NURS 3741L - Professional Nursing 2 Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 40693,
Credit hours: 0
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katey Grindle
Email: kmgrindle@ysu.edu
Course Description
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 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 |
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| 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.