NURS 7040 01: Adult Gero Acute Care 2 Pract

NURS 7040 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care 2 Practicum

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42293,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Sarah E. Pierce Brown

Professional Qualifications:
AGACNP-BC Certificate, Kent State University
Master’s, Nursing Education, Kent State University
BSN, Kent State University


Adjunct Professor

Email: sepiercebrown@ysu.edu

Office: Web Based

Office Phone: 3309413293

Preferred Contact Method: Text, Phone Call, Email

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Please email the faculty for appointments. All emails, phone calls, and text messages will be answered within 1 business day.

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Sarah

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Instructor Title: Adjunct Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

AGACNP-BC Certificate, Kent State University
Master’s, Nursing Education, Kent State University
BSN, Kent State University

Instructor Office Location: Web Based
Instructor Office Phone: Web Based

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Course Description

7040. Adult Gerontology Acute Care 2 Practicum. Practicum in an acute care facility aligned with NURS 7039. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, interdisciplinary professional collaboration and functioning within the health system. Prereq.: NURS 7037, NURS 7039, NURS 7041. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Practice Considerations for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (3rd ed.), Barkley, T.W., 2021
Required (2026) CURRENT Medical diagnosis and Treatment Papadakis, M.A., McPhee, S.J ISBN-10: 1266266232

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

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Self-Assessment
8/31 Consult Note 1
9/7 Mock Certification Exam 1
9/14 Consult Note 2
9/21 Skills Video and Quiz
9/28 Mock Certification Exam 2
Patient presentation
10/5 Consult Note 3

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.