NURS 3741L - Professional Nursing 2 Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 09, CRN 40697,
Credit hours: 0
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ashley Hennen
Email: anhennen@ysu.edu
Course Description
Principles and practices of health promotion and rehabilitation of clients with acute and chronic health needs. Three hours lecture, eight hours clinical or lab experience in a variety of settings per week.
Prereq: NURS 2645
This 6 semester hours (s.h.) course is comprised of the following hours/week Class: 3 hours/week
Clinical/Lab: 8 hours/week
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CoursePoint+ Enhanced Medical/Surgical 16th Edition (ebook access) | Brunner Hinkle | 9781975274429 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
*The following textbook/CoursePoint+ bundle is required to be purchased and will be used in both the Professional Nursing 2(3741) and Professional Nursing 3(3743) courses:
Hinkle (Brunner) CoursePoint+ Enhanced Medical/Surgical 16th Edition (eBook access) required bundle YSU Bookstore ISBN#: 9781975274429
Dr. Fusco/Dr. Heasley class code: 1ZJQ5Z5|3Y52
Contact Lippincott IT support for technology issues accessing the electronic textbook or
CoursePoint+ by using the following e-mail or phone numbers:
techsupp@lww.com
1.800.468.1128 or 1.301.223.2344
Sunday - Thursday | 8 AM to 12 AM ET
Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM ET
Saturday 8 AM - 8 PM ET
Note: Students must register for CoursePoint+ for this class. If you prefer to purchase directly instead of via the bookstore, please use the following link (copy/paste): lippincottdirect./ww.com/NursingEducation-YoungstownStateUniversity-fall2026
Students will need access to a computer, tablet, or laptop-type device to access the CoursePoint+ learning resources and the electronic version of the textbook provided in the above bundled package.
The University IT department has a variety of technology equipment for loan if you do not have access to a device. For more details, use the following link.
https://ysu.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2000/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=43861
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
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 8/28 | Chapters 14, 15, 16, 43 | Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management | Clinical Week 1-On Campus Skills review and skills check off Wear white lab coat |
| Fri | 9/4 | Chapters 14, 15, 16, 43 | Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management Continued | Clinical Week 2-On campus Skills review and skills check off Wear white lab coat |
| Fri | 9/11 | Chapter 43 | Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management (issues r/t obesity) | Clinical Week 3-Hospital Orientation Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 9/18 | Chapters 14, 15, 16, 43 | Perioperative Nursing continued… | Clinical Week 4 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 9/25 | Chapters 37 | Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders | Clinical Week 5 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 10/2 | Chapters 37 and 38 | Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders and Trauma | Clinical Week 6 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 10/9 | Chapters 39, 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 |
Clinical Week 7 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 10/16 | Chapters 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 | No class | Clinical Week 8-Midterm Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 10/23 | Chapters 24 and 28 | Management of Patients Coronary Vascular Disorders Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension |
Clinical Week 9 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 10/30 | Chapter 46 | Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders (Thyroid and Parathyroid Only) | Clinical Week 10 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 11/6 | Chapters 44 and 45 | Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatic and Biliary Disorders | Clinical Week 11 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 11/13 | Chapters 44 and 45 | Hepatic and Biliary Disorders continued… | Clinical Week 12 Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 11/20 | Chapters 17 and 18 | Assessment of Respiratory Function Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders |
Clinical Week 13 Simulation Day-On campus Wear white lab coat |
| Fri | 11/27 | Chapter 19 | Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disoreders | Clinical Week 14 No Clinical-Thanksgiving Break |
| Fri | 12/4 | Chapter 12 | Respiratory continued… Management of Patients with Oncologic Disorders |
Clinical Week 15-Final Week Final Evaluations Weekly clinical paperwork Wear clinical attire |
| Fri | 12/11 | Chapters 44, 45, 17, 18, 19, 12 plus old | Finals Week | Clinical Week 16-Makeup Week Weekly clinical paperwork (if attending) Wear clinical attire (if attending) |
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.