NURS 3741 - Professional Nursing 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40691,
Credit hours: 6
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lori Fusco
Email: lafusco01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3741. Professional Nursing 2. Principles and practices of health promotion and rehabilitation of clients with acute and chronic health needs. Three hours lecture, eight hours clinical experience in a variety of settings per week. Prereq.: NURS 2645/L. Coreq.: NURS 3741L. 6 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (16th Edition) | Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., Overbaugh, K., Bradley.C. | 9781975274429 |
The above textbook/CoursePoint+ bundle is required to be purchased and will be used in both Professional Nursing 2 (NURS 3741) and Professional Nursing 3 (NURS 3743) courses.
Note: Students must register for CoursePoint+ for this class.
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 | Chapters 14, 15, 16 | Monday: Meet in McKay Auditorium (Beeghly College) @ 8:00 am for Intro and Course Overview Wednesday: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 8/31 | Chapters 14, 15, 16 continued | Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management | Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 9/7 | Chapter 43 (selected topics r/t perioperative nursing) | No class on Monday, 9/7 (Labor Day) Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management (r/t obesity) |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 9/14 | Chapter 43 continued | Perioperative Nursing Concepts Continued Exam 1 (Chapters 14, 15, 16, 43) |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content CoursePoint+ Due 9/15 by 2300: One Minute Nurse: Rights of Med. Admin. (Ch. 14) AND V-Sim: Doris Bowman (Ch. 16) Exam 1: 9/16 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 37 | Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders | Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 9/28 | Chapter 37 and 38 | Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Trauma | Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 10/5 | Chapters 39 (Posted on Blackboard) Chapters 40, 41, 42 |
Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function Management of Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, Intestinal and Rectal Disorders |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content CoursePoint+ due 10/11 by 2300: Practice and Learn: Peptic Ulcer (Ch. 41) AND Practice and Learn: IBD (Ch. 42) |
| 10/12 | Monday, 10/12: Exam 2 (Chapters 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Wednesday, 10/14: No Class WELLFEST-Community Dr. Weaver 9-11 and 11-1 |
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| 10/19 | Chapter 24 Chapter 28 |
Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 10/26 | Chapter 46 | Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders (Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders only) | Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content CoursePoint+ Due 11/13 by 2300 Practice & Learn: CAD (Ch. 24) Practice & Learn: HTN (Ch. 28) Practice & Learn: Hypothy. (Ch. 46) |
| 11/2 | Chapters 44 and 45 (On Final Exam) | Monday: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatic and Biliary Disorders Wednesday: Exam 3 (Chapters 24, 28, 46) |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content Wednesday, 11/14: Exam 3 (Chapters 24, 28, and 46) |
| 11/9 | Chapters 44 and 45 Continued | Monday: Hepatic and Biliary Disorders Continued Wednesday, 11/11: University Closed, No Class |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 11/16 | Chapter 17 (Posted on Blackboard) Chapter 18 |
Assessment of Respiratory Function Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content Simulation Orientation Due 11/23/26 Completed Simulation Checklist documenting orientation attendance must be submitted to clinical faculty in your clinical Blackboard course |
| 11/23 | Chapter 19 | Monday: Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Wednesday, 11/25: No Class (Thanksgiving Break) |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content |
| 11/30 | Chapter 12 | Respiratory Tract Disorders Continued... Management of Patients with Oncologic Disorders (Selected Topics) |
Read assigned chapters Review PowerPoints related to covered content CoursePoint+ Due 12/6 by 2300 Practice & Learn: Hepatic Cirrhosis (Ch. 44) Practice & Learn: Acute Pancreatitis (Ch. 45) Practice & Learn: Pulmonary Edema (Ch. 20) |
| 12/7 | Monday, 12/7: Final Exam (Chapters 44,45, 17, 18, 19, 12 plus questions covering content from Exams 1, 2, and 3) | Monday, 12/7: Comprehensive Final Exam (about 50 questions from new content and 25 questions from old material questions) |
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.