Theoretical Concept in Nursing Practice

Master of Science In Nursing Program

NRS 501


Breyer State University
Instructor: Richard A. Pessagno, MSN, APRN, BC

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed on theoretical bases and strategies for adaptation through health promotion. This course will concentrate on nursing models and theories that support professional nursing practice. You will analyze and synthesize various theoretical frameworks, developed by numerous nurse theorists. Application of the various theories will be explored, as well as the importance of the development and application of nursing theory to both clinical nursing practice and nursing research efforts will be incorporated into the students learning.

This course is a self-paced learning course. Course objectives are outlined below, as are the required text and other course requirements. You are expected to complete this course in a ten week time frame. Communication with me can be completed through e-mail, US mail, telephone and fax. You should feel free to contact me at any time during the course for any assistance or guidance.

TEXTBOOKS: The following textbooks are required for this course.

Book 1: Nursing theory. 4th Edition. Marriner-Tomey, A. & Alligood, M. St. Louis:Mosby. (1998). ISBN #: 0815144210. (The fifth edition is also available and can be used as well.)

Book 2: American Psychological Association. Publications manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Baltimore: Garadmond/Prideman Press. (1994). ISBN #:1557987912.

Book 3: Nursing Theorists and Their Work. 5th. Marriner-Tomey, Ann/Alligood, Martha Raile. Elsevier Science. ISBN # 0323030106.

You can purchase these textbooks at the university Bookstore.

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PAPER & EXAMINATIONS:

1). Nursing Theory Paper - 20%
2). Examination 1           - 40%
3). Examination 2           - 40%

GRADING: The grading for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70%  = Fail

COMMUNICATION: Communication for this course is done via email, regular mail,
chat room talks, or by telephone. You are expected to maintain contact with me on a regular basis. Regular communication is essential, since you are directing the pace of their study. I will provide feedback to you regarding your progress after completion of assigned work.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Richard A. Pessagno, MSN, APRN, BC is your
instructor. Mr. Pessagno has over eighteen years of professional nursing experience. He
was worked in a variety of clinical areas including hospice, oncology, AIDS care and
psychiatric nursing. Mr. Pessagno was educated as an Clinical Nurse Specialist/Advance
Practice Nurse in psychiatric-mental health nursing. He has developed a strong
knowledge base of advance practice nursing through his participation in local, state and
national organizations. He is a certified psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist, as well as a certified group psychotherapist, Post-masters Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and a grief therapist.

INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY: I available via email at all times.
Telephone contact is available with a scheduled appointment. Please contact me as soon as you have registered for this course, in order that all contact information can be exchanged.

GETTING STARTED: As soon as you receive your textbooks for the course, you
may begin your course of study. Below is the program course outline. You should be
review the outline as you progress through the course. Once registered for the course, I will send you a letter of introduction with more explanations and the course assignments. Specific assignments are found in the classroom for this designated course. Only if you are enrolled in this course can gain access to the classroom.

PRE-REQUISITE: You must be enrolled in the MSN degree program at Breyer State University and have completed NRS 500- Concepts & Roles in Advance Practice Nursing, or being taking NRS 500 concurrently.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Utilize critical thinking skills in the application of nursing theory to the practice of professional nursing and to the nursing process; within any clinical environment.
2). To make application of nursing theory to the role of the professional nurse, as a care giver, an educator and a patient/family advocate.
3). Compare and contrast various nursing theories while making application to professional nursing practice.
4). To analyze how basic nursing research is applicable to nursing theory and nursing practice.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may address them to admassistant@breyerstate.com. An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.

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