NURS 2697 - Introduction to Nursing
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43633,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Eiryn McKay
Email: ecmckay@ysu.edu
Course Description
2697. Introduction to Nursing. This course provides an introduction to nursing. Emphasis will be placed on an introduction to the history of nursing ethical and legal considerations, information management, roles of the professional nurse, self-care, nursing study skills, and nursing career opportunities. Prereq.: Admission to nursing program. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Professional nursing: Concepts & challenges (10th ed.) | Beth Black | ISBN: 9780323827560 |
| Optional | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) | American Psychological Association | ISBN: 9781433832161 |
| Optional | Concise guide to APA style (7th ed.) | American Psychological Association | ISBN: 9781433832734 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 1: Nursing in Today’s Evolving Healthcare Environment |
Introduction to the Course Syllabus Review Nursing in Today’s Evolving Healthcare Environment Netiquette |
Due Wednesday: • Week 1 Discussion Board Introduction Initial Post Due Sunday: • Week 1 Discussion Board Introduction: 2 peer responses |
| 8/31 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 2: The History and Social Context of Nursing |
The History and Social Context of Nursing APA Overview – Library Search Review Nursing Role Assignment Instructions Introduction to the Code of Ethics |
Due Wednesday: • Week 2 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Module 2 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 9/7 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 3: Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism |
Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism | Due Sunday: • Portrayal of Nursing Assignment |
| 9/14 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 4: Nursing Education in an Evolving HC Environment |
Nursing Education in an Evolving HC Environment | Due Wednesday: • Week 4 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 4 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 9/21 | Readings: Readings: • Black, Chapter 5: Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization In Practice |
Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization In Practice | Exam 1 (Ch. 1-5) |
| 9/28 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 6: Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues • Black, Chapter 7: Ethics Basic Concepts for Professional. Nursing Practice |
Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues Ethics Basic Concepts for Professional. Nursing Practice |
Due Wednesday: • Week 6 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 6 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 10/5 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 8: Conceptual and Philosophic Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice |
Conceptual and Philosophic Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice | |
| 10/12 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 9: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing Science of Nursing & Evidenced-Based Practice • Black, Chapter 10: The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice |
Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing Science of Nursing & Evidenced-Based Practice The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice |
Due Wednesday: • Week 8 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 8 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 10/19 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 11: Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking |
Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking | Exam 2 (Ch. 6-10) |
| 10/26 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 12: Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing |
Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing | Due Wednesday: • Week 10 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 10 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 11/2 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 13: Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health, Illness, and Culture |
Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health, Illness, and Culture The Nursing Process | Due Wednesday: • Week 11 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 11 Discussion: 2 peer responses |
| 11/9 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 14: Health Care in the United States |
Health Care in the United States Generational Stereotypes in the Workplace |
Due Wednesday: • Video Assignment: Nursing Specialty and Professional Organization Presentation MP4 Video initial post |
| 11/16 | Readings: • Black, Chapter 15: Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, and Government |
Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, and Government Nursing Specialties and Professional Organizations |
Due Wednesday: • Week 13 Initial Discussion Post Due Sunday: • Week 13 Discussion: 2 peer responses • Video Assignment: Nursing Specialty and Professional Organization Presentation peer responses |
| 11/23 | UNIVERSITY CLOSED: HOLIDAY NO IN-PERSON CLASS Independent Research Work Utilizing Maag Library |
Independent Research Work Utilizing Maag Library Nursing Specialties and Professional Organizations |
Due Sunday: • Assignment: Research Paper: Nursing Specialty and Professional Organization |
| 11/30 | Nursing Specialty Guest Speakers | Nursing Specialty Guest Speakers | Due Wednesday: • Course Evaluation Survey |
| 12/7 | Finals Week | Finals Week | Exam 3 (Ch.11-15) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.