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COURSE SYLLABUS: Advanced Theoretical Foundations in Nursing

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

NR504 - Advanced Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Health Sciences Richard Pessagno, MSN, RN, CS E-Mail - Vita

Course Description:

This course is designed on theoretical bases and strategies for adaptation through health promotion. This course will concentrate on nursing models and theories that support professional nursing practice. The student will analyze and synthesize various theoretical frameworks, developed by numerous nurse theorists. Application of the various theories will be explored, as well as the importance of the development and application of nursing theory to both clinical nursing practice and nursing research efforts will be incorporated into the students learning.

This course is a self-paced learning course. Course objectives are outlined below, as are the required text and other course requirements. Learners are expected to complete this course in a nine week time frame. Communication with the instructor can be completed through e-mail, US mail, telephone and fax. Students should feel free to contact the instructor at any time during the course for any assistance or guidance.

Course Objectives:

1. Utilize critical thinking skills in the application of nursing theory to the practice of professional nursing and to the nursing process; within any clinical environment.
2. To make application of nursing theory to the role of the professional nurse, as a care giver, an educator and a patient/family advocate.
3. Compare and contrast various nursing theories while making application to professional nursing practice.
4. To analyze how basic nursing research is applicable to nursing theory and nursing practice.

Required Texts: Online Bookstore

Marriner-Tomey, A. & Alligood, M. (2006). Nursing Theorists and Their Work. 6th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby (Elsevier).
ISBN: 0323030106 ISBN-13: 9780323030106
or get the e-book with your paper textbook: ISBN-13: 9780323060233

American Psychological Association. (1994). Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Baltimore: Garadmond/Prideman Press.
ISBN: 1557987912

This book may be required by the instructor (or may be suggested reading after the course is complete).
Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, (2004) American Nurses Publishing.
ISBN-13: 9781558102156

* Books can be purchased on-line through the on-line bookstore.

Grading:

Students are expected to earn a C or better in this course.

A B C F

93 - 100 84 - 92 83 - 75 74 and below

Paper and Examinations

Nursing Theory Paper Examination 1 Examination 2

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The Nursing Theory Paper will consist of a 5-10 page typed paper, which is to be double spaced and in APA format. The learner will choose a nursing theorist and explain how the specific theory can be applied to a specific area of clinical practice. (Example: If the learner works in critical care, pick a theorist and explain how this theory applies to the practice of critical care nursing). Students are to contact the instructor via e-mail, to obtain the mailing address, where the paper is be mailed. Papers should be mailed with a confirmation delivery to the instructor. Students should keep a copy of their paper for their records. Papers will not be returned unless requested by the student. Students who wish to have their papers returned must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their paper, when mailing to the instructor for grading.

Format shall include the following:

1. Introduction
2. Description of the nursing theorist and the nursing theory
3. Analysis of how the theory applies to a specific clinical practice area.
4. Conclusion and Evaluation

The learner will be evaluated on the following:

Use of APA format Grammar and spelling Content

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Examination 1

The exam will consist of 50 questions including multiple choice, short answer and true/false. Exam 1 will cover Unit 1 (Analysis of Nursing Theories), Unit 2 (Philosophies), and Standards of Practice. When the student has completed the assigned reading and is then ready to take the examination, he/she is to contact the instructor via e-mail. The instructor will notify the college and the student will be allowed access to the testing area. Once the student has gained access to the examination, the student has 3 hours to complete the examination. Books may be used during the examination.

Examination 2

This exam will consist of three essay question Conceptual Models: Grand Theories, and Middle Range Nursing Theories. When students are ready to take Exam #2, they are to contact the instructor, who will grant them access to the examination site. Once the student has gained access to the examination, the learner has 3 hours to complete the examination. Books may be used during the examination.

Reading Assignments and Schedule for Examinations/Paper

Week One
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Pick a Nursing Theorist for paper

Week Two
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Develop an outline for Nursing Theory paper

Week Three
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Begin to write nursing theory paper

Week Four
Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice
Examination 1

Week Five
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Revise nursing theory paper

Week Six
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24

Week Seven
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Review and type nursing theory paper

Week Eight
Tomey and Alligood Text
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34

Week Nine
Examination 2
Send nursing theory paper to instructor