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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Nursing Spring 2022 NUR 204: Health & Wellness I 9 Credits University Mission MCPHS University prepares graduates to advance health worldwide through excellence in innovation and collaboration in teaching, practice, scholarship, and research to transform communities that they serve.

School of Nursing Mission To provide students with a high quality and innovative education and to foster scientific inquiry and professional services.

Boston Course Coordinator: Ali Marie Galindo PhD, APRN-FP, CPST Email: [email protected] (Preferred method of communication) Office hours by appointment: Phone: 954-682-4949 (Prefer method texting if urgent/important matter) Office Location: Griffin Building Suite 415 Office #: 617-272-3368 Office Hours: By appointment please Per Zoom appointment: https://mcphs.zoom.us/my/dr.galindo Sylvia Abbeyquaye PhD, MPA, RN Email: [email protected] Office Location: Griffin Suite 515 Office Hours: By appointment please Per Zoom appointment: https://mcphs.zoom.us/my/dr.sylvia.abbeyquaye

Course Meeting: Date/Time Fridays 8:30-11:45 and 12:45-2:45 Boston Location: White 300 School of Nursing Boston Lab Boston Lab Director Marion Santos Director [email protected] Office Location: Griffin Suite 307 Ext 3357 Vicky Malinn (Lab Coordinator) [email protected] Office Location: Griffin Suite 309 Ext 2748

Carolyn Parker (Interim Simulation Director) [email protected] Course Information Course Number: NUR 204 Course Title: Health & Illness I Semester: Spring 2022 Course Credit: 9 Credits/semester hours: 5 credits/didactic, 1 credits/clinical & 3 credits/lab Course Description This course introduces nursing students to the nursing metaparadigm with special attention on the concept of health promotion, prevention, and injury prevention throughout the lifespan. The application of concepts through clinical skills in seminar, laboratory,

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and the clinical setting provides students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors congruent with foundational nursing practice. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Discuss the goals and boundaries of the profession of nursing in context of foundational nursing concepts. 2. Discuss therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients. 3. Recognize barriers to health promotion access across the continuum of care. 4. Demonstrate knowledge acquisition of foundational nursing skills and principles. 5. Discuss how to conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of individuals throughout the lifespan and across cultures. 6. Discuss provision of culturally sensitive, safe, effective, and cost-effective nursing care of patients. Clinical/Lab Objectives: 204 Lab Objectives: 1. Safely perform nursing skills utilizing evidence-based practice. 2. Demonstrate consistent professional comportment and clinical attire. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in basic mathematical calculations and conversions and the accurate methods of medication dosage calculation. 4. Demonstrate basic knowledge in technologies utilized in healthcare and interprofessional communication. 5. Demonstrate ability to adapt performance of skills to meet the developmental stage of the patient. 6. Engage in active and cooperative learning with peers and faculty. 7. Demonstrate culturally sensitive care. 204 Clinical Objectives: 1. Safely perform nursing skills utilizing evidence-based practice. 2. Demonstrate consistent professional comportment and clinical attire. 3. Demonstrate basic knowledge in technologies utilized in healthcare and interprofessional communication. 4. Demonstrate ability to adapt performance of skills to meet the developmental stage of the patient. 5. Engage in active and cooperative learning with peers and faculty. 6. Demonstrate culturally sensitive care. 204HA Lab Objectives: Upon completion of the laboratory component of this course the student will be able to: 1. Determine the appropriate approach to health assessment and promotion consistent with the patient’s age and development. 2. Demonstrate ability to systematically collect, analyze, and synthesize patient related health data while tailoring examination techniques to each individual patient. 3. Demonstrate ability to complete a detailed health history and a comprehensive head-to- toe physical assessment. 4. Demonstrate cultural competence in collecting and interpreting patient health data. Required Texts Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), (2019). Content mastery series review modules. Leawood, KS: ATI (This book will be provided to you) Doenges, M. E., Moorehouse, M. F. & Murr, A. C. (2019). Nurse’s pocket guide: Diagnoses, prioritized interventions, and rationales (15th ed.). F.A. Davis Company. ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-7644-2. Fadiman, A. (1997). The spirit catches you and you fall down: A Hmong child, her American doctors, and the collision of two cultures. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. ISBN: 978-0-374-26781-2 * Required for IPE Book Club* Hazard Vallerand, A. & Sanoski, C. A. (2021). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. 17th Ed. Philadelphia, PA. F. A. Davis Company. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4005-3. NCSBN NCLEX Test Plan (2019) https://ncsbn.org/2019_RN_TestPlan-English.pdf

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Yoost, B. L. & Crawford, L. R. (2020). Fundamentals of nursing (2nd ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323508643 SafeMedicate. License is required and can be purchased two ways 1. Through safeMedicate: www.safemedicate.net How to purchase a student license: https://vimeo.com/227223079 Academic Program: 2022 Cohort: Spring (B) Group: Manchester 2. The bookstore: ISBN 9789-1-935389-00-2 (2 year subscription - $99) Recommended Texts Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2020). Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students (9th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4002-2. 2016 edition available as free e-book here: https://ebookcentral-proquestcom.ezproxymcp.flo.org/lib/mcphs/detail.action?docID=2166819

Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2019). Fundamentals success: NCLEX®-Style Q&A review (5th ed). F. A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-08036-7745-6. Available as free e-book here: https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxymcp.flo.org/lib/mcphs/detail.action? docID=5749977

Pickar, G. (2013). Dosage calculations (9th ed.). Thomas Delmar learning. ISBN: 978–1-4390-5847-3. Available free as e-book from library https://endeavor.flo.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1598358 Silvestri, L. A. (2020). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN® examination (8th ed.). Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-32335841-5 NCLEX Review Resources (Books/APPS) Many are low-cost/free  Saunders Mobile Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN® Exam  HESI® Q&A for the NCLEX-RN Exam  NCLEX-PN Prep Plus: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (Kaplan Test Prep) Required Equipment  MCPHS name badge (complete online order form)  MCPHS white lab coat (complete online order form)  MCPHS scrubs and warm-up jacket (purchase from MCPHS contractor)  White/black shoes  Stethoscope with diaphragm and bell  Wristwatch with sweep second hand – no digital reads, no smart watches  Penlight  BP cuff that is able to be cleaned between patients (average adult size) Methods of instruction Methods of instruction for the course may include, lecture, use of technology and media, guest speakers, discussion, on-line content weekly assignments, case studies, simulation exercises, and clinical experiences. Learning in the course will be enhanced by the use of Blackboard technology. This course has clinical, lab, and didactic components. Students must pass the didactic, lab, and clinical components of this course in order to advance in the nursing program. Evaluation of Student Learning: Exams (3 @ 15% each) (Week 5:Feb 11,Week 8: Mar 4, Week13: April 8) Med Math Quiz (Week 15: April 22) Safe Medicate Mock tests (3 @ 1.67% each) (Week 5 & 10 in-class)(Week 14 -online) Medication Administration Group Project (Week 15: April 22) Concept Map @ 5% each: Exemplar #1 (Wounds) (Week 5: Feb 14) Exemplar #2 (F&E) Week 10: Mar 14

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45% 5% 5% 7% 10%

IPE Activity (March 14-April 1) Refer to BB Final Exam (Week 16: April 25-29) TBD Total

8% 20% 100%

Evaluation Laboratory/Clinical Component: Safe Medicate Foundation Numeracy (Remediation if score less than 90%) Essential skills and Bodyweight Modules Practice test (Weekly Remediation if score less than 96%) ATI Skills 3.0 Modules (17) NUR204 Vital sign Practicum NUR204 Skills Practicum NUR204HAComprehensive Head-to-Toe Practicum Reflective Journals (2) These are due on the due date designated by your clinical instructor (Must be uploaded to BB) Care Plans (2) These are due on the due date designated by your clinical instructor (Must be uploaded to BB) 200 Level Lab/Clinical Evaluation (Due on BB hand-signed by student and clinical instructor) Due 4/17/22 11:59pm

Pass/Fail

Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

Medication Administration Group Project (7%) Groups will work together to research common site-specific errors during medication administration and the correct way of administering each route. Student groups will create videos of errors and correct administration to present to their peers. See rubric on Blackboard for a detailed explanation of presentation guidelines and expectations. Medication Worksheet will be done in class together during Week 15 and uploaded to BB by end of class time (2:45pm). Late submissions will have a zero entered into gradebook. Late point deductions will not apply however, students are required to turn in the assignment in order to pass the course Medication Worksheet 5% Group Discussion 2% Total 7% Working in Groups Students are expected to work in groups for this course. Group work requires an equal commitment by members to do equal work. a student does not participate equally for group assignments, equal grades will not be awarded. Concept Map Exemplars each 5%(10% total) Exemplar #1 Wound Integrity Exemplar # 2 Fluid & Electrolytes The concept map exemplar assignment is intended for the student to demonstrate proficiency in gathering evidenced based data to formulate a mind-map containing pertinent concepts. Please refer to the rubric & prompts (Weekly Content) located in the BB shell home page and also under the Resource Link. Concept exemplars are due at the times specified in the course syllabus. Faculty, at their discretion, may allow for a time extension up to a maximum of 7 days. Unless additional time has been granted by the course coordinator for completion of an assignment, or unless otherwise stipulated in the course syllabus, a maximum achievable grade will be calculated upon receipt of the late

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assignment. The maximum achievable grade will be based upon a loss of 5 points per day for each calendar day that an assignment late. For example, an assignment that is four (4) days late can receive a maximum achievable grade of eighty (80) points. The assignment is then graded and points are subtracted from a total of eighty (80), as opposed to one hundred (100). All assigned work must be submitted, regardless of how late, to successfully complete the course and receive a course grade. Issues/concerns regarding the completion and or submission of the assignment must be brought to the attention of the course faculty prior to the due date of the assignment. Grades will not be re-considered after submission of the assignment and subsequent posting of the grade.

Interprofessional Education Activity (IPE) 8% total  Book Club Activity Participation: 2%  Book Club Reflection 3%**  Book Club quiz 3% The Book Club is an introductory IPE event that will be held virtually during the month of March. The Cultural Competence IPE Activity 2022 BB organization opens March 14 and closes April 1. In order to prepare for the session, you will be required to read the book The spirit catches you and you fall down: A Hmong child, her American doctors, and the collision of two cultures. Students may also be asked to complete other activities as outlined on the BB in preparation for the event. Students from various healthcare disciplines within MCPHS University will work in interprofessional teams to collaborate and discuss their roles caring for clients of different cultures as part of the healthcare team. Students will also complete assessments through their course BB. These include a quiz pertaining to the book (due Friday 3/18/22) and written reflection on their experience. IPE Reflection (Due Friday 4/1/22 by 7am.) Please see Course Specific Policies and Procedures for information regarding penalties for absences, tardiness and late assignments Participation in all components of Book Club IPE Activity is required to receive credit. Failure to participate in all components of th Book Club IPE activity will also result in no credit (zero) being awarded for the Book Club reflection. Specific information on the Book Club activities will be available on BB. An alternative assignment will be assigned for students with excused absences. Book Club Reflection 3%: Your reflection must be between 250 and 500 words and MUST address the following: 1. What were some of your thoughts or feelings related to caring for patients when reading the Spirit Catches You and You Fal Down? 2. How can you relate your feelings during the Book Club to what may happen in health care settings and real-life situations? 3. How did the perspectives from students and other programs change your opinions about your ability to work in teams or care for culturally diverse patients? 4. What do you see as the role of the nurse when caring for diverse cultures? The Cultural Competence Reflection will be graded using the following rubric: Criteria

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Did not participate

Novice

Competent

Proficient

Answered all parts

0 points Addressed only 1 of the posed reflection questions. Not posted or not posted on time.

1 to 25 points Addressed 2 of the posed reflection questions. Posted on time.

26 to 35 points Addressed 3 of the posed reflection questions. Posted on time.

34 to 45 points Addressed all 4 of the posed reflection questions. Posted on time.

Depth of Response

0 points Responses to questions were incomplete and lacked thoughtfulness

Word count

0 points < 200 words

1 to 25 points Responses to questions were somewhat incomplete and/or lacked thoughtfulness 1 to 2 points > 550 words

26 to 35 points Responses were somewhat complete and thoughtful 3 to 4 points Word count 200-250 or 500-550

34 to 45 points Responses were complete and thoughtful 5 points Between 250-500 words

Writing

0 points Writing was disorganized or had so many errors meaning was lost.

1 to 2 points Writing was disorganized. Questions were not answered as presented. Writing had some errors.

3 to 4 points Writing was somewhat organized. Questions answered as presented. Some errors present.

5 points Writing was organized, questions answered as presented, and free of errors.

**Responses to the questions must be submitted by 4/1/22 @ 7:00am in order to receive credit. Late submissions will have a zero entered into gradebook. Late point deductions will not apply however, students are required to turn in the assignment in order to pas the course. Failure to participate in all components of the Book Club IPE activity will also result in no credit (zero) being awarded for the Book Club reflection. Concept Map/Notes Worksheets 13 @ Pass/Fail Students are expected to complete thirteen concept worksheets throughout the course. Concept templates are intended to allow you to create your notes in a manner that facilitates your individual learning style. The template provided is a guide. These prompts are meant for you to use as a means to organize your notes and content for main concepts. It is up to you to determine how much detail you need to add for this to be beneficial for your study purposes. Please note that if photos, diagrams, or charts are requested in the prompt, this is optional and you should add information that best meets you own individualized study needs. Please submit the concept template in the BB drop box by date/time stated in course schedule. All 13 must be submitted to pass the course.

ATI Skills 3.0 Modules (17 @ Pass/Fail) Students are assigned Modules from ATI Skills 3.0 that must be completed prior to class each week. Students should complete the module, then take the post test. Please upload the Module report (this includes lesson and post test score) for each module into BB prior to class each week. Due by 11:59 each Sunday starting week 1 until week 9 . See

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course schedule for due dates. Students are required to turn in the assignment in order to attend lab. These are considered lab prework. All must be completed to pass the course. Clinical Reflective Journals (Pass/Fail) Students will complete two reflective journals during their clinical experience. Reflective journals provide a vehicle for students to critically reflect on their experiences and to facilitate professional growth and development by reexamining those assumptions and integrating new knowledge with an aim towards making a change in the situation as the student move forward. Journal entries must be typed. Submit a copy to your clinical faculty for review and feedback and a copy on Blackboard for tracking purposes. See Blackboard for further instructions and due dates of reflective journals. Clinical Reflection #1 Due in BB by Friday 3/18 by 7am Due to clinical faculty clinical day 2 Clinical Reflection #2 Due in BB by Friday 4/8 by 7am Due to clinical faculty clinical day 5 Clinical Care Plans: (2 @ Pass/Fail) Students will develop two nursing care plans during their clinical experience. A care plan provides an individualized plan of care fo the client with various health conditions. Using the nursing process, it is important to use the care plan as a teaching tool that facilitates the ability to assess, develop and evidence-based plan of care and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing interventions developed. One care plan should be based on caring for a client with dementia and the other can be any client the student was assigned. The nursing care plans must include:  Developing a data cluster  Identifying 3 nursing diagnoses (1 priority, 1 at-risk, and 1 health promotion)  Developing 1 Long-term goal (within 3 months) for each nursing diagnosis that is measurable and time specific (SMART goals)  Identifying 1 nursing interventions for each identified goal  Providing the rational for selecting each applied nursing intervention (must be cited)  Evaluating each identified goal as either Met, Not Met, or Partially Met and what this determination is based on. If the client goal(s) are unmet, a brief explanation as to why and what steps would be taken next is required. Care plans will be submitted to clinical faculty for review and feedback during weeks 3 and 5 of the clinical rotation (Weeks 10 & 1 of semester). Care plans will also be submitted in BB for tracking purposes. Care plan #1 due in BB Friday 3/25 7am. Care Plan # 2 is Due in BB by Friday 4/8 by 7am. See Blackboard for dates due to clinical faculty, as due dates are dependent on clinical rotation. NUR204 Skills Practicum (Pass/Fail) Students will participate in hands-on learning experiences each week in the clinical skills lab. Students will participate in Vital Sign validation prior to attending clinical and in a skills practicum at the end of the semester. Students must demonstrate competency in the foundational skills included in the patient scenario and receive a Pass Score in order to progress in the nursing program. A testin slot will be assigned to each student. Please see BB for schedule ...