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Harding University
Carr College of Nursing
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice
Spring 2023
“Developing Nurses as Christian Servants”
www.harding.edu/nursing
501-279-4476
Copyright © Harding University, Inc. August 2022
Carr College of Nursing, Searcy, ARNURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 2 Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2022-2023
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 1
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice
Spring 2023
NURS 6900 Face-to-Face, 15 weeks 1 credit hour
Coordinator:
Susan D. Kehl, PhD, RN, CNE
Dean, Professor of Nursing
Office: Swaid 106
Cell Phone: 501-207-1571
Office Phone: 501 279-4476
Email: skehl@harding.edu
(preferred method of contact is email)
Office hours: 8 – 5pm, M - F
Course Description
A Captone course designed to explore preparation for the national licensing exam and
professional practice. A grade of “C+” or higher is required.
Course Purpose, Audience and Method of Delivery
Transition to Nursing Practice is offered to pre-licensure students who have been admitted to the
Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) program. This course provides preparation
and content review needed for successful completion of the national licensing exam. Residency
programs and new graduate orientation programs are explored to allow MEPN graduates to make
informed choices for the successful transition to practice. This course will be offered in a hybrid
format. There will planned synchronous meetings and online assignments.
Professional Behavior Expectations
Registered nurses are prepared to function within an interdisciplinary team to lead and serve
diverse patients (individuals, families, groups, communities, populations) across the life span in a
variety of settings along the continuum of care. Since nurses assume the responsibility of the care
of others, professional attitudes, behaviors, judgments and skills must be applied in all
communication and interactions to provide safe and quality practice. The faculty at the Carr
College of Nursing (HCCN) believes that the classroom (online and face-to-face), simulation
labs, and clinical experiences all provide settings for professional learning. Students are asked to
engage actively in all settings as preparation for professional expectations encountered in their
careers. Active engagement assumes attention to the topics, activities, speakers, faculty, peers,
and patients involved in any given setting. Distractions should be for emergencies only and
faculty notified if potential phone interruption or other issues are anticipated.
Teaching Philosophy and Christian Perspective
Faculty are responsible to facilitate the learning of students in preparation for professional
careers in nursing. The faculty are responsible for modeling Christian character, authenticity,
Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 2 service, and leadership in nursing education and practice and want to engage students by discussion in the faculty successes and failure of this responsibility. The faculty at HCCN believe that nursing curriculum should reflect the current practice environment in compliance with evidence-based professional standards and rules of regulatory organizations. The curriculum integrates the mission of the university. Concepts will reflect the knowledge, judgment, behaviors, skills, attitudes, and values required of the professional nurse. The faculty believe that active, participatory student-centered learning is required in master’s education to develop the professional competencies required of the graduate. Faith and learning resources act as a background for this course. The faculty invite the students to bring further resources in the semester discussion of faith in nursing practice. Assessment Harding University, since its charter in 1924, has been strongly committed to providing the best resources and environment for the teaching-learning process. The board, administration, faculty, and staff are wholeheartedly committed to full compliance with all Criteria of Accreditation of the Higher Learning Commission as well as standards of many discipline-specific specialty accrediting agencies. The university values continuous, rigorous assessment at every level for its potential to improve student learning and achievement and for its centrality in fulfilling the stated mission of Harding. Thus, a comprehensive assessment program has been developed that includes both the academic units and the administrative and educational support units. Course- specific student learning outcomes contribute to student achievement of program-specific learning outcomes that support student achievement of holistic university learning outcomes. All academic units design annual assessment plans centered on measuring student achievement of program learning outcomes used to sequentially improve teaching and learning processes. Additionally, a holistic assessment of student achievement of university learning outcomes is coordinated by the university Director of Assessment used to spur continuous improvement of teaching and learning. Academic Integrity Policy Honesty and integrity are characteristics that should describe each one of us as servants of Jesus Christ. As your instructor, I pledge that I will strive for honesty and integrity in how I handle the content of this course and in how I interact with each of you. I ask that you join me in pledging to do the same. Academic dishonesty will result in penalties up to and including dismissal from the class with a failing grade and will be reported to the Director of Academic Affairs. All instances of dishonesty will be handled according to the procedures delineated in the Harding University catalog. The full policy is available in the HCCN MEPN handbook. The first instance of cheating will result in a 0 for the assignment and an Academic Misconduct filing. The second instance will be a course failure. Online Etiquette Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022
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Online etiquette expectations are clearly described in the University’s handbook for graduate and
professional programs that can be accessed at:
http://www.harding.edu/assets/gradprogram/pdf/gradhandbook.pdf
Please remember with online messages, people cannot see your face, they cannot hear the tone or
inflection of your voice, and they cannot observe your body language to determine your
intention. Therefore, when responding to another student's post or message, or even in creating
your own, it is very important to write your thoughts out and take a few minutes away from
them. Then reread what you wrote and make sure it answers the question(s) and is worded in a
way that is not likely to offend others.
It is okay to disagree, but do so in a manner that is constructive, rather than destructive,
encouraging rather than denigrating.
It is very easy to say the right words, but for them to be "heard" incorrectly. Take the
time to review what you type. This is one of the benefits of online education: you have
the ability to wait and rethink what you will say before you say it.
USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS THE SAME AS SHOUTING!!!!! Use capitals
only to emphasize a point; do not type full posts in capital letters.
Respect others’ opinions as you would have yours respected.
This is a Christian school; please respect the religious beliefs of those around you.
Attendance Policy in Nursing Courses
Professionalism in nursing practice requires accountability and responsibility in course and clinical
attendance. Regular class and clinical attendance is expected of all students for the entire class period.
Course Meetings Absences Course grade lowered one letter grade with: Student fails the
per Week course with:
Allowed
1 2 3 absences More than 3
absences
2 3 4 absences More than 4
absences
3 5 6 absences More than 6
absences
Course Content
This course provides instruction on preparation for the national licensing exam and information
on orientation programs in the transitions to professional nursing practice.
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Required Text and Resources
Elsevier. (2020). Elsevier adaptive quizzing for the NCLEX-RN exam (36 month), 3rd. Edition.
St. Louis, MO.
Guido, G. W. (2020). Legal and ethical issues in nursing, 6th edition. Upper Saddle River,
Prentice Hall, Inc.
Silvestri, L. A. & Silvestri, A. E. (2020). Saunder’s comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN®
Examination, 8th edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Suggested library resources include, but are not limited to the following:
Over 200 databases https://library.harding.edu/az.php
How-To Videos https://library.harding.edu/tutorials
Distance Education Information page https://library.harding.edu/distance
Brackett Library Course Reserves
https://opac.harding.edu/vwebv/enterCourseReserve.do?sk=brackett
Hard copy reserve
Electronic reserve-scanned offerings available in full online
Student Success Librarian - assists students as a resource for “how to” questions, instructs
classes in the use of research materials, instructs in the procedures and resources for
accessing scholarly works
Liaison Librarians - designated librarians for each department that work with the faculty and
students in their specified areas and offer class instructional sessions or individual research
consultations https://library.harding.edu/consultations
• ARKLink card – allows Harding students and faculty to borrow books from other
participating universities and colleges in Arkansas https://library.harding.edu/arklink
• Interlibrary Loan - Article sharing and courier service for physical items within the states of
Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma that is provided through Amigos library
services https://library.harding.edu/ill
Curricular Strands and Student Learning Outcomes
Harding’s University Learning Outcomes (ULOs) are listed and numbered in the MEPN
Student Handbook
At the completion of this program, the MEPN graduate will be prepared to:
Strands Outcomes
Clinical Judgment (ULOs 2, 1. Demonstrate clinical judgement in making evidence-based clinical decisions for safe
3, 4, 5, 6, 7) and quality nursing care relevant to comprehensive patient problems encountered in
diverse care settings.
Population Care (ULOs 4, 2. Integrate evidenced-based clinical prevention and population care for identified
5,6) populations encountered in diverse settings.
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Evidence-Based Practice 3. Implement research findings and evidence-based best practices in the provision of
(ULOs 3, 6, 7) professional nursing to enhance safety and quality in patient care. Use informatics and
patient care technologies to facilitate and reach the highest patient care outcomes.
Research (ULOs 3, 6, 7) 4. Analyze disparities in knowledge or evidence, articulate research questions, design a
research study and evaluate the impact on patient and population outcomes in
professional nursing for refinement of safety and quality care.
Servant Leadership (ULOs 5. Demonstrate accountability for patient and system quality outcomes, using quality
2, 4, 5, 6) improvement and acting as a change agent, and patient advocate.
Accountability (ULOs 2, 4) 6. Analyze political, legal and ethical influences in health care systems that affect health
policy, economics, care coordination, patient/population outcomes. Facilitate
opportunities for personal, professional and spiritual growth
Collaboration (ULOs 2, 4, 5, 7. Communicate, collaborate with and listen to patients, families, and interprofessional
6) team members for patient and family teaching and learning needs, patient and system
quality outcomes.
Ethics (ULOs 1, 8) 8. Demonstrate commitment to Christian principles, professional ethics and standards of
professional nursing practice to provide culturally competent, patient-centered care to
patients, families and populations in local and global communities.
The AACN Essentials DRAFT Domains and the HCCN MEPN Strands
The Essentials HCCN MEPN Educational Strands
Domain I: Knowledge for Nursing Practice Clinical Judgment, Research, Servant Leadership,
Collaboration, Ethics
Domain II: Person-Centered Care Clinical Judgment, Research, Servant Leadership,
Collaboration, Ethics, Accountability
Domain III: Population Health Population Care, Evidence-Based Practice,
Research, Collaboration, Ethics
Domain IV: Scholarship for Nursing Evidence-Based Practice, Research
Practice
Domain V: Quality and Safety Clinical Judgment, Research, Servant Leadership,
Collaboration, Ethics, Accountability
Domain VI: Interprofessional Partnerships Collaboration, Ethics, Accountability, Servant
Leadership
Domain VII: Systems Based Practice Clinical Judgment, Research, Servant Leadership,
Collaboration, Ethics, Accountability, Population
Care, Evidence-Based Practice,
Domain VIII: Informatics and Healthcare Research, Evidence-Based Practice,
Technologies Accountability, Collaboration, Ethics, Clinical
Judgment
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Domain IX: Professionalism Accountability, Servant Leadership,
Collaboration, Ethics
Domain X: Personal, Professional and Servant Leadership, Accountability, Ethics,
Leadership Development Collaboration, Clinical Judgment
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Program Competencies
The Harding University Carr College of Nursing incorporates into its curriculum the AACN
Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education in
Nursing, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, the American Nurses Association
Code of Ethics and the graduate-level QSEN competencies.
Course Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student learner will be able to:
Cognitive Competency MSN Strand Measurement Performance
Statements Instruments Indicators or
Criteria
Retain essential concepts Clinical Judgment, Quizzes, exams Exam, quiz, and
of the NCSBN’s NCLEX- Research and Evidence- and written written
RN test plan and Based Practice assignments assignments
curriculum review. average greater
than or equal to
75/100.
Compare variations of the Clinical Judgment, Quizzes, exams Exam, quiz, and
professional nurse Population Care and written written
residency and orientation assignments assignments
programs as new MSN average greater
graduates. than or equal to
75/100.
Psychomotor
Competency
Statements
Demonstrate increasing Clinical Judgment, Quizzes, exams, Exam, quiz, and
proficiency on national Research and Evidence- assignments written
licensing practice questions Based Practice, assignments
and content. Collaboration, average greater
Accountability, Servant than or equal to
Leadership, Ethics 75/100.
Demonstrate professional Clinical Judgment, Quizzes, exams, Score greater than
interview skills for future Collaboration, assignments or equal to 75/100
professional nursing Accountability and
employment Servant Leadership
Affective Competency
Statements
Express a personal view of Accountability, Class Activities Attendance policy
Christian perspectives of Servant Leadership,
health, illness, and healing. Collaboration, Ethics
Describe expression the of Accountability, Mastery Score greater than
professional values of Servant Leadership, assignments, or equal to 75/100;
caring, altruism, human Collaboration, Ethics class activities Attendance policy
Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 8 dignity, civility, respect, cultural sensitivity and humility and excellence in professional practice Final Course Grading Scale Grade Percentage GPA Weight Point Range A 90.0-100% 4.00 450 - 500 B+ 85-89.99% 3.50 425-449.9 B 80-84.99% 3.00 400 – 424.9 C+ 75-79.9% 2.50 375 – 399.9 D 70-74.99% 2.00 350-374.9 F
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 9 There are two comprehensive exit exams. Weekly EAQ assignments will assist in the preparation. Remediation will be assigned by the course faculty if a student scores less than 800 on Exit I. Adaptive Quizzing Adaptive quizzes are planned in preparation for the HESI Exit exams. The overall average of the adaptive quizzes will count 100/500 points in the total course grade. Legal and Ethical Quizzes Two attempts will be given on 10 open book quizzes and the highest score is recorded. A minimum of 80% is required on each quiz. Licensure Preparation Paper A brief narrative will discuss the areas of weakness to be focused on in the post-graduation licensure preparation. A study plan with dates, times and content to be reviewed and practice questions will be required. Career Management Plan The student will explore a 5-year career plan after completion of the MEPN program. National Licensing Exam Reviews The students will attend two national licensing exam reviews in the final 2 weeks of the program. Policies Attendance Course attendance is required. The number of allowed absences is described in the MEPN handbook. Class Participation Full class participation is expected in each class session. If the student is disruptive, he or she may be asked to leave the session. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of their exam average. When an exam score is less than 75%, the students will need to make an appointment with the course coordinator to plan activities for success. All course assignments are expected to reflect professional communication and proper APA format. Up to 10% may be deducted for improper APA, failure to correct APA after receiving feedback results in automatic deduction of 10 points. Assignments will be submitted via Canvas and are reviewed by Turnitin. The Writing Center Help with writing assignments is always available free of charge at the Writing Center, located in the back of Brackett Library. The Writing Center is staffed by trained undergraduate and graduate consultants Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 10 for 50+ hours per week. These consultants work collaboratively with their clients at every stage of the writing process to address issues of content, organization, clarity, style, and documentation. To schedule an appointment, go to harding.mywconline.com and create a free account or may call 279-4627 to schedule a 30-minute or 1-hour (or more) appointment with a writing consultant. Dress Code All members of the Harding community are expected to maintain standards of modesty and decency in dress appropriate to the Christian lifestyle and consistent with professional employment expectations. For these reasons, students are expected to adhere to an established dress code. Additional standards of dress may be required by certain academic or extracurricular programs. Credit Calculator Statement: Traditional Term For every hour in class, the typical student should expect to spend at least two clock hours on course-related work, including but not limited to out-of-class time spent reading, problem solving, reviewing, organizing notes, preparing for upcoming quizzes/exams and other activities that enhance learning. Syllabus Disclaimer This course syllabus is provided for use as a guideline and is in no way a binding contract between student and faculty. The syllabus may be subject to changes, which are necessitated by circumstances arising during the course. All such changes will be given to students verbally, in writing or by electronic communication (email/Canvas). Faculty Information Faculty are available during specified office hours which are posted next to the faculty’s office door. Please make an appointment to guarantee a meeting time with faculty. Faculty contact information will be distributed in class. Please limit calls/texts during after-hours to emergencies only. Note: Not all faculty members accept text messages. MEPN HUB The MEPN HUB is a Canvas course in which all HCCN graduate students are enrolled. Information contained in the MEPN HUB is essential for success in the MSN program and policies contained therein apply to every course in the program. Students are required to complete the MEPN HUB quizzes by the date indicated. Access to Technology Update as needed Each student must have daily access to the internet. A computer with capabilities of running Windows 7 or 8.1 is needed with access to a recent version of Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat Reader (free and downloadable). Google Chrome is the preferred web browser for navigation on the Harding University course management system, Canvas. Computers must be equipped with video camera and sound capabilities. A headset is required for any face to face video conferencing. Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022
NURS 6900 Transition to Nursing Practice 11 Additional information regarding technology requirements can be found at the links below Basic computer specifications: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10721-67952720328 Supported browsers: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720 Course Management System – Canvas Canvas is the course management system used by Harding University and is accessed by your Pipeline user name and password. There are several tutorials and student help links in Canvas. After logging in, click on Canvas Guides located in the upper left corner of the screen. Distance student support is attained by calling the E-Learning Help Desk ( 8am – 5pm – M-F), 501-279-5201 or emailing, elearning@harding.edu. For IT and/or Pipeline help, you may call the DormNet helpline at 501- 279-4545. Canvas, Internet or Technology Outage As an online learner you must be able to manage technical difficulties, as power outages, connection problems and other technical issues are always a possibility. Technology will sometimes fail; for this reason, it is advisable to complete your assigned work prior to the due date. Instructor - If your instructor experiences a power outage, an Internet service outage, an LMS (Canvas) or other technical issue that significantly affects online assignments, the ability to grade assignments, or the instructor/student communication channel is significantly disrupted, adjustments to due dates will be made, as appropriate. Student - If you experience a power outage, Internet service outage, LMS (Canvas) or other technical issue, you are held responsible for completing your assigned work in a timely manner. Harding University is not responsible for the student’s access to a working computer or reliable Internet service. An Internet outage or computer issue is not an excuse for late work. A backup plan for reliable Internet service and a working computer is prudent. Should you experience any such issues, communicate with your instructor in a timely manner. Additional information can be found at the link below https://www.harding.edu/ist/canvas As a graduate student, it is important to check Canvas and the Pipeline email account regularly for updates and announcements. Institutional Policies are listed in the Student Handbook Accommodations Information regarding student accommodations is found within the Carr College of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook Harding University Carr College of Nursing 2021-2022
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Counseling and Student Health
Students may occasionally have personal issues that arise during the pursuit of higher
education. If the student believes the challenges are affecting the required coursework, the
student is encouraged to talk to the course faculty. If confidential assistance is needed, the
student may contact the Harding University Counseling Center, 501-279-4347.
Students with Disabilities
It is the policy for Harding University to accommodate students with
disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Therefore, any student with a documented
disability condition (e.g. physical, learning, or psychological) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the instructor and the Office of Disability Services and
Educational Access at the beginning of each semester. If the diagnosis of the disability occurs
during the academic year, the student must self-identify with the Office of Disability Services
and Educational Access as soon as possible in order to get academic accommodations in place
for the remainder of the semester. The Office of Disability Services and Educational Access is
located in Room 226 in the Student Center, telephone, (501) 279-4019.
Course Schedule
Week/Date Class Tuesday Thursday Assignments/Exam/Quiz
Week 1 Reference Reading: EAQ RN Fundamentals
Saunders Unit I of Nursing (Issues in
Nursing; Nursing
Class Meeting & Sciences) due Sunday, 11
Orientation pm
Begin Guido Quiz 1 >150 questions; Mastery
Level 2
Week 2 Reference Reading: EAQ RN Fundamentals
Saunders Unit II, III of Nursing (Fundamental
Skills; Health & Physical
Online work Assessment;
Leadership/Management,
Guido Quiz 2 Prioritizing Care; Disaster
Planning)
Week 3 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Units IV, Psychiatric/Mental Health
V, XIV (all sub-topics)
Pharmacology
Guido Quiz 3 Psych/Mental Health
Drugs
Class Meeting:
ACH Residency
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Week 4 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Unit VI Women’s Health (All
sub-topics) Pharmacology
Online work Women’s Health and
Maternity/Newbornn
Guido Quiz 4 Drugs
Week 5 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Unit VII Pediatric (all sub-topics)
Pharmacology Women’s
Class Meeting: UH Health and
Residency Maternity/Newborn
Drugs
Guido Quiz 5
Week 6 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Units VIII, Integumentary Systems,
IX, XIII Cardiovascular,
Hematologic &
Online work Lymphatic (Sub-topics in
Med – Surg)
Guido Quiz 6
Week 7 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Units X, Gastrointestinal System;
XI Endocrine System (Sub-
Topics in Med-Surg)
Class Meeting: UA
MS Residency
Guido Quiz 7
Week 8 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Unites Respiratory System,
XII, XIV Renal, Urinary,
Reproductive System
Online work (Sub-topics in Med-Surg)
Guido Quiz 8
Week 9 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Units XV, Neurologic and Sensory
XVI, XVII Systems; Musculoskeletal
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System (Sub-topics in
Class Meeting: SVI Med – Surg)
Residency
Guido Quiz 9
Week 10 Reference Reading: EAQ RN
Saunders Unit Immunologic System and
XVIII Infectious Diseases (sub-
topics in Medical
Online Work Surgical; Pharmacology
in Med/Surg Drugs
Guido Quiz 10
Week 11 HESI Exit I
Week 12 HESI remediation Career Management
Paper Due
Guido Quizzes
Closed
Week 13 HESI remediation
Week 14 HESI remediation Licensure Preparation
Paper Due
Week 15 NCLEX Review
Week 16 NCLEX Review HESI Exit II
Suggested activities
Before Class
Read targeted reading assignments
Begin Adaptive Quizzing
During Class
Begin Mastery Assignment
Ask questions
After Class
Complete Mastery Assignment Due following Tuesday
Complete Adaptive Quizzing
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