NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

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Curriculum Plan for Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Program

The curriculum plan for the pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program adheres to the requirements set by the Florida State Board of Nursing. This structured program integrates general education, science, and nursing courses, detailing each course with its prefix, number, name, and credit hour allocation. Credit hours are distributed among theory (T), clinical (C), and laboratory (L) components, culminating in a total of 120 credits for program completion. Below is the detailed curriculum plan presented in paragraphs and tabular format.

Curriculum Plan Overview

First Year

In the first semester, students are introduced to foundational nursing concepts with courses such as Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I (4 credits), Transitional Nursing Concepts (4 credits), and Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab (8 credits), totaling 16 credits. During the second semester, students delve deeper into professional nursing concepts and fundamentals with courses like Professional Nursing Concepts (4 credits), Fundamentals of Nursing (4 credits), and Fundamentals Clinical/Lab (6 credits), culminating in 16 credits. The year ends with a total of 32 credits.

Second Year

In the first semester, students undertake Microbiology (6 credits), Fundamentals of Nursing (2 credits), and Family Health Nursing & Clinical (6 credits), for a total of 15 credits. The second semester builds on clinical skills with courses like Adult Nursing & Clinical (8 credits), Health Assessment & Promotion (4 credits), and its clinical counterpart (4 credits), totaling 16 credits. This year comprises 31 credits.

Third and Fourth Years

The third year emphasizes specialized nursing care and clinical reasoning, featuring courses such as Principles of Personalized Nursing Care (3 credits), Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (3 credits), and clinical reasoning courses. The total for the year is 30 credits. The fourth year focuses on advanced clinical skills, leadership, and specialized care, concluding with senior practicum and transformation to professional nursing practice. The year totals 27 credits, culminating in 120 program credits.

Curriculum Plan Table

(Additional rows can be added to match the details provided for years two, three, and four.)

Peer Collaboration and Curriculum Development

Collaboration with peers was integral to developing the curriculum plan. Through consistent discussions and evaluations, we established the logical sequence of courses across semesters and identified key prerequisites. This process also facilitated policy updates, such as integrating mobile device usage into classroom guidelines. Peer feedback enhanced the curriculum’s alignment with educational standards, fostering a supportive learning environment.

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, General Microbiology with Lab

Faculty Information

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

Course Description

This course integrates pharmacology and pathophysiology, providing foundational knowledge of disease processes and pharmacological interventions. Students will explore disease etiology, symptoms, treatments, and nursing implications of drug therapies.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced nursing knowledge.
2. Implement evidence-based practices.
3. Advocate for patient decision-making.
4. Promote ethical, patient-centered care.

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.