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College of Nursing
UWS NSG 341 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Collaborative Nursing Program Course
Course Syllabus
Fall, 2012
Faculty
Dr. James A. Bockeloh, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Instructor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
College of Nursing, Room 522
1921 E. Hartford Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Office: 414-229-5556
Fax: 414-229-6474
Cell/Home: 262-880-6415
Email: Bockeloh@uwm.edu
Office Hours: Monday, 4:30-5:30 PM, Froedtert Hospital
Other hours by appointment
Class Location and Schedule
Monday evenings, 6:00 9:50 PM
Froedtert Hospital, Helfaer Auditorium
Capsule Statement
Concepts and theories pertinent to professional nursing practice are developed
and historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors that influence nursing
and health care delivery are analyzed.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
Admission to the Collaborative Nursing Program
Course Description
Selected concepts and theories pertinent to the practice of professional nursing
are developed. Historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors that
influence nursing and health care delivery are analyzed. Various philosophical
perspectives upon professional nursing practice are considered. Nursing theories
are addressed as frameworks for practice. Strategies are discussed for analyzing
and managing ethical dilemmas in nursing and health care.
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate understanding of professional nursing practice
2. Articulate a personal philosophy of nursing
3. Develop a commitment to enact a theory-based practice
4. Evaluate factors that create dilemmas in nursing/health care
5. Critically examine the importance of diverse cultural, historical, legal, and
economic influences in nursing practice and the health care industry
Required Texts:
American Psychological Association, (2010). Publication manual of the
American psychological association, 6th ed. Chicago: American
Psychological Association.
Blais, K.K., et. al., (2010). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and
perspectives, 6th ed. NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: 0135080908 ISBN-13:
978-0135080900
George, J.B., (2010). Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing
practice, 6th ed. NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: 0135135834 | ISBN-13: 9780135135839
Other course materials are posted on the D2L site.
Course Requirements:
Class Participation
Course Assignments
Theory Presentation
Final Course Paper
20%
30%
20%
30%
Class Participation: Based on attendance and participation in discussion and inclass activities.
Course Assignments: A variety of short exercises and activities will be required in
the course. Guidelines for assignments are posted on the D2L course site.
Theory Presentation: Small group/pair presentation of a selected nursing theory.
Guidelines are posted on the D2L website.
Course Final Theory and Practice Paper: A comprehensive paper integrating
concepts and theories presented in the course is required. Guidelines are posted
on the D2L website.
Student Expectations:
Come prepared for class. You should expect to spend 6 to 8 hours per week
preparing for this course. Course preparation includes completing the
assigned readings, accessing the PowerPoint handouts on D2L, and
completing the weekly and course assignments.
Bring course materials (e.g. materials posted on D2L) to each class session.
Be on time and stay for the entire class session.
Actively participate in class lectures, discussions, and activities.
Respect peers, guests and faculty.
Give thoughtful feedback.
Turn off cell phones and pagers during class.
Use laptops during class only for course-related note taking or group
activities.
Help to maintain a clean classroom.
Check your UWM email account and D2L course site for announcements at
least 2 times per week and as needed.
Grading Scale
95 - 100 % = A
93 - 94 % = A91 - 92 % = B+
87 - 90 % = B
85 - 86 % = B83 - 84 % = C+
79 - 82 % = C
77 - 78 % = C-
75 - 76 % = D+
72 - 74 % = D
70 - 71 % = D<70 %
=F
Academic Conduct
UWM and the College of Nursing expect each student to be honest in academic
performance in all aspects of academic work. Refer to the following website for
additional information regarding expectations for academic conduct and
behaviors that are considered to be academic dishonesty and misconduct:
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/DOS/conduct.html
Academic conduct includes behaviors relating to:
Correct procedures for citing sources of information, word, and ideas
Ways to properly credit collaborative work with project team or study group
members
Strategies for planning and preparing for exams, papers, projects and
presentations
A useful link to avoid plagiarism is http://guides.library.uwm.edu/plagiarism
Topic
Readings
Sept 10
Sept 17
Sept 24
Historical Foundations of
Professional Nursing
Blais, Chapter 3
October 1
Theoretical Foundations of
Professional Nursing
Blais, Chapter 6
George (2002), Chapter 1
October 8
October 15
Nursing Theories
Presentations
October 22
Nursing Theories
Presentations
October 29
Nursing Theories
Presentations
Nov 5
Blais, Chapter 4
Nov 12
Blais, Chapter 5
Nov 19
Nov 26
Dec 3
Blais, Chapter 18
Dec 10
Note:
If UWM closes for evening classes, then this class is cancelled. UWM announcements
for evening classes are usually made before 4:30 PM. Check the UWM website for
announcements.