This is a syllabus in Masteral degree in Nursing

1. UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL
City of Tagbilaran
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Master of Arts in Nursing major in Medical Surgical Nursing
SYLLABUS FOR NURSING THEORIES NSG 002
A. VISION, MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND CORE VALUES
University of Bohol Vision, Mission, Goals, and Core Values University of Bohol Graduate School Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, and
Core Values
Vision A premier university is transforming lives for a great future. The core graduate school of exemplary professionals.`
Mission To provide a holistic education anchored on SCHOLARSHIP,
CHARACTER, AND SERVICE
To cultivate value-laden professionals by advancing instruction, research,
publication, and extension.
Goals Goals:
1. Development of self-reliant, self-sufficient, and globally
Competent students equipped with relevant knowledge and
skills.
2. Achievement of aspirations towards socially acceptable ends:
God-fearing, charitable, and morally upright.
3. Empowerment of students to be mindful of the needs of others
and render unselfish service to God, country, and fellowmen.
4. Commitment to the love of country through the exercise of
rights
and duties as responsible citizens.
Goals:
The U.B. Graduate School aims to:
1. provide opportunities for advancement in professional growth and
development through effective, efficient, flexible, and enriched
instructional approaches in the graduate and post-graduate degree
programs;
2. produce capable, proficient, and intellectual graduates who are respected
managers and trusted leaders in their respective fields of work; and
3. generate quality and relevant researches that will be utilized to respond
to societal issues and challenges effectively.
Objectives:
The University of Bohol Graduate School aims to produce graduates who are:
1. well-equipped with highly advanced knowledge and skills in the
specialized field of disciplines and programs through multidisciplinary
and interdisciplinary approaches;

2. 2. critical, creative, and collaborative in pursuing lifelong learning; and
3. highly competent in producing researches utilized effectively to
address community problems and issues.
Outcomes:
By the time of graduation, the graduates shall have the ability to:
a. utilize professional expertise to create innovations in management,
systems improvement, policy, and program formulation;
b. engage in lifelong learning for career advancement and leadership;
c. adhere to the high ethical and moral standards in the practice of one's
profession; and
d. publish original research for utilization in community development.
Core Values SCHOLARSHIP
We wear the crown of excellence and innovation committed to the
culture of success.
A UBian consciously and independently seeks for the truth
applying the discipline of research and innovation with confidence.
Department Core Values:
EXCELLENCE
They were serving towards superior quality and global competitiveness.
CHARACTER
We embrace leadership and influence with principles and morals.
A UBian mindfully balances compassion and integrity in citizenship
and leadership.
COMMITMENT
Doing work with love and inspiration.
SERVICE
We embrace leadership and influence with principles and morals.
A UBian mindfully balances compassion and integrity in citizenship
and leadership.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are actively accepting responsibility with integrity.
B. Generic Program Description:
The Master of Arts is a two-year graduate program designed for career advancement and leadership in different fields of specialization.
C. GENERIC PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

3. The Master of Arts degree program aims to produce graduates who:
1. acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specialized field;
2. exhibit excellent leadership, innovative, collaborative, communication, creative, and critical thinking skills in the pursuit of their careers;
3. pursue lifelong learning to achieve personal and professional development;
4. adhere to high ethical standards in the practice of the profession; and
5. produce relevant research that contributes to the growth of knowledge in their area of expertise and addresses the needs in the local and global communities.
D. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Generic Program Outcomes for Master of Arts Specific Program Outcomes for MAN-NAS
By the time of graduation, a Master of Arts graduate shall have the ability to:
a. Utilize advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized, inter-disciplinary, or
multidisciplinary field of study for professional practice in nursing;
By the time of graduation, a Master of Arts in Nursing -NAS graduate shall have the
ability to:
a. Utilize advanced knowledge and competencies on nursing theories, research
principles, strategies, and methodologies in addressing current problems and issues
affecting the nursing profession and the health care delivery system
b. Engage in continuous learning, adhering to ethico-moral and legal
standards for career and professional advancement; and
b. Engage in continuous learning, adhering to ethico-moral and legal standards in
determining patterns of illnesses using the nursing theories
c. Published and utilized evidence-based nursing research for community
health development.
c. Develop and utilized a Case study focused on health promotion and disease
prevention among target populations.
E. CURRICULUM MAP
Assigned Role Proficient health care provider
Assigned Competency Demonstrate safe, appropriate, and holistic care of individuals, families, and population groups and communities with
physiologic and psychosocial health in varied health care settings.
Assigned Value Commitment,
Excellence
Assigned Goal 1,2
Assigned Co-Curricular Activity Utilization of the Nursing Theories in the care of clients in varied settings.

4. Nursing Process application in the care of clients in varied settings
Assigned Extra-curricular Activity Case analysis from the different hospital setting
Assigned Community Presentation on community research survey results to stakeholders
Assigned Application Utilization of research findings of communities involved
Assigned Partner Adopted school / Community, DepED
I. COURSE PRELIMINARIES
Course Title NSG 002
Course Name NURSING THEORIES
Credit Units 3 Units
Total No. of Hours 54 Hours
Pre-requisite Subject NONE
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course enables students to make case study presentations utilizing different nursing theories. The students become highly skilled in applying the other nursing
theories in varied health care settings. This course mainly includes topics on the concepts of the different theories of nursing.
III.COURSE/SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Determine learning competencies on nursing theories, research principles, strategies, and methodologies in the health care delivery system
2. Apply basic ethical and legal principles about collecting, maintaining, using, and disseminating epidemiologic data.
3. Develop a specific investigatory output related to current issues that are essential to public health practice.
IV. COURSE PLAN
COURSE/SUBJECT
LEARNING OUTCOME NO. CONTENT AND
TIME FRAME
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT RE
SOURCES
1
1. Explore the Philosophy of
Science: An introduction & The
Evolution of Nursing Science
Students are required to do advanced
reading about the following;
1. Assumptions, Concepts and Principles
of Nursing and Other Theories
Analytical Paper
Summary of the significant issues.
Guidelines for Submission:
Short bond paper

5. The Essentials Nursing Practice
within the Philosophical and
theoretical Perspective.
(8 hours)
2. The role of knowledge development
in the evolution of the discipline of
nursing, nursing science, and advanced
nursing practice
3. Essentials Nursing Practice, within the
Philosophical and theoretical
Perspective.
Case Analysis:
Ethical Issues in Maternal and Child
Health Nursing: Challenges Faced By
Maternal and Child Health Nurses and
Strategies for Decision Making.
International Journal of Medicine &
Biomedical Research, 5(2), 67–76.
https://doi.org/10.14194/ijmbr.5.2.3
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The class is divided into three (3) groups
for a virtual group intellectual discussion
of their assigned readings. Each member
of the group will discuss a significant
point of view about the case. These are
the following guided questions to be
shared during intellectual sharing;
double spacing,
12-point Font
Times New Roman, one-inch margin.
Sources should be cited according to a
discipline with an appropriate citation
method.
Criteria for rating:
Main Elements- 25
Inquiry/analysis- 20
Integration/application - 10
Critical Thinking- 20
Research -15
Writing
(Mechanics/Citations)- 10
Total 100 points
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6. 1. What are the possible implication of
the Ethical issues case maternal and
child nursing towards the Essentials
Nursing Practice, within the
Philosophical and theoretical
Perspective.
2. What are your recommendation to
the community for the development of
the health issues.
COURSE/SUBJECT
LEARNING OUTCOME
NO.
CONTENT AND
TIME FRAME
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT RE
SOURCES
2
Components and Levels of
Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
Introduction to Complexity
Science Critical Theory,
Emancipatory Science, & Feminist
Ethics
(12 hours)
The student will read COLLOQUIUM
PAPER entitled;
"Cultural evolutionary theory: How
culture evolves and why it matters"
https://www.pnas.org/content/114/30/
7782
The students will share their insights and
present them to the class. The following
are the guide questions;
1. Discuss the problems encountered in
Cultural evolutionary theory
2. How and why cultures evolve in the
nursing practice
Oral Presentation
Organization -15
Content -45
Presentation - 40
Rubric
3

7. Theories and Methods in Ethics
•Educational and Learning
Theories
•Health Behavior Theories
•Theories Focused on
Interpersonal Relationships
(16 hours)
Each of the students will share their best
practices adopting the different theories
and present the benefits in the
application of various approaches in the
nursing practice
Students will share the best practices in
their learning environment.
20 POINTS
Theories Focused on Caring
•Models and Theories Focused on
Culture
•The Praxis Theory of Suffering
The student will differentiate between
the Human genes to human culture
Let the student identify what theories
affect their illnesses
Google Scholar, EBSCO
2 •Theory Testing and Theory
Evaluation
•Using Theory as Evidence in
Advanced Nursing Practice
(18 hours)
The student will formulate a Case study
applying the different nursing theories,
then present it to the group for
critiquing
The students present their output to the
class using the Random picker wheel
Case Study Rubric
Submission of Hard copy/soft copy
Presentation of case study
Google Scholar, EBSCO,
and other online
resources for their
research work

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V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
a. Requirements
 Focus questions
 Research output
 Oral report/ Project/ Portfolio
 Comprehensive exam
b. Grading System/Components:
 Written works (graded quizzes, assignments, and other written activities)
 Official Examinations (4 major examinations: Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Finals, Finals and graded summative tests)
 Performance tasks
c. Consultation Schedule: July 17,2021 (after midterm)
VI. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES/REFERENCES
Books;
References:
1. Butts, J. & Rich, K. (2016). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice. Chap 1 & 2.
2. Walker, L. & Avant, K. (2019). 6th edition. Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
https://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/preface/0/1/3/4/0134754077.pdf
3. Jones and Bartlett. (2006). Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice (4th edition)
ISBN 10: 0135135834 ISBN 13: 9780135135839
George, J.B (2014) Nursing theories: The base for Professional Practice (5th edition)

9. ISBN 10: 0-8385-7110-7
Parker, M. & Smith M. (2015) Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice (5th edition) Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
ISBN 13: 978-0-8036-2168-8 https://nursology.net/resources/books/nursing-theories-and-nursing-practice/
E-Journals
1. Bolscher, N. M. J. T., Uitdehaag, M. J., & Francke, A. L. (2020). Community nurses' self‐management support in older adults: A qualitative study on views, dilemmas, and
strategies. The Health & Social Care in the Community, 28(1), 195–203. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12853
2. Cornelius, F. H. & Price, R.A. (2013). The Community health nursing test success: An unfolding case study review. New York: Springer Publishing Company. Accessed from
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=606327&site=ehost-live&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_vi
3. D'Antonio, P. (2017). Nursing with a Message : Public Health Demonstration Projects in New York City. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press. Accessed from
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=1442648&site=ehost-live
Prepared by:
MELINDA C. PAUSANOS
Instructor
Checked by:
LALAINE L. DOMAPIAS
Focal Person
Reviewed by:
DR. BUENAVENTURA LIBOT
Dean
Approved by:
ATTY. MARLUMINA B. TEH
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date Revised: August 28, 2021 Date of Effectivity:

10. RUBRIC
GRADUATE SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL
University of Bohol
CASE ANALYSIS RUBRIC
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
1. Main Elements Includes all main elements and
cites multiple examples
Includes most of the main
elements and cites many
examples to
illustrate each element
It includes some of the main
elements and requirements
It does not have any of the
main components and
requirements
25
Inquiry and Analysis It provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates a complete
understanding of multiple
concepts
It provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates a complete
understanding of some
concepts
It provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates a complete
understanding of minimal
concepts
It does not provide in-depth
analysis
20
Integration and
Application
All of the course concepts are
correctly applied
Most of the images are correctly
applied
Some of the course concepts
correctly applied
It does not correctly use any of
the course concepts
10
Critical Thinking It draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
It draws informed conclusions that
are justified with evidence
Outlines logical findings but does
not defend with evidence
Does not draw logical
conclusions
20
Research Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
the depth and breadth of
research
It incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that reflect
the depth and breadth of
research
It incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect the depth and
breadth of research
It does not include academic
resources that reflect the depth
and breadth of research
15
Writing
(Mechanics/Citations)
No errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Minor errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Some errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Significant errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
10
Earned Total 100 0%
GRADE:
Name: __________________
Date: _____

11. University of Bohol
GRADUATE SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC
Categories Scoring Criteria
Total Points
Scores
Organization
(15 points)
The type of presentation is very appropriate for the topic 5
The student presented the information in a logical sequence. 5
Students appropriately cite several references. 5
Content
(45 points)
The student's introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem nicely, 5
Technical terms well-defined that language appropriate for the target audience. 5
The presentation has accurate information. 10
Material is relevant to the overall message and the purpose. 10
Appropriate material is prepared, and points made reflect well their relative importance. 10
There is an accurate conclusion summarizing the presentation. 5
Presentation
(40 points)
Speaker maintains good eye contact using gestures and moving around 5
A student uses a clear, audible voice. 5
The delivery of the student is poised, controlled, and smooth. 5
The student uses good language skills, and pronunciation is used. 5
The student uses visual aids, is well prepared, informative, practical, and not distracting. 5
The length of the presentation is within the assigned time limits. 5
The student well-communicated information 10
Score Total Points 100
Name of Student: _____________________________ Score:
Date: ___________________

12. Case Study Rubrics
Criteria Poor Fair Good Excellent Points
20 30 points 40 points 50 Points
Content
and
Development
- Content is incomplete.
- Significant points are not clear
- Tasks are not adequately
answered.
- Content is not comprehensive
- Major points are addressed but not well
supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not
address assigned tasks.
- Content is inconsistent with purpose and
clarity of thought.
- Content is accurate and persuasive
- Major points are stated
- Responses are adequate and address
assignment
- The content and purpose of the
writing are evident.
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and
persuasive
- Major points are stated clearly and are
well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely, and
address assigned tasks, including course
concepts.
- The content and purpose of the writing
are evident.
Organization
And
Structure
- Organization and structure
detract from the message of the
writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and
lack transition of thoughts.
- The structure of the paper is not easy to
follow.
- Paragraph transitions need
improvement.
- The conclusion is missing, or if provided,
does not flow from the body of the
paper.
- The structure is mostly clear and easy
to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusions are logical.
- The structure of the paper is clear and
easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and
maintain the flow of thought throughout
the paper
- The conclusion is logical and flows from
the body of the paper.
Format - Paper lacks many elements of
correct formatting
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in
length.
- The paper is not double-spaced.
- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/under word length.
- Paper follows designated guidelines
- Paper is the appropriate length as
described for the assignment
- The format is suitable.
- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- The paper used is the appropriate length
as described for the assignment.
- Format enhances the readability of the
paper.
Grammar,
Punctuation
and
Spelling
- The paper contains numerous
grammatical punctuation and
spelling errors.
- The language uses jargon or a
conversational tone.
- The paper contains few grammatical,
punctuation, and spelling errors.
- The language lacks clarity or includes the
use of some jargon or conversational
tone.
- Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuation are followed with minor
errors
- The spelling is correct.
- Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuations are followed; spelling is
correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences
display consistently solid and varied
structures.
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