NURS 3741L 02: Professional Nursing 2 Lab

NURS 3741L - Professional Nursing 2 Laboratory

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42557,

Credit hours: 0

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Instructor

DeAnna Matzye

Email: dlmatzye@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Dr. Randi Heasley, Assistant Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Executive Leadership and Education, Waynesburg University, 2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Education and Leadership Concentration, Carlow University, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Youngstown State University, 2002
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing


Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall, 2328
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-3147

Instructor Title: Dr. Lori Fusco, Associate Professor
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Educational Leadership, Case Western Reserve University, 2020
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, Youngstown State University, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Youngstown State University, 1997
Associate Applied Science, Dietetics, Youngstown State University, 1982
Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall 3112
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 841-4664 

Part-Time Clinical Faculty: DeAnna Matzye, MSN, RN-BC

Professional Qualifications:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Walden University, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Youngstown State University, 2009
Certified Medical/Surgical Nurse (RN-BC), American Nurses Credenitaling Center, 2012
Office: St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Phone: (330) 841-4664 Email: dlmatzye@ysu.edu
Additional Contact Methods: N/A
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Student Support Hours: St. Joseph Warren Hospital Campus, Thursdays 1430-1530 or virtually by appointment.

Communication Expectations: Faculty will respond to student email within 24 hours.  Students are expected to respond to faculty emails within 48 hours.  Any concerns within the course should be addressed with the course faculty first.  If concerns persist, the student is directed to follow the chain of communication as outlined in the student handbook.

How to refer to me: Mrs. Matzye

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Course Description

3741L. Professional Nursing 2 Laboratory. Eight hour clinical experience to be taken concurrently with NURS 3741. Prereq.: NURS 2645/L. 0 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.  

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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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
Chapters 14, 15, 16 continued
Monday: Meet in McKay Auditorium (Beeghly College) @ 8:00 am for Intro and Course Overview
Wednesday: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Read assigned chapters
Review PowerPoints related to covered content
Read assigned chapters
Review PowerPoints related to covered content
8/31 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
9/7 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
9/14 Chapter 37 Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Read assigned chapters
Review PowerPoints related to covered content
9/21 Chapter 37 and 38 Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Trauma Read assigned chapters
Review PowerPoints related to covered content
9/28 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)
10/5 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
10/12 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
10/19 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)
10/26 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)
11/2 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
11/9 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
11/16 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
11/23 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)
11/30 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. 

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