NURS 330 Abraham Lincoln University Health Literacy and Patient Education PPT

1Southwest Minnesota State University
NURS 330: Healthcare Policy and Informatics
(3 credits)
Faculty: Laura Hoffman, DNP, MSN, RN, CNML
Cell phone: 507-360-3630 (no phone calls after 7pm, please. Due to the frequency of robocalls, please
leave a message if I don’t answer).
Email: laura.hoffman1@smsu.edu
Office Hours: Available by appointment only via phone or Zoom.
Important Note on Sending Email: Please put the course name and number in your message when
you send me an email. This information will help me with answering your questions more expeditiously.
I am also very willing to video conference with learners who have questions about the course.
Course Description
This course provides analysis of the historical and current factors that impact healthcare systems.
Healthcare policies and information technology (informatics) as they influence the nature and function of
nursing practice related to safe, patient-centered care are explored. Admission to the nursing program
required. The Department of Nursing reserves the right to remove students from the course who do not
meet the course requirements and prerequisites.
Student Learning Objectives
1. Discuss informatics theories using the concepts of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.
2. Interpret current legislation, trends, standards, regulations, new developments in clinical
practice, and research affecting healthcare information management.
3. Apply concepts of privacy, security, advocacy, and ethical use of information to clinical practice
arenas.
4. Explore healthcare information systems for application to various healthcare environments.
5. Describe the concept of outcome management and evidenced-based practice as it relates to
informatics applications.
Nursing Program Goal 3
Combine critical thinking, health care information technology, and evidence-based findings to make
decisions that promote safety and quality to improve patient outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate the ability to apply scientific method to a public health concern
Format
Online- Distance learning is self-directed learning. It requires a high level of responsibility, dedication,
and self-discipline on the part of the student. In this course, you are responsible for your own work, your
own progress, and your own grade. In order to succeed, you will need to log in to the course regularly to
check announcements, participate in discussions, and access course content.
Resources
Required:
1. McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. (2018). Nursing informatics and the foundation of
knowledge (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
2. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
3. E-book: Parnell, T. A. (2014). Health literacy in nursing: Providing person-centered
care. Springer Publishing Company. (Unlimited simultaneous users). Retrieved from
http://ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=t
rue&db=e680sww&AN=829805&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_Cover
4. CINAHL Data Base available online
5. Other readings as found in the Module folders under content
Additional resources:
Note: There are some fantastic e-books in the SMSU Library database: e-books
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education
for professional nursing practice. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/educationresources/baccessentials08.pdf
(The “Essentials” document, used to guide the SMSU Nursing Program curriculum, delineates
the outcomes expected of graduates of baccalaureate nursing program while describing the
generalist nursing practice at completion of the nursing program.)
QSEN Institute (2014). Prelicensure KSAS. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/prelicensure-ksas
(The overall goal of QSEN is to address the challenge of preparing future nurses with the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety
of the healthcare systems in which they work.)
Code of Ethics for Nurses—unlimited simultaneous users
http://ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nle
bk&AN=1021757&scope=site
Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice—unlimited simultaneous users
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http://ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nle
bk&AN=1077002&scope=site
Grading
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89.99%
C= 70-79.99%
D= 60-69.99%
F= less than 60%
Grades are not rounded up. Apply the scale out to .99
Nursing students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 and attain a minimum grade of 2.0 in all courses
required in the RN to BSN Nursing Program. Any nursing course (indicated by NURS) may be retaken
once to attain a grade of 2.0. The student may not retake or withdraw from more than two nursing
courses.
The student may not progress in the nursing program if it becomes necessary for the student to retake or
withdraw from more than two nursing courses.
Attendance
Being a member of a learning community in the SMSU RN to BSN Program, attendance in this online
course means active participation in the course through participation in discussion assignments, group
projects, and course assignments. Implications for lack of participation are reflected in the grading criteria
and points awarded for assignments, as noted throughout the syllabi.
Assignments
Course Grade Determination
Item
Point Value
Percent of Course Grade
Course Orientation Quiz
10
10
Discussions (4 at 10 points each)
40
40
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Information Management Certificate
5
5
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Security
Awareness Certificate
5
5
4
Health Literacy and Patient Education
Appraisal/Evaluation Project (Place in
Portfolio for NU 330)
30
30
Reminder/Verify the Health Literacy and
Patient Education Term Project is Placed in
the NURS1100 portfolio by the due date for
the assignment and respond to such in quiz
for credit.
10
10
Total
100
100
The assignments are linked to course objectives. All course objectives must be met to successfully
complete the course. Omission of an assignment equates to not meeting all course objectives. Thus, all
assignments must be completed and submitted to pass the course. This means that the lack of
completion of any assignments such as a discussions or paper assignment, will result in an “F” course
grade.
Late Assignment/Exam Policy & Attendance: Late assignments will be deducted 25% each day late,
unless otherwise indicated within the syllabus. If you have extenuating circumstances that may justify an
exception to this policy, please request this in writing to your professor no later than 72 hours prior to the
due date of the assignment. Late assignments are not accepted for grade credit after late for three
days. Permission for an extension may or may not be granted, solely depending upon the professor’s
discretion. Documentation of illness may be required. Attendance and participation are important
components of the learning process. If you know of an absence in advance, it is your responsibility to
notify the course faculty member and to turn in all assignments by the due date. In the case of an extended
illness, please contact your professor. Numerous absences can hinder the ability to meet course objectives
and this may adversely affect the grade received in the course or result in a failure of the course. For an
online course, online participation (postings, active coursework each week, asking questions) is
attendance.
Assignment Descriptions
Orientation Quiz: The orientation quiz reviews main points from the orientation video and course
syllabus. The Orientation quiz is found in D2L Brightspace under quizzes, and select orientation quiz.
Discussions: Interactions are vital in all learning environments. It is for this reason that discussions are
part of the teaching/learning strategy. Four discussions are in an online forum (D2L Brightspace). Each
main reply will have a professional nursing article cited and referenced. For discussions in this
course, please cite two scholarly sources in the initial posting. One should be a peer reviewed journal
article. The other citation/reference may be the textbook or another scholarly source. All articles must
have publication dates on or after 2009. If the article is not fully discussed in the post, a one paragraph
summary of the article is presented. The student will end their reply by asking the group a unique
question about the topic under discussion. The expectation is for each student to participate in each
discussion. Each student will reply to at least 2 different peers. The student will cite/reference a
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scholarly source in peers’ reply posts. See syllabus appendix for the detailed discussion instructions and
grading rubric.
Information Management Certificate: For this assignment, pretend you have been hired for a new
position at the National Institutes for Health as an Informatics Nurse! Congratulations! One of your first
duties on the job is to complete the NIH Information Management course. This course is for anyone in the
public but geared for new hires or the public at NIH. It includes an excellent source of current standards
of privacy awareness and electronic records management.
Health Literacy and Patient Education Appraisal/Evaluation Project: Registered Nurses are
responsible for patient education that is based on an understanding of health literacy. Learners will
explore health literacy and critically evaluate an online educational item. Special grading note: It’s ok to
turn the assignment in early, but the assignments will not be graded until after the due date. This
helps avoid students taking advantage of comments made to those who turned their work in early.
Use the Readability Tool to determine readability levels. http://read-able.com/
Use the framework at NIH: Evaluating Health Information on the Internet for your appraisal
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/How_To_Evaluate_Health_Information_on_the_Internet_Que
stions_and_Answers.aspx
Learners will then create a PowerPoint Presentation that addresses health literacy issues and provide a
critique of an online educational item. All the information is to be supported by current research and
references must be listed (have a reference list at the end of the PowerPoint). For this assignment, cite the
website, the Readability Test Tool, and at least one journal article. For detailed information, see the
grading rubric. See syllabus appendix for detailed instructions and grading rubric.
Students may complete this assignment alone or in a group of students in the course (no more than
6 students in a group, please). Please let the professor know if you decide to work in a group and
the group names. If students do work in a group, all students must submit the assignment to their
courseroom dropbox and NURS1100 portfolio for grade credit.
Reminder/Verify placement of your Health Literacy and Patient Education Project placed in your
Nursing Portfolio, NURS1100: Note: For this course, your Health Literacy and Patient Education
project will be placed in your Nursing Portfolio NURS1100. ***Also complete the quiz (not really a
quiz) in which you certify that you submitted your assignment to your portfolio.***Due the same day the
assignment is due.
Informatics Security: For this assignment, pretend you have been hired for a new position at the
National Institutes for Health as an Informatics Nurse! Congratulations! One of your first duties on the
job is to complete the NIH Information Security course. This course is for anyone in the public but geared
for new hires or the public at NIH. It includes an excellent session of standards specific to informatics
security.
Assignment Usage Disclaimer
All assignments and written work submitted by students are subject to being shared with others for the
purpose of meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements. Course material may also be used
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anonymously for assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) addressed by the Department of
Nursing as well as assessment of the SMSU Liberal Education Program (LEP) Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs). When student assignments are shared, the student’s identity will be protected. Course
artifacts may also be used for campus-wide LEP or program assessment.
Student Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read the syllabus.
Turn assignments in on time. Each day the assignment is late 25% will be deducted.
Participate in discussions.
Be respectful to classmates and professor.
Practice professional conduct.
Student Code of Conduct
Nursing students in the RN to BSN Nursing Program have responsibilities as they transition to the BSN
role of nursing. The National Student Nurses’ Association Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct is
based on such student responsibilities and is used to guide students in their personal and professional
development. For all learning environments, including academic and clinical settings, the Code of
Academic and Clinical Conduct will guide student conduct as well as faculty evaluation of student
accountability.
Academic Honesty Policy
Any form of academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, and plagiarism, is prohibited.
Cases involving allegations of Academic Dishonesty will be handled pursuant to SMSU Policy A-032
Technology Requirements
Course syllabus, assignments, discussions, and all announcements will be posted on D2L Brightspace. To
find D2L Brightspace, go to the SMSU home page and follow the instructions below.
• Click on “Quick Links” in the navigation bar using CHROME as the recommended browser
• Click on D2L Brightspace from the drop down list
• A list of courses you enrolled in will appear. Click on the course you choose to enter.
If you have trouble accessing D2L Brightspace, contact the MinnState Service Desk at
https://servicedesk.minnstate.edu/CherwellPortal/MNSO#0 or 877-GO MNSCU (877-466-6728), or
seek help at the Help Desk, Library Main Floor Southwest Minnesota State University at 507-537-6111,
or email the: Helpdesk@smsu.edu@smsu.edu
***Technology failure is not an adequate excuse for late assignments.
***All correspondence for this course will be through your SMSU email
Essential Software
Link to Retrieve
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Most recent version of Java
(provides security for many
educational programs)
Free: http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Mozilla Firefox Browser recommended
Free: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Microsoft Office, including
Word and PowerPoint
Free to SMSU Learners at
Recommended but not
required: Screenshot program
of your choice or computer
default screenshot or the
ability to take a picture of the
computer screen with a
smartphone
Free: Jing: (the free version will work great for this course!)
http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html
Adobe Flash Player is
recommended for better video
viewing, gaming and
simulation, and computer
security
Free: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
https://www.smsu.edu/informationtechnology
services/?Id=9626
***see the how to use Jing screen capture video in the Module
One folder***
Students with Disabilities Statement
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a documented
disability should contact Pam Ekstrom in Disability Services at 507-537-7672 or
pam.ekstrom@smsu.edu. Disability Services is located in Bellows Academic 246 and the office hours are
from 9 – 5 Monday – Friday. After you have met with Pam, please meet with the course instructor to
review course requirements and discuss your accommodation needs.
Library and Online Data Search
The library online database search can be found at http://www.smsu.edu/library/
Access to e-books can be found at https://libguides.smsu.edu/c.php?g=432710&p=2952148
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You will need to have your library ID number to gain access to the online databases. Be sure to use the
“Ask the Librarian” feature for questions you may have related to online searches or potential books you
may need to enrich your learning experience.
Student Portfolio
For each nursing course taken in the nursing program, students will be asked to submit an assignment
they completed to their personal portfolio. The portfolio is designed to highlight the work that you have
completed throughout the program. At the end of the course your professor will give you instructions on
where you can post the assignment online. For this course, your Health Literacy and Patient
Education project will be part of the portfolio. Your final grade will not be posted for the course until
the assignment is placed in the portfolio.
Professional Nursing Journal Articles and References
–
The journal cannot be bought at a grocery store
The journal is not a newspaper
The article is not an editorial or advertisement
The article is at least 3 pages in length
The journal will be found in CINAHL
The article is less than 5 yrs. old
The article will be from a journal that is peer reviewed
The article will have the word nursing in it
If the article does not meet these criteria, please ask the professor for permission to use it before
including it in your assignments.
Netiquette Policy: Please follow the guidelines established below.
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1. Be respectful in your posts and comments to others and about others.
2. Make sure your postings meet the required word count.
3. Postings should be professional.
4. Stay on topic.
5. Humor is easy to misinterpret online, so it is best to keep humor to a minimum. Avoid sarcasm.
6. Avoid the use of texting abbreviations.
7. Please do not use all capitals in discussions or emails, as this is the equivalent of yelling online.
The exception to this would be some abbreviations, such as RN or USA.
Feedback and Writing Improvement: When I grade an assignment, I will offer detailed feedback in
regard to APA. I expect that any feedback offered will be incorporated into subsequent papers. If this
does not occur, up to 20 % may be deducted in addition to any other point deduction for APA
included in the standard grading rubric. If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to let me know.
Professor and student expectations for this course
Expectations of you:
1. Read the materials assigned for each module!
2. Look closely at the grading rubric for each assignment. This will walk you through how to
achieve 100% on each assignment.
3. Discussion posts should reflect that you read the material, critically thought about the material,
and are applying your learning to answer the questions. Personal examples or experiences are
encouraged!
4. Read the comments I provide you for each discussion post. Apply the suggested changes to the
next discussion post. Failing to incorporate my recommendations will result in point deductions.
5. Reply to your peers if they prompt you with a question. This not only expands the conversation,
it’s also respectful.
6. Please remember that the grading rubric for discussion posts is based on a 5-point scale.
However, each discussion post is worth a total of 10 points in the gradebook. So, this means if
you meet all of the requirements of grading rubric, your score is a 5, which translates to a final
grade of a 10. However, if you receive points deduction of .25 points, for example, on your
discussion post, this results in a 9.5 final grade.
7. When doing your self-grading for each discussion post, self-reflect on each of the grading rubric
elements. Be realistic about your score, don’t just assign yourself a 10 if you don’t feel you
deserve it.
8. I expect you to challenge yourself, challenge each other, be respectful, be bold, and learn!!
Believe it or not, much of what you will learn in this course has multiple applications for all
nursing professionals and multiple different nursing roles.
Expectations of me:
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1. I read ALL discussion post entries. I don’t always comment on each discussion, but be assured
that I am reading them.
2. Sometimes I make comments and ask questions of you based on your initial post. However, if I
prompt you with a question about clarifying or expanding your initial post, this indicates
that I don’t feel you’ve demonstrated a full understanding of the material. The chances are
very high that you will receive a points deduction if you do not respond back to me
appropriately.
3. After the discussion 1 post, I provide extensive amounts of feedback. This includes feedback
about writing mechanics, thoroughness of answering the questions, and APA formatting. I tend to
be very lenient with grading for discussion 1 only, meaning that I won’t count off many points
especially for APA errors. However, I expect that you will read my comments and
incorporate changes into future discussion posts accordingly. A failure to do so will result in
points deductions.
4. It is ok to turn assignments in early. However, the assignments will not be graded until after the
due date. If you choose to post discussion posts early, please make note of point #3. There may be
points deductions if a pattern of repeated errors is noted.
5. I will post grades and feedback within a day or two of when you complete your self-grade quiz.
6. I respond to email within 24-48 hours generally. (In the event I’m unavailable for some reason, I
will let you know this in advance, so you can plan accordingly.)
Course Calendar Overview (see module schedule guides for details)
Use this calendar for dates; use the module schedule guides for detailed readings/activities
Week
1
Topic(s)
Learning Activities
Week of 8/24/208/30/20
View Course Orientation Video
found in syllabus folder
Welcome
Course Orientation
Informatics in the
Healthcare
Professions
Quality and Safety
Information
Science
APA format
Read: McGonigle, D. & Mastrian,
K. (2018). Nursing informatics and
the foundation of knowledge (4th
ed.). Jones & Bartlett. Chapters
(Chs) 1 & 2
APA tutorial
Complete all required activities in
Module 1 and the syllabus folder
Items Due
Essentials
Orientation Quiz found IV, VI
under assessments,
then quizzes due by
Sunday at 11:59 pm
QSEN
Informatics
Complete the academic
honesty pledge found
under communications,
then discussions due by
Sunday at 11:59pm
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Optional activities are labeled
optional, so if not labeled optional,
then it is required.
2
Week of 8/31/209/6/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 2 under course content
Discussion 1 (includes
introductions)
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 3 & 4
Make initial posting by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
and participation
postings by Sunday at
11:59 pm
Complete all required activities in
Module 3 under course content
Complete Discussion 1
self-grading by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
under the course quiz
function.
Cognitive
Informatics
Healthcare
Information
Systems
Software, hardware
3
Week of 9/7/209/13/20
Topics:
Internet search
Journal article
search
Consumer
information and
education needs
Health literacy
Labor Day
holiday: Monday
September 7, 2020
(no classes)
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 16 & 17
View CDC video – see module 3
under course content for URL
information
Complete Health Information
Technology certificate—see details
in module 3
IV, VIII
QSEN
Informatics
III, IV, VI,
VIII
QSEN
Informatics
QSEN EBP
NIH Information
Management
certificate to D2L
Brightspace
Assignment dropbox
by Sunday at 11:59
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Begin working on your Health
Literacy and Patient Education
Assignment (if you haven’t
already started) or the NIH
Security Awareness Certificate
4
Week of 9/14/209/20/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 4 under course content
III, IV, VI,
VIII
Ethics
Applying Ethics to
Informatics
Nursing
Informatics
5
Week of 9/21/209/27/20
The Nurse as a
Knowledge
Worker
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian, Ch
5; and pp. 105-116
Begin work on your literacy and
patient education project.
Complete all required activities in
Module 5 under course content
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian, pp.
117-124; and Ch 7
Future of Nursing
Informatics
21st Century
Nursing
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Week of 9/28/2010/4/20
HumanTechnology
Interface
QSEN
Informatics
Complete all required activities in
Module 6 under course content
National Institutes of
Health (NIH) Security
Awareness Certificate
IV, VI
QSEN
Informatics
Submit certificate of
completion to the
Assignment dropbox by
Sunday at 11:59 pm
Discussion 2
IV, VI
QSEN
Informatics
Make initial posting by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
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Ergonomics
Human Factors
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 11 & 12
and participation
postings by Sunday at
11:59 pm
Complete all required activities in
Module 7 under course content
Complete Discussion 2
self-grading by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
under the course quiz
function
Securing Networks
Electronic Security
Privacy
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Week of 10/5/2010/11/20
Nursing
Informatics and
Organizational
Decision Making
Software
Communication
Systems
Order Entry
Systems
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Week of 10/12/2010/18/20
Legislation
Reimbursement
Issues
HITECH
HIPAA
ACA
Affordable Care
Act
Synthesize
informatics role in
meeting outcomes
outlined in the
ACA
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 9 & 10
Continue working on your Health
Literacy and Patient Education
Assignment.
Complete all required activities in
Module 8 under course content
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian, Ch
8
Read articles and review websites
detailed in Module 8 content.
III, IV, VI
QSEN
Informatics
You will be required to
incorporate learnings
from this module into
discussion 3 and 4.
You will be required to
incorporate learnings
from this module into
discussion 3 and 4.
IV, V, VI
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10/19/20-10/25/20
Fall Break 10/19/20-10/20/20 (No
Classes)
No work due this week.
Please enjoy your fall
break.
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Week of 10/26/2011/1/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 9 under course content
You will be required to
incorporate learnings
from this module into
the Health Literacy and
Patient Education
project and discussion 4.
III
Complete Discussion 3:
Make initial posting by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
and participation
postings by Sunday at
11:59 pm
III, IV, V,
VI
Complete Discussion 3
self-grading by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
under the course quiz
function.
III, IV, VI
Discussion 4
IV, VI
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Health literacy
E-book: Parnell, T. A. (2014).
Health literacy in nursing:
Providing person-centered care.
Springer Publishing Company.
Chs. 1 & 2 (Unlimited downloads.
Recommend downloading the
chapters for easier reading).
Week of 11/2/2011/8/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 10 under course content
Telehealth
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Evidenced Base
Practice
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 18 & 23
Week of 11/9/2011/15/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 11 under course content
Health Literacy
Patient education
project
Veteran’s Day:
Wednesday Nov.
11th (No Classes)
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Week of 11/16/2011/22/20
Continue work on your Health
Literacy and Patient Education
Term Project—it is due with
module 15!
Complete all required activities in
Module 12 under course content
IV, VI
QSEN
Informatics
QSEN EBP
QSEN EBP
Research Data
Collection
Data Analysis
Make initial posting by
Thursday at 11:59 pm
and participation
15
14
Data Mining
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 21 & 22
postings by Sunday at
11:59 pm
Week of 11/23/2011/29/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 13 under course content
Complete Discussion 4
self-grading by Tuesday
at 11:59 pm under the
course quiz function
Simulations
Nursing Education
4th ed. McGonigle & Mastrian,
Chs. 19 & 20
Virtual Worlds
Thanksgiving
holiday:
Thursday-Friday
Nov. 25-27 (No
Classes)
15
Week of 11/30/2012/6/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 14 under course content
Health Disparities
View video and read resources in
module 14
*Please note date
change for self-grading
quiz. This will be due
Tuesday at 11:59pm
instead of Thursday
due to the holiday.
Health Literacy and
Patient Education Term
Project due by Sunday at
11:59 pm – submit to
Assignment dropbox
Reminder/Verify Health
Literacy and Patient
Education Term Project
is placed in your
portfolio by Sunday at
11:59 pm in the quiz
area
Complete course
evaluation (found under
assessments, then
survey)
IV, VI
QSEN
Informatics
IV, VI
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Week of 12/7/2012/13/20
Complete all required activities in
Module 15 under course content
Be sure your Health
Literacy/Patient
Education Project is in
your NURS1100
Portfolio (if not already)
Finals Week
No final for this course
Course Wrap Up
III
Last day of class:
December 11,
2020
Finals Week
Week of 12/14/2012/18/20
Check finals week folder in
Courseroom under content for
activity
Department Acceptance Requirements
Students are only allowed to take this course once they have entered the nursing program.
BSN Essentials Met
Essential I- Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
This goal is met through applying knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse
populations.
Essential III- Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice
Students use cultural sensitivity to link evidence, practice, and patient outcomes.
Essential IV- Information Management and Application of Patient Technology
Essential V- Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments
Healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory, directly and indirectly
influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and thereby are
important considerations in professional nursing practice.
Essential VI- Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health
Outcomes.
Students strengthen their individual accountability through exploring ways to advocate for
diverse and underserved populations.
Essential VIII- Professionalism and Professional Values
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Encourages cultural humility and awareness by examining stereotypes and biases across diverse
populations and cultures.
QSEN CompetenciesEvidence-based Practice
Definition: Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and
values for delivery of optimal health care.
Informatics
Definition: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and
support decision making.
Updated: 7/26/2020
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Appendix A
Discussion Rubric
There are four discussion postings in the course for the semester. See the dates of discussions on the
course calendar.
Online Discussion Evaluation Rubric
Please note: Initial discussion posts are due by 11:59 pm on Thursday and a response to at least two other
people is due by 11:59 pm on Sunday. Any discussion posts after the 11:59 pm deadline on Sunday will
be given zero credit. It is expected that students actively participate in the discussion forums. Each
student is expected to contribute one initial response discussion post for each discussion question, read all
initial discussion posts, and contribute participation discussion responses to at least two other students’
posts.
Each initial discussion posting should end with a question related to the topic to stimulate further
discussion.
The initial posting must include at least two APA citations and references; one journal article (2009
or newer) and one additional scholarly source.
The participation postings to peers must be substantial and may include a story about a related
experience, a probing question, or point(s) with citations and references from the literature. The
reply post must include at least one APA citation and reference from a scholarly source.
Students self-grade their posts each week by Thursday at 11:59 pm under the Quiz section in the D2L
Brightspace Courseroom. The faculty member will review the self-grades for accuracy and reserves
the right to adjust any grades.
5 points are possible for each discussion and will be assigned as follows Read the entire rubric below,
this will impact your discussion grade:
Rating Points
Mechanics of Posting
Complete sentences, well organized, grammatically correct and free of spelling errors (have used spell
1
check to help ensure this)
.75
Complete sentences, well organized, but some (2 or less per paragraph) grammar and/or spelling errors
.5
Complete sentences, comprehensible, organization could be improved to present a more coherent
argument or statement, has three or more grammar and/or spelling errors per paragraph
0
Poor sentence structure inadequate organization, several grammar and/or spelling errors; run-on
sentences
Rating Points
Participation in Discussion
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Makes postings on at least two different days (Thursday initial post due by 11:59PM; Sunday response to
two other people due by 11:59PM). Responds to at least 2 peers’ postings
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.75
Late first post and/or posts everything 1 day only. Responds to at least 2 peers’ postings
.5
Responds to only 1 peer’s posting
0
Does not reply to or provides minimal comments and information to other participants
Rating Points
1
.75
.5
0
Rating Points
Content of Initial Posting
Initial response thoroughly addresses all parts of the discussion, is clearly and concisely stated, and
demonstrates that the content was appropriately reviewed, understood, and synthesized. Posting includes
a question related to the topic to stimulate further discussion. Posts by 11:59PM Thursday
Initial response addresses most, but not all, of the discussion. Comments are reasonably organized and
demonstrate adequate familiarity and analysis of the content and posts by 11:59PM Thursday
Initial response Shows limited knowledge and evaluation of the topic or limited to information that could
be derived from prior posts and/or late initial post
Message was unrelated to discussion
Critical Thinking Evidenced by Posting
Offered a critical analysis of an existing posted idea or introduced a different interpretation to an existing
idea
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.75
Agreed or disagreed with existing discussion and provided limited justification/explanation
.5
Agreed or disagreed with existing discussion but provided no justification/explanation or support
0
Provided no evidence of agreement or disagreement with existing discussion
Rating Points
APA Format
Provides evidence-based, scholarly resources to support one’s position on the posed topic or idea;
References are correctly & accurately presented in APA Format— in-text referencing within the posting
1
.75
.5
0
Provides evidence-based, scholarly resources, but uses incorrect APA Format for in-text referencing
Provides evidence-based, scholarly references and incorrect APA Format OR provides non-scholarly
references with correct APA Format in-text
Provides no scholarly reference to support position/ideas in postings/discussion AND/OR uses no APA
Format
Rubric authored by Laura M. Schwarz ©, adapted by Nancyruth Leibold and Laurie Johansen
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Appendix B
Information Management Certificate
Information Management Certificate: For this assignment, pretend you have been hired for a new
position at the National Institutes for Health as an Informatics Nurse! Congratulations! One of your first
duties on the job is to complete the NIH Information Management course. This course is for anyone in the
public but geared for new hires or the public at NIH. It includes an excellent review of privacy awareness
and electronic records management. You will need to complete the course in a single session without
closing your browser to earn a certificate (less than one hour).
Information Management at National Institutes of Health (NIH) Go to the website
https://irtsectraining.nih.gov/PAC/PA_01_005.aspx
Complete the course! Access via the public access portal.
At the end of the IM course, you will be able to access a completion certificate. You will be asked your
name. It is fine to put your first name or initials only on the certificate. If you choose to use your full
name, that is fine. Your name is not recorded anywhere and your name is not used by NIH in any matter.
It is only so you can have a certificate with your name on it and it not recorded in any way. Your privacy
is protected.
Upon completion you will earn a certification that you will submit to the D2L Brightspace for grade
credit.
Note: When you print your certificate, on the print screen, you can change the printer to print to PDF file
on your computer so that you can easily save the certificate as a PDF file. This will be easy to submit to
the Assignment dropbox. You can then print the PDF file from your computer if you want a printed copy
for work.
Tip: If you are short on time, turn off the audio and simply read each screen.
Screen shots provided below to help you access the correct NIH module.
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Tips for Effective PowerPoint Presentations
1. Use bullet points or key phrases. Do not use paragraphs on the slides as this is distracting to the
human eye.
2. For paragraph or more detailed information, use the Notes section that is found under the slide.
Click on notes and then you can drag it to make the notes section larger if you wish. Put details in
the notes section.
3. Avoid cluttered, crowded, and busy slides. Put keywords or a few bullet points on the slide. Use
the notes section under the slide for details and longer narratives.
4. Use source citations on the slide. You can also include source citations in the notes section.
5. Start with a title page that is eye appealing
6. Use font size 32 or larger. You may have to adjust this based on the room size.
7. Use easy to read font, such as Arial and Times New Roman. Use only one font.
8. Use images as appropriate. Copyright friendly images are available at:
http://webquest.org/freemedia.php (Check each site for attribution. You do not need to pay for
these images and should take caution when asked for money.)
9. Be sure to use white space. A poster or PowerPoint that is too crowded is not appealing to the
eye.
10. Avoid red and green colors (red/green colorblindness)
11. Be sure to proofread
12. Use spell and grammar check!
13. Cite and reference sources!
14. Include a reference page
15. Sometimes PowerPoints with images can become large files. This makes it difficult to email or
post in a discussion forum. For this reason, you can compress the images in PowerPoint and PDF
the final version. Email or attach to discussions the PDF version. If you want to PDF your
PowerPoint with your notes, so the viewer can read the notes section (essential for graded items),
then select print, but change the printer to save as PDF file. Now, select to print the slides with
notes. Save as PDF file. This should save it with the slides and notes visible.
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Appendix C
Health Literacy and Patient Education Appraisal/Evaluation
Health Literacy and Patient Education Project: Registered Nurses are responsible for patient education
that is based on an understanding of health literacy. Learners will explore health literacy and critically
evaluate an online educational item.
Use the Readability Tool to determine readability levels. http://read-able.com/
Use the framework at NIH: Evaluating Health Information on the Internet for your appraisal
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/How_To_Evaluate_Health_Information_on_the_Internet_Que
stions_and_Answers.aspx
Learners will then create a PowerPoint Presentation that addresses health literacy issues and provide a
critique of an online educational item. All the information is to be supported by current research and
references must be listed (have a reference list at the end of the PowerPoint). For this assignment, cite the
website, the Readability Test Tool, and at least one journal article. For detailed information, see the
grading rubric.
***Be sure to cite and reference all sources! Intext citations occur with the information being reported on
the slides. The matching full references should be found on a reference list at the end of the
PowerPoint.***
Post the Health Literacy and Patient Education Project to two locations:
Added to the student portfolio by Sunday at 11:59 pm**
In the Assignment dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 pm**
Points
Criteria to earn points for Health Literacy and Patient Education Website Critique
possible
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PowerPoint Title Page with Project Title and Author Name(s)
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Include an introduction/purpose slide. Tell the viewer that you will examine health literacy topics and
critique an online patient education material using the Finding Quality Information framework at NIH.
Identify the name of the online patient education material you will critique and provide a few key
points about the educational material you will critique. Cite any evidence from the literature and be
sure you have a matching reference on the reference page.
Use speaker notes for information so that you do not overcrowd the PowerPoint
slides.
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In the introduction or next slide, tell the reader you are critiquing a patient education website.
Provide the URL address to the website you are critiquing in the introduction.
Identify the intended population for the online patient education material you will critique. For
example, if the patient education material is about scoliosis, describe the population the information is
intended for—in this case parents of teenagers and teenagers may be the population.
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Literacy—define what literacy means
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Health Literacy—define what health literacy means
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Describe the connection between literacy and health literacy in your specific population—what are
literacy and health literacy levels (be sure to say how this is different) for your population.
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For the website you are critiquing, use the Readability Tool to check it for readability levels.
Go to: The Readability Test Tool
At http://www.webpagefx.com/tools/read-able/
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Enter the URL of the patient education material you are critiquing. Click Calculate
Readability to receive a report
In your PowerPoint, report the
1. Average reading grade level
2. The age reading level
3. Tell what Flesch Kincaid Reading Ease means and what the score is for the patient
education material—is this appropriate for your population?
4. Explain what Flesch Kincaid Grade Level means and what the score is for the patient
education material—is this appropriate for your population?
5. Explain what Automated Readability Index (ARI) means and what the score is for
the patient education material—is this appropriate for your population?
Use the framework at NIH: Evaluating Health Information on the Internet for your appraisal
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/How_To_Evaluate_Health_Information_on_the_I
nternet_Questions_and_Answers.aspx
Include the following sections in your appraisal: Answer the questions to help you with your appraisal.
You can use the NIH prompts to help you answer the following questions in a summary format.
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Date of issue or revision. Is it current? Is it up to date? What is the latest date noted on the site?
Credentials of source: Whose name is on it and/or who runs the website?
Is there any bias or sponsorship, such as commercial uses of the website? Look for any
advertisements. If there are advertisements, do you see any bias? Is the information tainted to sell a
product?
Accuracy and Evidence. Is the information accurate? Who is the intended audience? Is the information
appropriate for the intended audience? Is there a disclaimer on the webpage about seeking medical
advice or fact/fiction?
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Multimedia or applications. Do the multimedia/application tools work? Are you able to navigate the
website easily? Is the website well organized and the hyperlinks work?
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Other links, tools, and resources. Does it work with any other tools and resources? Are there links to
other websites?
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Protection and Security. Is it secure? How are user interactions managed? What information does the
website collect? Does it protect your privacy? Look for privacy policies—sometimes these are found
at the bottom of the webpage. Are users able to post to the website or ask a question? Look for an area
that says “Contact us”
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Summarize two to three points of the overall presentation on a Summary Slide
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Next is the Reference Page. Use the centered heading: References, but APA does not bold this
heading. References should be scholarly and credible. For this assignment, cite the website, the
Readability Test Tool, and at least one journal article. Points will be deducted for APA formatting
errors.
Less than 3 grammar or spelling errors present
Evidence of proofreading should be present by the use of correct grammar and spelling.
APA format is followed. This means that sources are cited on slides and referenced on the reference
page.
Use an easy to read font and color
Use images as appropriate
PowerPoint is submitted to the NURS1100 Portfolio by the due date for the assignment. Complete the
portfolio verification quiz for 10 points after you place the item in your portfolio. Failure to submit the
assignment to the portfolio by the due date will result in no credit for the10 points.
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Total possible
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Note: For this course, your Health Literacy and Patient Education Project will be part of
your Nursing ePortfolio.
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Appendix D
Security Awareness
Security Awareness Certificate:
For this assignment, pretend you have been hired for a new position at the National Institutes for Health
as an Informatics Nurse! Congratulations! One of your first duties on the job is to complete the NIH
Information Security course. This course is for anyone in the public but geared for new hires or the public
at NIH. It includes an excellent session of standards specific to informatics security. You will need to
complete the course in a single session without closing your browser to earn a certificate (less than one
hour).
NIH Information Security Awareness at https://irtsectraining.nih.gov/ISA/01_005.aspx
Complete the course! Access the course via the public access portal.
At the end of completion, you will be able to access a completion certificate. You will be asked your
name. It is fine to put your first name only or initials on the certificate. If you choose to use your full
name, that is fine. Your name is not recorded anywhere and your name is not used by NIH in any matter.
It is only so you can have a certificate with your name on it. Your privacy is protected.
Submit the completion of certificate to your course Assignment dropbox for grade credit.
Note: When you print your certificate, on the print screen, you can change the printer to print to PDF file
on your computer so that you can easily save the certificate as a PDF file. This will be easy to submit to
the Assignment dropbox. You can then print the PDF file from your computer if you want a printed copy
for work.
If you are short on time, turn the audio off and simply read each screen.
Please view screen shots in Appendix B for access instructions for the security awareness assignment.
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Appendix E
Reminder/Verify placement of your Health Literacy and Patient Education Project placed in your
Nursing Portfolio, NURS1100: You will complete a reminder/verification quiz that you have placed
your Health Literacy and Patient Education Project in your NURS1100 portfolio by the due date for the
assignment.
Note: For this course, your Health Literacy and Patient Education project will be placed in your Nursing
Portfolio NURS1100. ***Also complete the quiz (not really a quiz) in which you certify that you
submitted your assignment to your portfolio. ***Due the same day the assignment is due.