NURS 7022 A01: Nurse Ed Practicum 1

NURS 7022 - Nurse Educator Practicum 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42398,

Credit hours: 1

Course Meeting Times

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Clock Hours

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Instructor

Nancy Wagner

Email: nhwagner@ysu.edu

Rachel Poullas

Email: rpoullas@ysu.edu

Ryane Garono

Email: regarono@ysu.edu

Katey Grindle

Email: kmgrindle@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Assistant Professor: Dr. Katey Grindle, EdD MSN RN CNE 
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Adult Teaching & Learning, Grand Canyon University, 2025
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Robert Morris University, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Robert Morris University, 2011
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing
Office: Cushwa Hall 2477
Phone: 330-941-4204
Email: kmgrindle@ysu.edu
Preferred contact method: email

Professor: Dr. Nancy Wagner 
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 2009
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Indiana University School of Nursing, 1983
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 1977
Office: Centofanti School of Nursing, Cushwa Hall and remote
Phone: 330-518-1120 (mobile)
Email: nhwagner@ysu.edu
Preferred contact method: email

Lecturer: Mrs. Rachel Poullas MSN, APRN-CRNP 
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Youngstown State University (2020)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), The University of Akron (2016)
Office: Centofanti School of Nursing, Cushwa Hall and remote
Phone: 330-503-7256
Email: rpoullas@ysu.edu
Preferred contact method: email

Lecturer: Mrs. Ryane Garono, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nurse Education, Youngstown State University (2025)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), Xavier University, 2022
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Youngstown State University, 2026
Office: Centofanti School of Nursing, Cushwa Hall and remote
Email: regarono@ysu.edu
Preferred contact method: email

Private Instructor Information

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Course Description

7022. Nurse Educator Practicum 1. Supervised clinical practicum consisting of 50 hours in a variety of education and health care settings. Field experience and application of concepts, theories, research findings, teaching strategies, learning, technology, evaluation strategies, leadership, and skills from prior Nursing Education courses will be utilized. Prereq.: NURS 7018, NURS 7019, NURS 7020 and NURS 7021. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required ALL TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS FROMP REVIOUS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSES
Required ALL POSTED MATERIAL ON BLACKBOARD
Required CNE Candidate Handbook available here: https://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cne-handbook-2026.pdf?sfvrsn=fb744200_1
Required CNE-Novice Candidate Handbook available here: https://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cnen-handbook-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=c62ae469_1
Up-to-Date (Free and available through MAAG Library)

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Course and Program Learning Outcomes

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Tentative Course Schedule

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Review Course Syllabus and “Getting Started” folder in Blackboard Review material as posted in Blackboard. Beginning the Nurse Educator Practicum Clinical practicum goals, objectives & plan. Review practicum requirements and expectations. Assignment: Submit individual outline of goals & plan for meeting course objectives. Due Sunday 8/30/26 11:59pm
8/31 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Recognizing and Responding to Learner Needs Discussion Board: Initial post due Wednesday 9/2/26 11:59pm Response to one peer due by Sunday 9/6/26 11:59pm
9/7 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Planning Effective Teaching & Learning Assignment: Submit Teaching Activity Proposal. Due Sunday 9/13/2026 11:59pm
9/14 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Feedback & Professional Growth Assignment: Journal entry #1 due Sunday 9/20/26 11:59pm Preceptor Mid-term Eval due Sunday 9/20/26 11:59pm (Exxat)
9/21 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Implementing & Evaluating Teaching Assignment: Teaching activity due Sunday 9/27/26 11:59pm
9/28 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Using Learner Outcomes to Improve Teaching Discussion Board: Initial post due Wednesday 9/30/26 11:59pm Response to one peer due by Sunday 10/4/26 11:59pm
10/5 Review related previous course content & text references for practicum experience in the educational setting. Review material as posted in Blackboard. Reflective Practice & Development as a Nurse Educator Discussion Board: Initial post due Wednesday 10/7/26 11:59pm Response to one peer due by Saturday 10/10/26 11:59pm Assignment: Post Practicum Summary due Saturday 10/10/26 11:59pm Assignment Journal #2 Saturday 10/10/26 11:59pm Assignment: Preceptor Final Evaluation Saturday 10/10/26 11:59pm (Exxat) Assignment: Clinical Time Log Saturday 10/10/26 11:59pm (Exxat) Site & Preceptor Evals (Exxat)

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. 

Practicum Requirements and Information

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