NURS 6918 - Advanced Diagnostics and Technologies
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A06, CRN 43294,
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Cardiac, Basic Dysrhythmias Videos | Cardiac, Basic Dysrhythmias | Case StudyWednesday 8/26/26 Quiz due 8/30/26 |
| 8/31 | Cardiac, Basic Dysrhythmias Videos | Cardiac Test & 12 Lead EKG | Case StudyWednesday 9/2/26 Quiz 9/6/26 |
| 9/7 | Pulmonary, PFT, Pleural Effusion Videos | Pulmonary, PFT, Pleural Effusion | Case Study Wednesday 9/9/26 Quiz 9/13/26 |
| 9/14 | Addisons testing, Paracentesis, Suturing Videos | Addisons testing, Paracentesis, Suturing | Case Study Wednesday 9/16/26 Quiz 9/20/26 |
| 9/21 | Bone Density Test Chest Xray, Intro to Radiology Videos | Bone Density Test Chest Xray, Intro to Radiology | Case Study Wednesday 9/23/26 Quiz 9/27/26 |
| 9/28 | AGACNP: ABGS, NIPPV, Bronchoscopy, V/Q scan, CT angio, Chest tube insertion & removal. FNP: Derm procedures, Knee aspiration & Injection, Basic Splinting, Soft cast application, ABI videos | AGACNP: ABGS, NIPPV, Bronchoscopy, V/Q scan, CT angio, Chest tube insertion & removal. FNP: Derm procedures, Knee aspiration & Injection, Basic Splinting, Soft cast application, ABI | Case Study Wednesday 9/30/26 AGACNP & FNP Quiz 10/4/26 |
| 10/5 | AGACNP: PET Scan & Brain imaging PPTs/Videos FNP: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Women’s Health PPTs/Videos |
AGACNP: PET Scan & Brain imaging 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.