NR393 Nursing History
Week 1 Discussion
Reflection on Leadership and Provision of Care
Purpose:
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on current practice and the impact that nursing history has on their leadership and/or provision of care.
Course Outcomes:
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)
Directions:
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.
Reflection Question
Reflect on your current practice. How does nursing history impact your leadership and/or care provision? Please include specific nursing history persons or events in your reflection.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 2 Discussion
Nightingale Information New to You
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to describe Nightingale information new to them related to leadership and/or provision of care.
Course Outcomes:
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)
Directions:
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale's life and work. Select one area of Nightingale's leadership that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this important woman and her contributions to nursing.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 3 Discussion
Reflection on Careful Nursing
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to apply lessons from careful nursing to the original time period and to today's practice.
Course Outcomes:
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
Directions:
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.
Reflection Question
Catherine McAuley's philosophy of careful nursing was applicable in pre-Nightingale times and is still applicable today. Select one of the 10 key concepts of careful nursing. Reflect on how that concept might have been applied in McAuley's time and how it is applied in your professional nursing practice today.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 4 Discussion
Impact of 19th Century Nurses
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explore the contributions of one 19th century nurse related to leadership and/or provision of care.
Course Outcomes:
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)
Directions:
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Important nurses of the 19th century are often overshadowed by Nightingale's prominence. Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale and describe this person's contributions to leadership and/or nursing care. We look forward to reading about the nurse you select!
NR393 Nursing History
Week 5 Discussion
Evidence-Based Practice Changes
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine one area in the 20th century where evidence has changed practice.
Course Outcomes:
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO3: Identify persons and events in nursing history impacting evidence-based practice from the 20th century and 21st century. (PO8)
Directions:
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
The evidence to guide nursing practice has changed greatly during the 20th century. Select one area where evidence in nursing care changed during the 20th century and tell us about it.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 6 Discussion
Reflection on 19th and 20th Century Nursing
Purpose:
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to reflect on 19th and/or 20th century nurses and events and how one of these will best guide the student's current practice.
Course Outcomes:
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
Directions:
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed.
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection.
Discussion
Reflect on 19th and 20th century nurses and events discussed this week. Which nurse or event from that time period will best guide your current professional nursing practice? Why?
NR393 Nursing History
Week 7 Discussion
Impact in the 21st Century
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to consider one 21st century person or event significantly impacted nursing and healthcare.
Course Outcomes:
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO3: Identify persons and events in nursing history impacting evidence-based practice from the 20th century and 21st century. (PO8)
Directions:
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
Select one person or event in 21st century nursing that had the greatest impact on evidence in professional nursing practice. Explain your choice and the impact on healthcare.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 8 Discussion
From the Past to the Future
Purpose:
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to analyze lessons from the past that apply to the future.
Course Outcomes:
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)
Directions:
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion
What lessons from history have we learned as a profession that will take us into the next century? What can we do to help this happen? What should we avoid?
NR393 Nursing History
Week 1 Assignment
Course Project Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information
Purpose:
The purpose of this course project is for learners to explore how living nurses are making nursing history, apply lessons from nursing history, and analyze the impact of this project on nursing history today.
Course Outcomes:
This course project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)
This part enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
Overview of NR393 Course Project:
There are three parts to the NR393 Course Project
Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information due end of Week 1
Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse due end of Week 3
Phase 3: Reflection Paper due end of Week 6
Carefully review the instructions, templates, and rubrics for each of the three parts as you begin this Course Project
Directions for Phase 1:
Select one registered nurse that you know who is creating nursing history today to be the subject of this course project.
This RN must have at least 10 years of RN licensure.
The nurse could be a family member, friend, colleague, acquaintance, manager, former instructor, or other nurse who is creating, delivering, or influencing the practice of nursing in your area. Do not select a former or current patient.
Remember that all nurses are making nursing history today in their own ways, not just the nurses writing books or leading large health systems in innovative change.
Clearly explain to the selected nurse that statements made in the Phase 2 Conversation for this project will be recorded (audio, video, and/or written) and submitted to the instructor for scoring purposes. The interview is not intended for public access. The conversation will be about the Selected Nurse's:
memories of nursing and nursing education;
contributions to nursing related to leadership, provision of care, and/or evidence-based practice; and
persons or events that have influenced the nurse's professional practice.
Select a date, time, and location to conduct the Conversation with the selected nurse to be scheduled between Saturday of Week 2 or during Week 3.
NOTE: Do NOT conduct Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse until you receive feedback (in course Grades area for Phase 1 Selected Nurse Information) from your instructor about approval of the nurse you have selected.
View the Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information Tutorial (Links to an external site.)
Download and use the Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information Template (required) linked in the Templates section below
Submit Phase 1 assignment on required Phase 1 template via Canvas by due date.
Template:
NR393 Course Project Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information Template (Download here (Links to an external site.))
Best Practices:
Use the template provided. If the template is not used, a deduction will be applied.
Carefully review the directions, required template, tutorial, and rubric.
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 3 Assignment
Course Project Phase 2 Conversation with the Selected Nurse
Purpose:
The purpose of this course project is for learners to explore how living nurses are making nursing history, apply lessons from nursing history, and analyze the impact of this project on nursing history today.
Course Outcomes:
This course project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)
This part enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
Overview of NR393 Course Project:
There are three parts to the NR393 Course Project
Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information due end of Week 1
Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse due end of Week 3
Phase 3: Reflection Paper due end of Week 6
Carefully review the instructions, templates, and rubrics for each of the three parts of this Course Project
Directions:
Download the NR393 Course Project Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse Template (under Template below). This contains all areas to be addressed and the required questions you are to ask your Selected Nurse.
View the Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse Tutorial (Links to an external site.)
Conduct the Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse after receiving approval from your instructor in the Gradebook for your Phase 1: Selected Nurse Information. The conversation will occur between Saturday of Week 2 or during Week 3 after instructor approval is documented.
The Conversation may take place face to face or via phone or video chat. You may NOT provide the questions to the nurse and ask the nurse to provide written or typed answers.
You may use audio, audio/video, or typed format (on the template) to record and submit the Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse. Use the format you agreed to in Phase 1. There is no advantage to using any one format. Grading will be the same (see rubric below) regardless of the format selected.
NOTE: Recordings must be 20 minutes or shorter.
Only one file may be submitted and must include all rubric areas.
Obtain permission from the Selected Nurse to participate in the Conversation by reading the statement provided on the Template for this purpose (Selected Nurse must agree).
Clearly explain to the Selected Nurse that statements made in the Conversation will be recorded (audio, video, and/or written as transcript on template) and submitted to the instructor. The Conversation is not intended for public access.
Questions and topics for the Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse are provided for you on the required Template; these are the questions that must be included in the Conversation. Please notice that you will state the question/topic, the Selected Nurse will answer, and then you will add your own answer to that question/topic. This is not a traditional interview, but instead is a Conversation with sharing of memories and ideas related to the questions and topics. You may ask up to three additional questions if you like, but these are not scored.
At the close of the conversation, make a clear and detailed statement of gratitude for the Selected Nurse's time and sharing in this Conversation (Note: A simple "thank you" is not sufficient.)
Write a summary of the content of the Conversation. Be clear and thorough.
Submit Phase 2 assignment via Canvas by due date.
Template:
NR393 Course Project Phase 2 Template: Conversation with the Selected Nurse [Download here (Links to an external site.)]
Best Practices:
Carefully review the directions, required template, tutorial, and rubric.
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
If typed, spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 6 Assignment
Course Project Phase 3: Reflection Paper
Purpose: The purpose of this course project is for learners to explore how living nurses are making nursing history, apply lessons from nursing history, and analyze the impact of this project on nursing history today.
Course Outcomes:
This course project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO2: Apply lessons from nursing history to today's professional nursing practice. (PO4)
CO4: Analyze the impact of nursing history on professional nursing roles today and in the future. (PO7)
Directions:
After completing the Phase 2: Conversation with the Selected Nurse in Week 3, you may begin working on the Phase 3: Reflection Paper. The Phase 3: Reflection Paper will be due by Sunday end of Week 6 by 11:59PM Mountain Time.
Download the Phase 3: Reflection Paper template below.
View the Phase 3: Reflection Paper Tutorial (Links to an external site.)
The Phase 3: Reflection Paper be a typed paper in APA format including:
Double-spaced, font and type size consistent with APA manual
Title Page adheres to Chamberlain and APA standards.
Content and headings as below and on the rubric:
Introduction (include Introduction content, but no heading)
Reflection on Learning from Nurse's Answers
Insight Gained from Conversation Regarding Leadership, Provision of Care, and/or Evidence-Based Practice
Analysis of the Impact of Nursing History on Professional Practice Today and in the Future
Conclusion
Length: Approximately 3 double-spaced pages excluding Title Page; 800-1000 words required in the body of the paper.
No outside sources will be used. No citations or references. No Reference page needed.
Excellent mechanics of scholarly writing including spelling, grammar, structure, paragraphing, and punctuation.
Submit Phase 3 assignment via Canvas by due date.
Template:
Phase 3: Reflection Paper [Download Here (Links to an external site.)]
Best Practices:
Carefully review the directions, required template, tutorial, and rubric.
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.
