King Saud University College of Nursing Bachelor degree program
1439-1440- 2018-2019 1
stsemester Course Syllabus Course Code : NUR 430
Course Title : Current Issues in Nursing Credit unit/hours : 2 (2+0+0)
Pre-requisite : -- Co-requisite : None Study Level : 8th level Faculty member:
Dr. Fatma Baddar, PhD Email: [email protected]
Office phone:8052188 - Jwal No. 0551101672 - WhatsApp: 0537583307 Office hours:
Monday 12-2pm, Thursday 12-2 pm
Course Description: This course provides students with an overview of the current issues and trends in nursing education and practice. Students are challenged to examine how these issues and other current events shape nursing practice.
Learning Objective: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1) Recognize the historical images that nursing profession passes through them throughout ages.
2) Explain the functions of national and international nurses’ associations.
3) Describe the nursing standards in clinical practice.
4) Explain common ethical, values, moral issues currently facing healthcare
professionals.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural diversity concepts, and its influence in providing a congruent, comprehensive, caring, and sensitive nursing care.
Course Requirements:
-Passing the assessment methods (quizzes, major examinations, discussion leadership).
Medium of Instruction:
English will be the medium of instruction.
Teaching/Learning Methods:
Lecture-Discussions; multimedia; self-learning; guided discussions.
Course Evaluation:
Formative 60%
Mid-term exam (1) 25 %
Quizzes (1,2) 20 %
Discussion leadership 10 %
Class participation 5%
Summative 60%
Final Written Exam 40 %
Total 100%
Discussion Leader Description:
Discussion leaders are responsible for conducting 45 minutes of class discussion.
During week 2, each student will select one topic of interest from the course
topics list. The discussion leader should thoroughly read and understand the
discussion topic and come to the class with several questions that will help in guiding the discussion.. The rest of the class are required to thoroughly read the assigned reading and come to the class prepare d to participate in an active discussion. Unparticipating and lack of interacting with the discussion leader will result in deduction of the class participation points.
References:
Required Textbook and articles:
Ellis, J. & Hartley, C. (2012),Nursing in today's world. (10th ed). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
http://file.zums.ac.ir/ebook/344-Nursing%20in%20Today%27s%20World,
%20,%2010%20Edition-Dr.%20Janice%20Rider%20Ellis%20RN%20PhD%20ANEF%20Ms.
%20Celia%20Love%20Hart.pdf
Bednarz, H., Schim, S., &Doorenbos, A. (2010). Cultural diversity in nursing education: Perils, pitfalls, and pearls. The Journal of Nursing Education, 49(5), 253-260. 10.3928/01484834- 20100115-02
https://search-proquest-com.sdl.idm.oclc.org/docview/357084090?pq-origsite=summon Lynch, V. A. (2011). Forensic nursing science: Global strategies in health and justice. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1(2), 69-76.
https://ac.els-cdn.com/S2090536X11000049/1-s2.0-S2090536X11000049-main.pdf?
_tid=69f0c13c-006d-11e8-bcb5-
00000aab0f02&acdnat=1516733236_4bae84dd59966fabe6b403bc67f0efa1
Recommended References:
Catalano, J. (2015, 2003). Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrows Trends. FA Davis Co. 8
thed. ISBN-13 9780803618565.
Cherry B, Jacob SR. ( 2013, 2007 ). Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends and Management.
(4th ed.) Mosby. ISBN-13 978032305217.
Cowen PS, Head SM. Current issues in nursing.(7th ed.). Mosby.2006. ISBN-13 97803323036528
Zerwekh JA, Clabron JC. Nursing today: Transition and trends. (5th ed.). Saunders 2005. ISBN-
13: 978-14160231
King Saud University College of Nursing Bachelor degree program
1439-1440- 2018-2019 1
stsemester
Time Table for Sessions and Exams
WEEK
DATE TOPIC / EXAM Assigned reading Assigned
discussion leader
1 26/12/1439 General Orientation of the Course Dr. Fatma
Baddar
2
3/1/1440
Unit I- The Growth of a Profession
●
The Current State of Nursing Discipline
●
Saudi Vision 2030
Ch.1 Exploring the Growth of Nursing as a Profession
http://vision2030.gov.sa/sites/default/files/
NTP_En.pdf
Dr. Fatma
3 10/1/1440 Unit II- The evolution of licensure, certification, and nursing organization
●
Credentialing and Nursing Licensure
●
Employment Opportunities Today
●
Competencies of the New Graduate Nursing Organizations
Ch.3 Credentials for Healthcare Providers Ch.4Making Professional Goals a Reality
Ch.5 The World of Healthcare Employment
4
17/1/1440 Unit III- Issues in Delivering Care
●
Access to Health Care and Accreditation of Health Care Institutions and Agencies
●
Cost Control and Evaluation of Health Care
●
Understanding Today’s Hospital
Ch. 6 Understanding the Healthcare
Environment and Its Financing
5
24/1/1440 Quiz 1
Unit III- Issues in Delivering Care (Cont.)
●
Safety Concerns in Healthcare
Ch.10 Safety Concerns in Healthcare
6 1/2/1440 Unit IV- The Process of Educating Nurses
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Nursing Education and Continuing Education
Ch.2 Educational Preparation
for Nursing
●
Trends in Nursing Training and Education
7
8/2/1440 Unit V- Leading and Managing
●
Initiating the Leadership and Management Role
●
Understanding Leadership and Management
Ch.12 Initiating the Leadership and Management Role
8 15/2/1440 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
9
22/2/1440 Unit VII- Nursing Practice Ethics
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Review of Basic Ethical Concepts
●
Specific trending Ethical Issues Related to the Profession of Nursing
Ch.8 Ethical Concerns in Nursing Practice
10
29/2/1440 Unit VIII- The Health Care Delivery System
●Maintaining continuity of care
●Complementary and alternative
healthcare
Ch. 11 The Nursing Profession
and the Community
11
6/3/1440
Quiz 2 Unit IX- Cultural Diversity
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Culture care (Diversity and Universality)
●
Transcultural Nursing
Bednarz, H., Schim, S.,
&Doorenbos, A. (2010).
Cultural diversity in nursing education: Perils, pitfalls, and pearls. The Journal of Nursing Education, 49(5), 253-260.
10.3928/01484834- 20100115-02
12
13/3/1440
Unit X- Facing the Challenges of Today’s Workplace
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Reality shock
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Workplace safety and health for nurses
Ch.14 Facing the Challenges of Today’s Workplace
13
20/3/1440 Unit X- Forensic Nursing: A Specialty for the Twenty-first Century
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Concept of Forensic Nursing and As Advanced Nursing Practice
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Other Trends: Future of Nursing
Lynch, V. A. (2011). Forensic nursing science: Global strategies in health and justice. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1(2), 69- 76.
14 27/3/1440 COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE
DISCUSSION LEADER RUBRIC
Items Poor
2 pts Fair
3 pts Good
4 pts Excellent
5 pts Preparation
5 pts
topic includes the relevant readings and the illustration selected (text, video, etc)
Poor
Facilitator shows some significant gaps and/or inaccuracies in
understanding the assigned readings;
unprepared.
Fair Demonstrates general understanding of the readings; may show evidence of some gaps in comprehension /
preparation.
Good
Solid understanding of the readings; may miss some hints of meaning.
Excellent
Thorough understanding of the readings -- facilitator shows a depth of insight and careful preparation.
Facilitates Discussion 5 pts
Avoids excessive presentation, and generates sufficient discussion
Poor
Facilitator ineffectively engages students.
Discussion falls flat due to presenter difficulties.
Engagement of classmates was weak.
Fair Facilitator has some difficulty leading the discussion (e.g., no elaboration or minimal opportunity for discussion;
allows discussion to remain off-topic) but shows at least some skill as facilitator.
Good
Facilitator leads discussion well. May need more follow-up questions, to engage students more, or to engage more students, or to keep discussion on- track.
Excellent
Facilitator effectively engages students in discussion of topic.
Listens well and responds appropriately. Uses follow-up questions to expand the discussion. Encourages all students to participate.
Quality of Questions
5 pts Poor
Questions need more work; topic covered inadequately.
Fair
Some good questions, but may need more in-depth questions and/or an increase in the number of questions to effectively cover the topic.
Good Very good choice of questions. Key points are highlighted; topic is covered well.
Excellent
Insightful, appropriate, and in- depth questions which lead to a thorough and useful
discussion of the topic.
