NURS 3710C 01: CE Nursing in the Community

NURS 3710C - CE Nursing in the Community

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42647,

Credit hours: 5

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Instructor

Amy Weaver

Email: aweaver@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Professor: Amy Weaver, PhD, RN, CNE 

Professional Qualifications: 

2013 PhD in Nursing, Villanova University  

2006 Master of Science Nursing (MSN)/Clinical Nurse Specialist with Chronic Illness focus, Youngstown State University 

1994 Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN), West Liberty State College 

2012 Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing 

Office: Cushwa Hall 3114 

Phone: 330-941-2328 

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Course Description

3710. CE Nursing in the Community. Nursing in the community including families in health and illness needs; culturally competent health care; teaching and learning aspects; psychosocial concepts, spirituality, and home health concepts and skills. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3710L. Prereq.: NURS 2645/L. 5 s.h.

Honors students may contract this course for honors credit. Notify Dr. Weaver of your interest to discuss options, complete required paperwork, and submit to instructor by the semester deadline. 

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required

Ernstmeyer, K. & Christman, E. (2025). Nursing health promotion. WisTechOpen.  

Nursing Health Promotion – Simple Book Publishing 

Hunt, R. (2015). Introduction to community based nursing. (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Community-Engaged Learning

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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NURS 3710 Nursing in the Community - Class Schedule Fall 2026 *This schedule is subject to change.

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Chapter 1 Overview of Community-Based Nursing Course Overview Chapter 1 Overview of Community-Based Nursing
8/31 Chapter 2 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Chapter 2 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
9/7 Chapter 1 Teaching and Learning (Ernstmeyer & Christman, 2025) Chapter 1 Teaching and Learning (Ernstmeyer & Christman, 2025) (no class 9/7 per University calendar)
9/14 Chapter 4 Family Care Chapter 4 Family Care Wellfest group work
9/21 Vision Screening Training PowerPoints Vision Screening Training Monday 9/21 Wellfest Teaching Plan due at beginning of class
Wednesday 9/23 Exam 1
9/28 Chapter 5 Assessment of Individuals, Families, and Communities Chapter 5 Assessment of Individuals, Families, and Communities
10/5 Wellfest In-Class Presentations/Posters Wellfest In-Class Presentations/Posters
10/12 Wellfest In-Class Presentations/Posters
Wednesday 10/14/26 9:00am-1:00pm Wellfest
Wellfest In-Class Presentations/Posters
Wednesday 10/14/26 9:00am-1:00pm Wellfest
10/19 Chapter 7 Continuity of Care: Discharge Planning and Case Management Chapter 7 Continuity of Care: Discharge Planning and Case Management
10/26 Chapter 8 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Maternal, Infant Populations, Children and Adolescents Chapter 8 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Maternal, Infant Populations, Children and Adolescents Wednesday 10/28 Exam 2
11/2 Chapter 9 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Adults Chapter 10 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Older Adults Chapter 9 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Adults Chapter 10 Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Older Adults
11/9 Chapter 11 Practice Settings and Specialties Chapter 11 Practice Settings and Specialties (no class 11/11 per University calendar)
11/16 Chapter 12 Home Health Care Nursing Chapter 12 Home Health Care Nursing Wednesday 11/18 Exam 3
11/23 Chapter 13 Specialized Home Health Care Nursing Chapter 13 Specialized Home Health Care Nursing (no class 11/25 per University calendar)
11/30 Chapter 14 Mental Health Nursing in Community-Based Settings Chapter 15 Global Health and Community-Based Care Chapter 14 Mental Health Nursing in Community-Based Settings Chapter 15 Global Health and Community-Based Care
12/7 Final exam

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.