NURS 6900 A04: Healthcare Issues and Trends

NURS 6900 - Healthcare Issues and Trends

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 41935,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Ryane Garono

Email: regarono@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Ryane Garono, MSN, APRN-CNP, AGACNP-BC, CEN, TCRN

Instructor Professional Qualifications:

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

Instructor Office Location: Cushwa 2332
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3293

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Course Description

6900. Healthcare Issues and Trends. Exploration of nursing issues including changing roles and scope of practice and discipline concerns, with emphasis of interdisciplinary collaboration and social, cultural, political, economic, legal, regulatory, and ethical practice considerations. Prereq.: Graduate nursing program status. 3 s.h.

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.  

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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
10/19 Denisco, chapter 30 Preceptor & Orientation ID: Friday Quiz: Sunday Photo: Sunday
10/26 Denisco, chapter 26 Ethical Principles & Legal Terms Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday Attestation: Sunday
11/2 Denisco, chapter 26 General Ethical Concerns Discussion Wednesday Quiz: Sunday
11/9 Denisco, Chapter 23, Mortality in the US article, Major cause of death handout. Beliefs, Values & Health Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday
11/16 N/a The Future of Nursing Podcasts Discussion: Wednesday NO QUIZ
11/23 Denisco, chapter 13 The Role of Quality Discussion: Wednesday Quiz: Sunday
11/30 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.