NURS 6918 - Advanced Diagnostics and Technologies
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41941,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Shields
Email: cmshields@ysu.edu
Vincent Mikula
Email: vmikula@ysu.edu
Course Description
6918. Advanced Diagnostics and Technologies. Theory and technical skills essential to the advanced practice environment. Focuses on select technologies, informatics, telehealth, common procedures, and diagnostic tests encountered by advanced practice nurses in the clinical/practice setting. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Ferri’s Best Test | 1. Ferri, Fred F | |
| Required | Procedures for the primary care provider (FNP Students Only) | Edmunds, MW |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Cardiac, Basic Dysrhythmias PPTs | MIKULA: Cardiac, Basic Dysrhythmias | Discussion 1 Case Study, Due Wednesday by Midnight Photo Upload, Due Sunday by Midnight Quiz 1, Due Sunday by Midnight |
| 10/26 | Cardiac Test & 12 Lead EKG PPTs | SHIELDS: Cardiac Test & 12 Lead EKG | Discussion 2 Case Study, Due by Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 2, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 11/2 | Pulmonary, PFT, Pleural Effusion PPTs | SHIELDS: Pulmonary, PFT, Pleural Effusion | Discussion 3 Case Study, Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 3, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 11/9 | Addisons testing, Paracentesis, Suturing PPTs | MIKULA: Addisons testing, Paracentesis, Suturing | Discussion 4 Case Study, Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 4, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 11/16 | Bone Density Test Chest Xray, Intro to Radiology PPTs | SHIELDS/MIKULA: Bone Density Test Chest Xray, Intro to Radiology | Discussion 5 Case Study, Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 5, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 11/23 | AGACNP: ABGS, NIPPV, Bronchoscopy, V/Q scan, CT angio, Chest tube insertion & removal PPTs/Videos FNP: Derm procedures, Knee aspiration & Injection, Basic Splinting, Soft cast application, ABI PPTs/Videos |
SHIELDS - AGACNP: ABGS, NIPPV, Bronchoscopy, V/Q scan, CT angio, Chest tube insertion & removal MIKULA - FNP: Derm procedures, Knee aspiration & Injection, Basic Splinting, Soft cast application, ABI |
AG: Advanced Pulmonary Discussion, Due Wednesday at Midnight FNP: Ankle Brachial Index Discussion, Due Wednesday at Midnight AG: Quiz 6, Due Sunday at Midnight FNP: Quiz 6, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 11/30 | AGACNP: PET Scan & Brain imaging PPTs/Videos FNP: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Women’s Health PPTs/Videos |
SHIELDS - AGACNP: PET Scan & Brain imaging MIKULA - FNP: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Women’s Health |
AG: Quiz 7, Due Saturday at Midnight FNP: Quiz 7, Due Saturday at Midnight |
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.