1. Welcome to NUR 326 Gerontological Nursing

2. When I grow old, I shall wear purple. http://www.luvzbluez.com/purple.html

3. Introduction Course expectations Course requirements
Student expectations
Faculty expectations
Course requirements
Syllabus
Calendar
Learning Modules
Assignments
Orientation quiz information
My contact information

4. Student Course Expectations
Check the ReggieNet course site several times a week.
Complete the learning modules for the designated week during the week it’s due.
Keep up with your learning modules.
Practice "Netiquette.”
Uphold academic integrity at all times.
faculty regarding questions on the course using the ReggieNet e- mail.
Spend 8 to 10 hours per week on this course.

5. Faculty Expectations Read ReggieNet course mail daily during the week.
Respond to your ReggieNet usually within 24 hours during the week.
Post grades on the ReggieNet grade book.

6. Syllabus Theory course with practical applications Objectives
Attitudes, values
Cultural factors
Caregiving
Geriatric syndromes
Sensory issues
Disease processes – cancer, diabetes
Care planning
Team building
Health care policy, finance, & regulations
Sociocultural, economic, legal, political, & ethical issues

7. Instructional Methods
Learning modules
Learning activities
Senior synthesis project
Exams

8. Evaluation Must pass 74% pass rate Other activities
2 unit exams 35%
Final exam 30%
Senior Synthesis Project 20%
Other activities
Learning activities 15%
Grading scale – usual
Academic integrity – individual work

9. Required Textbook
Touhy, T. A., & Jett, K. (2016). Ebersole & Hess’ Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response. St. Louis: Elsevier.

10. Calendar Use calendar as guide to course
Learning modules and assignment due dates
Module activities and quizzes due by Saturday at 11:55 pm
Senior Synthesis Project Exam will be Tuesday, March 21, as indicated on the calendar

11. Learning Modules Posted at least one week before listed on calendar
Provide content
Content within module
Readings
Video clips
Activities
Module quizzes due by Saturday at 11:55 pm

12. Examinations
2 unit exams
Senior Synthesis Exam
Final Exam

13. Orientation Quiz Content Due date Quiz Requirements Quiz Location
Syllabus & all course information
This power point – video & audio
Due date
Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:55 pm
Quiz Requirements
15 points
15 multiple choice questions
30 minutes
May retake 1 time
Quiz Location
Tests & Quizzes in ReggieNet

14. My Contact Information
Office
Edwards 219
(office)
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 9 – 11 am
By appointment

15. Best wishes for a great class!