COURSE NUMBER AND NAME
NURS 6740 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Pediatrics
TERM
Fall 2023-Summer 2024
COURSE CREDIT
(4) Trimester hours
Estimated Learning Time (ELT)
In order to demonstrate compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and
standards established by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), all Graceland University faculty
have created a good faith estimate of the learning time associated with each course they
design, coordinate and/or lead. Estimates of learning time are published in the syllabi for each
course offered. Regardless of the length of term or the mode of instruction, it is expected that a
student who is prepared for college-level work and reasonably motivated to succeed will spend
a minimum of 37.5 hours per semester hour credit in course-related activity. ELT may include
preparation time, attendance, and active participation in course-related activities. The
conversion ratio for clinical practice hours (see below) to academic (sh) credit varies across
programs and is calculated per the SON Assignment of Academic Credit for NURS courses.
Learning activities and distribution of ELT may vary from course to course and student to
student. Learning activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: reading
assignments, literature & database searching; literature & evidence analysis, live chats,
asynchronous discussions, peer-review, written assignments, group projects, case study
analysis, practice skill labs, quizzes/exams, individual & group presentations/demonstrations,
field experiences, clinical practice hours, practice projects, log & database entries. ELT for this
course is illustrated below.
Estimated
NURS6740 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Pediatrics (4 s.h.)
Learning Time
Learning Activities
(ELT)
Reading Assignments (text readings, database searching,
10
literature/evidence review & critical analysis, etc.)
3 Discussions (prep & participation)
8 Quizzes / Exams (prep & completion)
Practice Hours (field experiences, clinical practicums, practice projects,
180
skill lab focus sessions)
12 Clinical/practice prep, log & database entries
X Other:
213 TOTAL hours /term
COURSE SCHEDULE
,Learning activities are completed within a 16 week trimester. Weeks begin on Monday and end
on Sunday. Participation in asynchronous discussions is expected to occur throughout the week
on multiple different days as directed in the Discussion Guidelines. Graded learning activities are
due by midnight Sunday at the end of week. See Assignment Guidelines below.
COMMUNICATION
There are a variety of options for communication between faculty & students including
asynchronous discussion boards, private communications, GU Outlook email, synchronous chat
and telephone conferencing. Students should allow 24-72 hours for response from faculty. If a
response is not received within 72 business hours, please contact the SON Graduate Programs
Office at or 816.423.4677 for assistance. Here is a list of
some communication methods you need to be familiar with:
Announcements
o Posted by faculty on the course home page as needed
o Check for new announcements every time course is accessed
Virtual Office (Public Forum)
o Asynchronous discussion board available in Course Home; includes topics for
each learning unit
o Preferred means of communication between faculty & students enrolled in
online courses
o Q & A available to all students enrolled in course
o Check frequently for updated information
Private Communication
o Private email communications.
o Private communications discussion board between course faculty and individual
students. This is the preferred mode for private communications as it is
documented in the course site.
Email (GU Outlook)
o Email communications sent from online course sites and all official
communications from the SON are sent to your GU Outlook (sting) account
o Check your GU Outlook frequently -- not checking this email is not an excuse
for missing important messages, announcements, updates, or inquires.
o Do NOT use a personal email account (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) to send or receive
messages with GU Outlook.
Tele/Video Conferencing
o Voicemail
o Teleconference (leading or joining a conference call for participants in multiple
locations)
o Live Videoconference (Google Hangout, SKYPE)
, As a general rule, faculty log on to course sites at least 3-5 times each week (Monday through
Friday) to monitor student progress, respond to questions, review and score assignments.
Evenings, weekends and holidays are reserved for personal and family activities and faculty may
not routinely log on to course sites. Asynchronous discussion boards are the primary and
preferred means of communication between faculty and students enrolled in online courses.
A Virtual Office is provided for student-faculty communications about the course. Please post all
questions or comments related to the course in the appropriate forum so that all students may
have access to the information.
Private communications between students and faculty are available via a Private
Communications for Faculty Discussion Board on the course site, GU Outlook email or
telephone. Private consultation by phone or synchronous chat is available by appointment.
Students are responsible for all communications sent to their GU Outlook email account. It is
imperative that you plan to check your GU Outlook email account frequently! Emails sent from
D2L and all official communications from the SON are sent to your GU Outlook email.
COMMUNICATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/CONCERNS
Students are expected to communicate effectively and professionally with faculty and staff to
resolve any problems or concerns. Questions or concerns regarding academic issues should
initially be discussed and preferably resolved at the course instructor level. Course Lead Faculty
and then the Specialty Track Coordinator/Faculty Advisor may be contacted if further assistance
is required. Faculty advisors will consult with or refer students to SON administration as needed.
Staff are available to assist with non-academic issues such as registration, enrollment, financial
aid, programs of study, withdrawals, contracts, agreements, etc.
Lead Course Faculty
Debra Koch, MSN, FNP-BC
Graduate Faculty
Section Faculty
Kathleen Mammen, MSN, FNP-BC
Graduate Faculty
Kayce Erikson, MSN, FNP-BC
Faculty Associate
NURS 6740 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Pediatrics
TERM
Fall 2023-Summer 2024
COURSE CREDIT
(4) Trimester hours
Estimated Learning Time (ELT)
In order to demonstrate compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and
standards established by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), all Graceland University faculty
have created a good faith estimate of the learning time associated with each course they
design, coordinate and/or lead. Estimates of learning time are published in the syllabi for each
course offered. Regardless of the length of term or the mode of instruction, it is expected that a
student who is prepared for college-level work and reasonably motivated to succeed will spend
a minimum of 37.5 hours per semester hour credit in course-related activity. ELT may include
preparation time, attendance, and active participation in course-related activities. The
conversion ratio for clinical practice hours (see below) to academic (sh) credit varies across
programs and is calculated per the SON Assignment of Academic Credit for NURS courses.
Learning activities and distribution of ELT may vary from course to course and student to
student. Learning activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: reading
assignments, literature & database searching; literature & evidence analysis, live chats,
asynchronous discussions, peer-review, written assignments, group projects, case study
analysis, practice skill labs, quizzes/exams, individual & group presentations/demonstrations,
field experiences, clinical practice hours, practice projects, log & database entries. ELT for this
course is illustrated below.
Estimated
NURS6740 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Pediatrics (4 s.h.)
Learning Time
Learning Activities
(ELT)
Reading Assignments (text readings, database searching,
10
literature/evidence review & critical analysis, etc.)
3 Discussions (prep & participation)
8 Quizzes / Exams (prep & completion)
Practice Hours (field experiences, clinical practicums, practice projects,
180
skill lab focus sessions)
12 Clinical/practice prep, log & database entries
X Other:
213 TOTAL hours /term
COURSE SCHEDULE
,Learning activities are completed within a 16 week trimester. Weeks begin on Monday and end
on Sunday. Participation in asynchronous discussions is expected to occur throughout the week
on multiple different days as directed in the Discussion Guidelines. Graded learning activities are
due by midnight Sunday at the end of week. See Assignment Guidelines below.
COMMUNICATION
There are a variety of options for communication between faculty & students including
asynchronous discussion boards, private communications, GU Outlook email, synchronous chat
and telephone conferencing. Students should allow 24-72 hours for response from faculty. If a
response is not received within 72 business hours, please contact the SON Graduate Programs
Office at or 816.423.4677 for assistance. Here is a list of
some communication methods you need to be familiar with:
Announcements
o Posted by faculty on the course home page as needed
o Check for new announcements every time course is accessed
Virtual Office (Public Forum)
o Asynchronous discussion board available in Course Home; includes topics for
each learning unit
o Preferred means of communication between faculty & students enrolled in
online courses
o Q & A available to all students enrolled in course
o Check frequently for updated information
Private Communication
o Private email communications.
o Private communications discussion board between course faculty and individual
students. This is the preferred mode for private communications as it is
documented in the course site.
Email (GU Outlook)
o Email communications sent from online course sites and all official
communications from the SON are sent to your GU Outlook (sting) account
o Check your GU Outlook frequently -- not checking this email is not an excuse
for missing important messages, announcements, updates, or inquires.
o Do NOT use a personal email account (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.) to send or receive
messages with GU Outlook.
Tele/Video Conferencing
o Voicemail
o Teleconference (leading or joining a conference call for participants in multiple
locations)
o Live Videoconference (Google Hangout, SKYPE)
, As a general rule, faculty log on to course sites at least 3-5 times each week (Monday through
Friday) to monitor student progress, respond to questions, review and score assignments.
Evenings, weekends and holidays are reserved for personal and family activities and faculty may
not routinely log on to course sites. Asynchronous discussion boards are the primary and
preferred means of communication between faculty and students enrolled in online courses.
A Virtual Office is provided for student-faculty communications about the course. Please post all
questions or comments related to the course in the appropriate forum so that all students may
have access to the information.
Private communications between students and faculty are available via a Private
Communications for Faculty Discussion Board on the course site, GU Outlook email or
telephone. Private consultation by phone or synchronous chat is available by appointment.
Students are responsible for all communications sent to their GU Outlook email account. It is
imperative that you plan to check your GU Outlook email account frequently! Emails sent from
D2L and all official communications from the SON are sent to your GU Outlook email.
COMMUNICATION REGARDING PROBLEMS/CONCERNS
Students are expected to communicate effectively and professionally with faculty and staff to
resolve any problems or concerns. Questions or concerns regarding academic issues should
initially be discussed and preferably resolved at the course instructor level. Course Lead Faculty
and then the Specialty Track Coordinator/Faculty Advisor may be contacted if further assistance
is required. Faculty advisors will consult with or refer students to SON administration as needed.
Staff are available to assist with non-academic issues such as registration, enrollment, financial
aid, programs of study, withdrawals, contracts, agreements, etc.
Lead Course Faculty
Debra Koch, MSN, FNP-BC
Graduate Faculty
Section Faculty
Kathleen Mammen, MSN, FNP-BC
Graduate Faculty
Kayce Erikson, MSN, FNP-BC
Faculty Associate
