Explore nursing’s image in the media and examine strategies to present a positive image

Teaching Strategies
• Explore nursing’s image in the media and examine strategies to present a positive image

Topic Outline

1. Impact of advanced practice role

2. Scopes of practice and roles of all health care team members

3. Initiatives to sustain effective partnerships

4. Team functioning on quality of care

5. Strategies to promote change

6. Impact of cultural diversity

7. Nursing’s image in the media

Teaching Strategies

• Assigned Readings

• Case Studies

• Collaborative Learning Teams

• Discussion Boards

• Guest Speakers

• Lecture/Discussion

• Student Presentations

• Written Projects

Evaluation Methods

Discussion Board (8 @ 20 points each) 160

Collaborative Ideal Interdisciplinary team paper and presentation 150

Nursing Leadership and Influence paper 150

Advanced Nursing Roles poster presentation 140

Total 600

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Final Grade

The course grade will be determined by summing the number of points the student receives. Letter grades will

be assigned according to the following point accumulations.

A 549–600 points

A- 537–548 points

B+ 525–536 points

B 489–524 points

B- 477–488 points

C+ 447–476 points (passes but on academic probation)

Below this level – course is failed

C 417–446 points

F 416 points and below

Required Textbooks

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) (2010). Washington, DC: APA.

DeNisco, S.M. & Barker, A.M. (2013). Advanced practice nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession

(3rd ed). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett

Sullivan, E. J. (2013). Becoming influential: A guide for nurses (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Classroom Policies

Policies regarding attendance, tardiness, examinations, promotion, and written assignments are stated in the

School of Nursing Handbook. Students are responsible for knowing these policies and adhering to them.

Honor Code

Truth has been identified by the profession as a value essential to nursing. To underscore the importance of

truth, honesty, and accountability, students, faculty, and staff in the Jacksonville University School of Nursing

adhere to the following honor code:

“I do not lie, cheat, steal, or condone those who do.” Egregious academic misconduct will result in dismissal

from the School of Nursing.

Academic Integrity Misconduct Policy Students are responsible for reading and adhering to the Jacksonville University Academic Integrity

Misconduct Policy. This policy can be found in the Jacksonville University Academic Catalog: