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online Health Promotion/Disease Prevention course at Canyon College

COURSE SYLLABUS: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

Course Title: NR512 - Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Department: School of Nursing
Instructor: James Johnson, MD E-Mail - Vita
Hours/Credits: 45 Contact hours (3 semester hours)

COURSE OVERVIEW:

I am happy to provide you with information and instructions regarding this course. As you know, you have a time limit to complete this graduate course. This time limit is 8 weeks. You may study at your own pace, and can progress through this program as quickly as you desire.

This is an exciting course and I am sure you as a nurse will learn some of the most interesting principles related to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. After successful completion of the course, you will have a much greater understanding of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention issues that are applicable to nursing. Also you will gain knowledge of some of the most current and pressing issues in health care delivery.

This course is a graduate level course about the topic Healthy People. It is formatted to be self-directed, along with one-on-one mentoring by faculty. You and I communicate throughout your time spent in this important study of Well-being. Communication can be by e-mail and fax.

As a graduate level course, you must be prepared to operationalize the concepts learned into the reality of today's health care environment. The readings in the text, the analysis of case studies supplied in the text, our discussions, and your weekly assignments will assist in meeting this broad-based goal.

You will find the textbook for this course to be one of the best available for the study of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the graduate level. It is packed with information.

TEXT:   Online Bookstore

Health Promotion Throughout the Lifespan, 6th Edition, by Carole Edelman and Carol Mandle. Mosby, Inc. (Elsevier), 2006. ISBN-13: 9780323031288   ISBN: 0323031285

Please order your book as soon as possible.

SUMMARY:

This course is a graduate course for students in the MSN program in Nursing Education. This is an core course that focuses on protecting health and preventing illness. Some of the topics/ subjects covered include; the infant, screening, and holistic health strategies.

Learning will provide students with the necessary foundation to progress toward graduation.

The course is formatted as an online course. Minimally, there is a midterm and a final examination. Students are encouraged to submit questions, and discuss issues and problems in Wellness and Prevention. Reading assignments from the textbook are assigned with supporting objectives. There may be weekly written responses to related questions that are to be turned into the instructor as detailed below.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR: James E. Johnson, M.D.

HOW TO REACH YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

I am available to you on an ongoing basis throughout your time spent in this course. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, issues, etc. I am here to assist you and mentor you to achieve your goals and experience success in this course.

E-mail: jjohnson@canyoncollege.edu

Phone: 615-523-2136
Fax: 615-523-2136

I generally respond to requests within 1-3 business days. E-mail is the fastest and preferred method to contact me.

Again, do not hesitate to contact me. I am here for you and look forward to working with you.

Administrative Offices of Canyon College
Email: info@canyoncollege.edu
Phone: (208) 455-0010
Fax: (208) 455-0040
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (MST)

EXAMINATIONS:

Minimally, there is a Midterm and Final examination for this course. There will be an objective part and an essay part. The examinations are "open" book. They thoroughly test knowledge in key areas of course content. While open book, they require thought and knowledge of the related content for successful completion.

All examinations are taken "online." When you are ready to take the examinations, please e-mail me directly and request authorization to take your exam. Please make your request at least three business days in advance of your desired date. You will receive instructions to access the examinations.

When you are ready to take the examinations, access the web site, and complete the examination. Access each exam only once. If you have difficulties, notify Student Support right away. Send a copy of your notice to your instructor. You will receive your score in one - three business days.

GRADE ASSIGNMENT FOR EXAMINATIONS:

You will receive a letter grade, based on your over all score achievement. The grading scale is as follows:

90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F

You will receive a score and letter grade for the Midterm period and Final period. Your final course grade will be an average of the scores you achieved (for example, on the Midterm and Final exams).

READING ASSIGNMENTS and OBJECTIVES:

The objectives are printed at the beginning of each chapter in our textbook. You will receive assignments and possibly more objectives once enrolled. You are responsible for reviewing the objectives. The objectives will guide you in your learning and assist you in knowledge attainment. Your reading assignments are self-paced. There may be other assignments for reading, case studies, and discussion throughout the class time.

WHAT TO DO: Click here for the previous syllabus

April 26, 2006 Syllabus Edition