Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences

1. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences MSN Orientation Learning Online Computer Skills and Blackboard Access 2012-2013

2. Chris Bray

3. True/False Test • 1. Online coursework can definitely be done anytime and anywhere. TRUE and FALSE • 2. Online courses Do Not follow the regular semester. FALSE • 3. It is easy to hide out and remain anonymous in online courses. FALSE • 4. In online courses there is less personal attention from the faculty. FALSE • 5. Logging onto your course once a week works well in online courses. FALSE

4. Active Learning • Actively engaging in the learning process through activities such as • Writing • Talking/discussions • Listening • Reflecting • Reading • Group work

5. Online Expectations • Time Commitment • Pace of the Course • On-campus Requirements • Books • Communication with the instructor • TAMUCC email • Blackboard – email, discussion boards • Telephone, office hours

6. 7 Bad Habits • Waiting for a Big Chunk of Time • Taking Time-wasting Breaks/Distractions • Shopping/buying Things You Don’t Need • Bottling Up and Keeping Stress Inside • Skipping the Important Stuff like Good Nutrition and Exercise • Making Excuses • Spending Time with “haters”

7. Successful Online Learner • Possess self-motivation and self-discipline • Be proficient with time management • Meet technical requirements • Log into your course regularly • See assistance when needed • Stay up to date on assignments

8. Successful Learner (con’t) • Develop good written communication • Willingness to contribute • Understand the expectations for the course • Be confident in online learning • Find “study-buddies” • Computer or Internet Problems – Call the Help Desk (even if it is after hours) (361)825-2825 or 1-866-353-2491

9. Online Communication – Do’s • Use normal syntax – not Text shorthand • Discuss differences of opinion with the individual involved - Consider when a telephone call is better than an email. • Think about how an email can be read in the absence of non-verbal or spoken tone. • Do share relevant clinical experiences. They make the discussion “real” – watch HIPPA

10. Online Communication – Don’ts • Don’t • Use “e-speak” • Send angry email or excessively sharp or harsh language. • Say anything via email that you would not say face to face or want on the front page of the newspaper • Use specialty abbreviations that may not be familiar to all

11. Online CommunicationSocial Media • TNA Position Statement • http://www.bon.texas.gov/practice/pdfs/position.pdf • National Council of State Boards of Nursing supported by ANA • https://www.ncsbn.org/Social_Media.pdf

12. How to Create a Community • Share a little personal information • Remember that your other classmates are in the same situation • Find a buddy • Keep active in the course • Talk to others about your course • Look for opportunities to meet other online students

13. Computer Skills/ Blackboard Overview

14. Computer Skills • Create, save, copy, move, and manage files and directories on a computer • Use a browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc) including navigational tools (back button, bookmark/favorites)

15. Computer Skills con’t • Use a search engine to conduct research • Send and receive email • Send and receive a file attachment • Paste text into an email message • Describe any problems accurately to technical support so that technical support will have a better idea of where to begin assisting you. • Download/install software and plugins.

16. Blackboard Access • All university courses will now be supported by BlackBoard 9. You should have access to your Fall 2012 courses by noon on Wednesday August 22nd. • If you follow the steps below and still have difficulty, contact the Island Online (IOL) Helpdesk 361-825-2692. • Web Browser, Mozilla Firefox works best with BB9

17. Steps to Get to the Course • Go to TAMUCC homepage • On the left hand menu under current students, you will find link “Island Online” – click on this link. • You will be on the IOL homepage. On the right hand side, you will see “Island Online Login: boxes • Enter your Active Directory (NET ID) credentials to log in

18. Active Directory Access • Step1: Go to “newuser.tamucc.edu” • Step 2: Fill in the boxes with the requested information in the required format • Step 3: Click submit • Step 4: You will see your user id and temporary password, which you should write down; NOTE: You must now wait 5 minutes for the account to activate • Step 5: Please go to https://islander.tamucc.edu/pcu and follow the directions to change your Wireless Access password:. Click on the link and carefully follow the required password creation protocols.

19. Island Online Login • To obtain your NetID and Password, please visit: http://newuser.tamucc.edu • (http://newuser.tamucc.edu • Password created when NetID was created. Remember to complete this step.

20. Course Access • Once logged into BlackBoard 9 – look to the right side of the page to enter a specific course • Once you have entered your course, look at the blue menu on the left side of the page. The main links for you to note are: • Syllabus and Schedule • Units/lessons • Bb Mail • Discussions

21. Questions

22. AENT Data Sheet • Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeship Program • HRSA funded graduate nursing student award • Must resubmit bi-annually • Very competitive program • Goal is to increase graduate nursing opportunities for traditionally underserved communities

23. MSN Policy Orientation2012-2013

24. Eve Layman

25. The Goal

26. Desirable Outcomes • MSN with specialty in • Family Nurse Practitioner • Leadership in Nursing Systems • MSN with functional role as Nurse Educator • Minor areas of study • Education • Health Care Administration • Post-Masters Certification

27. Tools for Achieving Goals • Library • Course Navigation • Appropriate Resource Use • Dedicated time to student role

28. MSN Program • Full time enrollment: 9 credit • Part-time enrollment: 6 credits • TAMU-CC CONHS is designed to deliver graduate education as a part-time program. • All courses are not offered every semester • Students must monitor course sequencing (prerequisites) when registering.

29. The Process: Admission • Meet TAMUCC Office of Research and Graduate Studies admission requirements • BSN; RN license; GPA = 3.0; • Completed undergraduate statistics course. • Goal statement consistent with MSN options • References, Resume • Conditional admission: students must maintain 3.0 GPA in core courses

30. TAMUCC Resources • Computer Use = NetID • Financial Transactions = Higher One Card • Financial Aid = Scholarships

31. NetID • Required for remote access to Bell Library Student Computer Accounts Manager (your computer lab/wireless access account and password)

32. Higher One Card • Higher One Card = Easy Refund Card • Company that manages refunds for students • A refund is any money left over from a payment for tuition and fees • It operates same way (with same fees) as a debit card • Do not have to use debit card but must set up option for deposit of refunds to other account.

33. Additional Admission Requirements • Background check • Immunizations as outlined in catalog • PPD; TB test • BLS- CPR • Valid and unencumbered Texas Registered Nurses license

34. Maintaining Current Information • Immunizations • CPR • Licensure • Background Check www.CertifiedBackground.com • Urine Drug Screen • Address

35. Information Management Contacts • Carol Edwards: 361-825-5794 Carol.Edwards@tamucc.edu • JoAnne Salinas: 361-825-5708 Joanne.Salinas@tamucc.edu • SAIL (Registrar’s Office): 361-825-2624 http://sail.tamucc.edu/

36. Progression options • Complete courses satisfactorily insuring pre-requisites are met before enrolling in course. • Drop course • Withdraw from program • Incompletes • ALL HAVE ASSOCIATED RISKS

37. Satisfactory Performance • Earn at least a B in a course • Cs indicate minimally acceptable performance- will have an enforced withdrawal from the program if earn more than 2 Cs across program of study or if GPA drops below 3.0 • Must earn a B in the capstone course • Must have a GPA = 3.0 to graduate

38. Dropping Courses Dropping a course ≠ Withdrawing from program • Must be within designated drop timeframe • Notify faculty of your plans • Notify Academic Advisor (361-825-5873) • Fax memo to Admission office (361-825-5887) • Make follow-up call to Admissions

39. Dropping Course BEFORE DROP DEADLINE Fax Information: • Your Name • Course number and section number • Your current address and phone number • Your Student ID number • Copy of Photo ID • Signature on the request to withdraw

40. Administrative Withdrawal • Cannot progress to through program with more than 2 Withdrawals • Will need to petition Graduate Nursing Admission Progression Graduation (APG) Committee for continuation in program • Policy includes medical withdrawals

41. Withdrawal from Program Only option to withdraw from course once deadline for course withdrawal has passed. • Follow instructions for dropping courses. • Withdraw from all courses in which you are currently enrolled. • Inform faculty and Academic Advisor You will need to reapply to the program if you withdraw.

42. Graduation • Completed all coursework • Earned GPA 3.0 • No more than 2 Cs in your degree plan • Submitted appropriate application for graduation

43. Highlights of Graduate Program Policies/Procedures • Islander email account is the only address that will be used to send information to students. • Students are responsible for monitoring performance in course and progression through program. • Course/classroom problems should be addressed with course faculty before contacting Graduate Department Chair • Faculty advisors should be consulted before registering for courses especially when deviating from existing specialty area of study course sequence • Clinical faculty should be consulted before finalizing clinical laboratory relationships. • Preceptor Manual must be followed when enrolled in clinical laboratory. • Student Handbook: TAMUCC CONHS

44. Program Structure • TAMU-CC –www.tamucc.edu • Graduate Program- course work: http://gradschool.tamucc.edu/index.html • CONHS- conhs.tamucc.edu

45. Program of Study

46. Core Courses • Course Courses shared content for nurses that practice in any advanced role. • Generally are pre-requisites to specialty courses. • Exceptions have been created to support progression of the large number of students in the FNP program and to start the Nurse Educator program.

47. Clinical Courses

48. Capstone Courses • NURS 5459- Nurse Educator • NURS 5469- Leadership in Nursing Systems • NURS 5746- Integrated Care • Required earned grade of B for credit

49. Clinical Hours: Board Certification • FNP->630 AANP or ANCC • NE- 180 National League of Nursing • LNS (Leadership in Nursing Systems)-180 ANCC or AONE (AANP = American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) (ANCC = American Nurses Credentialing Center)

50. Minor Areas of Study • Nursing Education • Leadership in Nursing Systems