NURS 7040 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care 2 Practicum
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42401,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sarah Pierce Brown
Email: sepiercebrown@ysu.edu
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 1. Self-Assessment | |
| 10/26 | Consult Note 1 | |
| 11/2 | Mock Certification Exam 1 | |
| 11/9 | Consult Note 2 | |
| 11/16 | Skills Video and Quiz | |
| 11/23 | Mock Certification Exam 2 Patient Presentation/Preceptor Check in |
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| 11/30 | 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.