Evaluation of Curriculum through Application of National Guidelines-Binghamton University (SUNY

Binghamton-Decker School of Nursing)

Course Name (copy and paste from course syllabus)

NURS 320 SOCIALIZATION INTO THE PROFESSIONAL ROLE I

Course Description (copy and paste from course syllabus)

This course builds on the liberal arts and supporting courses from the lower division portion
of the curriculum and is the first of three socialization courses which prepare the learner to
assume the role of professional nurse. The theoretical, philosophical, psychosocial, cultural,
and spiritual aspects of professional nursing practice are introduced. Major concepts and
processes inherent in the role and supporting professional practice are examined as learners
begin their socialization into the role of professional nurse. Content addressed includes:
communication theory, group theory; interpersonal and nurse client relationships;
interviewing, counseling theory, transcultural concepts, critical thinking, and nursing process.
An overview of nursing theory and nursing research will be examined in relation to theory
directed practice. Learners will begin to explore legal and ethical issues and cultural
implications for practice. Learners will begin to examine the evolution of and scope of
professional nursing today (Binghamton University, 2014).

List of student outcomes (numbered)

1. Examine the history, process and profession of nursing.
2. Use communication theory effectively in actual and simulated interviews and
discussions.
3. Demonstrate caring, compassion, trust and respect in collegial relationships.
4. Apply critical thinking to problem solving in professional nursing.
5. Apply principles of group theory in group classroom and or simulation activities and
written analysis.
 6. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability as a student of professional nursing.
7. Explore ethical issues related to nursing practice.
8. Relate transcultural theory to professional nursing practice.
9. Relate the nursing role of counselor, leader, advocate, educator, and researcher to
professional nursing practice.
10. Demonstrate behaviors associated with therapeutic presence, including both self-
awareness and attunement to others.
11. Participate in guided simulation in the Decker School of Nursing Innovative Practice
Center.
(Binghamton University, 2014)

Program Outcomes Student CCNE Standard QSEN Competencies

Learning
Outcome (list
#)
1. Synthesize concepts and SLO #4-Apply Essential I: Liberal Education for Evidence-based Practice
principles from science, critical thinking Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Knowledge
nursing and humanities into to problem Practice
nursing practice. solving in
professional
nursing.

SLO #8-Relate
transcultural
theory to
professional
nursing
practice.
2. Use leadership skills to SLO #9-Relate Essential II: Basic Organizational Teamwork and Collaboration
enhance the quality of nursing the nursing and Systems Leadership for Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
 and health practices. roles of Quality Care and Patient Safety
counselor,
leader,
advocate,
educator, and
researcher to
professional
nursing.
3. Critique research findings for Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence-based Practice
applicability for evidence- Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
based nursing practice.
4. Provide professional nursing SLO #2-Use Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence-based Practice
care at primary, secondary and communication Evidence-based Practice Knowledge and Skills
tertiary levels of prevention theory
based on knowledge from effectively in Essential VII: Clinical Prevention Patient-centered Care
theory, evidence-based actual and and Population Health Knowledge and Skills
practice and research. simulated
interviews and
discussions.

SLO #3-
Demonstrate
caring,
compassion,
trust, and
respect in
collegial
relationships.
5. Participate in efforts to meet SLO #3- Essential IV: Information Informatics
emerging health needs Demonstrate Management and Application of Knowledge and Attitudes
through implementation of caring, Patient Care Technology
evolving nursing roles. compassion, Patient-centered Care
trust, and Essential VI: Interprofessional Knowledge and Skill
respect in Communication and
collegial Collaboration for Improving
relationships. Health Outcomes

SLO #4-Apply
critical thinking
to problem
solving in
professional
nursing.

6. Exhibit basic knowledge of Essential V: Healthcare Policy, Safety

healthcare policy, finance and Finance and Regulatory Knowledge and Attitudes
regulatory environments that Environments
influence nursing practice. Quality Improvement
Knowledge and Attitudes
7. Participate collaboratively with SLO #3- Essential VI: Interprofessional Teamwork and Collaboration
other healthcare providers and Demonstrate Communication and Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude
members of the community in caring, Collaboration for Improving
promoting the health, safety compassion, Health Outcomes
and well-being of all. trust, and
respect in
collegial
relationships.
8. Apply nursing process to assist SLO #4-Apply Essential VII: Clinical Prevention Patient-centered Care
diverse client systems in a critical thinking and Population Health Knowledge and Skills
variety of settings to achieve to problem
optimal health. solving in
professional
nursing.

SLO #8-Relate
transcultural
theory to
professional
nursing
practice.
9. Demonstrate accountability for SLO #3- Essential IX: Baccalaureate Patient-centered Care
professional standards of Demonstrate Generalist Nursing Practice Attitudes, Knowledge and Skill
moral, legal, and ethical caring,
conduct. compassion, Essential VIII: Professionalism Teamwork and Collaboration
trust, and and Professional Values Attitudes and Skill
respect in
collegial Evidence-based Practice
relationships. Attitudes and Skill

SLO #7-Explore
ethical issues
related to
nursing
practice.

10. Use communication processes SLO #2-Use Essential IX: Baccalaureate Teamwork and Collaboration
effectively with individuals and communication Generalist Nursing Practice Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
groups. theory
effectively in
actual and
simulated
interviews and
discussions.

SLO #3-
Demonstrate
caring,
compassion,
trust, and
respect in
collegial
relationships.

CCNE or ACEN standards met by the course (choose the standards for the accrediting body
of the program)
 References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice.

Retrieved from http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/BaccEssentials08.pdf

Binghamton University. (2014). NURS 320-Socialization into the professional role I: Course Outline. Retrieved from

https://www.binghamton.edu/cce/faculty/engaged-teaching/course-designation/decker-n320-course-outline-2015.pdf

Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing. (2018). End of program outcomes: Baccalaureate outcomes. Retrieved from

https://www.binghamton.edu/dson/about/program-outcomes.html#bs

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2018). QSEN competencies. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-

licensure-ksas/