PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

(University of the City of Manila)

Intramuros, Manila

College of Nursing
BSN SYLLABUS

PLM VISION MISSION GOALS

Vision
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall be the premier people’s university pursuing public interest and national development
Mission
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall form critical-minded and service-oriented leaders and innovators in various disciplines through accessible and relevant quality
education, transformative institutional research, and extension services, and key linkages.
Core Values
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall be guided by the values of academic excellence, integrity, and social responsibility, and by the principles of
KARUNUNGAN, KAUNLARAN, and KADAKILAAN
Goals/ Key Result Areas
“RAISE PLM”
Provide Relevant Quality Tertiary Education
Generate Augmented Resources
Sustain Institutional Research and Extension
Deliver Service to the Public
Advance Employee, Faculty and Student welfare
Promote Public interest
Establish Linkages and Partnerships
Optimize Management of Resources

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I. Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

II. Course Title:

 SCHOLARS OF INTEGRITY AND EXCELLEMCE

Vision 2020: (What we are)

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), created by a National Charter (RA 4196, 1965), was envisioned to be Manila’s premiere for higher learning. It provides superior standards of
instructions, as well as opportunities for outstanding research in technology and other areas for the development of the intellect and to advance human knowledge.

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila adopted the policy of preferential option for the poor and therefore has prioritized education for the underprivileged but talented students of Manila.
committed to the highest intellectual and ethical standards, PLM strives to produce competent graduates with integrity who will be responsible citizens who can contribute effectively to local,
national, and global initiatives for the progressive and sustainable development of humanity.

Guided by the values of academic excellence, integrity, and social responsibility PLM endeavors to be one of the leading universities in the ASEAN.

Mission: (Why we are here)

The PLM Board of Regents, Management, Faculty and Staff are committed:
1. To be recognized by Philippines and ASEAN academic accrediting agencies as a premiere university for its quality education, research, and extension services.
2. To ensure that PLM maintains a higher than the national average performance on all Professional licensure examination taken by its graduates.
3. To provide students with high quality education that will give them a competitive advantage for employment opportunities.
4. To encourage and support research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of human knowledge especially in pioneer areas not given attention by other institutions.
5. To establish a University culture that will inculcate the highest level of academic excellence, integrity, and social responsibility among its students, faculty, and staff.

COLLEGE OF NURSING
I. Vision:
A leader in nursing education in the ASEAN region producing globally competitive nurses with excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.

II. Mission:
1. To be recognized by Philippines and ASEAN academic accrediting agencies as a premier nursing school known for its quality education, research, and extension service.

2. To produce nurse leaders in the fields of clinical practice, research, academe, and entrepreneurship with a competitive advantage for employment opportunities.

III. Core Values:

- Community service
- Academic excellence
- Research-orientedness
- Integrity
- Nobility
- Global competitiveness

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I. Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

II. Course Title: NURSING RESEARCH 1

III. Course Code: NRS 3216

IV. Course Credit: 3 units

V. Course Type: 2 units Lecture + 1 unit Skills Laboratory (51 hours)

VI. Placement: Third Year, Second Semester

VII. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite: Mathematics in the Modern World ( Biostatistics Integrated)

VIII. Course Description:

This course deals with concepts, principles in the application of the major phases of the nursing research process. It introduces the beginning role of the nurse as a nurse researcher. The
learners are expected to develop a technically and ethically sound research proposal.

IX. Terminal/Level Outcomes:

At the end of the third year, given individuals, families, population groups and communities with physiological and psychosocial health problems and maladaptive patterns of behavior in
varied health care settings, the learners demonstrate safe, appropriate and holistic care utilizing the nursing process and applying research and evidence-based practice.

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X. College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing are expected to:

1. Utilize critical thinking to synthesize knowledge derived from nursing, natural and behavioral sciences, humanities, and arts in the practice of professional nursing with
individuals, families, and communities within the context of lifelong lived experiences.
2. Practice professional nursing competently in diverse settings as they demonstrate protective, enhancing, and preservative interventions as an advanced beginner, utilizing
caring and critical thinking with individuals, families, aggregates, and communities, at any developmental stage, and with varied lived health experiences.
3. Utilize the requisite knowledge and skill (as a learner, novice clinician and a leader) to practice independently and collaboratively with other health professions as an
advanced beginner professional nurse.
4. Integrate research findings and nursing theory in decision making in professional nursing practice as they apply the concepts of caring, autonomy, power and empowerment,
and advocacy in nursing practice with individuals and families.
5. Apply concepts of leadership, autonomy & management to the practice of professional nursing.
6. Integrate professional caring into practice decisions that encompass values, ethical, moral, and legal aspects of nursing.
7. Communicate effectively by applying selected principles of caring interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, and other health care provider.
8. Respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of self and others while utilizing a caring approach in the praxis of nursing.
9. Participate in the advancement of the profession to improve health care for the betterment of the global society as they examine the broad professional, social, political,
ethical and technological issues impacting on the environment and nursing practice and propose solutions as a member of the profession.
10. Accept responsibility and accountability for facilitating the delivery of health care needed by the public for the effectiveness of one’s own nursing practice and professional
growth as a learner, clinician, and leader.

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XI. College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program must attain an ability to:

PO1 Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing
PO2 Perform safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups, and community ulitizing nursing process
PO3 Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care
PO4 Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical, and moral principles
PO5 Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presented using culturally appropriate language
PO6 Report / document client care accurately and comprehensively
PO7 Collaborate effectively with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
PO8 Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in the delivery of client care
PO9 Conduct research with an experienced researcher
PO10 Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing and health developments in particular
PO11 Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino
PO12 Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
PO13 Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession
PO14 Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care

XII. Course Outcomes:

1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the care in nursing research.
2. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the nursing research.
3. Conduct nursing research in accordance with existing ethico-legal and moral principles.
4. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally appropriate language in nursing research.
5. Document and present nursing research proposal accurately and comprehensively.
6. Collaborate effectively with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in nursing research
7. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the conduct of nursing research.
8. Conduct nursing research with an experience researcher.
9. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general and nursing research in particular.
10. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino nurse researcher.
11. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in nursing research
12. Adopt the nursing core values in the conduct of nursing research.

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XIII. LEARNING PLAN:
Time THEORY SKILLS LABORATORY
Frame Lecture Content
Teaching & Learning Activities Assessment Task Teaching & Learning Assessment Task
Activities
1st week COURSE ORIENTATION SYNCHRONOUS: Groupings of Students
Detailed discussion of course ( 2 GROUPS PER CLASS)
syllabus & On-line class policies &
protocol
2nd week I. Discovering Research- Introductory SYNCHRONOUS: - Short Quiz - Carry-over of - Aliswag Lifelong
Concepts - Interactive Lecture after the lecture Synchronous lecture & Learning Series 2nd
A. Nature of Research - Definition of Processing of Ed Research
Research/Nursing Research Asynchronous Activity Procedural Manual
B. Importance of Research in Nursing ==== ==== - To Trim down the 10 for Nurses.-
C. Roles of Nurses in Research ASYNCHRONOUS into 5 workable topics FORMATIVE
D. Purposes of Nursing Research ( Theory Activity 1): ASSESSMENT
E. Types of Research  BRAINSTORMING ACTIVITY - Other Rubrics
F. Quantitative VS Qualitative Research - Each group to brain storm - Peer Evaluation
G. Steps in Research Process: Quantitative 10 possible topics of Interest
and Qualitative - Contents: Short description
of the topic;
Reason/motivation for
interest in the topic; Similar
studies with the topic

3rd Week II. Ethico- Legal Consideration in Nursing SYNCHRONOUS: - Short Quiz after SYNCHRONOUS:
Research - Interactive Lecture the lecture - Interactive Lecture-
A. Right to Self-determination -Long Quiz 1 Writing of Ethical
B. Right to Privacy ( covering Topic I Consideration
C. Right to Anonymity and & II)
Confidentiality
D. Right to Fair Treatment
E. Right to Protection from Discomfort
and Harm ==== ==== ==== ====
F. Philippine National Health ASYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong ASYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong
Research System Act of 2013 ( Theory Activity 2) Learning Series (Skills Lab Activity 1) Learning Series 2nd
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 Reflective Writing on Ethical Issues 2nd Ed Research - Group Activity- Actual Ed Research
- Each group to be given an Procedural writing of Ethical Procedural Manual for
Abstract of a study (or get Manual for Consideration on a Nurses.- FORMATIVE
an abstract of a study) and Nurses.- given study ASSESSMENT
reflect on Ethical Issues on FORMATIVE - Other Rubrics
the chosen study. ASSESSMENT - Peer Evaluation
- Other Rubrics
- Peer Evaluation

4th week III. Phases of Nursing Research Process

SYNCHRONOUS: ASYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong

- Interactive Lecture - Short Quiz after (Skills Lab Activity 2) Learning Series 2nd
A. Conceptual Phase the lecture - Writing of Proposal for Ed Research
1. Identifying a Research Problem - Written Reports Topical Defense Procedural Manual
a. Sources of Problems for Nurses.-
b. Criteria for Selection of Research FORMATIVE
Problem ASSESSMENT
c. Characteristics of Good Problems - Other Rubrics
d. Defining & Limiting a Problem ==== ==== ==== - Peer Evaluation
1.Variables ASYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag SYNCHRONOUS:
2.Assumptions ( Theory Activity 3) Lifelong Learning
3. Hypothesis Learning Exercise- Development of Series 2nd Ed - Topical Defense ( with
- Definition of Hypothesis Research Problems Research Panel) ( This would be
- Characteristics of a Good (Given a title, each group to write Procedural a class activity under
Hypothesis purpose statement and 1 sample Manual for the Theory)
- Functions of Hypothesis of each type of research problems Nurses.-
- Types of Hypothesis observing the guidelines in writing FORMATIVE
e. Statement of the Problem specific research problems.) ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Research Problems - Other Rubrics/
2. Guidelines in Writing Statement Weighted points
of the Problem for each contents
f. Significance of the Study - Peer Evaluation
g. Scope & limitation of the Study
5th Week 2. Identifying Framework to be used in the
Study
a. Theory and the Review of Related SYNCHRONOUS: SYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong
Literature and Studies - Interactive Lecture -Short Quiz after - Interactive Lecture- Writing Learning Series 2nd
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 1. Definition & Purpose of Theory the lecture of Chapter 1 ( PLM Format) Ed Research
2. Types of Related Literature and - Written Reports Procedural Manual
Studies - Long Quiz 2 for Nurses.-
3. Importance of Review of FORMATIVE
==== ASSESSMENT ( For
Related Literature and Studies
==== ==== ASYNCHRONOUS: Chapter 1)
4. Purpose of Review of Related
ASYNCHRONOUS: (Skills Lab Activity 3) - Peer Evaluation
Literature and Studies ( Theory Activity 4) - Aliswag Development/ Writing of
5. Method of Reviewing the - Group Activity ( or Think & Lifelong Learning Chapter I per group
Literature and Studies Pair)in doing Review of Series 2nd Ed
6. Guidelines for Selecting Studies for Literature & Studies ( Make Research
Inclusion in Review of Literature SYNCHRONOUS:
an outline based on SOPs, Procedural
and Studies Manual for Consultation:
make a sample write up of
7. Organizing the Review of Related Review) Nurses.- - Finalization of Title &
Literature and Studies FORMATIVE Statement of the Problem per
- Group Activity ( or Think &
7.1 APA Format ASSESSMENT Group
Pair) develop a conceptual
b. Developing Framework/Paradigm - Weighted
model based on a given - Comments on Chapter 1
-Theoretical vs. Conceptual points for each
SOP’s ( Grading of Chapter Writing
c. Definitions of Terms/Variables contents/ Other
can be done many times
Rubrics
based on the output given by
- Peer Evaluation
the students/ 2-3 grades
if group activity-
average)
( Each part of Chapter 1
should be graded as follows:
Background of the Study,
Statement of the Problem,
Hypothesis, Significance of
the Study, Scope and
Limitation)

6th Week MID-TERM EXAMINATION

7TH – 8th B. Designing and Planning Phase

Week 1. Determining Appropriate Research Designs SYNCHRONOUS: SYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong
a. Quantitative Designs - Interactive Lecture Short Quiz after - Interactive Lecture- Writing Learning Series 2nd
1. Descriptive Designs the lecture of Chapter 1I ( PLM Format) Ed Research
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 -Survey - Written Reports Procedural Manual
- Content Analysis - Long Quiz 3 for Nurses.-
2. Experimental Designs FORMATIVE
- Experimental process ASSESSMENT Rubrics (
- Manipulation and Control ==== === for Chapter II)
- Threats to Validity in Experimental ASYNCHRONOUS: ASYNCHRONOUS: - Peer Evaluation
- Threats to Internal and External ( Theory Activity 5) - Aliswag Lifelong (Skills Lab Activity 4)
Validity Group Activity: (or Think and Pair) Learning Series Development/ Writing of
- Controlling Extraneous Variable Given a study, each group to 2nd Ed Research Chapter II per group
- Quasi Experimental reflect on the design, sampling Procedural
b. Qualitative Designs and instrument that would be Manual for
SYNCHRONOUS:
- Historical applicable. Nurses.-
- Phenomenology FORMATIVE Consultation:
- Ethnography ASSESSMENT - Comments on Chapter II
c. Mixed Method - Other Rubrics ( Grading of Chapter Writing
- Peer Evaluation can be done many times
2. Identifying the Population to be studied & if group activity based on the output given by
Designing the Sampling Plan the students/ 2-3 grades
a. Defining Terms average)
b. Sampling Techniques ( Each part of Chapter II
1. Sampling Strategies should be graded as follows:
- Probability Review of Related Literature
- Non-probability & Studies, Synthesis,
2. Sample size of the Population Conceptual Framework,
Definition of Terms)
9th Week 3. Specifying methods to measure the SYNCHRONOUS: Short Quiz after SYNCHRONOUS: - Aliswag Lifelong
research variables - Interactive Lecture the lecture - Interactive Lecture- Writing Learning Series 2nd
- Written Reports of Chapter III ( PLM Format) Ed Research
- Long Quiz 4 Procedural Manual
for Nurses.-
=== FORMATIVE
a. Instrumentation in Quantitative Research
ASYNCHRONOUS: ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Instruments
(Skills Lab Activity 5) ( For Chapter III)
2. Criteria/Attributes of a Good
Development/ Writing of -Peer Evaluation
Instruments
Chapter III per group
- Reliability
- Validity
- Sensitivity
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 - Feasibility SYNCHRONOUS:
3. Test Construction Consultation:
- Content Validity
- Documentary Analysis/Pre-survey - Comments on Chapter III
- Consultation with Experts ( Grading of Chapter Writing
- Item Writing can be done many times
- Face Validation based on the output given by
- Item Inspection the students/ 2-3 grades
- Inter-judge Consistency average)
- Trial Run ( Each part of Chapter III
- Item Analysis should be graded as follows:
- Final Test Administration Research Design, Locale &
b. Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Samples, Instrumentation,
Research data Gathering Procedure,
- Methods of Verification Statistical Analysis, Ethical
Consideration)

NOTE: DIFFERENT PARTS IN

EACH CHAPTER WILL BE
APPLICABLE FOR QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH
10th Week C. Empirical Phase SYNCHRONOUS: Short Quiz after ASYNCHRONOUS: - Rubrics on
- Collecting Date & Preparing Data for - Interactive Lecture the lecture (Skills Lab Activity 6) Writing Research
Analysis Writing of Final Research Proposal
D. Analytical Phase Proposal - Peer evaluation
- Analysis & Presentation of Data (
Quantitative & Qualitative) SYNCHRONOUS:
E. Dissemination Phase Consultation:
- Comments on Final
(Note: THIS DISCUSSION CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO Research Proposal
NRES 2)
11TH Week FINALIZATION of Research Proposal per Group
12th – 13th PROPOSAL DEFENSE PROPER
Week
ASSESSMENT TASK:
Written Output : Aliswag Lifelong Learning Series 2nd Ed Research Procedural Manual for Nurses.- SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Oral Output : Rubrics for Oral Defense
14th Week FINAL EXAMINATION
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XVI. Course assessment/References/Class Policies

Student will be graded as follows:

THEORY GRADE SKILLS LABORATORY GRADE

CLASS PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT EXAMINATION
(70%) ( 30%) SKILLS LABORATORY ACTIVITIES 60% ( FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT)
THEORY ACTIVITIES 45% SHORT QUIZZES 20% ATTITUDE/ PEER EVALUATION 10%
TOPICAL DEFENSE 10% LONG QUIZZES 30% FINAL PROPOSAL PAPER 30% ( SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT)
ATTITUDE/ PEER EVALUATION 10% TERM EXAMS 50%
PROPOSAL DEFENSE GRADE 35%
(Oral- 45%, Written- 45%, Peer
Evaluation-10%)
TOTAL: 100% TOTAL: 100% TOTAL: 100%
COURSE ASSESSMENT
 Grades will be computed as one for the whole semester, however, Midterm Grade Status will be released for the students to have an assessment of
their class standing and accomplishments.

Passing Grade for the course is 75% with the following Transmutation:
98 – 100 1.00
95 – 97 1.25
92 – 94 1.50
89 – 91 1.75
86 – 88 2.00
83 – 85 2.25
80 – 82 2.50
77 – 79 2.75
75 – 76 3.00
Below 75 5.00

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 LoBiondo-Wood Geri & Haber, Judith, Nursing Research- Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 9th Edition, Mosby ( 2017)
th
Nieswiadomy, Rose Marie, Foundation of Nursing Research, 6 Edition, Pearson (2011)
(https://www.medicosrepublic.com/foundations-in-nursing-research-6th-edition-pdf-free-download/)
(https://www.gums.ac.ir/Upload/Modules/FTPManager/Upload/Upload22194/Foundations%20of%20Nursing%20Research%20.Pdf)

McNally, Rand , Nursing Research - E-Book: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice (https://sites.google.com/site/hnhgyg6g/-pdf-full-nursing-research---e-book-methods-and-critical-appraisal-for-evidence-based-practice-ebook)
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Pam Moule, Helen Aveyard and Margaret Goodman, Nursing Research: An Introduction, SAGE Publication (2016)
( https://study.sagepub.com/mouleaveyard3e)

Polit, Denise & Beck, Cheryl, Essentials of Nursing Research, Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition, Wolters Kluwer Health (2018)

Polit, Denise & Beck, Cheryl, Nursing Research, 11th Edition, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, (2020)

Based on Pamantasan Administrative Order (PAO) no. 16- Aca, s.2020- “ OMNIBUS GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF FLEXIBLE LEARNING AND TEACHING IN PLM STARTING AY 2020-2021”
1. Please refer to your course syllabus/outline to determine in advance what topic and activities to be done every week.
- Be updated with post and notification in the MS Teams and other social media apps that the class will agreed upon to use to facilitate information dissemination like Messenger, Facebook, etc.
2. Students are expected to follow timeline as set for the class, including deadline submission of class activities and requirements.
3. During synchronous on-line class, students are expected to dress up properly and as possible find an appropriate place at home for the conduct of the class.
4. Students are expected to be on time in their synchronous meeting. Should uncontrollable circumstances happen like problem in internet connection, power interruption and the like, student should immediately communicate to his/her professor so
necessary arrangement can be given to him to cope with the missed class activities before the next week meeting.
5. Everyone is expected to observe proper netiquette as follows:
- All video camera need to be open at the beginning of the class and at the end of the class. During lectures and presentation, video cam can be turned off if you prefer but always be ready to open it once ask.
- Keep your audio off if it is not your turn to speak. Ask permission to speak or raise hand and wait to be recognized before speaking
- At the start of the class, please write in the Chat Box your full name as you enter the class, and write it again before you log-out of the class
- Do not ABUSE the CHAT BOX – This is for sharing ideas and question related to the lesson only. This should not be used for any other purposes.
- No YELLING and SARCASM in the Chat Box this means also no ALL CAPS writing in the Chat Box.
- Always be respectful, kind and professional.
CLASS POLICY 6. All synchronous meeting will be recorded so that it can be reviewed again.
- Only Lesson Proper Discussion will be recorded
- “ - Recording of virtual classes by the students, whether thru direct or indirect means, is prohibited.
Sharing of videos, lectures, and notes of professors without proper permission shall not be allowed.
In the same way, taking screenshots of videos and images of classmates during an online class, and/or sharing the same without the owner’s consent or permission is prohibited.”
Students should leave their online classes in an appropriate manner by properly informing their professors beforehand that they intend to leave.” PAO No.16
7. Should you have any concern with your Faculty, communicate to her on the prescribed consultation hours designated to your class.
8. The passing rate for all examinations is on Zero-based computation of grades
9. The student must get FINAL GRADE of 75% to pass the course.
10. Any untoward conduct or behaviours will be dealt accordingly based on College & University Guidelines.

“ Any violation of the abovementioned rules shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions as provided in the PLM Student Manual, the University Code, and other applicable University rules and regulations.”

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