NURS 7042 A02: Adult Gero Acute Care 3 Pract < Youngstown State University

NURS 7042 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care 3 Practicum

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42403,
Credit hours: 3

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Angela Tolone

Professional Qualifications:
BSN, Youngstown State University 2008
MSN, Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP, Kent State University 2014
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Certification, ANCC 2014

MSN, APRN-CNP

Email: ajtolone@ysu.edu

Office: 3303 Cushwa Hall

Office Phone: 330-941-3293

Preferred Contact Method: Ajtolone@ysu.edu

Communication Expectations:
Will respond in 24 hours

How to Refer to me:
Angela

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Course Description

7042. Adult Gerontology Acute Care 3 Practicum. Practicum designed to integrate the independent practice competencies. Emphasis is on preventing illness, promoting health and an optimal functional level. Stabilizing the ill client and minimizing complications through an interdisciplinary approach and transitional care. 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.)

Same as NURS 7037, NURS 7039, NURS 7041.
Up to Date® is free and available through MAAG library.
Exxat® – for practicum form submission
StatPearls® - for Mock Practice Exams (provided by the School of Nursing)

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	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
10/19	Barkley P 1394	History and Physical	Pre-Practicum Self- Assessment AND Faculty meeting
10/26	Barkley P 1404, 1402-1409	Writing a consult note	Consult Note 1 and Patient Presentation to Faculty
11/2	None	Certification Exam Style Questions	Mock Certification Exam 1
11/9	Course Videos	Chest X ray and 12 lead EKG Interpretation	CXR PP and Quiz and EKG PP and Quiz
11/16	None	Certification Exam Style Questions	Mock Certification Exam 2
11/23	Barkley P 1394-1409	How to write a Consult Note	Consult Note 2
11/30	None	Certification Exam Style Questions	Mock Certification Exam 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.

NURS 7042 A02: Adult Gero Acute Care 3 Pract