[ANSWER]NUR 420 Syllabus 2023 (1): Community Health Nursing

TASK DESCRIPTION

Community Health

1. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

• Term: Spring or Fall
• Course Title: Community Health
• Nursing
• Course Number: NUR 420
• Credit Hours: 4
• Prerequisites: None

2. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT

• Facilitator: Dr. Tina Roberts
• Office Location: virtual
• Office Hours: by appointment
• Office Phone: (765) 586-8611
• E-mail Address: tturner2@stu.edu

3. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course has both a didactic and a clinical component. The didactic portion introduces the concepts and principles of Community Health and the practice of evidence-based community health nursing. The nursing process is applied to the care of individuals, families, and groups within the community. Emphasis will be on community health measures which promote and maintain the health of the community. Application of community health nursing principles occurs in the 54-hour independent clinical experience in a community setting under the direction of the faculty.

4. COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successfully completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. List the health-related goals that are of concern to Community Health nurses.
2. Identify agencies with the most important roles in health care issues at the federal, state, and local levels.
3. Explain what is known from epidemiologic data about the overall health of the American population and aggregates.
4. Explain approaches to community assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
5. Describe the responsibilities of the community/public health nurse in promoting health and preventing illness in the community.

5. INSTRUCTIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

1. Cherie, Rector, C., & Mary Jo Stanley. (2022). Community & public health nursing: Promoting the public’s health (10th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Print: 978-1975123048
   eText: 978-1975123048
2. American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). ISBN: 9781433832154

Other Resources

1. All other resources (videos, Ted Talks, YouTube, etc.) are assigned in each module.

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6. GRADING POLICY / SCALE

Assignments, projects, quizzes, and/or exams with brief descriptions of expectations with points/weights assigned to each activity.

Grading Scale

Grading scheme and weights

7. COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• a. Late Work / Make-Up Assignment(s):
• b. Attendance policy (absences and tardiness for a traditional course), please refer to the Student Policies and Standardsand Student Handbook
• c. Academic integrity statement
  • Academic dishonesty is considered to be the representation of another’s work as one’s own, either directly or through complicity in falsification; cheating; plagiarism; facilitation of academic dishonesty; or infringement on the academic rights of others. For further details, please refer to Section 7.1.1 in the Student Handbook.

• d. Netiquette statement
  • Communication in this course may take place online, in discussion boards, and/or through email. Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online and here are some guidelines for online communication:
    1. Be sensitive to different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and political and religious beliefs.
    2. Use good taste when composing your responses. Swearing and profanity should be avoided. Also, consider that slang terms can be misunderstood or misinterpreted.
    3. Don’t use all capital letters when composing your responses. This is considered “shouting” on the Internet and impolite or aggressive. It can also be stressful on the eye when trying to read your message.
    4. Be respectful of others’ views and opinions. Avoid “flaming” (publicly attacking or insulting) others.
    5. Be careful when using acronyms. If you use an acronym, it is best to spell out its meaning first, then put it in parentheses afterward, such as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). After that, you can use the acronym freely throughout your message.
    6. Use good grammar and spelling and avoid using text messaging shortcuts.
    7. In emails, always identify yourself and what class and section you are in. Putting your course and section in the subject line is good practice. This helps your instructor identify course-related emails.
• e.      Learning Management System (Canvas)
  • Students are provided with guides and online ticketing services when an LMS issue arises. To access the 24/7 help desk and resources, access the Help option by clicking on the question mark icon in the global navigation bar on the left side of your course page.

• f.      Computer/Technology Requirements
  • Students must possess basic computer skills, including using Internet browsers to navigate the internet successfully. Students are also expected to exhibit basic skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, students should be able to:
    • Use the eLearning environment.
    • Email your instructor and attach files to emails using the Inbox.
    • Verify your browser is the most current version and the browser privacy settings are correct.
    • Create files using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint and attach these files to your assignment submissions.
    • Manage your files. We suggest you create a folder for each course you are taking under My Documents on your computer and then create a folder for each week. Save your files often and with Lastname_WeekX-assignmentX.docx. It’s recommended that you save several versions to revert to by adding -v1, -v2, etc. to the end of your filename, for example, Lastname_Week1-assignment1-v1.docx and Lastname_Week1-assignment1-final.docx.
    • Able to upload MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and PDFs in order to complete assignments.
    • You may also be asked to use a webcam, upload videos or audio files, use social media to communicate with your peers or collaborate electronically.
    • Research information in the Library or use the Library databases. Make sure to include citations to avoid plagiarism.
    • Copying and pasting (Control C for copying and Control V for pasting on a PC, Command C for copying and Command V for pasting on a Mac) into an MS Word document or PowerPoint file.
    • Downloading and installing software and applications.

• g.      Classroom Decorum
  • STU has a standard that students are always supposed to conduct themselves professionally. For further details regarding classroom decorum, please refer to Section 8.2.2 in the Student Policies and Standardsand StudentHandbook

• h.      Title IX Compliance Policy
  • Title IX – protects people from discrimination based on sex, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking. Please refer to Section 8.2.8 in the Student Handbook for the entire policy

• i.      Non-Discrimination Statement
  • St. Thomas University is committed to providing an environment where all persons are safe from discrimination and adheres to all federal and state laws banning discrimination. (For details, please refer to the Student Handbook)

• j.      Disability Services
  • St. Thomas University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. (For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook)

8.      STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

• a. Student Success Center
  • The Student Success Center is located at the west end of Dooner Hall on the first floor, and it is designed to eliminate gaps from admission to placement to academic advising and provide students with a single point of contact.
  • Contact Information:
  • Local (305) 474-6900
  • Toll-Free (US)(800) 367-9010
  • StudentSuccessCenter@stu.edu

• b.      Counseling
  • The Virtual Care Group allows full access to their telehealth platform, so you can get the care you need anytime, from anywhere. This service includes unlimited 50-minute mental health visits, life coaching, and on-demand crisis counseling. For any questions or concerns about the platform, please email their Care Team at care@thevirtualcaregroup.com.

• c.       Career Services
  • Career Services is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in attaining their career goals. The office combines one-on-one career advising with the latest career-related technology, including an Internet-based system for job openings and résumé writing/referrals. The center is located in Dooner Hall #107.

• d.       Brainfuse
  • Brainfuse is a 24-hour, online tutoring service that St. Thomas University offers for free to its students. How to access Brainfuse:
    1. Login to MyBobcat
    2. Click on the CANVAS link
    3. Click on any of your courses
    4. Click the Brainfuse link on the bottom left-hand side menu.
    5. Please select an option from the services menu

• e.      The Writing Center
  • The Writing Center, located in on the second floor of Dooner in room #224, allows students to engage with excellent academic writers actively willing to support students in their writing assignments. To find out more and access additional resources, please go to: https://www.stu.edu/library/services/learning-center/

• f.      Grammarly
  • As an STU Bobcat, you have access to a Grammarly Education License. To learn how to create an account, go to: https://www.stu.edu/library/services/learning-center/

9. COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE*

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