| Course Number: | NR103 |
|---|---|
| Course Title: | Transition to the Nursing Profession |
| Credit Hours: | 2 |
| Theory Hours: | 2 |
| Laboratory Hours: | 0 |
| Clinical Hours: | 0 |
| Place in Curriculum | Year 1, Semester 1 |
| Prerequisite: | None |
| Corequisite: | None |
Syllabus
Overview
Course Description
A success seminar designed to introduce the student to the culture of Chamberlain College of Nursing, active adult learning principles, and professional presentation through development of effective verbal communication skills and relationship building through the concepts of emotional intelligence, personal inventory and self-management. Students also develop scholarship, written communication, and punctuation and grammar skills through a blended-learning format. Course includes adult learning principles and concepts related to active learning.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
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
Implement skills for successful scholarship including effective study skills, note taking, active listening, and learning preferences. (POs 5 and 7)
2
Identify characteristics of professional behavior, including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution. (POs 3, 5, and 6)
3
Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources. (POs 3, 5, and 8)
Key Concepts
1
Chamberlain College of Nursing Mission, Vision, and Philosophy
2
Class Expectations and Learning Agreement
3
Characteristics and Behaviors of a Successful Student
4
Characteristics and Behaviors of a Successful Professional
5
Characteristics and Behaviors of a Successful Person
6
Self-Development and SMART Goals
Learning Plan
Download and review the NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession 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 Transition Paper 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, and 3 Are You Up For a Challenge? | No reading assignments | 3-Minute Paper Small Group Discussion |
| Unit 2 COs 1 and 2 Successful Student: Study Skills | Success Seminars
Test-taking PowerPoint presentation | 3-Minute Paper |
| Unit 3 COs 1, 2, and 3 Successful Student: Writing Skills | Success Seminar
| 3-Minute Paper CEAP Assessment |
| Unit 4 COs 1 and 2 Successful Professional Nurse: Communication | Success Seminar
| 3-Minute Paper Transitions Paper (draft) |
| Unit 5 COs 1 and 2 Successful Professional Nurse: Professional Behaviors | No reading assignments | 3-Minute Paper Transitions Paper (Final) |
| Unit 6 COs 1 and 2 Successful Person: Homeostasis and Balance | Success Seminars
| 3-Minute Paper |
| Unit 7 COs 1 and 2 Successful Person: Empathy and Caring | No reading assignments | 3-Minute Paper |
| Unit 8 All COs You ARE Up for the Challenge! | No reading assignments | 3-Minute Paper |
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.
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
| 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 |
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.
| Graded Item | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
Small Group Discussion
| 320 | 32% |
3-Minute Papers
| 200 | 20% |
CEAP Assessment | 50 | 5% |
CEAP Focused Activities
| 155 | 15.5% |
| Transitions Paper | 150 | 15% |
| Final Project | 125 | 12.5% |
| Total | 1,000 | 100% |
Teaching/Learning Methods
Examples include, but are not limited to
- assignments;
- case studies;
- discussion;
- experiential learning
- group assignments;
- lectures; and
- multimedia presentations.