Critical Element:  Information Literacy

 

 

Course

 

Student Outcomes (Course Objectives)

 

Information Literacy Outcomes

 

Strategy

 

 

 

Critical Element:  provides guidance to Faculty for implementation of the Undergraduate Curriculum; and in so doing provides for minimal (but not exclusive) required content, process and/or evaluative course components within a course offering in order that the intent of the Undergraduate Curriculum be met.

 

 

Sophomore

 

 

The information literate student will:

(unabbreviated Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education are available at http://www.ala.org/acrl/ilstandardlo.html)

 

 

 NURS 211

(0-3-1sh)

211.1 define terms used in the healthcare profession

211.2 demonstrate safe behaviors as a professional

211.3 document according to nursing standards

211.4 correctly perform assessment and other skills

211.5 demonstrate behaviors consistent with nursing standards

 

The information literate student will:

 

Defines and articulates the NEED for medical terminology

Identifies a variety of TYPES and formats of potential sources for lookup in the clinical settings

Considers COST/BENEFIT of locating and documenting

COMMUNICATES both orally and in writing using medical terminology

 

Clinical Assignments

 

·         Requires use of unit library

·         Requires use of  unit online resources

·         Written documentation exercise requires us of medical terminology

·         Oral report exercise requires use of  medical terminology

 

 

NURS 212

(2-0-2sh)

212.1 discuss the history and philosophical foundations of the profession

212.2 examine the foundational values espoused by the profession

212.3 differentiate among the concepts primary, secondary, tertiary prevention/intervention

212.4 distinguish between therapeutic and non-therapeutic communicative behaviors

212.5 practice the basic principles of effective teaching and evaluating learning outcomes

212.6 participate effectively as a team member

 

The information literate student will:

 

SUMMARIZES main ideas to be extracted

Synthesize main ideas to CONSTRUCT  new concepts

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

ACKNOWLEDGES use of sources in communicating the product or performance

 

Classroom Assignments

 

·         Written assignment that relates h&p of nursing to the post-modern care delivery continuum

·         Oral presentation thereof

·         Organizes a concept bib using APA citation for Johnson Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NURS 213

(0-3-1sh)

213.1 utilize appropriate medical terminology in nursing practice

213.2 demonstrate skill in assisting clients with health promotion behaviors

213.3 correctly use health assessment techniques in a variety of settings

213.4 competently perform selected assessment and other nursing skills

213.5 demonstrates behaviors consistent with professional nursing standards

 

The information literate student will:

 

Extracts, records, and MANAGES information

SUMMARIZES main ideas to be extracted

COMPARES new information with prior information

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

FOLLOWS information laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette

Clinical Assignments

 

·         Written assignment requires description of the divisions of the medical record

·         Gives oral report from a prescribed written organizing framework

·         Written assignment that contrasts personal  values with patient information

·         Discussion exercise in which the agency confidentiality policy is applied

 

 

NURS 214

(2-0-2sh)

214.1 apply essential methods of data collection in order to complete an accurate and complete health assessment

214.2 use appropriate terminology utilized for documenting client status

214.3 document client health assessments

214.4 identify essential elements of a holistic approach to client care

214.5 apply appropriate assessment techniques for assessing body systems

 

The information literate student will:

 

Identifies a variety of TYPES and formats of potential sources

REEVALUATES the nature and extent of information

ARTICULATES and applies criteria for evaluating information and it’s sources

APPLIES new and prior information to planning and creation to a product or performance

REVISES the development process for the product or performance

 

Classroom Assignments

 

·         Written assignment comparing primary versus secondary sources of information

·         Written assignment comparing reductionist versus holistic types of information

·         Written assignment requires follow through from assessment to plan to implementation to evaluation

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

NURS 236

(3-0-3sh)

236.1 discuss the utility of selected nursing frameworks as a guide to professional nursing

236.2 discuss the elements of Neuman’s holistic care model in wellness, illness, and disease management

236.3 analyze psychosocial and physiological factors that are vital to health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention

236.4 explain the components of the nursing process

236.5 describe the basic principles of pharmacology in nursing practice

 

The information literate student will:

 

SUMMARIZES main ideas to be extracted

ARTICULATES and applies criteria for evaluating information and it’s sources

Synthesize main ideas to CONSTRUCT  new concepts

COMPARES new information with prior information

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

ACKNOWLEDGES use of sources in communicating the product or performance

 

Classroom Assignments

 

·         Written assignment relates a nurse theory to personal value system

·         Oral presentation summarizes application of Neuman’ Holistic Care Model to a patient

·         Prepares a bib in APA format relating a nurse theory to a nursing concept

 

 


 

 

 

Undergraduate Curriculum Objectives

·         A.0.0 Sophomore (Level A)

 

1. Provides competent and compassionate nursing care for diverse population of individuals, families and groups of all levels of prevention

·         A.1.1 Examines the influence of culture, race gender, religion, lifestyle and age on the health of individuals

·         A.1.2 Performs comprehensive assessments of individuals at various life stages

·         A.1.3 Identifies goals for care

 

1.        Affirms a personal commitment to the profession of nursing and life-long learning

·         A.2.1 Describes the history and philosophy of nursing practice

·         A.2.2 Develops personal goals for professional development

 

2.        Integrates liberal studies and nursing knowledge into professional practice

·         A.3.1 Relates concepts from natural and social sciences to understand self and others

·         A.3.2 Appreciates the differences in personal and cultural definitions of health

 

 

4.  Embraces the ethical and legal principles of professional legal practice

·         A.4.1 Recognizes the impact of personal and professional values on behavior

·         A.4.2 Describes the scope of practice according to the Nurse Practice Act

 

 

 

The information literate student will:

 

 

 

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARIZES main ideas to be extracted

COMPARES new information with prior information

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

ACKNOWLEDGES use of sources in communicating the product or performance

 

 

FOLLOWS information laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Applies the findings of research to the practice of professional nursing

·         A.5.1 Identifies the role of research in clinical practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Designs, manages and coordinates nursing care in a variety of settings

·         A.6.1 Participates as a member of the health care team

·         A.6.2 Recognizes personal accountability for the quality of care s/he provides

 

 

 

 

7. Effectively communicates with diverse groups and disciplines

·         A.7.1 Communicates effectively with clients and members of the health care team

·         A.7.2 Provides relevant health information to individuals across the life span

 

8. Integrates technical skills into nursing practice in diverse health care settings

·         A.8.1 Uses information technologies to enhance own knowledge base

·         A.8.2  Perform beginning technical skills that enhance nursing care

 

 

 

SUMMARIZES main ideas to be extracted

COMPARES new information with prior information

Recognizes when information effects the VALUE SYSTEM and reconciles differences

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

ACKNOWLEDGES use of sources in communicating the product or performance

 

 

 

Identifies a variety of TYPES and formats of potential sources

REEVALUATES the nature and extent of information

ARTICULATES and applies criteria for evaluating information and it’s sources

APPLIES new and prior information to planning and creation to a product or performance

REVISES the development process for the product or performance

 

 

 

COMMUNICATES the product or performance effectively to others

COMMUNICATES both orally and in writing using medical terminology

 

 

 

Extracts, records, and MANAGES information

Defines and articulates the NEED for medical terminology

Identifies a variety of TYPES and formats of potential sources for lookup in the clinical settings

Considers COST/BENEFIT of locating and documenting