05 Jul Global Health Competencies in the Nursing Curriculum Please read the textbook and the Covid-19 articles (in the week 1 reading area of Canvas) before preparing your comments. Initial
Global Health Competencies in the Nursing Curriculum
Please read the textbook and the Covid-19 articles (in the week 1 reading area of Canvas) before preparing your comments.
Initial Post: It is critical that nurse educators consider the context in which teaching and learning take place. This assures the relevance of the mission and purpose of the educational program. It is important to maintain congruence between the mission, vision, etc. and the course objectives/content. The Covid-19 crisis brought to the forefront the need for nursing curricula to reflect changing trends. The pandemic dramatically changed nursing education. To explore this premise, please address the following:
Part 1: Review DCN's mission, vision, purpose, core values, and philosophy. Are these inclusive enough to reflect a response to the pandemic, or where might you make changes? Cite a few specific examples.
Part 2: For this discussion, review the courses from the BSN programs on pp. 25-27 of the DCN catalog and their descriptions on pp.84-97. Identify three nursing courses where you could include content and experiences related to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Describe how you would do this, including the teaching/learning strategies you would use. Think beyond the obvious infection control or pathophysiology content and consider the complexities of the Covid-19 experience. Provide at least one source from a peer reviewed nursing journal that supports your choices. Cite your sources using APA and create a working link from the URL/DOI so others can easily review them..
Response Posts: Read all of the initial posts and respond as something interests you. Contribute to the discussion with your own original opinions or interpretation of the course materials. To meet the rubric requirements, you need a minimum of two peer responses. However, additional back and forth interaction may be required to achieve the maximum number of points on the rubric under Classroom Engagement. Agree and disagree with each other but explain why. Provide feedback. Have your fellow students' ideas changed yours?
Catalog 2022-2023
DENVER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Volume 1 Effective Date: December 13, 2022 Version 4 Effective Date: April 24, 2023
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Table of Contents
Denver College of Nursing Core Value……………….……………………………………………. 4
Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy………….………………………………………………. 4
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………………… 6
Associations and Memberships……………………………………………………………………… 8
Accreditations and Approvals………………………………………………………………………. 9
History & Ownership of Denver College of Nursing………………………………………………. 10
Denver College of Nursing Campuses……………………………………………………………… 12 The Denver Campus…………………………………..……………………………………………… 12
The Houston Campus…………………………………………..……………………………..……… 15
Academic Programs………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing Occupational and Academic
Outcomes……………………..……………………………………………….…………..…………. 19
Master of Science Degree in Nursing Occupational and Academic Outcomes……………..………. 20
Denver College of Nursing Online Courses………………………………………….……..………… 18
Technology Requirements……………………………………………………………………………. 20
Global Health Perspectives…………………………………………………………………..……… 22
Requirements Relevant to All Programs…………………………………………………..………… 22
Credit Conversion…………………………………………………………………..……………….. 22
Associate Degree in Nursing Program……………………………………………………………… 23
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Option………………………………..……………… 25
Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN Option………………………………………………… 28
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full Degree Program……………………………………………… 30
Master of Science in Nursing Program……………….…………………………………..………… 33
Admission Policies and Procedures………………………………………………………………… 35 General Admission Requirements……………………………………………………………………. 35
Application Review and Acceptance………………………………………………………..………. 36
Nursing Requirements-Essential Functions of Nursing Practice….…………………..………..…… 36
Clock Hour/Credit Hour Distribution…………………………………………………..…………… 36
Transfer Credits ……………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Additional Admission Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 39
Academic Expectations and Policies……………………………………………………………….. 41 Academic Grading & Performance Requirements……………..…….………………..……………. 41
MSN Degree Requirements………………………………………………..…………..……………. 42
Course Grading…………………………………………………………………………..………….. 43
Qualitative Requirement – Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)….……..……………………. 43
Clinical and Laboratory Grading………………….……………..…………………………………… 43
Incomplete Grade Process……………………………………………………………………………. 44
Withdrawal from Courses………………………………………………………………..………….. 44
Repeat Policy……………………………………………………………………………..…………. 45
Termination of Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………… 45
Academic Leave of Absence…………………………………………………………..……………. 46
Brief Periods of Non-Enrollment or Standard Period of Non-Enrollment (SPN)….………..………. 47
Course Audit………………………………………………………………………..……………….. 48
Attendance Policy…………………………………………………………………..……………….. 48
Academic Appeals Policy……………………………………………………………..…………….. 49
Academic Dismissal…………………………………………………………………..……….…….. 50
Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………………..…………….….. 51
Transcripts……………………………………………………………………………………………. 52
Academic Freedom……………………………..….………………..……………………….……… 52
Student Services……………………………………………………………………………………. 54 Career Services……………………………………………………………………………………….. 54
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Student Activities………………………………………..…………………..…….………………… 55
Personal and Family Counseling……………………..……….…….…………………..….……….. 55
Health Services…………………………………………………………………………..………….. 55
Student Support Services……………………………..….………………..………………………… 55
Financial Aid………………………………………………………..………….…………………… 56 Available Financial Assistance Programs……………………………………………..…………….. 56
Satisfactory Academic Progress………………………………..……………….………………….. 58 SAP Appeals Policy & Financial Aid Probation…………..….……………………………………… 60
Return of Title IV Funds Policy…………….………………………………………………..……… 62
Tuition, Books and Refund Policies……………………………………………..…………………. 64 Total Program Tuition and Fees for students beginning January 2023……..……….……………….. 64
Other Tuition/Fee Disclosures……………………………………………………………………..…65
Books………………………………………………………………………………………………… 65
Drop/Add Policy………………………………………………………………………..…………… 66
Effective Date of Withdrawal……………………………………………………………..………… 66
Refund and Cancellation Policies……………………………………………………..…………….. 66
Tuition Refund Policy for Withdrawal from the College………………………………..………….. 66
Tuition Refund Policy for Online Students……..…………….……………………………………… 67
Student Policies……………………………………………………..……….……………………… 68 Student Rights…………………………………………………………………..…………………… 68
Behavior and Student Accountability………………………………………..……………………… 68
Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………..……. 70
Anti-Hazing Policy…………………………………………………………………………………… 71
Disciplinary Action Policy……………………………………………………………..……………. 72
Termination or Expulsion Policy……………….………………..………………………..………… 72
Student Appeal Process………………………………………………………………………………. 72
Copyright Protection Policy…………….……………..……………………………………..……… 73
Social Media……………………………….…..………….………………………………………….. 74
Cyberbullying…………………………………………………………………………………………74
Drug and Alcohol Policy………………..……………………….…………………………………… 74
Non-Smoking/Non-Tobacco Policy………………………………………………………..….…….. 75
Academic Integrity…………………………………………………………………………………… 75
Grievance Procedure………………………..….……………………………………………………76 Additional Grievance Procedures…………………………………………………………………….. 78
Additional Policies………………………………………………………………………………….. 79 Access to Student Records and FERPA…………………………………..……….………………… 79
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act……………..……………….………………………… 82
Title IX and Violence Against Women Act……………..……………….…………………..……… 83
Course Descriptions………………………………………………………………………………… 84 General Education……………………………………………………………………………………. 84
ADN Nursing Education Course Descriptions……………………………………………………….. 88
BSN Nursing Education Course Descriptions…………………………………………..…………… 91
MSN Nursing Education Course Descriptions……………………………………………………….. 95
Academic Schedule and Holiday Calendars for 2022/2023………………………………………… 98
Staff and Faculty – Denver Campus……………………………..……………….………………… 99
Staff and Faculty – Houston Campus ……………………………………………………………… 101
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Denver College of Nursing Core Values
Integrity
We educate our students and operate our college
with uncompromised integrity and transparency.
Student Focused Outcomes
All decisions align with our students’ best
interests regarding their education and careers.
We continually strive to be innovative leaders in
our industry.
Commitment
We are a passionate and driven team focused on
outstanding results.
Service Excellence
We are service driven and respectful of all
stakeholders (students, employees, employers,
investors, and community).
Respect
We are a diverse organization and respect every
individual within our organization and our
community.
Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy
The Denver College of Nursing Board of Trustees has adopted statements of vision, mission, values,
goals, and philosophy to guide the operation of the institution.
Vision
The vision of Denver College of Nursing is to
prepare excellent health care providers and
leaders to transform the lives of persons and
communities through innovative education and
health care.
Mission
Denver College of Nursing is a private institution
of higher education dedicated exclusively to
educating students for the diverse opportunities
offered by careers in nursing and other health care
fields.
Purpose
Denver College of Nursing serves students, the
nursing profession, health care organizations,
clients receiving care, and the increasing needs of
society for qualified nurses by offering programs
for students who seek careers in nursing and other
health care fields.
Denver College of Nursing devotes its resources to maintaining quality nursing programs in an
environment that focuses on clinical competence across all scopes of practice, and that help develop
the technical and thinking skills needed to foster successful careers and a lifetime of continued
professional learning. The programs build on foundations of general education common to nursing
education, and all programs meet or exceed common standards for nursing education programs in
Colorado.
The nursing programs explore a differentiated practice model that teaches students to maximize their
own role development and seek the opportunity to learn and collaborate effectively with other nurses
of differing educational preparations. The programs integrate holistic health care values with traditional
health care values so students can explore the understanding of “whole body wellness” in client care.
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Programs are offered to adult students from the economically and ethnically diverse regional
communities served.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Denver College of Nursing
flows from the mission of the college and
supports the concepts of clinical competence,
excellence in education, holistic care,
professionalism, evidence-based practice, and
lifelong learning.
The philosophy incorporates the conceptual
framework that was developed by faculty to
provide direction for the selection and
organization of learning experiences to achieve
program outcomes. The conceptual framework
serves to unite these four constructs:
Nursing
Nursing is both art and science that identifies,
mobilizes, and develops strengths of the client
through acquired skill, professionalism,
knowledge, and competence supported by
evidence-based practice.
Person
Person is a unique, physical, psychosocial,
spiritual, cultural, and holistic being or
community with value, dignity, and worth
possessing the capacity for growth, change, and
choices for which they bear responsibility.
Environment
Environment is the dynamic subtotal of internal
and external elements that impact an individual’s
perception of, and adaptation to, the community
in which they exist.
Wellness
Wellness is defined as the individual’s perception
of their quality of life throughout the lifespan and
the ability to adapt to restrictions of environment,
disease, or disability.
The Denver College of Nursing core Values, Mission, Vision, Purpose, and Philosophy are revisited
periodically for currency and relevance through various planning processes. Recommendations for
changes or edits are then reviewed / approved by various stakeholders and sent to the Board of Trustees
for final approval.
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