NURS 7046 - Family Nurse Practitioner 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A06, CRN 42723,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Wendy Thomas
Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | 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).
Optional Texts:
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.
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 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. | Assignments Due: • Acknowledgement of the syllabus due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm • Readiness Quiz (Quiz # 1) based on Module 8 of the Graduate Nursing Orientation Module due Sunday @ 11:59pm. *Minimum grade required. Use Respondus • Case Presentation Sign-up |
| 10/26 | 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 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos Assignments Due: • Simulation Case: EENMT due Sunday of week 2 @11:59pm • Stat Pearls Quiz # 2 due Sunday of week 2 @11:59pm • Discussion Board initial post due by Wednesday @ 11:59 pm. Replies due Sunday of week 2 @11:59pm |
| 11/2 | 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 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Power Points Course Instructional Videos Assignments Due: • Simulation Cases: Respiratory cases due Sunday of week 3 @11:59pm • Stat Pearls Quiz # 3 due Sunday of week 3 @11:59pm |
| 11/9 | 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 | Assignments Due: • Simulation Cases: Cardiovascular due Wednesday of week 4 @11:59pm • Stat Pearls Quiz # 4 due by Sunday of week 4 @ 11:59 pm. • Discussion Board initial post due by Wednesday @ 11:59 pm. Replies due Sunday of week 4 @11:59pm |
| 11/16 | 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 | Assignments Due: • Simulation Cases: Neurologic and/or Mental Health due Wednesday of week 5 @11:59pm • Stat Pearls Quiz # 5 due by Sunday of week 5 @11:59 pm. • Discussion Board initial post due by Wednesday @ 11:59 pm. Replies due Sunday of week 5 @11:59pm |
| 11/23 | 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 | Assignments Due: • Simulation Cases: Endocrine due Sunday of week 6 @11:59pm • Stat Pearls Quiz # 6 due Sunday of week 6 @11:59pm • Post your Narrated PowerPoint case study in Assignment no later than Sunday, by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST). |
| 11/30 | View per presentations as a course review. Choose two peers in which you will respond. | Individual Case Study Narrated PowerPoint Presentations Review of Course Topics |
Complete the final evlaution in the email during the last 2 weeks of the course and the course evaluation by 23:59 Saturday of the final week. Assignments Due: • Post Narrated Case Study PowerPoint Presentation posted Wednesday in Module 7. • 3 Replies in Discussion due Friday of week 7 by 23:59 (11:59 PM EST). • Evaluations sent to email • Course Evaluation Narrated Case Study PowerPoint Presentation & Response to Assigned Peer Presentations. Beginning Monday, November 29, review your assigned peer’s presentation and critique & provide feedback to your assigned peer’s presentation in the Module 7 Discussions by Friday, December 4, 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.