NURS 7051 - Family Nurse Practitioner 4 Practicum
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A06, CRN 42566,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Melody Wright
Professional Qualifications:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio MSN 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, BSN 2013
Nursing Education, Trinity School of Nursing, Steubenville, Ohio, Diploma 1999
Ms. Wright APRN, MSN, NP-C
Email: mlwright03@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall: Room 3309
Office Phone: 330-941-1793
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
The best form of communication is via email. Emails are checked every day throughout the week and after hour requests and weekends may not be addressed until the following business day but all effort is made to respond in a timely manner. Please do not send any messages through blackboard messaging, please use email for all communication.
How to Refer to me:
Please refer to the instructors as Ms. Wright with all communications and correspondence
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Buttaro, T., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., Trybulsiki, J.,Dick, J., Montgomery, K., & Justin, B., (2024). Primary Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (7th Ed). St. Louis, Elsevier. 978-0323935845 |
Course Readings/Materials
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 StatPearls (provided by the university). . YSU has Tech Support available both online and by phone (330-941-1595).
Additional Required Course Materials
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).
Optional Textbooks:
Buttaro, T., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., Trybulsiki, J.,Dick, J., Montgomery, K., & Justin, B., (2024). Primary Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (7th Ed). St. Louis, Elsevier. 978-0323935845
Garson, D., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K.G., Gaylord, N.M (2024)
Burn’s Pediatric Primary Care, (8th Ed). St. Louis, Elsevier. 978-0323882316
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: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Course Introduction Practicum Goals, Objective & Plan Portfolio update | Practicum Communication & Hour Tracking Sheet Submission Practicum Hours & Goals for Week 2 |
| 10/26 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Self-Analysis & Study Plan | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times & goals for the week Resume/Curriculum Vitae Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 11/2 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Diagnostic Analysis Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 11/9 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Progress Note Peer Review Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 11/16 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Discussion Certification & Licensure Evaluation/Review Certification & Licensure Review Response Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Certification & Licensure Evaluation/Review Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 11/23 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Diagnostic Study Plan Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 11/30 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Discussion Experience Reflection & Response Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times & goals for the week Weekly Exxat Logs Post-practicum Individual Summary Final Practicum Evaluation S/U Verification of Practicum 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.