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Welcome to NUR 326 Gerontological Nursing. When I grow old, I shall wear purple. http://www.luvzbluez.com/purple.html. Introduction. Course expectations Student expectations Faculty expectations Course requirements Syllabus Calendar Learning Modules Assignments My contact information
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When I grow old, I shall wear purple.http://www.luvzbluez.com/purple.html
Introduction • Course expectations • Student expectations • Faculty expectations • Course requirements • Syllabus • Calendar • Learning Modules • Assignments • My contact information • Syllabus quiz information
Student Course Expectations • Check the ReggieNet course site several times a week. • Complete the learning modules for the designated week during the week its due. • Post comments and responses to the discussion board during the weeks that discussion is required. • Keep up with your learning modules. • Practice "Netiquette.” • Uphold academic integrity at all times. • E-mail faculty regarding questions on the course using the ReggieNet e-mail. • Spend 8 to 10 hours per week on this course.
Faculty Expectations • Read ReggieNet course mail daily during the week. • Respond to your ReggieNet email within 48-72 hours usually within 24 hours. • Post grades on the ReggieNet grade book.
Syllabus • Theory course with practical applications • Objectives • Attitudes, values • Cultural factors • Caregiving • Geriatric syndromes • Sensory issues • Disease processes – cancer, diabetes • Care planning • Team building • Health care policy, finance, & regulations • Sociocultural, economic, legal, political, & ethical issues
Instructional Methods • Learning modules • Learning activities • Senior synthesis project • Exams
Evaluation • Must pass • 74% pass rate • 2 unit exams 30% • Final exam 30% • Other activities • Senior Synthesis Project25% • Learning activities 15% • Grading scale – usual • Academic integrity – individual work
Required Textbook • Touhy, T. A., & Jett, K. (2012). Ebersole & Hess’ Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response. St. Louis: Elsevier.
Calendar • Use calendar as guide to course • Learning modules and assignment due dates • Module activities and quizzes due by Saturday at 11:55 pm • Senior Synthesis Project will be due by 11:55 pm on Friday, July 18 as indicated on the calendar
Learning Modules • Posted at least one week before listed on calendar • Provide content • Content within module • Readings • Video clips • Activities • Module quizzes due by Saturday at 11:55 pm
Examinations • 2 unit exams • 1 final exam
Senior Synthesis Project • Purposes • 25% of total grade • Friday, July 18 at 11:55 pm
My Contact Information • Office • Edwards 218 • 309-438-2547 (office) • Cell Phone • 309-826-3219 • Office Hours • By appointment
Syllabus Quiz • Content • Syllabus & all course information • This power point – video & audio • Due date • Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:55 pm • Quiz Requirements • 15 points • 15 multiple choice questions • 30 minutes • May retake 1 time • Quiz Location • Tests & Quizzes in ReggieNet
Let’s Get acquainted! • Stop by my office • No appointment needed, just drop by. • Edwards 218 – between Cindy Malinowski and Dr. Kossman • Purposes • To get acquainted • So you know where my office is, if you need to find me • So you know how this online course works • See you soon!
