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Course Number and Prefix: DNPV 764
Course Name: Leadership Practicum
Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: DNP 760, DNP 761, DNP 762 Corequisites: None
Course Description: This practicum course provides an interactive experience with
a practicum mentor. Students will apply strategies of the advanced practice nurse specializing in nursing leadership to practice. There is an emphasis on synthesis and translation of best practices to the nursing-leadership arena. Participants will be
encouraged to apply such information to their DNP project as appropriate.
Course Delivery Format: Online, primarily asynchronous. Course delivered in Canvas Learning Management System. Course may include group and individual work, including testing, scholarly and opinion papers, interactive and self-directed
assignments.
Synchronous Course Meetings: your course may have synchronous meetings. If you are unable to attend during the meeting time you will have access to a recording. Details will be available in your Canvas course.
Canvas has 24-hour online support as well as a hotline for students (1-833-255-
9715). Students are encouraged to reach out to the Canvas support with any Canvas issue. Canvas Help can be found on the left menu once logged into any
Canvas course. Course Faculty and contact information: log in to Canvas to view this
information on the course homepage.
Professional Educational Standards The following standards are addressed in this course:
AACN DNP Essentials: This course meets the following Essentials:
Essential I: Scientific Underpinnings for Practice.
Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and
Systems Thinking.
Essential III: Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice.
Essential IV: Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the
Improvement and Transformation of Health Care.
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Essential V: Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care.
Essential VI: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes.
Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation’s Health.
Essential VIII: Advanced Nursing Practice
Program Outcomes:
1. Integrate nursing science, theories, and concepts with knowledge from ethics,
the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis
for the highest level of nursing practice.
2. Select appropriate organizational and systems leadership models and theories to promote quality improvement and systems thinking.
3. Compile epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, cultural, and other
appropriate scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health to determine and implement the best evidence for practice.
4. Design evidence based practice that integrates nursing science and quality
improvement methodologies with the science of other applicable disciplines to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
5. Synthesize information systems/technology and patient care technology
concepts to improve and transform nursing practice.
6. Critically analyze policy/laws/ethics to develop, evaluate, and advocate for, change that shapes financing, regulation, and delivery of nursing and health
care services.
7. Employ effective communication and collaborative skills in the development and implementation of evidence based nursing practice.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the course participant will be able to:
Course Objective Mapped to Program
Outcome
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1. Use nursing judgment to lead evidence-based
practice initiatives in appropriate nursing practice settings.
1, 2, 3, 4, 7
2. Maintain the identity of the nursing profession in demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of healthcare consumers
1, 2, 7
3. Design leadership endeavors to promote human flourishing through learning
1, 4, 5, 7
4. Maintain a spirit of inquiry to improve nursing leadership practice through integration of
best evidence into practice.
1, 3, 7
5. Utilize information technology to identify
practice gaps and inform the design of the evidence-based practice in the practice of nursing leadership.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
6. Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare team members in developing new knowledge
and disseminating existing best evidence in applicable nursing leadership practice settings
1, 3, 5, 7
7. Utilize conceptual ability and technical skills to execute an effective implementation and
evaluation plan for addressing client needs in appropriate nursing leadership settings
1, 2, 3, 4, 7
8. Act as an advocate and informed resource for the profession of nurse leaders regarding healthcare policies
1, 2, 3, 6, 7
9. Use nursing judgment and the spirit of inquiry to design, implement, and evaluate
interventions to promote human flourishing in the profession of nursing.
1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Textbooks
Required Texts: *There are no assignment textbook readings in this course but the following texts may be used for reference as needed throughout the course.
Moran, K., Burson, R., Conrad, D. (2014). The Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly
Project A Framework of Success. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 978-1-4496-9419-7
Recommended Texts:
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American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
The DNP Degree & Capstone Project: A Practical Guide. (Bemker, M & Schreiner, B. eds.) (March 2016). Lancaster, PA: Destech Publishing.
Additional Required Reading: as assigned
Course Grading Requirements
Type of Assignment
Possible Points Module Due
First week required submission Complete/Incomplete 1
Practicum executive summary 450 1, 4, 5
Discussion board 300 2, 7, 8
Peer review article evaluation OR Abstract review attestation
0 8
Practicum assignment: Rapid cycle improvement plan
150
Meditrek hours completed 0 4, 8
Letter to a public official 100 6
Total points 1000
Assignments: See course schedule for assignment details.
Grading Rubrics:
Rubrics are available in the online course classroom. Grading Scale: All courses have 1000 points. Points are awarded through
successful completion of assigned work each week. See individual assignment grading rubrics for more details on point earnings. A final course grade will be
given based on the percentage of points earned. A minimum grade of 83% is required to pass all courses. Grades are calculated in whole numbers and are not rounded.
Grading Scale (established by the university):
Total points: 1000 points. Grade given in percentage.
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Percentage Score Quality Points
Awarded Letter Grade Equivalent
100 4 A
99 3.95 A
98 3.9 A
97 3.85 A
96 3.8 A
95 3.75 A
94 3.7 A
93 3.65 A
92 3.6 A-
91 3.55 A-
90 3.5 A-
89 3.45 B+
88 3.4 B+
87 3.35 B+
86 3.3 B
85 3.25 B
84 3.2 B
83 3.15 B
82 3.1 B-
Less than 82* 0
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Course Schedule: Days of the Week
The course is divided into weeks. Due dates for assignments are stated in Day numbers. Day One is Wednesday the first day beginning each week. Day Seven is
Tuesday.
• Wednesday: Day One
• Thursday: Day Two
• Friday: Day Three
• Saturday: Day Four
• Sunday: Day Five
• Monday: Day Six
• Tuesday: Day Seven
Assignments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. on the day that is stated in the assignments section.
University Resources:
Library You will be required to find resources from the library. Please familiarize yourself with the Jay Sexter Library here: https://tun.touro.edu/jay-sexter-
library/
Office of Academic Services and Institutional Support (OASIS) Assistance with: writing- library research, APA formatting; time management and efficient study habits; MS Office software; and other campus-related questions
Email: [email protected] Phone: 702-777-3188
School of Nursing Front Desk: Phone: 702-777-1746
School of Nursing POLICIES
Student Attendance: Attendance monitoring is required by the Nevada Post- Secondary Education Commission and federal student aid regulations. Attendance for this course is determined by individual student’s login to the Canvas Learning
Management System and entry into the course site. The first course log in must be within the first week of the course- failure to log in may result in administrative
withdrawal from the course. Students are required to log into the course on at least three separate days each week of the course term to be counted
present. Points will be deducted from weekly assignments for failure to meet this requirement. Failure to meet the attendance requirements for more
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than two consecutive weeks of the course or to notify the Program Director of the
reason for an inability to access the course may result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
Incomplete Grade Policy: In some circumstances, students may not be able to
complete all elements of the course. With instructor discretion, an incomplete grade may be awarded when 75% of the required course work has been completed and the student is passing the course. In this circumstance, an alternative curriculum
plan will be arranged through the direction of the course instructor and Program Director. The student is required to initiate the process of obtaining an incomplete
and forming an alternative curriculum plan. Upon completion of the course work, the student’s incomplete grade will be changed to reflect the grade earned in the course. If the student fails to complete the contract, the Incomplete is converted to
a grade of “U” or unsatisfactory, which is a failed grade for the course. This may result in Administrative Withdrawal from the program.
Late Assignment Policy: Assignments are due by 11:59 pm Pacific time of the
assigned due date. Late assignments will receive a 10% reduction for each partial/full day after class on the due date. Assignments submitted more than 3 days late may not be accepted by the instructor. Individual
accommodations may be considered for extenuating circumstances with prior approval of the course instructor or with approval of the Program Director.
Touro University Nevada operates Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8am to 3pm Pacific Time. The school is closed on holidays. See
University Calendar for details concerning holidays.
Communication with Faculty: Students are invited to arrange a conference with faculty on an as needed basis. In order to facilitate a conference, please contact the faculty member via email and request a conference. You will receive a calendar
invite with an appointment time, call-in number and conference code. Faculty will respond to your request within one to two business days.
Students are expected to use their TUN email when interacting with faculty concerning course work. In order to protect student privacy, emails sent from
students’ personal email accounts will not be responded to except to direct the student to use TUN email for faculty interaction.
University Catalog/School of Nursing Student Handbooks: Touro University Nevada Catalog and School of Nursing student handbooks may be viewed or
downloaded from the Touro University Nevada website.
Student Academic Grievance Process: refer to TUN Catalog
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Academic Integrity: refer to the TUN Catalog and the SON Graduate handbook.
The School of Nursing committed to maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity in all aspects of our professional and academic lives. Because intellectual
integrity is a hallmark of scholarly and scientific inquiry as well as a core value of the Jewish tradition, students and faculty are expected to share a mutual respect for teaching, learning and the development of knowledge. They are expected to
adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, professional conduct of academic work and respect for all community members. Accommodations for students with disabilities policy: Touro University Nevada is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with
documented disabilities. An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life
activities of the individual. A student requesting an accommodation under the ADA for a disability must meet with the Compliance Officer, the Director of the Office of Academic Services and Institutional Support (OASIS). An application for requesting
accommodations for a disability can be obtained from the OASIS office or [email protected] or 702-777-3188.
For more information: https://tun.touro.edu/life-at-touro-nevada/academic- success/disability-services/
Course Syllabus Changes: This syllabus provides general information about the course. The course syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the course
instructor or program director to accommodate the needs of the student, program, or course instructor. Any changes made after the start of the first day of the
trimester/term will be communicated to the students in writing. Participation in the course Canvas shell indicates agreement and compliance with
the policies and procedures stated in this syllabus.
Technology Requirements: provided by the TUN IT Department
Student Laptop/Tablet - Standard Configurations
Touro University Nevada (TUN) Information Technology Department recommends Touro University Nevada (TUN) Information Technology
Department recommends these laptops and tablet specifications based on a number of factors including price-performance ratio, reliability, and customer
service. The specifications below are the minimum recommended build; prices may vary depending on manufacture and options selected. If your current laptop or tablet is more than three (3) years old, we highly recommend the
consideration of the purchase of a new laptop before beginning a new academic
year. If you have any questions please contact IT via email [email protected]
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Laptop or Tablet
• Windows 10 • Core i5 Processor or higher • 8 GB of RAM memory or higher • 250 GB Solid State Drive or higher • Wireless AC Dual Band Adapter • 4+ Hours Battery Life
MacBook
• macOS Sierra or more recent • Core i5 Processor or higher • 8 GB of RAM memory or higher • 256 GB Solid State Drive or higher • Wireless AC Dual Band Adapter • 4+ Hours Battery Life
Please note that Linux, iOS, Android, and/or ChromeOS systems are not fully
functional with all campus resources and cannot be supported by the TUN I.T.
Department. Technology Requirements for the School of Nursing Students are required to consistently connect to the Canvas on line learning
management system and TUN email. Students are required to check the TUN email account at least five days per week. If you need help setting up smart phone
access to your cellular device, please contact the Help Desk. The Canvas learning platform includes class materials, syllabi, and the ability to participate in discussions/communications, as required.
This course requires the use of a word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word) and a
presentation application (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint). Many programs will meet this requirement. For a free office suite with applicable programs try OpenOffice 3.0
[http://www.openoffice.org]. ALL papers MUST be submitted in *.doc or *.docx form and presentations MUST be
submitted in *.ppt or *.pptx form. These are the Microsoft file extensions for MS Word and MS PowerPoint. If using another office suite please be sure to save your
work using these file extensions. If you have any questions concerning file format please contact the instructor.
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Technical Support
TUN IT department – Issues with email account/logging in Hours: Monday – Thursday 8: 00 am – 8:00 pm (Pacific Time), Friday 8:00 am –
3:00 pm (Pacific Time) Email: [email protected] Phone: 702-777-3160
