Nursing 4600 Excellence Spring Session 2

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The syllabus for this class was emailed yesterday. Most non-clinical assignments are DB items. Clinical looks fairly straightforward that culminates in a research paper. These are not clinicals in the classical sense of the word. Each week you are asked to submit a small assignment such as topic of choice (from several choices), outline, plan and final paper.

Looks like they paired down previous assignments for this class to accommodate the 'clinical' component. No quizzes. Only one book required and it is an easy read.

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I was kind of freaking out about all this. If I only need someone to consult then that's great. I didnt know how I was going to log 21 hours with working FT and taking 2 classes together.

They have not really spelled it out. They are calling the clinical component "INDIRECT CLINICAL" in other words...you are not spending time side by side like a clinical in undergrad nursing school. You are doing a "project" and whomever you choose will "consult" with you. However, they are not making you log these hours in any way. (21 hours total any way you want to incorporate them through the 5 weeks) You are really doing a project which culminates in a research paper. The only real requirement is a preceptor that has a BSN or MSN to sign a form in week one. At this point the school is being quite accommodating to this whole concept. In other words...don't sweat it!!
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Me either EmJean....again no motivation or ease of flow with these assignments. I wish they had let us know earlier. I would have preferred to have more than a week to prepare for a precepter.

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Is there written information in week 1 of this class about what is expected of the preceptor? If so can someone pass it along to me please? I might have someone to do this clinical portion with when I take this class in March but they want to know what is expected of them.

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No not really any information on preceptors duties. It looks like we as students agree to spend 21 hours any way we can on this INDIRECT clinical to finish OUR assignments which are paperwork.

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Okay EmJean, thanks. I won't even vent about this whole clinical extra and how vague it all is.

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I couldnt get my preceptor to sign my stuff , she has been out of the office all week. I think Im going to get a zero

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I couldnt get my preceptor to sign my stuff she has been out of the office all week. I think Im going to get a zero[/quote']

I think before I took a zero I'd be letting the professor know that no one knew this would be required and your preceptor has been on vacation.

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Folks...once again the assignment is clear as mud. I am trying to grin and bear it. I wish I could just quit at this point. People keeping asking about the 21 hours. The prof/TA are avoiding answering it like the plague. They say yes...you need to spend 21 hours with your preceptor...but they don't tell you doing what!!!! That does not bother me. The assignment is what is so unclear. Shoulder shrug. From everything I have printed out the preceptor ONLY signs a form in the first week. That is it.

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do we really need this book for this class....its looking a bit useless

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I will be takin this class next and it is good to see everyones' comments. Does anyone know someone who is taking the Global Healthcare class right now? I am in it and the grading expectations seem a little harsh. I have gotten all As on my Nursing class DBs and i received a B and D on the first 2 discussion boards. I am very frustrated right now. I can not seem to find anyone else on this website who is taking the class...thanks for any help!

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I will be takin this class next and it is good to see everyones' comments. Does anyone know someone who is taking the Global Healthcare class right now? I am in it and the grading expectations seem a little harsh. I have gotten all As on my Nursing class DBs and i received a B and D on the first 2 discussion boards. I am very frustrated right now. I can not seem to find anyone else on this website who is taking the class...thanks for any help!

Is there a rubric for grading? I always follow that to a T.

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If you go on Facebook to OHIO UNIVERSITY RN to BSN Academic outreach, there are a lot of people discussing the Global Health class...and yes they agree with you the grading is harsh. Good luck.

I am still waiting for my first week grades in this class.

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