NR 667 Complete Course Week 1 – 8

NR 667 Complete Course Week 1 – 8

Syllabus for the NR667 APN Capstone PracticumInformation on the Faculty

Jackie Alexander is a woman who lives in the United States.

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My name is Dr. Jackie Alexander, and I am a family nurse practitioner, a veteran of the United States Army, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. I began teaching the next year after receiving my FNP, in 1997. That year, I was the recipient of a scholarship from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners to attend the National Respiratory Training Course in Warwick, England, which was being taught for the first time in the United States at the time. In addition to completing training in adult education and becoming certified as an Asthma Educator, I have served as a clinical preceptor in many nurse practitioner programs at several colleges since 2000, including a master’s degree program in nursing. In order for the next generation of Advanced Practice Nurses to deliver outstanding healthcare wherever they may be, I am committed to aiding them. Syllabus for the NR667 APN Capstone Practicum

My professional healthcare career began in 1980, after graduating from high school, getting married at the age of 18, and enlisting in the United States Army to train as a medical technician. On active service, I worked in ambulatory care, allergy and vaccination clinics, audiology centers, surgical intensive care units, inpatient oncology units, the emergency department, and even drove ambulances for a time. After being honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1988, I worked as an LVN at a nursing facility at night while earning my Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. My first job out of college was as a trauma and emergency nurse in Salinas, California, where I lived at the time.

When I moved to El Paso in August 1991, I had three children under the age of one. I was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while working part-time in two different emergency departments, a medical/surgical intensive care unit with occasional shifts on the pediatric ward, and with Hospice of El Paso, both as an adult and a child. In 1995, I was accepted into the second class of a brand new program at the University of Texas at El Paso to train Family Nurse Practitioners, which was just getting started. Following completion with my MSN/FNP degree in December 1997, I passed the national FNP certification board exam in February 1998 and went on to work in urgent care, primary care, and pediatric pulmonary care on a part-time basis.

We relocated to Verdi, a small town in northern Nevada, in 2003 and have been there ever since. It is roughly ten miles west of Reno on US Highway 50. Since our children have all graduated from high school and left the house, I have settled on a 10.98-acre ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with my husband, several cats and dogs, llamas, alpacas, goats, and chickens. There is an abundance of animals in the area, as well as beautiful paths with hard terrain, which I appreciate. Because of my job experience in Nevada, I’ve worked at the county prison, an Urgent Care, a primary care clinic and the veteran’s hospital, where I worked in the emergency department, general surgery, endocrinology and rheumatology before returning to my home state of California.

In 2008, I chose to return to school to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). My DNP degree was completed in 2010. Primary care clinicians were taught how to measure and use ankle-brachial index measurements in order to effectively manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral arterial disease, which was a major focus of my degree. In addition, I have served my profession as the communication/membership officer and Co-Chair of the Nevada Advanced Practice Nurse organization, which I founded.

Please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone if you have any queries or concerns. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, and on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST, I am ready to chat with you. I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you! Syllabus for the NR667 APN Capstone Practicum

Information Regarding the Course

APN Capstone Practicum is a course with the number NR667 and the title.
Credits for this course: 3 credits (Theory .4, Clinical 2.6) 6/0/125/3
Course Prerequisites: Prior to May 2019: NR500, NR501, NR503, NR505, NR506, NR507, NR508, NR5509, NR510, NR511, NR512, NR601, NR602, NR603; Effective May 2019: Students enrolling in NR500NP, NR501NP, NR503, NR505NP, NR506NP, NR507, NR509, NR511,
Description of the Course

The student will synthesis all parts of clinical management skills and knowledge and will continue to analyze, apply, and evaluate varied aspects of patient assessment and healthcare intervention as they progress through their educational program. This clinical practicum under the supervision of an approved clinician will take place in an advanced practice setting. Clinical management skills, case studies, chart reviews, and practice critique are among the subjects covered in the course, with a capstone product demonstrating an increase in complicated clinical management skills. After completing this course and passing the national certification exam for the family nurse practitioner, the student will be prepared to enter clinical practice and provide primary healthcare to people throughout their lives.

Textbooks and other materials

Textbooks that are required

This course necessitates the reading of the following books:

A. Hollier, A. Hollier, A. Hollier, A. (2017). Certification questions for family and adult-gerontology nurse practitioners (3rd ed.). Advanced Practice Education Associates, Inc. is based in Scott, Louisiana.

Slater, E. D., David, J. A., Esherick, J. S., and Esherick, J. S. (2019). Practice guidelines for primary care in 2019 are currently being developed. McGraw-Hill Education, New York, 1990.

* This title is suggested, but it may or may not be available for purchase in the online bookstore.

A. Hollier, A. Hollier, A. Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care are important to follow (3rd ed.). APECA stands for Advanced Practice Education Associates.

M. Leik is a professor of mathematics at the University of Michigan (2018). The rigorous review for family nurse practitioner certification includes quick facts and practice questions (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company, LLC is based in New York, New York.

* This title is suggested, but it may or may not be available for purchase in the online bookstore.

Affiliation of the American Psychological Association (2020).

The American Psychological Association’s publication handbook is available online (7th ed.).

Affiliation of the American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000

If your course includes an E-Book, make sure to go through the contents with your instructor.

Policies of the Chamberlain Administration

Chamberlain policies are documented in the NP Chamberlain Policies, as well as the Chamberlain College of Nursing Student Handbook and the Chamberlain College of Nursing College Catalog.

Outcomes of the Program

You may find information on the program outcomes of Chamberlain’s nursing programs in the Program Descriptions section of your College Catalog. You can view your College Catalog by visiting http://www.chamberlain.edu/catalog/index.html.

The outcomes of the MSN program are matched with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing document, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, which is available online (2011). After completing the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to do the following tasks:

1

Maintain the highest possible standard of care for patients while maintaining their safety and respecting their wishes. (Holistic Health and Patient-Centered Care) NR667 APN Capstone Practicum Syllabus (Holistic Health and Patient-Centered Care)

2

Create a compassionate environment in which to achieve high-quality health results. (Care-Focused)

3

Reflective practice and a respect for cultural diversity are essential components of lifelong personal and professional development. (Humility as a part of one’s cultural heritage)

4

Integrate professional principles into health-care practice through scholarship and volunteerism (Professional Identity)

5

Positive health outcomes are advocated for through compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative advanced nursing practice. (Extraordinary Nursing Care & Services)

Outcomes of the course

Each of the courses at Chamberlain College of Nursing is designed to link course content with particular Course Outcomes (COs). Students will be expected to comprehend and demonstrate understanding of the learning objectives by the time the course is completed, as defined by the COs. On the Overview page for each week, you may see a list of all of the COs that will be addressed in detail that week. Whenever possible, a link will be established from a particular assignment or debate back to the CO that it highlights.

Following the completion of this course, the student will be able to perform the following tasks and duties.

1

Independently develop a management plan that addresses health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection issues for patients and families throughout their lives, taking into consideration evidence-based guidelines. (Police Officer 5) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are the numbers of the alphabet.

2

Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to improve the overall quality of healthcare. (PO 5) 1 1 1 1

3

Evaluate your own personal and professional development as you work toward mastery of the NONPF skills and the Essentials for Master’s Education in Nursing (EMEN). (PO 5) 8 (PO 5)

4

As a family nurse practitioner, you must demonstrate a command of the essential knowledge required for safe and high-quality primary care practice. (PO 5) Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

5

In order to fulfill the position of family nurse practitioner as a leader and champion for comprehensive, safe, and high-quality care, you must demonstrate the following competencies: 1, 3, and 8 (PO 5)

NURSING ASSIGNMENT PAPER WRITERS

It is mandatory for students to complete the Student Attestation form for each course in which they are enrolled. When you complete the course, the Attestation will appear at the top of the Modules page. We request that you complete the steps outlined below:

Take a look at the Student Handbook
Examine the five statements contained within the Attestation item.
Next, mark “I accept” \sThen submit the Attestation.
You are required to complete the Student Attestation.

Assignment Summary

Due Date Details
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Week 1 assignment: Certification Review Plan, due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
Week 1 of the assignment: Discussion due by 11:59 p.m.
Week 1 Assignment: ePortfolio due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday
Week 1 Assignment: MyEvaluations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
Week 1 of the assignment: Readings are submitted by 11:59 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Assignment Week 2: APEA Practice Exam #1 is due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 11.
Weekly Assignment: Due by 11:59 p.m. on the second day of the week.
Assignment Week 2: MyEvaluations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 11.
Week 2 of the assignment: Readings are submitted by 11:59 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Week 3’s assignment is the APEA Practice Exam #2, which is due by 11:59 p.m.
Assignment Week 3: ePortfolio due by 11:59 p.m. on the day of submission
Submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Week 3 of the assignment
Week 3’s assignment is to complete the readings by 11:59 p.m.
Worksheet for Week 3: State-Specific Prescribing Laws Quiz, due by 11:59pm
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Weekly Assignment Week 4: APEA Practice Exam #3 is due by 11:59pm on Monday, April 15.
Weekly Assignment: Due by 11:59 p.m. on the fourth day of the week.
Assignment Week 4: MyEvaluations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15.
Assignment Week 4: Readings are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday.
Week 4’s assignment is a virtual interactive student evaluation, which must be completed by 11:59pm.
Sun Nov 29, 2020
Assignment Week 5: APEA Practice Exam #4 due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 5: ePortfolio due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 5: Grand Rounds Presentation due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 5: MyEvaluations due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 5: Readings due by 11:59pm
Sun Dec 6, 2020
Assignment Week 6: APEA Practice Exam #5 due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 6: ePortfolio due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 6: MyEvaluations due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 6: Readings due by 11:59pm
Sun Dec 13, 2020
Assignment Week 7: APEA Practice Exam #6 due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 7: ePortfolio due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 7: MyEvaluations due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 7: Readings due by 11:59pm
Fri Dec 18, 2020
Assignment Week 8: APEA University Exam due by 11:59pm
Sat Dec 19, 2020
Assignment End of Course Survey due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 8: APEA Online Review Completion Certificate NR667 APN Capstone Practicum Syllabus

due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 8: MyEvaluations Clinical Log Summary due by 11:59pm
Assignment Week 8: Readings due by 11:59pm
Assignment Attendance Policy: Intensive Review (Required, 0 points)
Assignment Clinical Performance Evaluation
Assignment Shadow Health Access Assignment Shadow Health Lab Pass Submission

Late Assignment Policy

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted beyond the last day of the course, Saturday (end of day, 12am PT) of Week 8. Any assignments received after the conclusion of the course will result in a zero recorded for the assignment, unless prior arrangements are made with faculty. NR667 APN Capstone Practicum Syllabus

In the event of an emergency that prevents timely submission of an assignment, students may petition their instructor for a waiver of the late submission grade reduction. The instructor will review the student’s rationale for the request and make a determination based on the merits of the student’s appeal. Consideration of the student’s total course performance to date will be a contributing factor in the determination. Students should continue to attend class, actively participate, and complete other assignments while the appeal is pending.

This Policy applies to assignments that contribute to the numerical calculation of the course letter grade.

Late Discussion Policy

Please review the individual discussion board grading rubric for participation requirements within the course.

Evaluation Methods

The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.

Graded Item Points

Weighting Introduction Discussion (Required but not graded)

0 0%
Week 1 Discussion 100 10%
Week 1 Certification Review Plan 100 10%
Week 2-7 APEA Practice Exams (25 points/each)
150 15%
Week 3 State Specific Prescribing Laws Quiz (pass/fail)
0 0%
Week 4 VISE Assignment (Pass/Fail)
0 0%
Week 5 Grand Rounds Infographic 50 5%
Clinical Hours/Patient Encounter Validation (required to progress to Week 5)
N/A N/A
Week 7 ePortfolio 300 30%
Week 8 APEA Post-Predictor University Exam 300 30%
Week 8 APEA Online Review Completion Certificate (mandatory, pass/fail) *Online review must be completed in its entirety and completion certificate uploaded to pass the course. Failure to complete the APEA Online Review will result in course failure.

0 0% On-Ground Intensive Review (Q Center) (mandatory, pass/fail) *

Onsite review must be completed in its entirety to pass the course. Failure to complete the APEA “Live” Review will result in course failure.

0 0% Week 8 MyEvaluations Clinical Log Summary Upload

0 0% MyEvaluations Log (due Weeks 1-8)

Clinical Performance Evaluation

(Week 8)

*A maximum of fifteen (15) alternative hours is allowed in each FNP clinical course. The alternative hours can only be documented in the three (3) approved categories (1. Lab review 2. Telephone management 3. Prescription refills). NR667 APN Capstone Practicum Syllabus

pass/fail
Total 1,000 100% **
The successful passage of clinical practicum for this course includes satisfactory completion of the specific list of requirements for this course and includes, but is not limited to the following:

125 accurately documented clinical hours that includes appropriate patient encounters by an approved preceptor at an approved site.
Appropriate level of student independence for the clinical course.
Abiding by all clinical policies found in compliance documents and the practicum handbook.
Completion of a mid-term evaluation in the time-frame presented by both preceptor and faculty.
A satisfactory final clinical evaluation by both preceptor and faculty.
Mid-term contact with faculty by both student and preceptor reviewing student progress, goals, and any areas of need.
Successful completion of any performance improvement plans (PIP) directly related to clinical if developed during the course of clinical for this course.
Demonstration of meeting course objectives through clinical activities.
MyEvaluations Log & Passing Clinical

Clinical encounters must be posted within 7 days of the office visit. Failure to stay current may result in a “Not Met” on the mid-term and final evaluations.

Students must satisfactorily meet all the clinical requirements noted in the clinical grading rubric to pass clinical.