinical Evaluation Activities Faculty Role Activities Step by Step 1 Student contacts Faculty Preceptor and sets up meeting 2 Student works wit2. First day of Class All assignments due Tuesday at midnight of week designated 1 8 24 9 1 Theoretical Foundations Reading assignments Schedule 9 1 meeting with preceptor see Assignments Course Overview DB post Wk 1 2 9 2 9 8 Classroom Teaching Reading assignments 9 8 Strategies DB post Wk 2 3 9 9 9 15 Clinical Teaching Reading Assignments 9 15 Strategies DB post Wk 3 4 9 16 9 22 Practicum activities Teaching Plan or Clinical Plan Varies begin till end of course 5 9 23 9 29 Practicum activities Clinical Plan or Teaching Plan Varies 6 9 30 10 6 Practicum activities Varies 7 10 7 Practicum activities Varies 10 13 8 10 14 Practicum activities Varies 10 20 g 10 21 Practicum activities Mid term Practicum Log check 10 27 10 27 10 26 Last day to withdraw from a course with a W 10 10 28 Practicum activities Teaching or Clinical Documentation Varies 11 3 and Evaluation 11 11 4 Practicum activities Clinical or Teaching Documentation Varies 11 10 and Evaluation 12 11 11 Practicum activities Faculty Development Activities Varies 11 17 Exam Administration Analysis 13 11 18 Practicum activities Final Practicum Log 11 23 11 23 14 11 24 Thanksgiving 11 29 15 11 30 Portfolio Due 12 4 12 4 16 12 6 End of Semester Evaluations 12 11 See APPENDIX A for Course Overview Refer to Blackboard Site for course documents Practicum Log Example and Blank Log Teaching Plan Teaching Documentation and Evaluation Exam Administration
3. and time when make up assignments Page 8 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 will be completed Social Security and FERPA Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number The electronic transmission of grades e g via e mail risks violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act grades will not be transmitted electronically Emergency Exits and Evacuation Everyone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off Follow your instructor s directions regarding the appropriate exit If you require assistance during an evacuation inform your instructor in the first week of class Do not re enter the building unless given permission by University Police Fire department or Fire Prevention Services Course Evaluation UT Tyler may ask you to complete a voluntary evaluation to help them make improvements and adjustments in their overall online learning forums Also an end of semester evaluation specifically for this course will be made available for you to complete in the last week of instruction Your comments and recommendations will be considered seriously as the course is updated Your input throughout the semester contributes to our commitment to improve continually the quality and relevance of this course Completion Time
4. offense Please avoid the consequences of academic dishonesty by citing all sources that you use in your work Consult the academic dishonesty statements in the Graduate Nursing handbook and on the university web site Late assignments will receive point reductions see Grading Information and Course Requirements section within this Syllabus Assignments Projects Turn In Process All assignments and projects will be submitted through the assignment link in each module Use the following process to prepare and submit assignments e Prepare your assignment using Microsoft Word Name your assignment with the following convention last name assignment title ex Last_Assignmenttitle Browse and find then download your document When assignments are received we will open them in Microsoft Word for grading This will enable us to make comments ask questions etc We will then return your assignment through the Student Grade Center area We will make an announcement when papers are returned to remind you to check the Student Grade Center To see comments about your assignment click on your grade If you need more instructions on how to submit files through the assignment link in the modules please read the User Manual located in the Tools area Safe Assign Program on BBd Written Assignments SafeAssign is a feature provided by Blackboard that is designed to detect plagiarism or non original student work Your instructor may set
5. to assign a grade to the discussion board exercises Page 4 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Discussion Board Rubric CRITERIA POINTS lt 80 80 89 90 100 Format and logical Spelling and grammar errors detract Midpoint Form is superior obvious attention to progression of from the substance of the posting proofreading and grammar Main idea is posting random thoughts with no sense of a stated early and clearly argument or plan to reach a logical conclusion No ideas are built using a logical progression clear main idea or direction for flow of of thoughts which are stated clearly and information succinctly Depth and Posting shows superficial thinking Midpoint Posting clearly shows evidence of critical relevance based on personal experiences or thinking and analysis to a substantial of post to the topic opinions only there is little depth expected of a doctoral student at hand consideration of contributions to the Ideas offered are relevant to the topic topic in the literature or from and show the ability to extrapolate colleagues Literature support is not complex ideas from various sources into relevant to the topic or major a coherent argument or statement s literature contributions are missing Two or more relevant references cited Post strays from topic with much cited references are appropriate and irrelevant information and does not indicative of the best knowledge on the address the intent of the assignment top
6. Faculty Development KWL Chart for activities activities Educational meetings specific to school of nursing or university wide Research Presentations Page 12 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Support Activities Interview support staff librarians IT How does your department support support Recruitment nursing admissions advising KWL description of learning testing interaction center counseling Web based resources Webinars KWL chart for activities QSEN modules AACN webinars Faculty Focus newsletters Nurse Tim webinars Discussion question answers for QSEN Modules 1 6 Create faculty development module Others Page 13 of 13
7. N 5329 Fall 2015 NURS 5329 Nurse Educator Role Strategies and Practicum Fall 2015 Course Description Preamble This is the third and last course for the core Nursing Education Courses The first two courses have provided a foundation to put these principles into action in the academic setting Course Description This course is an exploration of the nurse educator role in structuring teaching strategies that assure effective individual and group learning safe clinical practice and a commitment to lifelong learning Nurse educator practicum placements are arranged within pre licensure nursing education programs Credit Hours 112 5 hours of application of the teaching role 3 semester credit hours The student will complete 9 5 of the practicum hours by participating in individual and group activities in the online classroom The remaining 103 hours will be spent on site in nursing education programs under the guidance of mentors preceptors in collaboration with course faculty Course Credit 3 Pre requisite courses Completion of MSN Core Courses Completion of Nurs 5327 Nursing Education Curriculum Development and NURS 5328 Evaluation in Nursing Education or Consent of Instructor Class Meeting Time Online Blackboard Zoom sessions Instructor s Contact Information Office Hours Jerri Post PhD RN Office BRB 1100 Office Hours online and by appointment Preferred method of communication e
8. Nursing Skills Lab Participation in Clinical Education Simulation conferences Overview high fidelity Essentials and low or Concept Maps the Evidence medium Chapter 7 fidelity KWL Charts Learning standardized Page 11 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Laboratories as a Foundation patients role play Case Study Oermann p 49 for Nursing Excellence Half of the Demonstration Return Chapter 8 hours can be Demonstration Clinical observation Oermann p 53 Teaching in with the other Nursing half where the Reflection Articles by Kan student takes 2009 and the primary Marchigiano role with 2011 preceptor as back up Grade clinical Clinical work with marked feedback and paperwork grade electronic concept map etc Online Distance video prezi power Small group demonstration of 10 minutes environment Education point chunking of video See Oermann Interactive content etc Documentation of specific strategies Chapter 4 Television Reflection Integrating Self paced KWL Charts Technology in modules Case Study Oermann Education and Oermann p p 49 Chapter 6 48 Teaching in Content Online presentation Learning Environments Choose one or more faculty development activities Time with Preceptor and observation of preceptor Faculty meetings Course meetings Documentation and reflection Observation of other teaching in courses suggested by Preceptor
9. and Analysis Clinical Teaching Plan Clinical Teaching Documentation and Evaluation Faculty Development Activities Page 3 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Participation Expectations and Discussion Assignments A Rubric for how postings will be graded is provided in the next section of this Syllabus e Each participant is responsible for participating in the asynchronous discussions of each Module This participation will include posting answers to questions posed by the instructor and replying to other participants postings e Discussion postings should be made in a timely manner Deadlines are listed in the Course Schedule Please note that all discussion postings must be completed by midnight Central Standard Time on the due date e Participants should plan on entering the Discussion area several times a week in order to read and comment on others postings Posting answers to the questions posed in the Discussion area should be done in advance of the deadline in order to allow other participants to have the opportunity to comment e Quality of answers is as important as quantity A participant s comments should add to the discussion Comments should be supported as required with references cited appropriately The instructors and or participants may use synchronous chats as the need arises Note When posting to the discussion area please type in your comments directly into the Discussion Board Do not type your comments into a documen
10. cordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and the ADA Amendments Act ADAAA the University offers accommodations to students with learning physical and or psychiatric disabilities If you have a disability including non visible disabilities such as chronic diseases learning disabilities head injury PTSD or ADHD or you have a history of modifications or accommodations in a previous educational environment you are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility and Resources office and schedule an interview with the Accessibility Case Manager ADA Coordinator Cynthia Lowery Staples If you are unsure if the above criteria applies to you but have questions or concerns please contact the SAR office For more information or to set up an appointment please visit the SAR office located in the University Center Room 3150 or call 903 566 7079 You may also send an email to cstaples uttyler edu Student Absence due to Religious Observance Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester Student Absence for University Sponsored Events and Activities If you intend to be absent for a university sponsored event or activity you or the event sponsor must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence At that time the instructor will set a date
11. course will be determined based upon the following point assignments A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F Below 60 Five 5 points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late including weekends if prior arrangements have not been made with the course instructors Final assignments for the course must be submitted on time i e will not be accepted late Reading Assignments Assigned readings in graduate education are the beginning not the endpoint These readings will point you in the direction of continued reading and pondering of your scholarly thoughts Each participant is responsible for completing the reading assignments in a timely manner Deadlines are listed in the Course Schedule Discussion and written assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments are completed prior to completion of discussion and written assignments Assignment Grade Percentage DB1 5 DB 2 5 DB 3 5 Teaching Plan 15 Teaching Documentation 15 Exam Administration Analysis 10 Clinical Plan 15 Clinical Documentation 15 Faculty Development Documentation 10 Portfolio 5 Overall Clinical Performance Pass Fail Total 100 Page 2 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 NURS 5329 Nurse Educator Role Strategies and Practicum Course Outline Fall 2015 Week Dates Content BBD postings and assignments Due Date 8 24 2015
12. e web applications and animations http get adobe com flashplayer e QuickTime allows users to play back audio and video files http www apple com quicktime download University Policies Students Rights and Responsibilities http www uttyler edu academicaffairs syllabuspolicies pdf To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler please follow this link http www uttyler edu wellness rightsresponsibilities php Grade Replacement Forgiveness and Census Date Policies Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness grade replacement must file a Grade Replacement Contract with the Enrollment Services Center ADM 230 on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated Grade Replacement Contracts are available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http www uttyler edu registrar Each semester s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself on the Academic Calendar or in the information pamphlets published each semester by the Office of the Registrar Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average Undergraduates are eligible to exercise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler graduates are eligible for two grade replacements Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Co
13. g management system Face to face primarily Flipped Classroom recommended Active learning activities Classroom Assessment Techniques CAT Formative Assessments Problem based learning Oermann p 50 Group activities Clickers or Automated response system Reflection Concept Maps KWL Charts Experiential Learning Oermann p 49 Case Study Oermann p 49 learning outcomes Small group Discussion Board demonstration of 10 minutes of video of lecture o multiple units of content can be developed Documentation of specific strategies Include formative assessment technique Include active learning strategies Method location date time frame context of content within course Theory and rationale or using teaching method Learner characteristics classroom size etc Teaching Content Teaching method Faculty Preceptor Evaluation and Student Self Evaluation distributed and evaluated online Testing Develop 5 MCls for Test analysis description with statistics for Unit Exam for content exam and for specific questions presented Coaching Coach student who Documents of coaching materials failed prior exam using Reflection of experience EDT materials Clinical Acute care Making clinical Documentation of specific strategies environment facility assignments See Oermann Long term Chapter 5 care facility Providing support and Clinical Community feedback Simulations in setting
14. h course faculty to ensure preceptor agreements are signed 3 Student and Faculty Preceptor work together to determine how practicum hours will be achieved The majority of situations will include the following approximate hours Classroom Environment approximately 20 hours Lecture preparation Exam activities Course observation Online activities and Evaluation of activities Clinical Environment approximate 50 hours Clinical Observation Skills lab activities Clinical evaluation Post conference observation and participation and Evaluation of activities Evaluation and Exam Analysis 15 hours for MCI item construction exam evaluation and exam coaching Faculty Development 15 hours for various Faculty development activities and Evaluation of activities Most courses will have Total of 103 hours online components and hours can be used as determined by faculty preceptor and student for the Online Environment The hours described below are recommended and may be adjusted as determined by the student and the preceptor 1 DEMONSTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION EXAMPLES Environment Method Strategies Examples Oermann course text Chapter 3 Teaching Methods Classroom Options Lecture one lecture Outline of plan including content student Page 10 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 environment Oermann Chapter 3 Teaching Methods Blended or hybrid portions both face to face and online with learnin
15. ic No references cited Contribution to the Posting is largely aimed at self Midpoint Posting shows an astute awareness of learning community expression without consideration of the reader There is no room for dialogue or disagreement and no acknowledgment of the potential contributions of others The posting is a rehash of old ideas without consideration of how these can advise the future No evidence is found of making the material consumable or reader friendly the needs of the learning community with an interest in their growth and knowledge acquisition attempts to move colleagues into meaningful dialogue and presents creative approaches that are open to discussion Post contributes to the progression of nursing as a scholarly community but is presented in a clear enlightening and engaging way Page 5 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 Expectations Written Assignments e All written assignments are to be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted in a timely manner Deadlines are listed in the Course Schedule e Please note that all written assignments must be submitted by midnight Central Standard Time on the due date e All written assignments should be submitted through the assignment links If your web connection is down for some reason please contact your instructor by telephone to make arrangements to get the assignment submitted within the posted time period e Plagiarism is a serious academic
16. mail or cell phone and text E mail joost uttyler edu Phone 870 260 2276 cell Fax 903 565 5533 Online as needed will set up phone conferences and Zoom sessions as needed Required Materials Oermann M H 2015 Teaching in nursing and the role of the educator The complete guide to best practice in teaching evaluation and curriculum development New York Springer Publishing Company ISBN 9780826195531 McDonald M E 2014 The nurse educator s guide to assessing learning outcomes 3rd ed Sudberry MA Jones and Bartlett Benner P Sutphen M Leonard V Day L 2010 Educating nurses A call for radical transformation San Francisco Jossey Bass American Psychological Association 2009 Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 6th ed Washington D C Author ISBN 1433805618 Booklists and bookstore links may be accessed at the UT Tyler College of Nursing Graduate Studies page Recommended Materials Certified Nurse Educator CNE 2014 Candidate Handbook http www nIn org certification handbook cne pdf The Scope of Practice for Academic Nurse Educators 2012 Revision ISBN ISSN 9781934758175 available on the NLN website cost approx 20 For the future Books from the Certified Nurse Exam Helpful References List from LSU http libguides lsuhsc edu content php pid 342727 amp sid 3285623 Course Format Via Blackboard site Lectures case studies group discussion
17. ntract Page 7 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions that students need to be aware of These include e Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts Transient Forms requests to withhold directory information approvals for taking courses as Audit Pass Fail or Credit No Credit e Receiving 100 refunds for partial withdrawals There is no refund for these after the Census Date e Schedule adjustments section changes adding a new class dropping without a W grade e Being reinstated or re enrolled in classes after being dropped for non payment e Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid State Mandated Course Drop Policy Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career This includes courses dropped at another 2 year or 4 year Texas public college or university For purposes of this rule a dropped course is any course that is dropped after the census date See Academic Calendar for the specific date Exceptions to the 6 drop rule may be found in the catalog Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance Please contact the Enrollment Services Center if you have any questions Disability Services In ac
18. portfolio completion Development of teaching activities including lecture and clinical settings in conjunction with face to face faculty preceptor at pre licensure nursing program Student Resources http Ims media uttyler edu fileman OID Resource skills html Page 1 of 13 N 5329 Fall 2015 for Online and Hybrid Courses Including technical skills needed to be successful Blackboard Support Netiquette Quick References and University Policies Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course the student will able to 1 Apply concepts of role theory to the advanced practice roles of nurse educators including teaching service and scholarship 2 Demonstrate the ability to integrate nursing education theories and teaching learning strategies to facilitate students assimilation of knowledge and safe clinical practice 3 Use established and innovative educational processes to design implement and evaluate educational offerings which incorporate the promotion of critical thinking and creative use of resources 4 Apply theories principles and strategies of teaching and learning in ways that meet the needs of diverse learning styles 5 Analyze current health care nursing and nursing education issues trends and standards for relevancy to nurse educator roles Grading Policies Grading Criteria Grading Information and Course Requirements Final grades for the
19. t and then attach it to the discussion this method is difficult for some students to access In addition if you type your comments into a Word document then copy and paste it into the Discussion Board please delete extra spaces Discussion Board Postings Grading Criteria The purpose of the discussion board in an online graduate program is to take the place of the class interchange that would occur in a face to face class It is your opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the assigned readings and your ability to supplement those readings with expanded exposure to related and sometimes contrary information that you will seek in your self directed quest to understand and be informed To that end we will expect you to share ideas you have gained from the literature noting the source when appropriate and interpreting into your own words We will also expect that you will use a more complex thought process to dissect and analyze what you read in the literature and in the discussion thoughts of your fellow students as you offer your own insights We do not care if you use big words or a lot of words remember the world values parsimony but we are eager to read your thoughtful insights into the questions and statements your analysis of the words and ideas and your recommendations for future pathways for nursing and healthcare The following information will give you some guidelines and allow you to see thinking process we will use
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