NUR625 - Forensic Nursing
Nursing
James E. Johnson, MD E-MailVitae
225 contact hours (15 semester hours)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
I am happy to provide you with information and instructions regarding this online Forensic Nursing Certificate Program. You have a time limit of 14 months to complete this course. This course comprises eight modules. You may study at your own pace, and can progress through this program as quickly as you desire. (If you desire our eight-week Forensic Nursing Class, go to NR340) Our Forensic Nursing Certificate Program and Forensic Nursing Class may be used to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements.
This is an exciting graduate program and I am sure you will learn some of the most interesting principles related to the area of forensic science for the nurse. This course also provides education for the coroner nurse. After successful completion of our forensic nursing school program, you will have a much greater understanding of Forensic Nursing, as well as some of the most current and pressing issues facing Forensic Nurses. You will also receive a certification of completion from Canyon College.
This graduate class is formatted to be self-directed, along with one-on-one mentoring by faculty. As your instructor, you and I communicate throughout your time spent in this important study. Communication can be by e-mail and fax.
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, our discussions, and your weekly assignments will assist in meeting this broad-based goal.
You will find the textbooks for this course to be of the best available for the study of Forensic Nursing. They are packed with information.
Some of the topics/subjects covered include;
Sexual Assault
Child Abuse
Testifying in Court
Forensic Nursing Opportunities.
Students are encouraged to submit questions, discuss issues, and discuss problems related to Forensic Science for the Nurse. Reading assignments from the textbooks are assigned with supporting objectives. There are weekly written responses to related questions that are to be submitted to the school instructor.
Forensic Nursing, by Virginia A. Lynch. Mosby (Elsevier), 2005/2006. ISBN13: 9780323028264 ISBN: 0323028268
and
Health Assessment Online to Accompany Health Assessment for Nursing Practice (User Guide, Access Code and Textbook Package), 3rd Edition, by Susan F. Wilson. Mosby (Elsevier), 2004/2005. ISBN13: 9780323033244 ISBN: 0323033245
Please order your books as soon as possible.
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 class.
There is a minimum of eight examinations 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 note to your instructor. You will receive your score in one - three business days.
Please pace your studies so you will complete this certificate program within 14 months.
GRADE ASSIGNMENT FOR EXAMINATIONS:
You will receive a letter grade, based on your over all score achievement. The grading scale is as follows:
You will receive a numerical score for each examination. Your final course grade will be a computer average of the scores you achieve on all examinations.
ASSIGNMENTS:
There are written assignments for this class. Detailed directions for the written assignment are provided to the student upon enrollment.
Your reading assignments are self-paced.
WHAT TO DO:
Order your textbook immediately.
During the first week of the course, please e-mail your instructor and provide your instructor with some basic information about you, including:
your contact address (e.g. e-mail address)
your educational goals for this course
your overall goals for a career in Forensic Nursing
your past and current work experiences
any experiences you have had in health care delivery and/or forensic science
Review the chapter objectives before reading and studying each chapter or section.
Complete the required Assignments.
When instructed, proceed to take the assigned module examination.
Contact your instructor any time you would like to discuss the readings, have questions, require clarifications or further explanations, etc.
Share with your instructor current event issues related to Nursing Forensics that you identify in the news media, etc. In turn, your instructor may share such information with you for discussion and analysis.
Have fun! Be positive! Achieve your goals!
Click HERE for the previous syllabus. (Link to the old syllabus)
