NURS 7050 - Family Nurse Practitioner 3 Practicum
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42409,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Wendy Thomas
Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu
Wendy Thomas
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
Senior Lecturer
Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa 3313
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Carry-Over 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
Carry-over Texts from 7045, 7046, 7047
Up to Date is free and available through the MAAG library.
Exxat – for practicum form submission
StatPearls 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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Course Introduction Practicum Goals, Objective & Plan Patient Presentation Video Portfolio update | Pre-practicum Individual Summary & Plan. Please include preceptor name, site name and preceptor contact information of phone Number and email address. Submit FNP Practicum Communication & Hour Tracking sheet |
| 10/26 | Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Understanding & how to write a medical soap note How to present a patient to attending preceptors How to present a patient using the SNAPPS method | Practicum days/times & goals for the week Pearls Mock Practice Exams Weekly Exxat Logs |
| 11/2 | Welcome - Module Intro Web readings Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as an FNP Practice Management Billing & Coding | SOAP Note Stat Pearls Mock Practice Exams Weekly Exxat Logs Practicum days/times & goals for the week to include a brief reflection of previous weeks goals and progress made |
| 11/9 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Soap Note Discussion Progress Note Stat Pearls Mock Practice Exams Weekly Exxat Logs Practicum days/times & goals for the week to include a brief reflection of previous weeks goals and progress made. |
| 11/16 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Progress Note Discussion Stat Pearls Mock Practice Exam Weekly Exxat Logs Practicum days/times & goals for the week to include a brief reflection of previous weeks goals and progress made |
| 11/23 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as an FNP Practice Management | Stat Pearls Mock Practice Exams Weekly Exxat Logs Practicum days/times & goals for the week to include a brief reflection of previous weeks goals and progress made |
| 11/30 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as an FNP Practice Management | Weekly Exxat Logs Significant Experience Reflection & Response Post-Practicum Individual Summary Final Clinical Evaluation S/U Verification of Clinical Hours S/U |
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.