NURS 7019 - Nursing Instructional Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42269,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Randi Heasley
Email: rlheasley@ysu.edu
Course Description
7019. Nursing Instructional Methods. Theoretical foundations and analysis of teaching strategies in academic and clinical settings promoting critical thinking, clinical judgment, assessment techniques, and learning outcomes in a variety of nursing education and healthcare settings. Prereq.: NURS 6904 with a grade of B or better. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition | American Psychological Association | 978-1433832161 |
| Required | Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice, 6th edition | Susan B. Bastable, EdD, MEd, RN | 9781284229271 |
| Required | Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, 7th edition | Diane M. Billings and Judith A. Halstead | 9780323846684 |
| Required | Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, 8th edition | Martha J. Bradshaw, Beth L. Hultquist, and Debra A. Hagler | 978-1284170177 |
| Optional | Concise Guide to APA Style, 7th edition | American Psychological Association | 978-1-4338-3272-4 |
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 | Review QSEN Website. Billings Textbook: Chapter 1 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 1 and 2 Bradshaw Textbook: Chapter 1 |
Course Introduction Teaching Role, Ethics, and Competency Educator Challenges and QSEN |
Module 1 Discussion due Wednesday, 10/21 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 10/25 @ 11:59 PM |
| 10/26 | Bastable Textboook: Chapter 3 Billings Textbook: Chapters 14, 15, 16 |
Gender, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Attributes of Learners Learning Theories and Teaching |
Module 2 PowerPoint and Discussion Assignment: Presentation Due Wednesday, 10/28;Peer Response Due Sunday, 11/1 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/2 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 2 and 3 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 4, 6 and 8 |
Characteristics of the Learner Cultural Diversity Generational Perspectives Determinants of Learning Compliance, Motivation, and Health Behaviors |
Module 3 PowerPoint and Discussion Assignment: Presentation Due Wednesday, 11/4; Peer Response Due Sunday, 11/8 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/9 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 7, 8 and 9 Billings Textbook: Chapter 10 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 |
Technology in Education Lesson Planning |
Module 4 Discussion due Wednesday, 11/11 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 11/15 @ 11:59 PM Module 4 Assignment Due Sunday, 11/15 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/16 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 10, 11, 13 and 14 Billings Textbook: Chapter 18 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 15, 21 and 22 |
Teaching Strategies: Clinical Teaching Work on Teaching Strategies Paper |
Module 5 Discussion due Wednesday, 11/18 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 11/22@ 11:59 PM |
| 11/23 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 17 and 18 Billings Textbook: Chapter 19 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 11 and 12 |
Simulation and QSEN/Rubrics Teaching Strategies |
Module 6 Teaching Strategy Paper Due Wednesday, 11/25 Module 6 Discussion due Wednesday, 11/25 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 11/29 @ 11:59 PM |
| 11/30 | PowerPoint Presentations of Teaching Strategies Complete Course Evaluations (if not done already) |
Module 7 PowerPoint Presentation of Teaching Strategy Paper due Wednesday, 12/2 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Saturday, 12/5 @ 11:59 PM |
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.