NURS 7021 - Nurse Educator Role
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42519,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lori A. Fusco, DNP, RN, CNE
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Educational Leadership, Case Western Reserve University, 2020
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, Youngstown State University, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Youngstown State University, 1997
Associate Applied Science, Dietetics, Youngstown State University, 1982
Associate Professor
Email: lafusco01@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall, Room 3112
Office Phone: 330-941-1355
Preferred Contact Method: Email
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Fusco
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). | American Psychological Association. (2020) | 978-1-4338-3216-1 |
| Required | Pathways to a nursing education career (2nd ed.) | Halstead, J.A. & Frank, B. (2018). | 9780826139986 |
| Required | The new nurse educator mastering academe (2nd ed.) | Hunt, D.D. (2017) | |
| Required | Teaching in nursing and role of the educator (4th ed.) | DeGagne, J.C. & Oermann, M.H. (2025). | |
| Optional | Concise guide to APA style (7th ed.) | American Psychological Association (2020). | |
| Optional | Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) 2025 Candidate Handbook | National League for Nursing | |
| Optional | Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNEn) 2025 Candidate Handbook | National League for Nursing |
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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Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | DeGagne, Ch 1, 2, 3 Hunt, Ch 2 DeGagne, Ch 19 |
Introduction to the course Role of the Nurse Educator Transition from Clinician to Educator Learning Theories Role Prep: from practice to education Evidence-based Teaching in Nursing |
Discussion: Wedn. 8/26 (initial post); Sun. 8/30 (peer response due) Assignment: Sun. 8/30 |
| 8/31 | Halstead, Ch 1 & 2 | The Nursing Faculty Role: Issues, Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges Assuming the Faculty Role: The Transitions from Practice to Academia |
Assignment: Case Study 2.1 in Halstead, Sun. 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Halstead, Ch 5 Hunt, Ch 11 |
Establishing Student-Faculty Relationships Incivility, Academic Dishonesty Legal Issues for Nursing Faculty |
Discussion: Wedn. 9/9 (Initial post); Sun. 9/13, (peer response due) |
| 9/14 | Halstead, Ch 6 Hunt, Ch 1 |
Developing in the Role of Educator Education Roles and Responsibilities: Teaching |
Teaching Evidence-based Practice undergraduate curriculum paper due, Sun. 9/20 |
| 9/21 | DeGagne, Ch 20 Halstead, Ch 7 Hunt, Ch 18 |
Role of Nurse Educator as Scholar Becoming a Scholar in Nursing Education Developing your Identity as a Scholar Scholarly Activities |
Discussion: Wed. 9/23 (initial post); Sun. 9/27 (peer response due) Assignment: Sun. 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Halstead, Ch 8 Hunt, Ch 15 |
Service and Scholarship Determining Your Service Commitment Collegiality, Service, & Leadership Role of the Educator |
Discussion: Wedn. 9/30 (initial post); Sun. 10/4 (peer response due) Assignment: Sun. 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Hunt, Ch 14 | Rank, Tenure, & Promotion Course Evaluation |
Narrated PPT Due Tues. 10/6; Sat. 10/10 peer response due Discussion: Tues. 10/6 (initial post); Sat. 10/10 (peer response due) |
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.