THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF NURSING N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE COURSE SYLLABUS

N7010 Domains of Knowledge THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF NURSING N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE COURSE SYLLABUS [Term] Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please discuss your needs with the faculty Note: The syllabus is not a binding legal contract It may be modified by the faculty when the student is given reasonable notice of the modification, particularly when the modification is done to rectify an error that would disadvantage the student TITLE/ COURSE NUMBER: NURS 7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE PREREQUISITES: TOTAL CREDITS: Admission to Graduate School; N7009 or faculty consent credits ACADEMIC TERM: Fall Semester FACULTY: Janice M Morse, Professor CLASS SCHEDULE: COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second of a two-course sequence in nursing knowledge Research reports demonstrating development of a domain of knowledge relevant to the discipline of nursing will be read and development of programs of research will be explored OBJECTIVES: Examine the history of scientific inquiry and history of knowledge development in nursing Critique multiple nursing research/scholarly manuscripts with the purpose of examination of knowledge development relevant to the discipline of nursing Analyze specific areas of nursing research/scholarship, explain the current state of knowledge, to identify current gaps in knowledge, and justify proposed directions for future research N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE TEXTS – Required: *Cooper, HM (1998) Synthesizing research: A guide for literature reviews (3rd ed.) Newbury Park, CA: Sage *Pan, ML (2004) Preparing literature reviews: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (2nd ed.) Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing *Walker, LO., & Avant, KC (2005) Strategies for theory construction in nursing (4th ed.) Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Recommended Texts: American Psychological Association (2001) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.) Washington, DC: Author Lipsey, MW., & Wilson, DB (2001) Practical meta-analysis Newbury Park, CA: Sage CLASS READINGS – Required: Selected articles required for class will be listed in the syllabus on the N7010 Course Syllabus Daily Class Section and posted on the N7010 course web page as pdf files Students will be expected to have read course readings for class discussion OTHER RESOURCES and REFERENCES: Nursing Research Methods References: Polit, DF., & Beck, CT (2008) Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice (8th ed.) Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer – Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Burns, N & Grove, SK (2004) The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique, & Utilization (5th ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders Methodology References: Fink, A (1998) Conducting research literature reviews Newbury Park, CA: Sage Chinn, PL., & Kramer, MK (2004) Integrated knowledge development in nursing (6th ed.) St Louis: Mosby Frank-Stromborg M., & Olsen, SJ (2004) Instruments for clinical health-care research (3rd ed.) Boston: Jones & Bartlett Theoretical References: DiClemente, RJ., Crosby, RA., & Kegler, MC (Eds.) (2002) Emerging theories in health promotion practice and research: Strategies for improving public health San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Glanz, K., Rimer, B.K., Lewis, FM Clark, N (Eds.) (2002) Health behavior and health education: Theory, research and practice San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Lubkin, IM., & Larsen, PD (2002) Chronic illness impact and interventions Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Research Resources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (Clinical Practice Guidelines) http://www.guidelines.gov Annual Review of Nursing Research (Integrative reviews of nursing research by topic) AACN Clinical Issues Cochrane Collaboration (Evidence-based practice) http://www.cochrane.org Cochrane Library http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgibin/mrwhome (Systematic reviews of healthcare research) N7010 Domains of Knowledge Stat!Ref ACP PIER and AHFS DI Essentials (Evidence-based practice and diseases) http://online.statref.com/search.aspx?grpalias=eccles or Eccles HS Library Webpage ELECTRONIC DATABASES: MEDLINE (PubMed) Eccles HS Library Webpage National Library of Medicine (NLM) interface to MEDLINE http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov CINAHL Eccles HS Library Webpage Nursing and Allied Health research literature HealthSTAR Health Care Administration Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI) Eccles HS Library Webpage Measurement Instruments in Health and Behavioral Sciences AIDSLINE (HIV/AIDS research) BIOETHICSLINE (Biomedical ethics research) CANCERLIT (Cancer-related research) CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) http://www.crisp.cit.nih.gov (NIH database of federally funded biomedical research projects) Digital Dissertations (Abstracts of doctoral dissertations and master’s theses from North America) EMBASE (European-based Medicine) ERIC (Educational research) Natural Standard http://www.naturalstandard.com (Integrative medicine database on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) PsycINFO (Psychological research literature) Social SciSearch (Sociology, psychology, anthropology, geography, economics, political science, law) TEACHING METHODS: Independent reading; seminar discussion; interactive think-aloud discussion in class; chat room discussion; faculty and student class presentations N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION EVALUATION: Students will be evaluated on participation in seminar discussion of readings, as well as the quality of their concept development, research critique, and research synthesis paper and presentation It is expected that students will attend all seminars and come prepared to discuss assigned readings At the end of the semester, it is expected that students will complete the online evaluation of the course and faculty  Research Problem Identification; Problem Statement & Significance 5%  Concept Analysis Presentation 25%  Integrative Research Critique Presentation 25% (including Research Critique Grid)   Research Synthesis Paper (including Research Critique Grid) 40% Seminar Class Discussion/Participation 5% TOTA 100% N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS: Oct.6 Part 1. Research Topic Identification/Problem Statement & Significance Aug 28  Identify your focused research topic and area of research (the topic you identified for admission to the PhD program and/or your proposed dissertation topic)  We will discuss your topic in class to begin the development of your research focus Part 2. Problem Statement & Significance Sept  Develop a clear problem statement and explain the significance of the research problem in your area (1 page)(email submission before class)  Present an overview of your research topic during class using powerpoint slides (approx 10 min.) This focused area of research will become the basis for your research synthesis presentation and paper due at the end of the semester Concept Analysis Presentation Sept 29 &  5pm Conduct a concept analysis of a relevant concept from the research literature related to your identified research problem (relevant to your future dissertation research)  Using the guidelines (p.8), present your concept analysis in class with powerpoint slides and handouts (approx 20 min.) Integrative Research Critique Presentation Nov 10 & 17  Present your critique of the research studies in your specific focus area using the Research Critique Grid for comparison  Synthesize the findings across all studies  Present your integrative research synthesis using powerpoint slides (approx 20 min.)  Email handouts of slides prior to class  Class discussion will focus on your critique and analysis of the studies in your area  Your research critique and class feedback will become the basis of your research synthesis paper due at the end of the semester Research Synthesis Paper Wednesday, Dec 8,    Develop a scholarly paper (20 pages maximum, not including Research Critique Grid, and references) based on the integrative review of research of studies in your focused area of research interest You will identify the purpose and significance of the review; and the criteria for search and retrieval of literature Evaluate and critique the identified literature, analyze and synthesize findings; and draw conclusions about the reviewed research as a whole APA (5th ed.) format is required; electronic submission (See paper guidelines, p.14) N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED DISCLAIMERS AND INFORMATION STATEMENTS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD) CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENT CODE All students are expected to maintain professional behavior in the classroom setting, according to the Student Code, spelled out in the Student Handbook Students have specific rights in the classroom as detailed in Article III of the Code The Code also specifies proscribed conduct (Article XI) that involves cheating on tests, plagiarism, and/or collusion, as well as fraud, theft, etc Students should read the Code carefully and know they are responsible for the content According to Faculty Rules and Regulations, it is the faculty responsibility to enforce responsible classroom behaviors, and I will so, beginning with verbal warnings and progressing to dismissal from class and a failing grade Students have the right to appeal such action to the Student Behavior Committee PLAGIARISM: UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS CHAPTER X – CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (“STUDENT CODE”) Section I.B.2 “Plagiarism” means the intentional unacknowledged use or incorporation of any other person's work in, or as a basis for, one's own work offered for academic consideration or credit or for public presentation Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, representing as one's own, without attribution, any other individual’s words, phrasing, ideas, sequence of ideas, information or any other mode or content of expression [UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS, Policy 8-10 Rev Date: May 10, 2004] NOTE: Please read the University of Utah student rights and responsibilities as you will be held accountable to the University standards These standards are outlined here: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities For further information concerning what constitutes plagiarized material, here are two required articles: Student Guide to Plagiarism and Plagiarism in an Online World N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALISM Students will demonstrate professional behavior at all times Dismissal from a course and/or the College of Nursing can result from unprofessional behavior WEBCT / ONLINE GUIDELINES There are unique responsibilities that come with taking a course having an online component Electronic or Equipment Failure: It is your responsibility to maintain your computer and other equipment needed to participate in online forums in a manner that enhances your experience Equipment failures will not be an acceptable excuse for late or absent assignments Classroom Equivalency: Online communications, including e-mail, discussion threads, and chat rooms are equivalent to the classroom and are subject to the Student Code Specifically: Posting photos or comments that would be off-topic in a classroom are still off-topic in a discussion thread *Off-color language is never appropriate *Using angry or abusive language is called "flaming", and is not acceptable *Do not use ALL CAPS, except for titles, since it is the equivalent of shouting online, as is overuse of certain punctuation marks such as exclamation points!!!! and question marks ????? *Online communications, including e-mail in Web-CT, are University property and subject to GRAMA regulations Privacy regarding Web-CT communications must not be assumed unless mutually agreed upon in advance As with assignments, instructors are required to respond to e-mails in a “reasonable” amount of time Use the email address posted in this syllabus as the preferred means of communication Note that content may be shared with the class when there are valid teaching/learning reasons for doing so and mutual privacy agreements for the communications have not been previously made N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE Fall 2007Class Schedule WK/ DATE Wk Friday Aug 28 Wk Monday Sept Wk Sept Wk Sept 15 Wk Sept 22 Wk Sept 29 Wk Oct Wk Oct 13 TOPIC **On-Campus Class – HSEB 3430** Course Overview & Introductions Overview – Nursing Scholarship & Knowledge Development Discussion – Identifying Your Research Topic Focus LABOR DAY HOLIDAY *Begin Online Classes* Integrative Research Reviews; Nursing Scholarship & Knowledge Development Research Problem Identification and Presentation (8) Concept Development and Concept Analysis Process Developing Your Research Topics Evaluating Research – Research Critique Synthesizing Quantitative Research Developing Your Research Topics Concept Analysis – Student Presentations (4 students) Concept Analysis – Student Presentations (4 students) FACULTY & ASSIGNMENTS Dr Becky Christian NO CLASS Dr Becky Christian Research Problem & Presentations (8) Dr Becky Christian Dr Becky Christian Dr Becky Christian Presentations(4) Dr Becky Christian Presentations(4) NO CLASS FALL BREAK October 13 through 19 Wk Oct 20 Meta-Analysis Strategies >Computer Application Wk 10 Oct 27 Evaluating Research – Research Critique Synthesizing Qualitative Research Developing Your Research Topics State-of-Science – Evaluating Integrative Research Reviews & Research Syntheses Developing Your Research Topics Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development – Integrative Research Critique Presentations I Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development – Integrative Research Critique Presentations II Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development – Research Program – Children Growing Up with Cystic Fibrosis Developing Your Research Topics Wk 11 Nov Wk 12 Nov 10 Wk 13 Nov 17 Wk 14 Nov.24 Wk 14 Wk 15 Dr Bob Wong Interim Director, Applied Statistics Dr Becky Christian Dr Becky Christian Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4) Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4) Dr Becky Christian THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov 27-28 Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4) N7010 Domains of Knowledge Dec Wk 16 Dec Dec 10 Developing Your Research Program Research Synthesis Presentations I (4 students) Summing Up Putting All the Pieces Together Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development Developing Your Research Program Research Synthesis Presentations II (4 students) Research Synthesis Paper Due: Wednesday, 12/10/08 by 5pm (electronic submission) Revised N7010 Syllabus – August 2008/BJC Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4) Papers ... presentations N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION EVALUATION: Students will be evaluated on participation in seminar discussion of readings, as well as the quality of their... guidelines, p.14) N7010 Domains of Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED DISCLAIMERS AND INFORMATION STATEMENTS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The University of Utah seeks to provide... Knowledge N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALISM Students will demonstrate professional behavior at all times Dismissal from a course and/or the College of Nursing can result from unprofessional