NURS 6900 - Healthcare Issues and Trends
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A07, CRN 42965,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ryane Garono
Email: regarono@ysu.edu
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.