NURS 4852 - Senior Capstone Seminar
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A06, CRN 31155,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Mary Shortreed
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Education Leadership, Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science in Nursing, Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Akron
Certified Nurse Educator--NLN
Associate Professor
Email: mshortreed@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa 3132
Office Phone: 330-941-2176
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Communicate with me with your YSU email, not through Blackboard to enable me to answer more quickly.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Shortreed
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application | Carol J. Huston | 9781975193065 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | YSU Maag Library Woods, A.D. (2013) Schad, A. (2024) |
Search Everything: Finding Articles What is Evidence-Based Practice |
Topic for Senior Capstone Presentation Preceptorship Information Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Discussion |
| 5/18 | Duchon, C. (2024) Andresen, K. (2023) Lyon, A. (2018) |
Brief Introduction to Nursing Databases Leading Change in HealthCare Systems: Strategies for RN-BSN Students Writing a Thesis Statement |
Thesis Statement Introduction to the Topic Major Discussion Points Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Discussion |
| 5/25 | Laskowski-Jones (2012) | Interviewing | Submit in paragraph form both sides of the Senior Capstone Topic Determine what content experts you will consult with Discuss personal goal/course object that was worked on during preceptorship Discuss questions that have been reviewed from the Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Discussion |
| 6/1 | Gallo, C. (2020) | What it takes to give a great presentation | Summary statement of Presentation topic, your position and essential evidence supporting your decision Discuss at least 2 of your QSEN goals and progress made towards achieving them. Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Discussion |
| 6/8 | Whitemore, J. (2014) APA Style (2026) Santangelo, C. (2025) |
Dressing to Interview OCED's recommendations for Resume and Cover Letter |
State thesis and why this topic is important to nursing, including proposed changes, interventions and follow-up Give a detailed update of your activities during preceptorship hours Discuss questions that have been reviewed from the "Sample DiscussionTopics/Interaction with Clinical Preceptor" Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Resume/Cover Letter Due Discussion |
| 6/15 | Johns Hopkins Medicine 2022) | How strong is your evidence | Post Senior Capstone Presentation Upload Reference page in APA 7th Ed. formatting in a WORD document Upload the completed Senior Capstone Verification Form for Student Clinical Hours Discussion |
| 6/22 | YSU Office of Career Services (n.d.) | Job Finder's Handbook: Your guide to finding a rewarding career | Evaluate the approved QSEN goals that were written during Module 1. Complete the right column and highlight "Met" or "Not Met" Discussion |
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.