Course Syllabus

 

 

NUR 4516 Syllabus

SPRING 2016

 

Instructor Contact

Instructor	Joyce Dorner, RN, MN
Office	UT 421
Office   Hours	Upon Request
Phone	407-491-2415
E-mail	joyce.dorner@ucf.edu

 

Course Information

Course Name	Crisis Intervention
Course ID & Section	NUR 4516.0W01
Credit Hours	3.0
Semester/Year	Spring 2016
Location	Web

 

Course Description

Include catalog description and prerequisites

NUR 4516 is a three credit web course that will examine and apply crisis theory and intervention.  This class is fast paced, creative, interactive, and informative.  This class is applicable to nursing and public service professions.

Course Objectives

1. Apply knowledge acquired in previous courses to crisis theory and intervention.
2. Describe the impact of crises and crisis intervention on individuals, families, groups, communities, regions, and nations.
3. Assess the efficacy of crisis intervention on physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
4. Apply crisis intervention knowledge and skills to specific exercises such as discussion postings, group project, interview, simulated crisis situations, and examinations.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and application of crisis and crisis intervention knowledge and skills.
6. Identify local community resources available for individuals and families in crisis.

 

Required Text

Cavaiola, A. A., and Colford, J. E. (2006). A Practical Guide to Crisis Intervention. Boston:  Wadsworth, Cengage Learning Weekly readings/discussions as arranged by the instructor

 

 

 

 Course Schedule

 

DATE		TOPIC	TEXT/READINGS	ACTIVITIES	COMMENTS
Week 1 Jan 11		Crisis Intervention:  Overview of course	CH 1,2	Orientation  Reading assignment; Take Pop Quiz	Watch local and national news for crisis related events
Week 2 Jan 18		Crisis Response, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills	CH 2	Reading assignments; Identify current crisis event crisis and apply crisis theory.  Discuss group assignments	Watch local and national news for crisis related events
Week 3 Jan 25		Review and Application of Crisis Intervention Model	CH 2	Reading assignments; Discussion; application of theory and crisis intervention model	Watch local andnational news for crisis events
Week 4 Feb 1		Child Abuse and Neglect	CH 3	Reading assignments; Identify local resources
Week 5 Feb 8		Domestic Violence	CH  4	Reading assignments; Identify local resources; Discuss interview assignment
Week 6 Feb 15		Alcohol and Drug Crises	CH 5	Reading assignments; Discussion assignment; Identify local resources
Week 7 Feb 22		Suicide and Homicide	CH 6	Reading assignments;  Identify local resources; Submit interview assignment
Week 8 Feb 29		Rape and Sexual Assault	CH 7	Mid-term exam Reading assignment;  Identify local resources
Week 9 March 7		Spring Break
Week 10 March 14		Loss and Bereavement	CH 8	Reading assignments; Discussion assignment; Identify local resources
Week 11 March 21		Crisis Intervention in the Schools	Ch 9	Reading assignments	Web only   Submit interview
Week 12 March 28		Community Responses to Crisis	Ch 10	Reading assignments Discussion assignment
Week 13 April 4		Group Project		Work on group project
Week 14 April 11		Group Project		Posting of group project; Review for final Exam
Weeks 15-16 April 18-25		Final Exam; Course Evaluation

 

Course Requirements

Log into course frequently, at least once weekly.

Complete and submit all assignments by posted deadline.

Weekly review of television programming or newspaper articles related to crisis situations.

 

Missed Assignments/Make-Ups/Extra Credit

Assignments are due on the date posted in the syllabus.  Exceptions require instructor approval.

Evaluation and Grading

Grading for this course is consistent with the College of Nursing grading policy.

Grading is consistent with the College of Nursing:

A     92 - 100

B+   87 - 91

B     83 - 86

C+   79 - 82

C     75 - 78

D     70 - 74

F     70 or Below

 

 

Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Exams (2)	50%
Discussions	10%
Interview	20%
Group project	20%
Total	100%

 

Attendance Policy

Weekly log-in to course required.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. You will be expected to adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

Disability Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.