| Course Number: | NR444 |
|---|---|
| Course Title: | Community Health Nursing |
| Credit Hours: | 5 credits |
| Theory Hours: | 2 |
| Laboratory Hours: | 0 |
| Clinical Hours: | 3 |
| Place in Curriculum | Third year |
| Prerequisite: | All 300 level courses, except NR341 |
| Corequisite: | SOCS350 (129 curriculum only) |
Syllabus
Overview
Course Description
Theory and concepts of community/public/global health utilizing levels of prevention are presented in this course. The public/community health nurse's role as a partner with the community to shape conditions supportive of health is emphasized through application of the nursing process, beginning with the assessment of the community's health, wellness needs and available resources. Planning, organization and delivery of service for populations at risk are tied to Healthy People 2020 goals with an introduction to political and socio-cultural aspects of community, demographic and epidemiological methods. A variety of populations and settings are used in the experiential learning component of this course.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
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Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
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Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (year of publication). Title of textbook in italics (X ed.). City, ST: Publisher.
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American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Optional Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
Physical Books and Supplies
To obtain all your books and supplies, visit the online Chamberlain bookstore at https://bookstore.chamberlain.edu/.
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Program Outcomes
The outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program are as follows:
1
Provides individualized comprehensive care based on theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to individuals, families, aggregates and communities, from entry to the healthcare system through long-term planning.
2
Demonstrates leadership and collaboration with consumers and other healthcare providers in providing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration, health maintenance and rehabilitative activities.
3
Communicates effectively with patient populations and other healthcare providers in managing the healthcare of individuals, families, aggregates and communities.
4
Integrates clinical judgment in professional decision making and implementation of the nursing process.
5
Demonstrates responsibility for continued personal and professional development through enrollment in graduate education, continuing education degree programs, professional reading and participation in professional organizations and community service.
6
Implements professional nursing standards by practicing within the legal definitions of nursing practice and acts in accordance with the nursing code of ethics and American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice.
7
Practices in established professional roles consistent with entry-level BSN graduates to provide cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings.
8
Incorporates evidence-based practice in the provision of professional nursing care to individuals, families, aggregates and communities.
Course Outcomes
Chamberlain College of Nursing courses are built to align course content with specific Course Outcomes (COs). The COs define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. Unit outcomes provide further detail to support learner achievement of specific COs and are listed within each unit under the introduction. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the CO that it emphasizes.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following.
1
Provide comprehensive care with increasing autonomy to individuals, families, aggregates, and communities in a variety of healthcare settings based on theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1)
2
Integrate clinical judgment in professional decision making and implement the nursing process in the community health setting. (PO 4)
3
Implement professional nursing standards by practicing within the legal definitions of nursing practice and act in accordance with the nursing code of ethics and the American Nurses' Association (ANA) standards of practice. (PO 6)
4
Communicate effectively with client populations and with other healthcare providers in managing the healthcare of individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. (PO 3)
5
Practice in established professional roles to provide cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO 7)
6
Demonstrate leadership skills and collaborate with consumers and other healthcare providers in direct care or in the delegation of responsibilities within all levels of healthcare. (PO 2)
7
Accept accountability for personal and professional development as part of the life-long learning process. (PO 5)
8
Incorporate evidence-based practice in the provision of professional nursing care to individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. (PO 8)
Key Concepts
1
Community Assessment
2
Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases
3
Factors That Influence Community Health
4
Community Health Practice Settings
5
Vulnerable Populations
6
Disaster Preparedness
7
Environmental Health
8
Global Health
9
Health Promotion
10
Risk Reduction
Learning Plan
Download and review the NR444 Community Health Nursing Learning Plan. This learning plan provides a list of unit outcomes and detailed key topics covered in the course.
Required Uniform Assignments (RUAs)
Required Uniform Assignments (RUAs) are essential elements of assessment that are consistent across the curriculum at Chamberlain College of Nursing. These assessments help measure and track students' progress in meeting the BSN Program Outcomes. Each RUA is course-specific and required in both online and campus courses. Download the Care of Populations guidelines and grading rubric to begin planning for the successful completion of this assignment.
If you have any questions about the assignment please speak to your instructor.
Course Schedule
| Unit, COs, and Topics | Readings | Assignments |
|---|---|---|
Unit 1 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Introduction and Community Health Nurse | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Medication Calculation Exam Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. HESI RN case studies |
Unit 2 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. HESI RN case studies |
| Exam 1 (Units 1 and 2) | ||
Unit 3 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Factors That Influence the Health of a Community | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. |
Unit 4 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Vulnerable Populations | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. |
| Exam 2 (Units 3 and 4) | ||
Unit 5 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 Community Health Nurse Practice Settings | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. HESI RN case studies |
Unit 6 COs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| Refer to Faculty Course Schedule for assignments. HESI RN case studies |
| Exam 3 (Units 5 and 6) | ||
Unit 7 COs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 Global Health | Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
| |
Unit 8 All COs Tying it all Together! | Review previously assigned readings, as needed. | Standardized Final Exam |
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance and consistent participation within the classroom, lab, and clinical experiences facilitate the achievement of course outcomes set forth in the course syllabi. Students must arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class meeting, lab, and/or clinical experience. Late arrival may result in denied access to the class. Absences and/or tardiness from lecture, pre-clinical, clinical (including pre- and post-conferences), and/or lab experiences (including pre- and debriefing) may prohibit students from completing all components of the nursing course, resulting in course failure.
Attendance is tracked for all eight weeks of the session on a course-by-course basis and is recorded daily based on academic events. An academic event for onsite courses is defined by attending scheduled class meetings. An academic event for online courses is defined by submitting a class assignment, participating in threaded discussions, or completing quizzes and exams. An academic event for blended courses is defined by attendance in the onsite component or by submitting a class assignment, participating in threaded discussions or completing quizzes and exams in the online component.
Laboratory Class and Clinical Experiences
Lab time is utilized to practice and master skills to meet criteria that demonstrate completion of course outcomes. Students must complete all required lab, clinical and pre-clinical experiences in order to satisfy the clinical hours for each course. Demonstration of nursing skills and/or required competencies must be performed satisfactorily to pass the lab component of the course (see Skills Checklist for criteria).
In cases of emergency or severe illness, equivalent learning opportunities for absences may be offered, at the discretion of the faculty member and contingent upon availability of resources. Make- up experiences are not guaranteed and supporting documentation may be required. Students must notify the instructor and clinical agency in a manner specified by the instructor within the requested time frame. Students who are not in the appropriate attire and/or are not prepared for clinical practice may be dismissed from the clinical setting.
Due Dates for Assignments and Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to the course begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. (MT) during preview week.
- All completed assignments are to be submitted to the Dropbox on or before Friday by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) or as specified by your faculty.
- All quizzes and exams, if applicable in your course, are offered at specific times.
- Campus Courses: Campus faculty will share the date, time, and location with students at the beginning of each session.
- Online Courses: Online faculty will share online exam schedule with students during preview week in a course announcement. Students should refer to the posted announcement for the specific dates and times for their exam schedule.
Note: In Unit 8 the assignments will be due by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
If you are taking this course on campus, a course calendar includes detailed information related to activities and due dates may be available for downloading from Doc Sharing. Please check with your instructor for more information.
If you are taking this course online, Please be advised that you may be required to take your tests on the campus in a proctored environment. Your campus will post the date, time and location of exams. If testing will take place online, the online faculty will share the exam schedule with students during preview week in a course announcement. Students should refer to the posted announcement for the specific dates and times for their exam schedule.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
All course assignments and examinations must be completed in order to pass the course.
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Examinations* | ||
| Exam 1 | 200 | 20% |
| Exam 2 | 240 | 24% |
| Exam 3 | 240 | 24% |
| Medication Calculation | 20 | 2% |
| Standardized Final Exam | 100 | 10% |
| *Must achieve an average of 76% to pass the course | ||
| Assignments | ||
| Care for the Populations Project (RUA) | 100 | 10% |
| Faculty Assignments | 100 | 10% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
Chamberlain Care Student Success Plan
If you are expected to take the AA#2 during this course, you are required to complete this assessment during the scheduled time. Students who are unable to attend the assessment on the schedule date must have extenuating circumstances validated by the campus delegate.
For students who have validated extenuating circumstances, ah proctored make-up assessment will be arranged. Notification of the Academic Success Specialist is required to trigger the makeup assessment. Make-up assessments must be completed within 5 days of the missed assessment. Failure to complete the AA#2 will result in a failure of the course.
Students who have completed the AA#2 can learn more about the Chamberlain Comprehensive Nursing Program Review, to be completed in NR452, by watching this orientation video.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 940–1,000 | 94% to 100% |
| A- | 920–939 | 92% to 93% |
| B+ | 890–919 | 89% to 91% |
| B | 860–889 | 86% to 88% |
| B- | 840–859 | 84% to 85% |
| C+ | 810–839 | 81% to 83% |
| C | 760–809 | 76% to 80% |
| F | 759 and below | 75% and below |
Teaching/Learning Methods
Examples include, but are not limited to
- assignments;
- case studies;
- discussion;
- experiential learning
- group assignments;
- lectures; and
- multimedia presentations.