NURS 5440 780: Nurse Exec Integ Ldrship Pract

The content outline is negotiated by the student with the preceptor and faculty for approval.

APA Course Requirements:

All coursework will be submitted using the APA 7th edition format. APA format is expected throughout your MSN program. Additionally, references must be obtained from literature published and secured by TAMIU’s library database or a US government website (WHO, CDC, or similar state government websites). No other websites, including Google, should be referenced without prior approval. This course utilizes scholarly literature that has been scrutinized through a peer review process -most information obtained through a nongovernmental website will not be considered appropriate for this course.

Academic Honesty

As members in an academic community, students at TAMIU are expected to act with honesty and integrity in their pursuit of higher education, be mature, be self-directed and be able to manage their own affairs. Students who are unwilling to abide by these basic expectations may find themselves facing academic and disciplinary sanctions. Students are expected to share in the responsibility and authority with faculty and staff to challenge and make known acts that violate the TAMIU Honor Code.  For more information on the Honor Code, please visit  the  Office  of  Student  Conduct  and  Community  Engagement  website at https://www.tamiu.edu/scce/. TAMIU Faculty has the authority to implement academic policies or impose grade penalties as appropriate. For more information, please visit the TAMIU Faculty Handbook at: http://www.tamiu.edu/senate/handbook.shtml.

Section 7.01 - Violations of Academic Conduct

Academic dishonesty is any act, or attempt, which gives an unfair advantage to the student. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

1. Plagiarism. The act of passing off some other person’s ideas, words, or works as one’s own. It includes, but is not limited to, the appropriating, buying, receiving as a “gift” or obtaining, by any other means, another’s work for submission as one’s own academic work.
2. Cheating. An act of deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information related to an academic exercise.
3. Lying. Deliberate falsification with the intent to deceive in written or verbal form as it applies to an academic submission.
4. Bribery. Providing, offering or taking rewards in exchange for a grade, an assignment or the aid of academic dishonesty.
5. Collusion. The unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments offered for credit and/or grade, collaborating with others on projects where such collaboration is expressly forbidden, or where the syllabus states the default as being one's own work.
6. Flagrant Academic Misconduct. Repeated or severe violation(s) of the academic rule.

Accommodations/Accessibility Policy

Texas A&M International University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal education opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with the Director of Student Counseling and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. For more information, contact the Office of Disability Services for Students (DSS) via phone at 956.326.2230, online at http://www.tamiu.edu/wellness/disability.shtml, or by visiting the staff at the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, room 138. A link to the Disabilities Services for Students site has also been included under the "Resources" tab inside the course.

Blackboard Student Orientations

• Online Orientations: You can access your course(s) via Blackboard. We encourage you to view the Blackboard Student Training Videos (found below).
• Face-to-Face Orientations: Face-to-face Blackboard orientations are available the first two weeks of every semester. To check the Blackboard Student Orientation schedule, go to the OIT Professional Development website, log in with your student credentials, and self-register for a workshop. You can also schedule a one-on-one Blackboard orientation by contacting the OIT Helpdesk at (956) 326-2310 and asking for eLearning Coordinator's assistance.
• For accessibility on necessary course technology,

   visit: http://www.tamiu.edu/distance/technology/accessibility-statements.

• For statements on privacy policies on the use of third-party websites,

   visit http://www.tamiu.edu/distance/technology/privacy-statements.shtml to find links to

   the company’s privacy policies.

Course Communication Guidelines (Netiquette)

What Is Netiquette?

  By definition, etiquette is “the customary code of polite behavior in society or  

 among  members of a particular profession or group.” In cyberspace, netiquette 

  is “acceptable  way of communicating and behaving on the Internet.”

Netiquette Tips

• be respectful
• Regardless of the type of communication used, you should always keep in mind the following:
• be considerate of others
• think through before responding
• write clearly and concisely
• respond in a timely manner
• use short paragraphs
• spell-check your responses

Avoid

• CAPITAL LETTERS may be used to EMPHASIZE, but avoid typing in only capital letters as it may “sound” AS THOUGH YOU’RE SHOUTING!
• Rambling writing style; get to the point quickly.
• Screens full of text.

There are course expectations concerning etiquette or how we should treat each other online. It is vital that we consider these values as we communicate with one another.

Visit Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ web page on Netiquette for further instruction.

Course Communication Policy and Response Time

1. Communication and Response Time Policy

Students must check their dusty email account every 24 hours to ensure that they are able to respond to any email communication from their course faculty with 24-48 of receiving the email. Emails sent to the course faculty should be emailed to BB email address and the faculty will respond within 24-48 business hours. If the faculty has not responded within 48 business hours, the student must call or resend the email the faculty to ensure that the original email was received. Students should read any email sent by the course faculty thoroughly to ensure that they respond within the designated time frame or within the requested time frame. This is considered a professional responsibility.

1. Feedback and Response time to Assignments and Assessments

The faculty will grade assignments and return assignments submitted within 7-14 business days. Exams will be graded within 72 hours. Quizzes will be graded and grades will be submitted within one week and formal paper assignments will be graded and feedback provided to students within 7-14 days.

1. Formal Paper Policy
   All scholarly papers are expected to be written using APA Format 7th Edition. Please ensure that the final draft is the copy the student plans to submit. If the copy submitted into Blackboard is found to have plagiarism, the excuse of “it was my rough draft I accidentally submitted,” will NOT be a valid reason. The student will receive a “zero” for the assignment and the matter will be forwarded to the University Honor Council and possible sanction or dismissal.
2. Late Assignment Policy

Papers must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the due date. Late papers will not be accepted for grading and will be given a score of 0 (Zero), unless the course faculty grants permission in advance. It is the student’s responsibility to request permission to submit a late paper as soon as the student is aware that they will be late in submitting their paper. It is also the responsibility of the student to make sure that the faculty member has received the paper through blackboard or TurnItIn receipts by the due date and time.

Upon completion of the MSN program, graduates will:

1. Critically analyze, interpret and utilize appropriate knowledge, research and theories to meet the health care needs of diverse client populations across the lifespan.

2. Collaboratively plan the delivery of culturally sensitive health care with organizations and the community. 

3. Contribute to the advancement of nursing profession through evidenced-based research and practice.

4. Synthesize the leadership management, negotiating, teaching/coaching and consulting roles to foster continual improvement in order to meet changing societal and environmental needs.

5. Operationalize ethical, legal, political, and economic principles in application to management of healthcare delivery across the lifespan.

6. Advocate for advanced nursing practice through a commitment to lifelong learning and community service.

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:

1. Evaluate the use of administrative principles in the practicum setting.

2. Develop practicum-specific goals and objectives that focus on administrative principles.

3. Utilize the evidence to complete an administrative collaborative health project.

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CSON Grading and Grade Rounding/Schema

1. The CSON has adopted a grading scale in line with other Texas schools of nursing:

A = 100 - 90 B = 89 – 80 C = 79 – 70 F= 69 and below

1. Nursing students must achieve a grade of C or higher in both theory and clinical components of a course in order to pass that course and progress in the program. A grade of F in either theory or clinical components will constitute a course failure.
2. To pass a nursing course and progress in the program, a nursing student must attain an exam average (includes tests and the final) of 75% or higher.
3. To pass a nursing course and progress in the program, a nursing student must attain an overall course average of 75% or higher.
4. Read the CSON Grading and Grade Rounding Policy found in the student handbook for additional information on examinations (pg. 51). 

Discussion Forums and Topics

Introduction Forum                                                 

1.  Organizational Assessment and Makin Improvements     3% final grade
2. Identifying and Administrative Project of Interest               3% final grade
3. Developing a Project Based on the Evidence                    3% final grade'
4. Leadership Strategies and Staff Engagement                    3% final grade
5. Project Implementation Strategies                                     3% final grade
6. No  forum this week
7. Student Reflection                                                              5% final grade

Assignments (Rubrics for these are located in the course)

• Assignment 1 – Practicum Plan                                                                 10% final grade
• Assignment 2 – Resume                                                                              5% final grade
• Assignment 3 – Self-Assessment of Professional Competencies              25% final grade
• Assignment 4 – Administrative Collaborative Health Project                     10% final grade
• Assignment 5 – Practicum Log                                                                  10% final grade
• Assignment 6 – Preceptor Evaluation of Student                                      10% final grade
• Assignment 7 – HESI Exam                                                                      10% final grade

Total                                                                           100%

Assessment/Discussion Forums

The instructor will respond to student posts in the forum each week and will be in the forums reviewing all comments making additional responses to students and asking questions to promote further discussion. The instructor will review and grade all posts following the end of the week’s discussion forum deadline. The discussion week begins on Monday mornings at 12:01 a.m. CST and ends on Sunday nights at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Discussion Forum Submission Instructions: For each discussion forum, your initial post should be substantial and complete.  A “substantial and complete” initial post includes a synthesis of evidence from the literature and contains a real-world example. It is a post that is at least 250 words in length, and includes three or more peer-reviewed journals as references, which are provided at the end of the posting, in which citations are provided in APA format. This initial post should be made by the Wednesday of the week (by 11:59 pm CST). 

In addition, you are to respond to others in the class, the instructor and/or peers on at least three occasions with follow-up replies that are substantial and which promote further discussion by asking follow-up questions on three separate days of the week. A “substantial” follow-up post is at least 150 words in length, which is more than a simple “I agree with you” type of reply. It should be thoughtful and reflect a rationale for the statement made, and it should pose a question to promote ongoing and further discussion on the topic. You are to include a peer-reviewed article to support your substantial replies to your peers.

Late Work

Papers must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on the due date. Late papers will not be accepted for grading and will be given a score of 0, unless the course faculty grants permission in advance. It is the student’s responsibility to request permission to submit a late paper as soon as the student is aware that they will be late in submitting their paper. It is also the responsibility of the student to make sure that the faculty member has received the paper through Blackboard or TurnItIn receipts by the due date and time.

Instructor Feedback

The instructor will review and grade all written assignments and provide feedback within one week following the due date of the assignment. The instructor will respond to emails within 48 hours.

HESI EXAM Instructions:

Completion of the HESI Exam is required by the end of this course. There is no learning outcome associated with this assignment. The HESI is used to evaluate the NURS curriculum.

Upload certificate of successful completion by the designated date in the announcement.

IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS throughout this process to ensure your ability to test within the allotted dates/times we have reserved! PLEASE SET UP YOUR PROCTUR U ACCOUNT AND REGISTER FOR YOUR TEST SESSION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Please Read this website and follow the below steps and instructions to get started with ProctorU.

STEP 1: 

Create an Elsevier Evolve account (if you don’t currently have one).  Use the following steps to create an Evolve account and register for HESI Student Access at:

https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/

Choose: I am a student.

Under the HESI Secured Exams box, select the link “Register for Results and Remediation”

Click on the blue Register button.

This will take you to My Cart. Click the blue Checkout/Redeem button at the bottom of the page. Now you must create an Evolve account or sign into an existing one.

Now, you will either create an account or sign into an existing one. Either sign in with your username and password or create one now by filling in the fields. Note: Your username will be auto generated and will be a combination of your first initial, your last name, and a number or series of numbers.

STEP 2: 

Create a ProctorU username and password in order to register for, and take your exam.  Create your ProctorU account here: https://go.proctoru.com/students/users/new?institution=2124

For your Institution, please select “**Elsevier – HESI**” 

If you already have a ProctorU account, you will need to sign in and then “add enrollment” from your profile > account settings and select “**Elsevier – HESI** for the Institution. Then update account.

STEP 3: 

Register and pay for your Admission Exam at ProctorU’s site.

Students should Login to their ProctorU account

Once they login, they can “Schedule A New Session”

Institution “Elsevier – HESI”

Exam Type: Classic

Term: Your Institution Name (TAMIU)

Select your exam: Name of exam you wish to test on.

PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE PROPER EXAM.  It is RN Management 2nd time tester

This will take you to a screen to select to schedule on demand or schedule for a later date

Once selected you should be able to locate a desired date / time to register to take your exam

Once located, hit “select” then “schedule”. Once scheduled, you’ll be prompted to confirm your exam and registration details and proceed to payment.

Once again confirm exam name, institution info, and registration time/date and then proceed to payment. Complete required fields required for payment authentication and select “Process Charge”.

ALL STUDENTS: Once you have set up your Proctor U account and have registered for your HESI Exam Session, please email your registration confirmation to amanda.pena@tamiu.edu

ALL STUDENTS: IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TESTING: 

1. You will need to have your Evolve username and password in order to test (you will be prompted for this after starting your exam session).

2. You’ll need a computer, a webcam, and a microphone to take this exam. You will also need to be in a well-lit, private and quiet area that is free from interruption.

3. You will be asked to show a Government issued ID to authenticate your identity. Your face and your screen will also be recorded through the duration of the exam.

4. You will be asked to show your entire testing space during the startup process. 

5. The startup process takes 10-15 minutes and does not deduct against your actual exam time. 

6. It is important that you have enough bandwidth available during the exam. Be aware that other people on your network streaming videos or using excessive bandwidth can impact your testing experience.

Participation/Attendance Grade: See information on “Discussion Forums” in this syllabus.

New skills introduced in clinical: To be negotiated individually between student, preceptor, and faculty

Practicum Hours- Total practicum hours: 180 hours

Participation/Attendance: Students must complete 180 practicum hours.

           Minimum Technical Skills Expected

It is recommended that students meet the technical requirements listed on the Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ webpage when using the Blackboard, the learning management system (LMS) of the University. Below is information regarding orientation to Bb. Additionally, students can find assistance in Bb under the “Student Support” tab of Bb, information on technology support services, academic support services, student support services, and accessibility support services may be found there. Additionally, Atomic Learning training videos may be beneficial if any students lacking technology skills. Students should have knowledge of basic computer and Internet skills, as mentioned on the TAMIU Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ webpage.

When participating in distance education courses, it is vital to consider the technology involved in order to have a successful course. Students in distance education should have knowledge of basic computer and Internet skills, as mentioned on the Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ webpage. Additional skills required for this course include knowing how to use VoiceThread and Turnitin.

Student Support Resources

The University wishes to have all students succeed in their courses. To provide support to our students, an array of services in the areas of technology support, academic support, student support, and accessibility support may be found at the University. For more information, visit Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ page on University Resources and Support Services.

Computer/Technology Requirements

When participating in distance education courses, it is vital to consider the technology involved in order to have a successful course. Online students will need regular access to a personal computer that runs on a broadband Internet connection. It recommended that you meet the technical requirements listed on the Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services’ webpage when using the learning management system (LMS) of the University.

Additional Hardware. For this class, you may need the following additional hardware: a webcam and microphone for VoiceThread discussions. Recently purchased laptops may have these built in already.  If you do not have this equipment, it is recommended to purchase a stand-alone webcam, microphone or a webcam with a built-in microphone from your local electronic store or any online store.

Additional Software. You will need the following additional software: Microsoft PowerPoint for viewing lesson presentations and Microsoft Word for viewing course files and submitting assignments. TAMIU Students may access online versions of this software through their Dusty Office 365 account at https://dusty.tamiu.edu/. This site also provides students access to download the Microsoft suite for educational use. See instructions for downloading the Microsoft Office suite. Note: Students if you do not own the required hardware, software or do not have access to internet, it will be highly challenging for you to make any progress in this class. However, my goal is to assist you to find solutions and guide you appropriately most of the required materials can either be found free of charge at TAMIU’s library, computer labs, and classrooms.  In addition, you may also purchase any of these items at any electronic store.

Learning Management System

Students are provided with guides and online ticketing services when LMS issues arise. Blackboard Help is available

at http://www.tamiu.edu/distance/students/elearning-orientation.shtml.

Technical Support Services

Because of the nature of distance education courses, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) computing and information services are vital to the success of online students. This webpage covers contact information for Distance Education Services, the OIT Help Desk, and E-mail support: Technical Support Services.

ProctorU

In this class, the HESI will be administered remotely by an online authentication and proctoring service called ProctorU, which gives you the flexibility to schedule exams at your convenience and take them wherever you want. To prepare for taking your HESI exam, you will need to follow the following policies:

1. Clean Desk Policy 
All desks must be completely cleared off and free from any books, notes, drinks, snacks, etc. 

2. Valid Government Issued Photo ID 
All test-takers, regardless of exam type and service line, will be required to present a valid Government Issued Photo ID at the time of their exam. 

3. Online Calculator Only 
No graphing, scientific, or other handheld calculators are allowed during the exam. The HESI platform has a built-in calculator that can be used. If an exam is set up with the option to allow any other type of calculator besides the online one that is available, the ProctorU team will remove it from the permitted resources and reach out to the instructor directly advising them of the updated policy and guidelines provided to us by Elsevier. 

4. No Headphones 
No headphones/ earplugs are to be allowed unless an accommodation is listed for the test taker prior to the test taker's scheduled appointment.