NURS 7050 A04: Fam Nurse Prac 3 Practicum

NURS 7050 - Family Nurse Practitioner 3 Practicum

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 43263,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Wendy Thomas

Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

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

Office Phone: 330-941-2368

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Course Description

7050. Family Nurse Practitioner 3 Practicum. Supervised clinical practicum consisting of a recommended minimum of 150 hours in a variety of primary care settings. It is designed to provide the Family Nurse Practitioner student with comprehensive experiences in health promotion and the identification and management of acute and chronic health problems in individuals across the lifespan. Prereq.: NURS 7049. 1-3 s.h.

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.  

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 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
8/31 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 Weekly Exxat Logs Stat Pearls Mock Practice Exams
9/7 Welcome - Module Intro Web readings Course Instructional
Course Instructional Videos
Practicum Experience & Advancement as an FNP Practice Management
Billing and 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 ma
9/14 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.
9/21 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
9/28 Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos 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
10/5 Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos Practicum Experience & Advancement as an FNP Practice Management Weekly Exxat Logs Significant Experience Reflection & Response
Final Clinical Evaluation S/U
Verification of Clinical Hours S/U
Post-Practicum Individual Summary

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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