NURS 7046 A03: Family Nurse Practitioner 2

NURS 7046 - Family Nurse Practitioner 2

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 44231,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Wendy Thomas

Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Professor: Wendy Thomas, DNP, CNS, FNP

Professional Qualifications:
DNP, Nursing Leadership, Carlow University, 2024

Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner Track, 2016
Master’s, of Science in Nursing, Youngstown State University, 2012
Bachelor’s, Nursing, Youngstown State University, 1994

Office: Cushwa Hall 3313

Phone: 330-941-2638

Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu

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Course Description

7046. Family Nurse Practitioner 2. Knowledge, advanced skills and professional behaviors required to provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse population across the lifespan. Emphasis is on health promotion, illness prevention, disease detection, and identification and management of health problems. Focus is on clinical manifestations of and patient response to acute and chronic health problems (e.g. cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, etc.) with emphasis on diagnosing and planning of patient care needs, health promotion and health maintenance. Prereq.: NURS 7045. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required See Texts Below

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

In this asynchronous online course, there are required and optional textbooks (see below) that will be used and the following technology will be needed for you to be able to fully participate in this course.  You will need to have access to the following technology/programs: WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom videoconferencing platform, webcam (integrated into computer or separate), microphone (integrated into computer, separate, or part of headphones), speakers (integrated into computer or part of headphones) and Respondus LockDown Browser (accessed in the Blackboard course site).  YSU has Tech Support available both online and by phone (330-941-1595).

Required Texts (will be used in 7045, 7046, 7047)

Buttaro, T., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., & Dick, K. (2025). Primary care: A collaborative practice (7th Ed). St. Louis, Elsevier.

Maaks, D., Starr N., Brady, M.A., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K. & Gaylord, N.M (2025) Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, (8th Ed).  St. Louis, Elsevier

Up-to-Date is free and available through MAAG library.

Optional Texts

 Cash, J., Glass, C., & Mullen, J. (2024). Family practice guidelines (6th Ed.). New York, Springer

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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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 1 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos Course Introduction Practice issues Age and situational specific considerations across the lifespan. Management of conditions presenting as office emergencies. Assignment(s) Due Case Presentation Sign-up
8/31 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 2 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos EENMT incidence and presenting signs & symptoms Lab & diagnostic testing for developing differential & accurate diagnosis Treatment (pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic) Development management plans Discussion EENMT
Exam # 1
9/7 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 3 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos Pulmonary & Respiratory incidence and presenting signs & symptoms Lab & diagnostic testing for developing differential & accurate diagnosis Treatment (pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic) Development management plans Discussion Adult Respiratory
Exam # 2
9/14 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 4 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos Cardiovascular incidence and presenting signs & symptoms Lab & diagnostic testing for developing differential & accurate diagnosis Treatment (pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic) Development management plans Discussion Adult Respiratory
Exam # 3
9/21 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 5 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos Neurological & Mental Health Incidence and presenting signs & symptoms Lab & diagnostic testing for developing differential & accurate diagnosis Treatment (pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic) Development management plans Discussion Neurologic
Exam # 4
9/28 Readings & Media: Blackboard Mod 6 Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings Course Instructional Videos Endocrine Incidence and presenting signs & symptoms Lab & diagnostic testing for developing differential & accurate diagnosis Treatment (pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic) Development management plans Discussion Encocrine
Exam # 5
Post your Narrated PowerPoint case study in Assignment no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026 by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST).
10/5 Reading: Blackboard Module 7 Welcome Individual Case Study Narrated PowerPoint Presentations Post your Narrated PowerPoint case study in Assignment no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026 by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST).
Assignment Narrated Case Study PowerPoint Presentation posted in Module 7 Discussion due Sunday, October 4, by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST). Discussion Narrated Case Study PowerPoint Presentation & Response to Assigned Peer Presentations. Beginning Monday, October 5, review your assigned peer’s presentation and critique & provide feedback to your assigned peer’s presentation in the Module 7 Discussions by Friday, October 9,by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST).

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. 

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