NURS 400 Syllabus Spring 2014(2)(1)

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITYCollege of Arts and Sciences

Department of NursingFall 2013

I. LOCATOR INFORMATION

Semester: Spring 2014Course: NURS 400 – Nursing Research and TheoryCourse Credit: 3 Semester HoursClass Meets: OnlineCourse Coordinators: Dr. Jamil NormanOffice Location: OnlineOffice Hours: Virtual Office Fridays 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If any of these times do not work for you please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule a more convenient time!

Office Phone: 318-235-3593 Email: [email protected]

FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge, an electronic mail account ([email protected]) that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established FSU email as the primary mode of correspondence between university officials and enrolled students. Inquiries and requests from students pertaining to academic records, grades, bills, financialaid, and other matters of a confidential nature must be submittedvia FSU email. Inquiries or requests from personal email accounts are not assured a response. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to access electronic mail.

Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at

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II. COURSE DESCRIPTIONRevised January 1, 2014 1

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Course Description: This course focuses on the cognitive and professional skills of nursing research and theory. The cognitive skills emphasized include critical thinking, problem solving, research critique, and theory utilization in professional nursing practice. The professional skills include valuing research as a basis for professional nursing practice.

PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: 300-level nursing courses.

III. Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973

Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.

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IV. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American

psychological association. (6th ed). Washington, D. C.: American Psychological

Association.

Schmidt, N., & Brown, J. (2012). Evidence-based practice for nurses (2nd ed). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

V. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Differentiate various research approaches and methodologies used to discover and validate knowledge.

2. Describe the research process structural components.3. Discuss ways to apply the major concepts of selected nursing

theories to research. 4. Identify client situations that are open to investigation by

nurses.5. Critique selected research articles to determine ways in

which the inform nursing practice.6. Analyze the relationship of nursing research to nursing

theory and nursing practice.7. Examine ways to communicate and apply research findings when

teaching consumes and clients.8. Explore ways to participate and collaborate in research

endeavors.9. Explain the accountability and responsibility of a

professional nurse researcher to facilitate change in nursing profession and/or health system.

10. Develop a research proposal that focuses on ways to reduce health disparities.


VI. Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria

Assignment PossiblePoints

Description

Discussion Board Activities

20 Designed to assist you with mastering course content andto receive additional support in challenging concepts, discussion board exercises are required. Please note that the Discussion Board assignmentscoincide with the weekly topics. Discussion board participation is interactiveand a dynamic process. See Discussion Board Rubric in syllabus

Article Critique

30 1 Quantitative Article CritiqueSee schedule in syllabus fordue date See syllabus for grading criteria

Evidence BasedPractice PowerPoint Presentation (Group Project)

25See schedule in syllabus fordue date.See syllabus for PowerPoint Presentation Rubric


Final Exam 25 Final Exam


Grading Scale for the Department of NursingA = 93-100 F=< 69B = 85-92 I = IncompleteC = 78 -84 W = Withdrawal from a classD = 70-77 WN = Withdrawal due to non

attendanceP= Passing F = Failure

PAPERS AND EXAMINATIONS

Students are expected to submit required work on time. Examinations are to be taken when scheduled. Unexcused absence from a test will result in a zero (0). A make-up test, if given,will be based on the original test objectives, but the items willbe different. Late Papers will not be accepted and will be awarded a grade of “0”. Plagiarism, misrepresentation, fabrication of information, and abetting any of the above. Plagiarism in particular presents pitfalls to be avoided: any failure to document any words, ideas, or other contributions thatdo not originate with the author constitutes plagiarism. Widespread use of the World Wide Web (Internet) requires particular attention to proper documentation practices. Individual course syllabi offer additional clarification about requirements for proper documentation. See FSU Student handbook at http://www.uncfsu.edu/handbook/pdf/Web%20pdf/Codeofconduct.pdf. Actions outlined in the Fayetteville State University Student Handbook under Disciplinary System and Procedures will be followed for incidents of academic misconduct. See: http://www.uncfsu.edu/handbook/index.htm

Preparation of written work should contribute to clear communication. All work should be typewritten, following guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). A cover page and reference page should be included. References should include journals and books other than the ones listed in nursing course Revised January 1, 2014 6

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textbooks. Only professional Journals should be used. If you question whether your journal is a professional journal do not hesitate to contact me.

Good writing is an art and craft. Correct grammar facilitates clear communication. Ideas should be developed clearly and logically. Papers with numerous grammatical errors, poor sentence structure, and improper documentation can lose points. A writing center is available on campus if a student needs assistance. All work is expected to be turned in on time.

See website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/handbook/index.htm

MISSING ASSIGNMENTS

It is the responsibility of each student to complete all work andmeet all objectives as required. Students ARE responsible for maintaining a paper copy of all work submitted. Overall, competencies for this program are outlined in the Student Handbook. Students are asked to relate any comments/concerns to the instructor promptly.

NURSING DISCLAIMER

This syllabus is not an unchangeable contract, but instead, an announcement of present course requirements and policies only. Implicit in each student’s enrollment is an agreement to comply with the course requirements and policies, which the professor may modify to exercise properly his/her educational responsibility.

ON-LINE ACCESS: If problems arise with accessing On-line courses,please contact Internet Technical Services (ITS) at: 910-672-2085.

ONLINE NETIQUETTE:

1. Never divulge your user name or password to others. Revised January 1, 2014 7

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2. Immediately delete email with attachments from senders you do not recognize. 3. It is most likely "spam". Do not click open web links in messages from unknown sources. 4. Never run an executable file (e.g., .exe) from an email. The university has security precautionsin place for most of these situations, but computer hackers are getting more sophisticated all the time. 5. Do not forward personal email without the author's knowledge and permission. 6. Do not forward chain letters. Delete them. 7. Keep acronyms to a minimum. They can be confusing to your readers. 8. Delete unwanted messages to conserve space. 9. Never answer "spam". Your response will confirm your email address. Delete the message instead. 10. Please do not forward virus hoaxes. Contact your instructor if you have a question. 11. Do not use all capital text (CAPS LOCK); it is perceived as shouting.12. Golden Rule: "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto

You."

“Netiquette” is important and you are expected to follow the rules. You are entitled to express your opinion. You are entitledto an audience. You are expected to learn. You are expected to teach. You have a right to disagree. You have a right to respond.It is your privilege to change your mind. It is your privilege toremain silent. Responsibility on all sides will ensure that the forums will not be subject to improper censorship. The hosts of the forum will also make sure that coarse language or any form ofracist, ageist, sexist or homophobic language is banned from the online discussions.

“Netiquette” adapted from Yale University Library

BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM:


1. Each student is expected to access the Black-Board Learning System for announcements, other assignments, and other pertinent communication.2. Each student is expected to participate in the “Discussion Board” as required by instructor.3. Grades will be affected if these directions are not implemented and maintain4. The FSU Blackboard will be used as an important mode of communication between faculty and students in this course. Please enroll using your e-mail. 5. Class grades and other faculty/student feedback will be postedusing this medium.

OFFICE HOURS AND INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY Virtual Office hours and instructor availability will be arranged according to the student’s needs and as announced. Faculty is also available by e-mail, fax, and phone voice mail. The student is encouraged to initiate an appointment for instructor/student conferences when issues arise. The instructor will also utilize Blackboard as a communication tool.

VII. Academic Support Resources Academic support resources are available in this class. Use of Supplemental Instructions/Content Mastery, Smarthinking, Criterion, University College of Learning.

CLASS FORMAT:The class week begins on Saturday and ends at 11:55 pm the following Friday. Your weekly discussions will be graded and posted by Sunday. Feedback will be provided on an individual basis to the student.

Policies

See Appendices D and E and/or Refer to Student Handbook

Class attendance policy Missed Examination Policy Class Behavior Policy/Homework PolicyRevised January 1, 2014 9

FSU Policy on Disruptive Behavior

Honor Code All students are expected to maintain high ethical and moral standards. A very important component of this is the Honor Code.All students are expected to support the following statement in all written work, quizzes, and examinations. “On my honor, I pledge to do work to the best of my ability with NO assistance ongraded assignments or tests. I also pledge to report any breach of the honor code to the appropriate faculty member.” Also all papers must have the Honor statement, sign it and date it. Papers submitted not doing so will not be accepted.

Progression and Retention

There is no guarantee that this course will be offered again if you are unsuccessful. If you should fail this course, you will not be able to progress to another course.

TOPICAL OUTLINE Week One: Introduction to Nursing ResearchChapters 1 & 2

A. Development of Nursing ResearchB. Development of Evidence-Based PracticeC. Ethics in Nursing ResearchD. Identify what is informed consentE. Identify ethical issues in nursing

Week Two: Identify Research Questions, Review of the Literature, and nursing theoryChapters 3, 4, 5,

A. Identify the purpose of a literature reviewB. Differentiate between a primary and secondary sourceC. Different Nursing Theories


D. Identifying Nursing Research ProblemsE. Be able to differentiate between the problem and

purpose of a studyF. Differentiate between independent and dependant

variables

Week Three Quantitative ResearchChapters 6&7

A. Quantitative Research DesignsB. Define what is quantitative research

Week Four Qualitative ResearchChapter 8

A. Qualitative Research DesignsB. Define what is qualitative researchC.

Week Five: Obtaining Study Participants and Collection of DataChapters 9, 10

A. Define Populations and SamplesB. Define Measurement and Collection of DataC. Differentiate between various Data-Collection Methods

Week Six: Upload Quantitative Article

Week Seven: Critique of Quantitative Research Article Due

Week Eight: Final Exam

VII. COURSE OUTLINE AND ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE*Additional readings will be assigned to facilitate chapter readings and enhance class discussions. All readings will be placed in Course Information

WEEK/DATE ASSIGNMENTSWEEK 1January 11th – January 18th

Schmidt & Brown Chapters 1 & 2 Post Introduction2 Discussion Board Questions


DB W1 Q1

Refer to situation in Critical Thinking exercise (Box 2-3 pg. 57).

Consider a pediatric/adolescent population as research subjects.Assume the role of an organizational IRB. Use the ANA Guidelines for Protecting the Rights of Human Subjects (Table 2-4 pg. 51) and the Components and Areas of Concern Appraised by IRB (Table 2-5 pg 54-55) to determine:

What are the components and concerns that the IRB should appraise to protect the human subjects’ rights of this population?

How does a nurse act as an advocate for the pediatric/adolescent population?

DB W1 Q2

Pick one of the articles posted under Week One Articles that addresses evidence-based research and discuss the main concepts of the article and whether you agree or disagree with the research authors. In addition, please post your opinion on what you think


evidenced-based practice is and if it has any place in nursing.

Remember to cite you source using APA 6th edition.

WEEK 2January 18th – January 25th

Schmidt & Brown Chapters 3, 4, &52 Discussion Board Questions

DB W2 Q1Pick a Quantitative Research Article (you may use one already listed in this course or find one on EBSCO Host). I have placed a list of peer reviewed nursing journals under the course documents tab. Once you have picked a quantitative article you need tocomplete the following:

Cite the article in APA formation.

Identify the research purpose/problem

Identify the hypotheses

Identify the variables and what type of variables they are.

Remember you are not graded for getting these answers correct


but rather for completing this exercise!

DB W2 Q2

Pick one of the literature reviews in the folder named (literature reviews). Evaluate the literature review looking for the following components.

The literature review relies primarily on studiesconducted in the last 5 years

The theoretical or conceptual framework is described.

The review provides supportfor the importance of the study.

The authors have used primary, rather than secondary sources.

Studies are critically examined and reported objectively.

The review is organized so that a logical unfolding ofideas is apparent that supports the need for the research.

The review ends with a summary of the most important knowledge.

The discussion should at least be a good paragraph stating if the information is contained in


the article. (cite the source inAPA format)

WEEK 3January 25th – February 1st

Schmidt & Brown Chapter 6 & 71 Discussion Board Questions

DB W3 Q1

Please find a quantitative article you would like to use for the article critique assignment. (Make sure it is Quantitative!!!)

Review the article and provide a brief summary of the article.

Discuss whether you think the article is true experimental, quasi experimental, or non-experimental.You must also state what type of quantitative design (descriptive, correlational, cross over, etc.)

Cite the article in 6th edition APA format.

After you complete your article please comment on at least 1 other students evaluation of their article and state whether


you agree or disagree with theirfindings.

Remember you are not graded on whether you got this assignment correct but rather that you completed it! Good luck!

WEEK 4February 1st – February 8th

Schmidt & Brown Chapter 81Discussion Board Questions

DB W4 Q1 Use a quantitative research

article and state whether the research design of article was descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental or experimental.

State why you think your article is a particular design

Cite the full citation of your article

Everyone must use a different article forthis exercise. Remember to look atwhat others have posted before you to ensure that you are not using the same article.

You do not need to comment on any of your peers for this question.


Due February 8th Evidenced Based Practice group project

Week 5February 8th – February 15th

Schmidt & Brown Chapters 9 & 10 1Discussion Question

DB W5 Q1

Find a quantitative article (it would help if you had the article you are using for the critique)! Appraise the data collection method used in the study. Elaborate on the following questions.

Where was the setting of the study?

What are the variables being measured?

What data collection methods were used?

What is the intervention? What was the instrument

used to collect the data? Was the instrument valid

and reliable? If so, how doyou know?

Cite your source in APA format

There is no need to respond to your peers for this discussion board.

WEEK 6February 15th – February

Attach your Quantitative articleto this weeks discussion board.


22nd It must be an article that you have selected.

WEEK 7February 22-March 1st Critique Due

Critique of Quantitative Research Article DueFebruary 25th by 11: 59am

WEEK 8March 1st – March 5th

Final Exam (opens Feb 25th and closes March 2nd )March 5th is the final day of class. Please make sure to evaluate the course.

VIII. Teaching Strategies

LectureReading AssignmentsDiscussionPresentations


Grading Criteria for Critique of Research Article

This is the actual layout of the critique. This is to be inAPA format with a cover page. Please review APA format in your APA manual. Each section of the grading rubric should serve as a header in your paper. This will ensure that you meet the entire criterion. Each section = 5 points except as noted. Total points possible = 100

Content/Elements Points

Title: Does it identify the general idea of the study? Identify the qualifications of the authors? Was there information provided to determine if the authors were qualified to study the topic?

Abstract : Is it clear and concise? Does it give you a good summary of the study? What elements of the study did the abstract address?

Problem: Is the problem statement clear? Is the problem sufficiently narrow in scope without being trivial? Is the problem significant? Is the purpose defined? Is the projectsignificant, feasible, and researchable?

Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: Are the references current, pertinent and representative of the issues? Are the sources for the literature review mostly primary, secondary or anecdotal? Was a theoretical framework utilized? Did the authors provide enough information to readers to see how the framework related to the study?

Research Design Elements: What is the research design? Wasthe hypothesis clearly stated or implied? What was the hypothesis for the study? What are the dependant and independent variables of the study?

Study setting and instruments: Where did data collection occur? Did they provide information on the validity and reliability of the instruments used? Is this the best way to get the information? Does the setting reflect the real world?


Protection of Human Subjects: Did they obtain approval fromthe appropriate institutional review board(s). Did they conduct the research in an ethical manner?

Sample: Identify sampling plan (probability or non-probability, how many subjects were in the study? Based on the study did the sampling method and number of subjects seem appropriate? What is the target population? Is the sample representative of this target population?

Replication: Is the procedure clear enough to enable replication?

Descriptive: Examine the description of the subjects. Are they used to describe the sample and/or the study? What dothey indicate? Are they clear?

Study Results: Were the statistical results significant ornot. Where was the p value of the study set prior to collecting data? What was the p value they found? What do the results of the p-value mean in this study?

Understanding: Are the statistics reported clearly and understandably? Discuss the statistical significance of the results as compare to the clinical significance of the results.

Conclusions: Are they logically related to the hypotheses? Will the findings generalize to the target population? Are the results consistent with prior findings, new or contradictory?

Limitations: Are limitations identified? Are there others, which are not identified? What are they? Are theresuggestions for further study?

Confidence: How confidant can you be that the results are valid and useable? Are the implications for practice logical? What influenced your opinion

Existing Knowledge: Did they compare the results found backto existing knowledge they identified in the review of the literature?

Professionalism in developing and presenting the critique. Clarity of writing style in the critique. Proper use of grammar (10 points possible on this element)

Format of paper: margins, references, font type, and font


size according to APA (10 points possible on this element) Late submission: 5 point deduction in points for each business day paper is late


Evaluation Criteria Evidence-based Practice Presentation toPeers

Criteria Possible Points

Earned Points

Summary of practice problem or issue 15 Summary of findings from literature review (must include at least 5 related articles) 10

Summary of information available from Research Reviews 10

Summary of information available from guidelines 10

Student's recommendation to address practice issue 15

Summary of factors to consider to implementrecommendation 15

Professionalism in presentation--grammar, completeness of ideas, ability to communicate ideas

15

Reference list, complete, APA style 10 Late deduction 5 points for each 24 hour period project is late


Discussion Board Grading Rubric

Each question is worth 10 pts. Please ensure that you address each question and all the parts that you are asked to address.

Each question will state whether you need to respond to yourpeers or whether you just need to have an initial posting. If you are to respond to a peer you will need to post more than just “I agree or good idea”. Your comments will need to be thoughtful and contain pertinent information relevant to the discussion posting.

Your postings need to contain thought, detail and critical thinking.

0 points 2 Point 4 Points 6 Points 8 Points 10 Points

No responseto discussion question(s)

or

Posted after due date

or

No participation in

Content:Undeveloped responsesthat do not address the question(s) only include personal comments,or off topic comments.

Content:Undeveloped responsesthat onlyaddress some aspects of the question(s) and include limited comments that simply quote thetext.

Content:Responsesthat address only someaspects of the question(s), recall information from the text,demonstrates limited knowledgeof major ideas

Content:Responses that address all aspects ofthe question(s), reflectan understanding of course content, application of relevant course concepts,

Content:Responses that address all aspects ofthe question (s), reflect anunderstanding of course content, application of relevant course concepts,


weekly discussion

Format: In-text citationsandreferencelist included in correct APA format.

2 point will be deducted if references are not listed 1point if incorrectAPA format

1 point is


2 point will be deducted if references are not listed 1point if incorrectAPA format

1 point is

(i.e. list or label, stated ideas)does notbuild on application of relevant concepts in addressing the question(s) and/orresponsesto classmates


2 point will be

building on relevant concepts in addressingthe question(s) and responses to classmates.

Format: In-text citations andreference list included in correctAPA format.

2 point will be deducted if referencesare not listed1 point if

building on relevant concepts in addressingthe question(s) and responses to classmatesand encouragesresponses from classmates.

Format: In-text citations andreference list included in correctAPA format.

2 point will be deducted if referencesare


deducted if there is not a substantive response to classmate’s post when stated.

deducted if there is not a substantive response to classmate’s post when stated.

deducted if references are not listed 1point if incorrectAPA format

1 point is deducted if there is not a substantive response to classmate’s post when stated.

incorrect APA format

1 point isdeducted if there is not a substantive responseto classmate’s post when stated.

not listed1 point ifincorrect APA format

1 point isdeducted if there is not a substantive responseto classmate’s post when stated.


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