Sillars, Ginger M.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Fall 9-1-2017 NRSG 256.01: Pathophysiology Ginger M. Sillars University of Montana - Missoula College, ginger.sillars@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Sillars, Ginger M., "NRSG 256.01: Pathophysiology" (2017). Syllabi. 5754. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/5754 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.    Fall 2017 Class: Wednesdays 12-1450 Room 445  MISSOULA COLLGE UM, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING  Semester Credits: 3 Instructor: Ginger Sillars MSN, RN, CPN NRSG 256 E-Mail: ginger.sillars@mso.umt.edu Phone: 243-7863 Office: Room 305 Pathophysiology  Office Hours: Tuesday 1300-1500 & Thursday  1200-1400 and by appointment    Course Description Required Text: This course will introduce the student to the basic principles and processes of Capriotti, T. & Frizzell, J.P. (2016). pathophysiology include cellular communication, genes and genetic disease, Pathophysiology: Introductory forms of cellular injury, fluid & electrolyte/acid base balance, immunity, stress concepts and clinical perspectives. coping and illness, and tumor biology.  Pathophysiology of the most common Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company alterations according to body system will also be discussed as well as the latest  developments in research related to each area. Academic Conduct Expected Student Course Outcomes and Objectives All Students must practice academic Upon completion of this course, the student will be expected to: honesty. Academic misconduct, including plagiarism, cheating, and 1. Promote an environment conducive to Human Flourishing, characterized classroom misconduct is subject to an by building a relationship with the patient in an effort to maintain human academic penalty by the course dignity, self-determination and growth, while meeting the healthcare needs instructor(s) and /or a disciplinary of patient characterized by the student being able to: sanction by the University. All students a. Define and understand the basic concepts associated with need to be familiar with the Student pathophysiology. Conduct Code. The Code is available for 2. Understand rationale for Nursing Judgments used in planning and review on the University website. providing safe and effective patient care characterized by the student being  able to: a. Define and understand the framework utilized in pathophysiology  and identify its importance to clinical practice.  b. Understand and explain underlying pathophysiology of common  alterations in the individual body systems.  3. Demonstrate Professional Identity characterized by assessing personal  behavior strengths and values affecting one’s identity as a nurse while being  responsible for personal actions, performance, and contributions as a  member of the health care team, characterized by the student being able to:  a. Participate in class activities and actively seek learning  opportunities to meet personal and course objectives.  4. In Spirit of Inquiry, function as a member of multidisciplinary health care  team demonstrating the ability to evaluate self and work ethically with  others in a diverse population, characterized by the student being able to:  a. Explore and evaluate the latest research findings and understand       Pathophysiology  1 their importance in clinical practice.    Course Policies and Course Evaluation   1. Policies related to attendance, tardiness, class participation, missed examinations or assignments, academic dishonesty, grading, Grade Appeal  Procedure, and support services are included in the Nursing Student Handbook.  It is the responsibility of each individual student to read and be familiar with the  student handbook.     2. Course requirements listed must be completed in order to pass the course. A  student must have a grade of at least 80% in order to receive a passing grade and continue in the nursing program.     3. Regular attendance and participation is expected as part of professional  behavior.  In the event of a student being unable to attend class, prior  notification to the faculty is appreciated and requested. Repeated absences from  class will affect the student’s professionalism grade.     4. Tests/quizzes are to be taken at the times they are scheduled. In the event a test must be missed, prior notification to faculty member is required. Any  quiz/exam missed without prior notification of the instructor will be graded as a  “zero”. No makeup exam/quiz will be allowed in this instance. Arrangements will  need to be made for testing with faculty member or testing center and will be  allowed at the discretion of the instructor. Exams will be held in class or on  Moodle at specified times listed in course outline.  Unless specifically announced  by the instructor, unit test, quizzes or exams are NOT open book or open note  tests.  Moodle quizzes/exams will be open for 24 hours.   5. Paperwork Due Dates: Late assignments will only be accepted if the student  notifies the instructor before the due date- at the discretion of the instructor. An  assignment that is more than 24 hours late, regardless of prior notification, will  have a minimum 10% reduction to the final grade for that assignment.    6. All email correspondence must be made through an official university email account.  No private emails will be responded to.    7.   File naming protocol: When submitting files online (i.e. assignments) use the  following protocol: last name followed by underscore followed by the week  followed by short title of document.  For example:  Sillars_W2_assignment#1     8. Note:  Instructor reserves the right to modify syllabus and assignments as  needed based on faculty, student, and/or environmental circumstances.  Recording of Classes:    Lecture recording is not allowed without prior consent of the instructor.  Recorded lectures are not allowed to be re-broadcast in any way. Any material  discussed, in class or in online discussion groups, is considered confidential.  If  a student breaks this policy, it will be considered academic misconduct.   Students with Disabilities:    Eligible students with disabilities will receive appropriate accommodations in  this course when requested in a timely way. Please speak with me after class or  in my office. Please be prepared to provide a letter from your DSS Coordinator and to make appropriate testing arrangements. The University of Montana  assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with      Pathophysiology  2    Pathophysiology  3  disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS).  “Reasonable”  means the University permits no fundamental alterations of academic standards  or retroactive modifications.  For more information, please consult Disability  Services for Students: dss@umontana.edu or 406-243-2243.   QSEN:    QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) is integrated throughout the  curriculum. The six QSEN competencies are: safety, patient-centered care,  teamwork & collaboration, evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, and  informatics. There are a total of 162 KSAs (knowledge, skills and attitudes)  associated with these six competencies that will be introduced throughout the curriculum. There may be QSEN classroom assignments that will address these  competencies throughout the semester.   Methods of instruction:   Text and other selected reference readiLecture and class discussion Case studies and class activities     Method of Evaluation of Student LearQuizzes and Exams  Case Study discussion                                  QSEN assignments                                         Professionalism/participation Breakdown of Grade Pre-lecture Quizzes = 15% Exams (5) = 50% Assignments = 30% Participation/Professionalism = 5% NOTE: In order to successfully complnursing program a student must ear ngs     ning:                                                                                                           GRADING SCALE: A = 90 – 100%  B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79%  D = 60 – 69% ete this course and proceed in the F = <60%  n a minimum of 80%.  

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