NURSING ADMINISTRATION: Resource Acquisition and Management
Course Description
In this course, students examine resources required to deliver healthcare services The acquisition, management, and use of resources in the healthcare environment are explored. Fiscal, human, technological, intellectual, and material resources are examined and analyzed in the context of current and future healthcare environments.
Course Topics
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Quality and Safety
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Human Resources
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Financial Resources
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Technology used in Patient Care
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Strategic Management
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Marketing
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
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integrate evidence-based principles of quality and safety into nursing administration practice;
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evaluate the impact of technology on quality and safety in patient care;
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formulate human resource decisions that support a positive work environment;
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analyze business opportunities to formulate recommendations for action;
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apply marketing strategies to advance internal and external opportunities; and
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evaluate the impact of financial decisions on stakeholders, the work environment, and quality patient care.
Course Materials
You will need the following materials to do the work of the course. The required textbook is available from the College's textbook supplier, MBS Direct.
Required Materials
American Nurses Association. (2009). Nursing administration: Scope and standards of practice. Silver Spring, MD: Author. (ISBN-13: 9781558102675)
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (ISBN-13: 9781433805615)
Dunham-Taylor, J., & Pinczek, J. S. (2009). Financial management for nurse managers: Merging the heart with the dollar (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett. (ISBN-13 978-0763757137)
Porter-O’Grady, T., & Malloch, K. (2006). Managing for success in healthcare. St. Louis, MO, Elsevier. (ISBN-13: 978-0323034272)
Yoder-Wise, P.S., & Kowalski, K.E. (2006) Beyond leading and managing: Nursing administration for the future. St. Louis, MO, Elsevier. (ISBN-13: 9780323028776)
Other Required Media
Additional Resources
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Please see the additional resource section of the course website for a list of additional course resources..
Course Structure
Nursing ADMINISTRATION: Resource Acquisition and Management (NUR-712) is a three-credit online course, consisting of six modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and assignments. Module titles are listed below.
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Module 1: The Role of the Nurse Administrator in Quality and Safety
Course objectives covered in this module include CO1
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Module 2: Effect of Technology on Nursing and Patient Care
Course objectives covered in this module include CO2
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Module 3: The Nurse Administrator in Human Resource Development and Management
Course objectives covered in this module include CO3
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Module 4: The Nurse Administrator and Strategic Management
Course objectives covered in this module include CO4
Assessment Methods
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums and complete written assignments. See below for more details.
Consult the course Calendar for assignment due dates.
Online Discussion Forums
You are required to participate in eleven graded discussion forums. Discussion forums are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules. There is also an ungraded but required introduction forum in module 1 and an ungraded but required reflection forum in week 12.
Located within the Evaluation Rubrics section of the course website is the online discussion forum rubric used to aid in the grading of all online discussion assignments.
For posting guidelines, discussion posting requirements particular to the nursing courses, and additional help, please see the Online Student Handbook and the Nursing Student Handbook located within the General Information section of the course Web site.
Written Assignments
You are required to complete three written assignments.
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The first written assignment, WA #1, is a paper called Patient Safety Measures, and is worth 20% of your final grade.
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The second written assignment, WA #2, is a paper called Literature Synthesis and Application, and is worth 30% of your grade.
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The third written assignment, WA #3, is a paper called Return on Investment, and is worth 20% of your grade.
Located within the Evaluation Rubrics section of the course website are the written assignment rubrics used to aid in the grading of each written assignment.
See course Calendar for due dates.
Go to the Submit Assignments area of the course Web site to submit all written assignments.
For additional help regarding preparing and submitting assignments, see the online Student Handbook and the Nursing Handbook located within the General Information section of the course Web site.
Grading and Evaluation
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
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Online discussions (11) - 30 %
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WA #1 - Patient Safety Measures - 20%
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WA #2 - Literature Synthesis and Application -30%
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WA #3 - Return on Investment - 20%
All assignments will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
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A
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93–100
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A–
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90–92
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B+
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88–89
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B
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83–87
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B–
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80–82
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C+
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78–79
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C
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73–77
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70–72
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D
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60–69
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F
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Below 60
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Students enrolled in the MSN degree program must earn a grade of C (73) or better in the nursing courses for the credit to be accepted toward the degree. Students enrolled in the Nurse Educator Certificate program must earn a grade of B (83) or better for the course to be applied to program requirements.
NOTE
All website addresses (URLs) in this course were accurate and reflected the stated content at the onset of the course. However URLs change and great resources may disappear. If you encounter a problem accessing a web site, post a message in the HELP discussion area of this course.
LATENESS POLICY
Written assignments will be submitted on the date due unless prior arrangements are made with the mentor and a new due date is established. If a student submits a late assignment without having made other arrangements with the mentor, one point per day will be deducted. Discussion board assignments must be completed in the allotted time frame or points for those will be forfeited.
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Strategies for Success
First Steps to Success
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
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Read carefully the entire Syllabus, making sure that all aspects of the course are clear to you and that you have all the materials required for the course.
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Take the time to read the entire Online Student Handbook and the School of Nursing Student Handbook. These handbooks, which can be found under "Student Support" within the General Information course section, answer many questions about how to proceed through the course and how to get the most from your educational experience at Thomas Edison State College.
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All assignments, including the Online Discussion Forums, are graded using a rubric. Be sure to consult the appropriate rubric in the Evaluation Rubrics section of each course for the specific requirements of each assignment.
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Utilize the writing resources for APA, listed in the "Educational Resources - Writing Style Guides" within the General Information course section, to help you use this format correctly.
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Online tutoring assistance is available through Smarthinking.com located in the "Educational Resources - Online Tutoring Resources" within the General Information course section.
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Familiarize yourself with the learning management systems environment—how to navigate it and what the various course areas contain. If you know what to expect as you navigate the course, you can better pace yourself and complete the work on time.
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If you are not familiar with Web-based learning be sure to review the processes for posting responses online and submitting assignments before class begins.
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Note to MSN Students Only. A Synthesis Paper is required for all students in the MSN program. Information on the paper's requirements is available under the MSN Information section of the course. Please read and familiarize yourself with the synthesis paper requirements early in the program.
Study Tips
Consider the following study tips for success:
To stay on track throughout the course, begin each week by consulting the course Calendar. The calendar provides an overview of the course and indicates due dates for submitting assignments, posting discussions, and scheduling and taking examinations.
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