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DESCRIPTION

• 202403SPIIOL 2024

• Section OL-A

• 03/04/2024 to 04/28/2024

• Modified 02/27/2024

 Meeting Times

Online Classes
Monday, 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Class Length
8 weeks

Your instructor may schedule optional synchronous/live sessions using Zoom in Canvas Policy Development. Please check your course announcements for specific dates and times. All meetings will be recorded and will be accessible in the course.

Office phone: 916-365-2021   Please reserve text messages for URGENT matters only. 

 Course Description

In this course, students explore the role of nursing leaders in policy development and implementation to advance nursing practice. Students appraise current policy impacting local, national, and global perspectives addressing socioeconomic population needs. Course content considers and highlights ethical decision-making for policy development and implementation.

 Course Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the role of government in healthcare policy.
2. Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse in policy development and implementation.
3. Compare theories and models of the policy process and apply one to a specific problem.
4. Critically analyze laws, regulations, and policies at the institutional, local, state, and national levels that affect patients and the practice of nursing.
5. Propose the future of nurses in health care policy.
6. Create a new policy or a change to a current policy.

 Program Learning Outcomes

College of Nursing Program Mission:

The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners, preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society Policy Development.

Program Mission

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program exists to promote foundational competencies that are core to all advanced nurse practice in an ever-changing and globally reaching healthcare environment. Academic, practicum, and interpersonal preparation are characterized by increased depth in organizational and systems’ leadership within a culture of integrity and personal accountability Policy Development.

Standards of ethical behavior and decision-making are essential foundations that guide individuals to distinguish ethical principles and to understand the consequences and implications beyond personal and organizational self-interest. By pursuing more effective and innovative methodologies through which students utilize administrative expertise with the ability to analyze problems, structure and facilitate development, and find and implement solutions, WCU graduates can and will make a positive impact on society.

DNP Program Learning Outcomes

The West Coast University Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares leaders in advanced nursing practice to bring evidence-based knowledge into the practice arena, improve health care outcomes and strengthen the leadership role in guiding complex care delivery and nursing education. The Program is committed to the development of the nursing professional who can:

1. Evaluate new practice approaches based on scientific knowledge and theories from nursing.
2. Adapt organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking.
3. Demonstrate clinical scholarship and analytical methods for evidence-based practice.
4. Analyze critical elements necessary to the selection, use and evaluation Policy Development of health care information systems and patient care technology.
5. Influence health care policy at institutional, state and/or federal levels.
6. Lead interprofessional teams in the analysis of complex practice and organizational issues.
7. Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health.
8. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.

The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice

The AACN DNP Essentials outline the foundational competencies in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs. A list of the Essentials are below and full descriptions for the can be found here: http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf

1. Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
2. Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
3. Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
4. Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care Policy Development.
5. Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
6. Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
7. Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation’s Health
8. Advanced Nursing Practice

 Course Materials

E-texts are available in the Canvas course or on your VitalSource Bookshelf. 

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

• Author: American Psychological Association
• Publisher: American Psychological Association
• Edition: 7th
• Availability: Available in your VitalSource Bookshelf (from previous terms)

Health Policy and Politics: A Nurses Guide

• Author: Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M.
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Edition: 6th
• Availability: Available in your Vital Source Bookshelf

 Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria The evaluation criteria consists of Formative and Summative assessments of student learning.
	Formative: Assessment that occurs throughout the course to provide feedback and support for improved performance as part of an ongoing learning process. Examples: Evidence-based research, presentations, case studies, specific class projects, weekly quizzes, homework assignments, clinical or lab assignments, practice exams Policy Development
	Summative: Assessment that occurs at the conclusion of the course to determine whether student learning outcomes have been achieved.  Examples: Final exam, term paper, or term project  Signature Assignments, where applicable, are course assignments designed to comprehensively measure student achievement of course and program learning outcomes Policy Development.

Criteria

 Course- and Program-Specific Policies

Discussion Board Requirements*

The Online Discussion Board is designed to stimulate class dialogue that would normally take place in a face-to-face didactic setting. Participation in the Discussion Board serves as a learning strategy to help demonstrate student knowledge of course content. Each Discussion Board post will be assessed using a rubric (located under the “Grades” menu). In addition to reviewing the Policy Development grading criteria in the rubric, please note the following Discussion Board post expectations, which must all be met to earn full weekly discussion credit:

• Discussion posts must be completed during the week they are assigned. Discussion posts made in advance of the assigned week will not count toward the weekly discussion grade. If you wish to work ahead, Policy Development please compose your responses in a Word document and then post when the week arrives. 
• Each week, you are required to submit a reply to each initial prompt and replies to your peers or instructors in the Discussion Board. An automatic 10% point deduction will be assessed for all late initial postings.
  Note: There may be more than one initial prompt per week, depending on the course and material covered. It is your responsibility to reply accordingly.
  The required posts per initial prompt are described as follows:
  • No later than Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) each week, you must post one (1) response to each initial prompt posted by the instructor  AND
  • Throughout the week, and no later than the conclusion of each week, you must reply to a minimum of two (2) peers and/or instructors Policy Development, per initial prompt, although replying to more is highly encouraged. Replies must be made throughout the week to show active participation.
• Any post made in the Discussion Board must be well-developed.
  • A well-developed post is meaningful, clearly demonstrates relevance to the topic, reflects critical thinking and your knowledge of the material, demonstrates synthesis of the subject matter, extends the discussion by building on previous posts, and includes proper source citations, when applicable. Posts limited to “I agree,” “Great posting,” or “Thank you” will not be assessed as well-developed and will therefore not be considered a contribution to the number of required weekly posts Policy Development.

Late and Make-Up Work Policy

Weekly discussion posts will be assessed according to the Discussion Board rubric in the Grades area. Late postings that occur after Wednesday will reflect an automatic 10% point deduction. Discussion postings made after the week will not count toward the weekly discussion grade.

Assignments submitted after the due date will be penalized at 5% per day. Late assignments will not be accepted more than 5 days after the due date, unless preapproval from the instructor has been obtained in writing. Note the due dates and times posted in the course. Be sure to contact the instructor if you must submit an assignment after the due date Policy Development. Contact with the instructor regarding late assignments after the allowable 5 days does not guarantee approval to submit the assignment outside this time frame. Approvals outside the 5 days are generally provided for extenuating circumstances only.

Late work is not accepted after the close of the course without prior approval from the instructor unless there are extenuating circumstances.

* Individual programs may have additional or varied discussion board requirements. Please see the program Policy Development section of the syllabus for specific requirements. 

Minimum Passing Grade

Minimum Passing Grade

Students must earn a minimum grade of “B-” in all NURS courses, using the scale outlined in the Grading section of the University catalog. Courses in which a “B-” or better is not achieved must be repeated. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the program, or they will be placed on probation.

 Course Outline

The Course Outline below serves as a course roadmap, displaying the topics and activities intended to be covered each week. This schedule is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. Please see the weekly agenda and announcements page in the Canvas course for further information Policy Development.

• Objectives reflect the teaching activities that, if engaged in, are intended to lead to specific, measurable student learning outcomes.
• Course Activities and Assignments outline the teaching strategies used and the assessment requirements that students are to fulfill throughout the duration of the course.

*Refer to the assignment rubrics in your course for specific grading criteria.

 Institutional Policies

University Mission
At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world Policy Development.

Institutional Learning Outcomes
Institutional learning outcomes are designed by the University as a whole, taking into account the role that both instruction and student services play in contributing to a student’s success. Institutional learning outcomes assume achievement of the stated programmatic learning outcomes of one’s discipline.

Upon graduating from a degree program offered by West Coast University, students should be able to:

Critical Thinking: Implement intellectual and practical problem-solving strategies through assessment and critical thinking.

Quantitative Reasoning: Apply appropriate mathematical and analytical methods to guide informed decision-making.

Communication: Effectively communicate in all mediums (such as oral, written, and nonverbal) to disseminate information and ideas.

Digital and Information Literacy: Utilize technology to identify and evaluate information.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of individuals’ perspectives and identity while promoting a sense of belonging.

Ethics: Apply and promote ethical reasoning in local, national, and/or global communities Policy Development.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Engage proactively and cooperatively in a variety of settings while exhibiting mindful and professional awareness of team dynamics.

Academic Integrity and Dishonesty
Students should review the Academic Dishonesty Policy in the University Student Handbook. Students are expected to approach their academic endeavors with the highest academic integrity Policy Development. They must cite sources and submit original work. Academic honesty is central to the institution/student partnership toward student success. Students are accountable for adhering to the Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty policies in the University Student Handbook.

Attendance Policy Development
West Coast University has a clear requirement for students to attend courses. Students should review the Attendance Policy in the University Catalog.

Reasonable Accommodations
West Coast University strives to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have a defined need and who follow the appropriate steps toward seeking the accommodation. The Reasonable Accommodations Policy is found in the University Catalog and the Student Handbook.

Classroom Policies
Students are expected to dress professionally during class time as required by the Code of Conduct in the Catalog and any rules in your programmatic handbook. No children are allowed in classes or to be unattended on campus. Use of cell phones, smart phones, or any other electronic devices in the classroom during class time is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use may lead to faculty member confiscation of the device for the remainder of the class. Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required to leave the class Policy Development.

Viewing Grades
Points received for graded activities are posted to your course in the Learning Management System. To review scores and grades, navigate to your course in Canvas and then select Grades from the course menu. Your grades for assignments, quizzes/exams, and discussions will be posted three to four days after submission of the assignment and final grades will be available three to four days after the class completes. Your program may specify different timelines for sharing grades Policy Development.

Grade Rounding
At West Coast University, scores are not rounded to the whole number until the end of the term. All student assignments, quizzes, and examinations will be rounded to the first decimal point. At the end of the terms, final course grades will be rounded to the nearest whole point. For programs that use the exam average to determine whether other course assignments are included in the final scoring (e.g., Nursing), the end-of-term exam average may be rounded (using the above rules) to make that determination Policy Development.

Grade Inflation
All student grades are earned by the student and are a direct representation of the student’s achievement with each individual assignment, and overall achievement in the course.

Students will be given every opportunity to succeed, but faculty will not engage in grade inflation with the intent to improve grades, for any student under any circumstance. Some examples of grade inflation are:

• Retakes: Students cannot be assigned multiple attempts and retakes with the intent of improving earned.
• Extra Credit: Students cannot be given extra credit or bonus points beyond the prescribed course requirements.
• Grade Curving: Students cannot have grades curved or artificially adjusted for any reason.
• Other: There can be no other alterations to the students’ earned grades, both during the course and final grade assignment.

WCU Quiz, Test, and Exam Policies
Quiz, test, and exam Policy Development vary by course objectives and programmatic expectations. Some quizzes, tests, and exams utilize a timed approach, password verification, authentication process, proctoring protocols, and academic integrity software. Students must follow the policies as outlined in the syllabus and in accordance with the university, program, and any third-party company (i.e., ATI®) policies. Refer to the Code of Conduct and Academic Honor Code found in the University Student Handbook. Reference the Late and Make-Up Work policy for specifics regarding missed quizzes, tests, and exams.

Late and Make-Up Work Policy Development
All students are expected to submit evidence of learning as established by the academic program, which is outlined in the course syllabus. Students are required to meet the course objectives by submitting coursework no later than the assigned due date. In order to demonstrate achievement of the course learning outcomes, students may be allowed to submit late work.

Specifics regarding late work are listed in the program and/or course section of the course syllabus. If a student submits late coursework, the instructor, at her or his discretion, may deny acceptance of the assignment or award partial to full credit in alignment with the program policies. Technological issues are not an excuse for late submissions unless the problem stems from university equipment, Canvas outages, or third-party content providers.

Missed Quizzes, Tests, and Exams
All quizzes, tests, and exams must be completed by the date they are assigned. If a quiz, test, or exam is missed due to a documented emergency situation (e.g., death in the immediate family), it is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member within 48 hours of the original due date and follow the program Policy Development for missed work. Students who do not make up the quiz, test, or assessment as scheduled or who do not contact the instructor within 48 hours will receive a zero score for that assessment.

Final Week of Term/Semester/Trimester
Quizzes, tests, and exams must be completed and assignments must be submitted no later than the last scheduled day of class during the final week of the term/semester/trimester. In the final week, some courses will have an alternative class meeting day, time, and room, or submission deadline. Specifics regarding the final week are listed in the course syllabus. Refer to the University Attendance Policy for maximum absences and other details.
Technology

West Coast University utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Technical support for Canvas is offered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. There are minimum system requirements to access not only Canvas but also any resources that may be posted in Canvas or utilized in a course. Please refer to the University Student Handbook. for minimum technical requirements. For tech support options Policy Development, please click on the Help link located on the left menu navigation. Canvas can be accessed here: https://canvas.westcoastuniversity.edu

Library Information
You can access the library through the Help link located on the left menu navigation in Canvas by clicking on the WCU Resources, or here: https://westcoastuniversity.edu/academics/library-resources.html

Course Related Policies
West Coast University has specific course related policies for overload, auditing, repeats, courses passed but not successfully completed, add/drop and withdrawal. Please see the University Catalog for course related Policy Development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
West Coast University is committed to actively pursuing an environment of inclusiveness for all students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We value diversity defined by, but not limited to, ethnicity, culture, gender, socioeconomic class, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles, and political perspectives.

The University believes that its mission and core values are strengthened by an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and the free exchange of ideas in an unbiased and non-prejudicial way. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Course Delivery Modalities
West Coast University offers the following types of course delivery modalities Policy Development. Please see an Admissions Representative or Registrar for a current listing of courses and delivery methods.

• Face-to-Face Web Enhanced Course: Course delivered entirely face-to-face on campus or at a learning site (e.g., clinical, practicum, externship, internship) and uses the institution’s Learning Management System to augment and support learning.
• Blended Course: Course with a portion that is delivered face-to-face and a portion that is delivered online (synchronous and/ or asynchronous) and uses the institution’s Learning Management System. The course must meet at least once, in person, per term on campus or at a learning site (e.g. clinical, practicum, externship, internship.)
• Online Course: Course delivered entirely online which uses technology(s) to instruct students who are physically separated from the faculty during synchronous (live or real time) and/ or asynchronous (without real time) instruction through the institution’s Learning Management System.
  
  NOTE: Information for veteran benefits related to course delivery modalities is outlined in the Catalog on the Military Educational Benefits page.

Students utilizing veteran benefits and attending only blended online or online courses during a given term will be certified as distance learning for VA purposes and will receive a lesser amount for their monthly housing allowance.

Student Responsibilities and Expectations for 100% Online Asynchronous Courses

1. Class Week: A “class week” for 100% online asynchronous learning courses starts on a Monday and ends on the following Sunday at 11:59 PM PST.
2. Location: Online asynchronous courses are located in the Canvas learning management system. All course content and learning resources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each activity has a time frame which is listed in the course. To access the course, login to Canvas using your West Coast University username and password. For help with Canvas, contact the Canvas 24/7 Technical Support team at 877-251-6441. Please see the WCU Student Handbook for the required equipment including hardware and software Policy Development.
3. Course Structure: Online asynchronous courses are conducted in a fully asynchronous format (without live instruction). Students are not required to be on campus for any portion of a 100% online asynchronous course. Online asynchronous courses are engaging and enriched and include but are not limited to video content, simulations, adaptive quizzing, and self-guided and faculty created learning resources. Courses are intuitive to navigate and timely access to faculty, peers, Student Affairs, and Technical Support is available through a hotline, live chat, email, and links to academic resources and academic support associates Policy Development.
4. Complete Assignments: All assignments in a 100% online asynchronous course must be submitted electronically through the Canvas learning management system unless otherwise instructed by the faculty. Please see the Evaluation section of the syllabus for more details.
5. Grading and Attendance: 100% online asynchronous courses require Academically Related Activities (ARAs). When the course includes participation in a discussion board, please see the rubric for grading criteria and the Course and Program Specific Policies section of the syllabus for more details. Points received for graded activities are posted in the Canvas Gradebook. Points are typically posted 3-4 days after submission of assignments or assessments. No late submission of assignments or assessments are accepted after the academic term ends. Final course grades are typically available 3-4 days after the end of the term. Please see the University Catalog for the University attendance Policy Development for 100% online asynchronous courses.
6. Netiquette: Interactions through written discussions and blogs, peer critique, sharing of memes, videos, and academic debate are appropriate exercises for students to reach a higher understanding of theories, content, and variables impacting professional decision making. While these experiences may similar to interactions students engage in on social media, it is important to maintain academic composure and etiquette. Students are expected to maintain the highest level of netiquette in all interactions with faculty and peers online. Online safety is important. Before commenting or posting, consider:
   • Would I say this to the person if we were face-to-face? If the answer is no, rewrite your reply considering your peer’s feelings, social norms, and cultural/personal identity.
   • Using standard capitalization can be considered by some that all CAPS IS THE SAME AS YELLING.
   • Respect the privacy of others.
   • Delay writing during instances if you are angry, emotional, or frustrated.
   • Write in a professional, academic manner that does not overuse abbreviations, TXT language, and emoji’s.
   • Cite fully the work of others. Academic integrity is valued and expected.
   • Report instance of cyberbullying and inappropriate netiquette privately via email to the instructor.
   • Follow the “Golden Rule,” do unto others….
7. Build Rapport: If a student is having trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the 100% online asynchronous course, contact the faculty as soon as possible. Building rapport and effective relationships is key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure to be proactive in informing the faculty when difficulties arise during the course, so that the faculty can assist in finding a solution and providing academic support.
8. Student Services and Resources: Student services and resources are available to all students. Please see the WCU Student Handbook for details. Students taking 100% online asynchronous courses are provided comprehensive support through numerous self-guided experiences. These online experiences provide an orientation to online learning Policy Development, guide students through an overview of the Canvas learning management system and course tour, and access to helpful mobile applications. In addition to access to technology support, online resources provide students access to library services, electronic textbooks, research and writing help, study tools, and student success tips to master life skills necessary for student success.