Health Policy and Nursing Leadership

Page Page number 17 of 24 These additional resources are free, confidential, available 24/7, and include: Crisis Services (local resource for phone or in-person support): 814-456-2014 or 1-800-300-9558 Suicide Prevention Lifeline (national resource for phone support): 988 or 1-800- 273- TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line (national resource for text support): Text hi to 741-74 Course Schedule: Spring 2026 Schedule Topic Readings Assignments Week 1 January 12th 16th Introduction to Health policy Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 1-2, 6-7 Introductions, course overview and course requirements. 1st online discussion topic on course reading in addition to introductions is due Week 2 January 20th 23rd No Classes January 19th MLK Day The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 3, 4, 26 IOM Future of Nursing PowerPoint Online discussion topic on course reading. Initial post is due by 1159 on 1/20/26, then respond to 2 others by 1159 Wednesday, and respond to those in your thread by Friday 1159 PM Week 3 January 26th -30th Practice and Patient Rights Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 5 and 7 Online discussion topic on course reading. Week 4 February 2nd 6th Health Policy and Special Populations Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 15-19 Online discussion topic on course reading. Week 5 February 9th 13th Quality and Safety Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 20-22 Online discussion topic on course reading. Field Activity Due no later than 1159 EST on February 13th Week 6 February 16th 20th Health Care Reform Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 8, 13, 14 Online discussion topic on course reading. Week 7 February 23rd 27th Future for Advanced Nursing Practice Education, Leadership and Health Policy Goodreau & Smolenski, Chapters 27, 28, 29, 34. In addition, focus on the selected readings of chapters 30-33 based on your practice specialty, Online discussion topic on course reading. Spring Break March 1st 6th No Class! Week 8 March 9th 13th Leading in Times of Complexity and Change Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 1- 3 Online discussion topic on course reading. Week 9 March 16th -20th Creating Team Environments for Innovation Porter OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 4 & 5 Online discussion topic on course reading. Policy Action Project Due by Friday March 20th 1159 Eastern time Week 10 March 23rd 27th Conflict and Chaos Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 6 & 7 Online discussion topic on course reading. Week 11 March 30th -April 1st Easter Break April 2nd -6th Vulnerability and Healing Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 8 & 9 Online discussion topic on course reading. *Respond only to the professors discussion prompt by Wednesday April 1st 1159 Eastern time Week 12 April 7th 10th Easter Break April 2nd -6th Vital Leadership Skills Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 10 & 12 Change theory PowerPoint Online discussion topic on course reading. Initial post is due by 1159 on Tuesday April 7th, then respond to 2 others by 1159 Wednesday, and respond to those in your thread by Friday 1159 PM Eastern time Week 13 April 13th -17th Toxic Environments and Hope Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapters 11 & 13 Online discussion topic on course reading. Leadership Perspective Paper due APRIL 17th by 1159 PM Eastern time Week 14 April 20th 24th The Spirit of Leadership Porter-OGrady & Malloch, Chapter 14 Online discussion topic on course reading. *Respond only to the professors discussion prompt by Monday 4/20/26 1159 PM Eastern time. Clinical Hours Log due by April 24th 1159 PM Eastern time APPENDIX A Weekly Online Discussion Points Grading Criteria Expectations: Each student will respond to the professors initial question and a minimum of two (2) peers in a doctoral prepared scholarly fashion (inclusion of references with and outside of the course readings) using APA 7th Edition. In addition, as a discussion, students are expected to briefly converse and respond to peers who have engaged on their own threads. The weekly discussions will open on Saturdays at 0700. To prevent online course due dates repeating for other courses for DNURS 803 your initial response must be posted by Monday at 1159 PM EST, your responses to others (using scholarly writing and references) no later than Wednesday at 1159 PM EST and responses (brief and casual conversation is permitted here) to those who posted on your thread by Friday 1159 PM EST. For weeks when students only respond to the prompt, discussion points will be awarded solely with your initial response. Refer to the course schedule for dates and times for completion of the thread. Weekly discussion module points will be assigned to each student based on: 22-25 points: New ideas are initiated during online discussions; very clear that course content and text were understood and incorporated into discussion; responded to all peers input within own thread; comments demonstrate critical thinking, including ability to synthesize reading and ones own personal experience; comments consistently demonstrate respect; disagreements presented in an open discussion format, scholarly (use of appropriate references and citations), and collegial manner. 18-21 points: Contributes to classroom and online discussions; questionable relationship between comments and reading, limited evidence of readings incorporated into discussion; limited engagement with peers on other threads and in response to peers who have engaged on the students initial thread; some comments demonstrate higher level thought related to topic; responds when directly questioned; comments are respectful. 17& below: Rarely participates in discussions; comments do not reflect preparation or understanding of readings or reference to readings; superficial discussion of topic; no response to peers comments on own thread; postings appear as isolated thoughts or comments; comments are abrupt and lack tact. Appendix B Field Activity Students will complete this formal project in pairs (maximum of 2 students) and will identify an evidence-based quality improvement project, leadership issues, or health related policy to investigate. The students will meet with an interprofessional representative in their field of choice for this assignment to further evaluate, influence, and identify strategies to affect buy-in. This assignment can be attendance at a government meeting, state capital, professional organization meeting, working alongside a nursing leader, inclusive of interprofessional collaboration to identify a current issue in advanced nursing practice. Choose an issue or idea presented to craft your responses that you are interested in! Follow APA 7th ed guidelines and use of section titles for all required grading areas! 10 hours of clinical practice required per student, please utilize your clinical log. The actual writing of this paper is NOT included in the clinical log. The log will be submitted in its entirety at the end of the semester. Refer to course schedule for due date. Grading Criteria Points Overview and observations Provide a brief description of the chosen activity, student role/involvement, interprofessional collaboration and a summary of what happened during the activity. 20 Related knowledge base Examine an appropriate theory/framework or knowledge base related to the activity; cite at least 2 scholarly references to support your comments 20 Student Insight and Impressions Compare what you observed with what your reference material tells you about the activity; reflection about the activity; cite at least 2 additional scholarly references to support your comments. 30 Summary and Application to Practice Provide a summary of the activity, insights, conclusions and ideas for how the overall process that you described might be improved. Suggest how these insights may be of value to your role as a leader. 25 APA 7th edition format and writing 5 Total points 100 Appendix C Policy Action Project Working in pairs (maximum of 2 students), students will select an existing health policy or a policy initiative and work with an appropriate legislator and/or nursing/administrative leader as a team to create and promote change. The students will address the issue in a voice over power point presentation. This project is inclusive of the students required clinical hours. Students will, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, select a policy issue to formulate a policy implementation plan and minimally begin to implement the plan of action. For your PowerPoint there needs to be a slide for each item of the rubric and bullet point! Plan to meet with a legislator, organizational representative, or formal leader to present the issue/policy you have identified and specific actions necessary for implementation. 20 hours of clinical practice required, please utilize your clinical log. This will be submitted in entirely at the end of the semester. Refer to course schedule for due date. Grading Criteria Points 1. Introduction to the paper (paragraph) 2. Identify the policy issue. 3. Summarize policy background & significance. 4. Describe the current status of the policy. 20 5. Synthesis of current evidence Clearly describe key evidence related to the policy issue. Include multiple points of view and other disciplines when appropriate. Describe perspectives from individuals and groups who may not support the policy. Make evidence-based recommendation(s). 30 6. Develop a policy implementation strategy. Apply a policy model or framework utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Identify short and long-term goals. Identify any budgetary implications that may affect the issue. Include a method for evaluating strategy effectiveness. 30 7. Describe specific actions(s) taken. Include any documents or materials developed for the project. 30 8. Summary, conclusions, and project evaluation Identify strengths and limitations of the 25 implementation strategy. Suggest areas for revision. Discussion of legislator, organization, interdisciplinary team, or leadership meeting 9. Format Voice over PowerPoint Grammar, punctuation, format, and sentence structure etc. are at a doctoral level. Minimum of seven scholarly references 15 Total points 150 Appendix D Leadership Perspective Paper This final formal paper is an individual project. Unlike most formal papers, the use of the first person is permitted for the assignment. APA 7th ed, section titles, and writing style must be used. This paper is to reflect on your personal leadership perspective and will include the following sections. All papers are required to begin with an introductory paragraph. 10 hours of clinical practice required. Please utilize your clinical log. Refer to course schedule for due date. 1. My Leadership Style My background and how I developed my leadership point of view. Find a leadership evaluation tool for personal use online that is valid and reliable in construct. Complete the tool and include what the selected leadership assessment told you (Cite the reference for the tool and include a copy as an appendix to the paper.) My preferred leadership and organizational theories and why o Specify and explain the selected leadership and organizational theories. o Provide relevant research. Cite sources. 2. The organization I lead or am a part of A brief description of the organization My vision for this organization Address values, outcomes, culture, and other important elements. The developmental stages of most people I lead or work with 3. My Leadership Strategies How I can best produce change in my organization. Cite references justifying the strategies related to your situation. How I can use my power and aura for promoting positive outcomes My strategic priorities for my organization How I can best lead the daily operations of my organization. My evaluation plan for determining my personal leadership success. Grading Criteria Points Possible Content comprehensively addresses all required elements as noted above: A.) Leadership Style (25 points) B.) Organization (25 points) C.) Leadership Strategies (25 points) 75 Writing and mechanics exemplify doctoral level skills. Flow, grammar, punctuation; (see page 5 of this syllabus) and use of APA 7th ed style 25 All references cited in the body of the paper are listed. 25 Only references cited in the body of the paper are noted on the reference page. Sources show a variety of recent and classic works, as well as both nursing and non-nursing literature. Primary sources are used as much as possible. Total points 125 Appendix E DNURS 803 Clinical Log All students must fully complete the clinical log and remit evidence of clinical hours for the course to the course faculty. A minimum of 40 hours is required for successful completion of the course requirements. Weekly class discussions nor writing of papers count towards clinical hours. Student Name/Semester: ______________________________________________________________________ Interprofessional team collaborators: (Those outside of your class partners) Field Activity: (Title and partnerships) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Policy Action Project: (Title and partnerships) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Leadership Perspective Paper: (Brief description/tool utilized ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Summary of how each objective for the course was attained. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________