NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

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NR-524: Curriculum Development

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Curriculum Plan for Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Program

The curriculum plan for the pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program was developed based on the requirements outlined by the Florida State Board of Nursing. The program is structured to include a combination of general education courses, science courses, and nursing courses, with each course identified by its prefix, number, and name. Each course includes a breakdown of credit hours into theory (T), clinical (C), and laboratory (L) hours. The total credit requirement for the program is 120 credits. Below is the detailed curriculum plan, divided by academic year and semester, showing the courses and the total number of credits for each term.

First Year:

First Semester

BSN101 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I (2T, 2L) – 4 credits
BSN103 Transitional Nursing Concepts (2T, 2L) – 4 credits
BSN105L Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab (2L, 10C) – 8 credits
Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

BSN102 Professional Nursing Concepts (2T, 2L) – 4 credits
BSN106 Fundamentals of Nursing (2T, 2L) – 4 credits
BSN106L Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical/Lab (10C) – 6 credits
NUR109 Professional Nursing Leadership (2T, 2L) – 2 credits
Total Credits: 16
Total for Year: 32

Second Year:

First Semester

NUR209 Fundamentals of Nursing (1T, 1L)
BSN508 Microbiology (2T, 4C) – 6 credits
NURC224 Family Health Nursing & Clinical (2T, 4C) – 6 credits
Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

NURC346 Adult Nursing & Clinical (2T, 2L, 5C) – 8 credits
NUR402 Health Assessment & Promotion (2T, 2L) – 4 credits
NUR402L Health Assessment & Promotion Clinical (4C) – 4 credits
Total Credits: 16
Total for Year: 31

Third Year:

First Semester

NUR380 Principles of Personalized Nursing Care I (3T, 3L) – 3 credits
NUR522 Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing (2T, 1L) – 3 credits
NUR392L Clinical Reasoning: Adult Chronic Conditions (2T, 2L, 10C) – 8 credits
Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

NUR562 Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (2T, 2L) – 3 credits
NUR399 Policy and Change in Nursing (2T, 1L) – 3 credits
NUR498L Clinical Reasoning: Population Health (2T, 2L, 10C) – 8 credits
Total Credits: 15
Total for Year: 30

Fourth Year:

First Semester

NUR506L Clinical Reasoning: Women, Children, and Families (2T, 2L, 10C) – 8 credits
NUR522 Nursing Leadership, Innovation, and Global Health (2T, 2L) – 3 credits
NUR355 Genetics and Genomics (2T, 2L) – 2 credits
Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

NUR536L Childbearing Nursing Clinical (3T, 2L, 10C) – 6 credits
NUR544 Nursing Care of Older Adults (3T, 3L) – 3 credits
NUR586 Professional Nursing Transformation from RN to BSN (2T, 2L) – 2 credits
NUR594L Senior Clinical Practicum – 3 credits
Total Credits: 14
Total for Year: 27

Total Program Credits: 120

Peer Collaboration and Curriculum Development

Peer collaboration played a significant role in the development of the curriculum plan, especially in identifying and arranging general education, science, and nursing courses. Through collaborative discussions, I was able to prioritize courses, establish their logical flow across six semesters, and identify the prerequisites for each. Peer collaboration also helped to navigate various policy preferences, such as mobile device usage in classrooms, leading to the creation of updated classroom policies. This iterative process of collaboration and evaluation was crucial to designing a curriculum that not only meets educational standards but also fosters a conducive learning environment.

NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

Syllabus Template for BSN101: Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I

Course Information

Course Name: BSN101 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I
Course Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Human Body in Health and Disease I (GELL206), General Microbiology with Lab (GECL108)

Faculty Information

Name: XYZ
E-mail: XYZ@ABC.COM
Phone: (555) 555-1234
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30-12:00 pm and Friday 11-2:00 pm

Course Description

This course integrates pharmacology and pathophysiology to provide nursing students with a foundational understanding of disease processes and the use of pharmacological interventions. Students will study the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of diseases, as well as the nursing implications of drug therapies.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced understanding of nursing, humanities, and health sciences.
Implement evidence-based practice.
Empower patient decision-making through advocacy and communication.
Promote ethical practices and patient-centered care.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Define key pharmacological and pathophysiological terms.
Analyze disease symptoms, etiology, and treatments.
Identify drug classifications and appropriate treatments.

Textbooks and Resources

Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., Makic Flynn, M., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Adams, M., Holland, L., & Urban, C. (2009). Pharmacology for nurses (3rd ed.).
Pagana, K., & Pagana, T. (2018). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (6th ed.). Mosby Inc.

Course Schedule

Week 1: Chapter 1 – Human Disease & Mechanisms of Disease
Week 2-4: Chapters 2-5 covering specific diseases and treatments.
Final exam in Week 12.

Grading Scale

93-100: A
89-92.99: A-
85-88.99: B+
77-80.99: B-
Below 60: F

Policies

Attendance: 90% attendance is required.
Late Submission: Deduction of 10% per day for late assignments.
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism, cheating, and fabrication are prohibited.
Mobile Devices: Mobile phones are allowed for academic purposes only, with instructor permission.

References

Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., Makic Flynn, M., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (12th ed.). Elsevier.

Adams, M., Holland, L., & Urban, C. (2009). Pharmacology for nurses (3rd ed.).
Pagana, K., & Pagana, T. (2018). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (6th ed.). Mosby Inc.

NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

Skemp, L., & Wyman, R. (2019). Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Sage Publications.