NURSING LEADERSHIP
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURS4631: NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Course Information
Fall 2019
This information is additional information about our course that is in addition to our course syllabus.
Please refer to this information as needed.
Class times:
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Location: BRB 1025
Dates for semester: August 26, 2019 – December 14, 2019
Course Overview Semester Hours:
Six (6) credit hour course with three hours per week didactic content and a total of 112.5 clinical
hours.
Attendance:
Attendance during lecture, lab, and clinical experiences is a professional expectation and will be
monitored by course faculty. Students are responsible for all course assignments and content
covered in class and clinical conference, including announcements. Please access your Canvas
course at least 3 times/week to keep up with new information/announcements.
Grading Policies:
Completion of NURS 4631 is based on satisfactory attainment of didactic and clinical criteria. Any
student who fails to meet the course objectives and expectations in either the classroom or clinical
area must repeat the entire course and may not progress to the next level.
Course grades are calculated based on the weighted calculation of exams and other required course
work. The total weighted calculation must be 75% or above to pass the course.
Course Grade Calculation:
Exam 1 23%
Exam 2 23%
Exam 3 23%
Participation Activities
/Quizzes 19%
ATI Process/Rubric 10% (includes ATI Capstone NCLEX Review)
ATI Leadership Assessment *2%
*Note: Students must complete the ATI Leadership Assessment by the due date listed in the
course schedule. An individual score of 70% or greater will result in a score of 100 for the 2%
(2 points) of the grade. Students who score below 70% will receive a score of 50 (1 point).
Clinical Practicum Pass/Fail
ATI Process/Rubric Grade: During the semester there will be opportunities to gain points by
completing ATI practice assessments, focused review/remediation, ATI Capstone Modules, and
, proctored assessments. See the attached grading rubric at the end of this information for
specific due dates/times. There will be a total of 100 points that students can earn based on
completion of assignments and outcomes on the ATI proctored assessments.
ATI grades may not be made up and are due by assigned due dates. Failure to turn in
assignments for the ATI rubric on time will result in a zero for that portion of the rubric.
Participation Grade: During class or as an assignment through our Canvas course, an
interactive learning activity may be announced. Active participation collectively will equal 100
participation points. Active participation for activities will count toward the total 19%.
Attendance for the entire class period is required to receive points for in class group work.
Participation grades may not be made up.
Two participation grades may be dropped due to low scores or a missed class (excused
absence is required). Failure to contact the course faculty to discuss a missed class will be
considered unexcused, and the participation activity for that day cannot be dropped.
The letter grade for the course is assigned according to the following scale: (an average of 74.5 –
74.9 will not be rounded to 75). See course syllabus for grades distribution.
Grade Replacement Policy
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the Office of the Registrar by the Census Date (see Academic Calendar for date) of
the semester in which the course will be repeated. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness
will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate overall grade point average.
Undergraduates will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three course repeats;
graduates, for two course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler.
Students repeating a course may not use previously submitted assignments in the current course or
previous courses nor utilize the same patients for an assignment. Submitting the same or slightly
modified assignments from pervious semesters is considered self-plagiarism and is subject to
academic discipline, including failing the assignment or the course.
Assignment Re-grading Policy:
Student assignments will not be re-graded. At the instructor’s discretion, an assignment may be
rewritten for review based on extenuating circumstances.
Examination and Examination Review Policy:
1. Attendance for exams is mandatory.
2. If absence for an exam is necessary, the student is responsible for notifying the
faculty prior to the exam with an acceptable reason.
3. Students will not be allowed entry to the classroom/computer lab after an exam has
been started ONLY with faculty discretion.
4. Exams will be made available at the time class is scheduled to begin.
5. All hats/caps must be removed during exam time. All personal items such as
purses, books, backpacks, notebooks, and briefcases must be left in the front of
the room during testing. Cell phones and iPhone watches will be turned off and in backpacks
during exams.
6. Silence will be enforced during the exam time. In order to avoid distraction during
the exam, no one will be permitted to leave the room during the exam.
7. Make-up exams will only be given at the discretion of the faculty member and
, may be in a different format than the original exam; such as an essay format or a shorter exam.
Failure to notify the course faculty of the need to take the exam on an alternate date will result in a
grade of zero for that particular exam.
8. Exam reviews will be conducted at the discretion of the faculty. Test review may
be scheduled with the faculty during office hours and within 10 school days from
the return of the exam grades. Exams review will take place at the end of the exam provide
the student rationales for the questions incorrectly answered.
9. Any student achieving an examination grade less than 75%, must schedule an
appointment with the faculty within 10 school days from the return of the exam grades. This does
not apply for the final exam.
Academic Integrity:
1. Students are expected to assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of all
academic work submitted as homework and examinations.
2. Students are advised to review the Scholastic Conduct and Discipline Policy in the
current College of Nursing (SON) Guide for Baccalaureate Students and the UT Tyler Student
Conduct and Discipline Policy. These policies are fully endorsed and enforced by all faculty
members within the College of Nursing. See links in #5 and #6 below.
3. Plagiarism, cheating, and collusion are unacceptable, and if found violating any of
these standards, the student will be disciplined accordingly (see Guide for Baccalaureate
Students for definitions).
4. The SON reserves the right to dismiss students from the program for any infraction of a legal,
moral, social, or safety nature, pursuant to the procedures detailed in the Regent’s Rules.
UT Tyler Honor Code: I embrace honor and integrity. Therefore, I choose not to lie,
cheat, or steal, nor to accept the actions of those who do.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to abide by and be aware of The University of Texas at Tyler’s
academic dishonesty policies:
http://www.uttyler.edu/judicialaffairs/scholasticdishonesty.php
6. See http://www.uttyler.edu/mopp/documents/8-student-conduct-discipline.pdf
General Course Information:
1. Lecture outlines will be posted on our LMS a minimum of two (2) days before class. Please print
your outlines before the class starts.
2. Course lectures are also taped on ARC and should be viewed before each class day to prepare for
in-class discussions and group activities.
3. The clinical portion of the course, handouts, and any other required course materials will be
placed on our Canvas lab section site.
4. All submitted written material (papers, assignments, examinations, etc.) are the property of the
CON. They will be maintained in an archived file in the CON.
5. The Guide for Baccalaureate Students is available on the CON website at Guide for Baccalaureate
Students.
The student must sign the statement indicating they have accessed the guide and return the
signed Student Affirmation Form to the program secretary for placement in the student file.
6. ATI Policy – all students will complete the two required ATI exams (RN Practice Assessment and
Proctored RN Predictor Assessment) by the specified dates at the assigned campus. Students
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURS4631: NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Course Information
Fall 2019
This information is additional information about our course that is in addition to our course syllabus.
Please refer to this information as needed.
Class times:
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Location: BRB 1025
Dates for semester: August 26, 2019 – December 14, 2019
Course Overview Semester Hours:
Six (6) credit hour course with three hours per week didactic content and a total of 112.5 clinical
hours.
Attendance:
Attendance during lecture, lab, and clinical experiences is a professional expectation and will be
monitored by course faculty. Students are responsible for all course assignments and content
covered in class and clinical conference, including announcements. Please access your Canvas
course at least 3 times/week to keep up with new information/announcements.
Grading Policies:
Completion of NURS 4631 is based on satisfactory attainment of didactic and clinical criteria. Any
student who fails to meet the course objectives and expectations in either the classroom or clinical
area must repeat the entire course and may not progress to the next level.
Course grades are calculated based on the weighted calculation of exams and other required course
work. The total weighted calculation must be 75% or above to pass the course.
Course Grade Calculation:
Exam 1 23%
Exam 2 23%
Exam 3 23%
Participation Activities
/Quizzes 19%
ATI Process/Rubric 10% (includes ATI Capstone NCLEX Review)
ATI Leadership Assessment *2%
*Note: Students must complete the ATI Leadership Assessment by the due date listed in the
course schedule. An individual score of 70% or greater will result in a score of 100 for the 2%
(2 points) of the grade. Students who score below 70% will receive a score of 50 (1 point).
Clinical Practicum Pass/Fail
ATI Process/Rubric Grade: During the semester there will be opportunities to gain points by
completing ATI practice assessments, focused review/remediation, ATI Capstone Modules, and
, proctored assessments. See the attached grading rubric at the end of this information for
specific due dates/times. There will be a total of 100 points that students can earn based on
completion of assignments and outcomes on the ATI proctored assessments.
ATI grades may not be made up and are due by assigned due dates. Failure to turn in
assignments for the ATI rubric on time will result in a zero for that portion of the rubric.
Participation Grade: During class or as an assignment through our Canvas course, an
interactive learning activity may be announced. Active participation collectively will equal 100
participation points. Active participation for activities will count toward the total 19%.
Attendance for the entire class period is required to receive points for in class group work.
Participation grades may not be made up.
Two participation grades may be dropped due to low scores or a missed class (excused
absence is required). Failure to contact the course faculty to discuss a missed class will be
considered unexcused, and the participation activity for that day cannot be dropped.
The letter grade for the course is assigned according to the following scale: (an average of 74.5 –
74.9 will not be rounded to 75). See course syllabus for grades distribution.
Grade Replacement Policy
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the Office of the Registrar by the Census Date (see Academic Calendar for date) of
the semester in which the course will be repeated. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness
will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate overall grade point average.
Undergraduates will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three course repeats;
graduates, for two course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler.
Students repeating a course may not use previously submitted assignments in the current course or
previous courses nor utilize the same patients for an assignment. Submitting the same or slightly
modified assignments from pervious semesters is considered self-plagiarism and is subject to
academic discipline, including failing the assignment or the course.
Assignment Re-grading Policy:
Student assignments will not be re-graded. At the instructor’s discretion, an assignment may be
rewritten for review based on extenuating circumstances.
Examination and Examination Review Policy:
1. Attendance for exams is mandatory.
2. If absence for an exam is necessary, the student is responsible for notifying the
faculty prior to the exam with an acceptable reason.
3. Students will not be allowed entry to the classroom/computer lab after an exam has
been started ONLY with faculty discretion.
4. Exams will be made available at the time class is scheduled to begin.
5. All hats/caps must be removed during exam time. All personal items such as
purses, books, backpacks, notebooks, and briefcases must be left in the front of
the room during testing. Cell phones and iPhone watches will be turned off and in backpacks
during exams.
6. Silence will be enforced during the exam time. In order to avoid distraction during
the exam, no one will be permitted to leave the room during the exam.
7. Make-up exams will only be given at the discretion of the faculty member and
, may be in a different format than the original exam; such as an essay format or a shorter exam.
Failure to notify the course faculty of the need to take the exam on an alternate date will result in a
grade of zero for that particular exam.
8. Exam reviews will be conducted at the discretion of the faculty. Test review may
be scheduled with the faculty during office hours and within 10 school days from
the return of the exam grades. Exams review will take place at the end of the exam provide
the student rationales for the questions incorrectly answered.
9. Any student achieving an examination grade less than 75%, must schedule an
appointment with the faculty within 10 school days from the return of the exam grades. This does
not apply for the final exam.
Academic Integrity:
1. Students are expected to assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of all
academic work submitted as homework and examinations.
2. Students are advised to review the Scholastic Conduct and Discipline Policy in the
current College of Nursing (SON) Guide for Baccalaureate Students and the UT Tyler Student
Conduct and Discipline Policy. These policies are fully endorsed and enforced by all faculty
members within the College of Nursing. See links in #5 and #6 below.
3. Plagiarism, cheating, and collusion are unacceptable, and if found violating any of
these standards, the student will be disciplined accordingly (see Guide for Baccalaureate
Students for definitions).
4. The SON reserves the right to dismiss students from the program for any infraction of a legal,
moral, social, or safety nature, pursuant to the procedures detailed in the Regent’s Rules.
UT Tyler Honor Code: I embrace honor and integrity. Therefore, I choose not to lie,
cheat, or steal, nor to accept the actions of those who do.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to abide by and be aware of The University of Texas at Tyler’s
academic dishonesty policies:
http://www.uttyler.edu/judicialaffairs/scholasticdishonesty.php
6. See http://www.uttyler.edu/mopp/documents/8-student-conduct-discipline.pdf
General Course Information:
1. Lecture outlines will be posted on our LMS a minimum of two (2) days before class. Please print
your outlines before the class starts.
2. Course lectures are also taped on ARC and should be viewed before each class day to prepare for
in-class discussions and group activities.
3. The clinical portion of the course, handouts, and any other required course materials will be
placed on our Canvas lab section site.
4. All submitted written material (papers, assignments, examinations, etc.) are the property of the
CON. They will be maintained in an archived file in the CON.
5. The Guide for Baccalaureate Students is available on the CON website at Guide for Baccalaureate
Students.
The student must sign the statement indicating they have accessed the guide and return the
signed Student Affirmation Form to the program secretary for placement in the student file.
6. ATI Policy – all students will complete the two required ATI exams (RN Practice Assessment and
Proctored RN Predictor Assessment) by the specified dates at the assigned campus. Students
