NURS 6900 - Healthcare Issues and Trends
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41934,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ryane Garono MSN, AGACNP-BC
Professional Qualifications:
Lecturer: Ryane Garono, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Post-Masters Certificate, Nursing, AGACNP, Youngstown State University, 2026
Masters, Nurse Education, Youngstown State University, 2025
Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing, Xavier University, 2022
Bachelor’s of Arts, Philosophy and Psychology, Youngstown State University, 2020
Email: regarono@ysu.edu
Office Phone: 330-941-3293
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail
How to Refer to me:
Ryane
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession | Denisco, S | 978-1-284-26466-1 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Denisco, S. M. (2024). Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN: 978-1-284-26466-1
Future of Nursing 2020 – 2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. National
Academies Press. Full document can be downloaded free at:
https://nam.edu/publications/the-future-of-nursing-2020-2030/
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 | Denisco, chapter 30 | Preceptor & Orientation | ID: Friday Quiz: Sunday Photo: Sunday |
| 8/31 | Denisco, chapter 26 | Ethical Principles & Legal Terms | Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday Attestation: Sunday |
| 9/7 | Denisco, chapter 26 | General Ethical Concerns | Discussion Wednesday Quiz: Sunday |
| 9/14 | Denisco, Chapter 23, Mortality in the US article, Major cause of death handout. | Beliefs, Values & Health | Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday |
| 9/21 | N/a | The Future of Nursing Podcasts | Discussion: Wednesday NO QUIZ |
| 9/28 | Denisco, chapter 13 | The Role of Quality | Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday |
| 10/5 | N/a | Issues on aging Special Considerations in the elderly Leading cause of Death Risk Assessment & Immunization | NO DISCUSSION Quiz: SATURDAY |
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.