NURS 7003 - Role Development in Advanced Practice
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 30288,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
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
Senior Lecturer
Email: wmthomas@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa 3313
Office Phone: 330-941-2638
Additional Contact Methods:
Student Support Hours: Mondays 7pm-9pm, Wednesdays 12pm-1pm, Fridays 7am-9am.
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Preferred Contact Method: Email
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Course Description
The examination of concepts, theories, and research related to advanced practice role. Explores the history and overview of the role of the advanced practice nurse as provider, consultant, educator, researcher, and leader in practice. Examines select legal, practice, and ethical issues in advanced practice. No Prerequisite needed
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession (5th ed.) | Susan M. DeNisco | 9781284264661 |
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 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter 1 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter 1 | Assignment(s) Due Discussion Board Due: initial post Wednesday 11:59 pm replies by Sunday at 11:59 pm Quiz #1 Due by Sunday |
| 5/18 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 2, 5, 29, 32 Course Instructional Videos | Module 2 Historic Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nursing Practitionering and Advanced Practice Nursing. Influencing and Leading Change in the Complex Healthcare Environment: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse. Strategic Career Planning: Professional and Personal Development. Entering the Job Market and Promoting Your Future Success. | Assignments Due: Discussion Board Due: Initial Post Wednesday by 11:59 pm and Replies by Sunday 11:59pm. Cover Letter and Professional APRN Resume Due: Wednesday at 11:59 pm. |
| 5/25 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 8 & 9 Course Instructional Videos Standard Care Agreement Prescriptive Authority Credentialing Collaborative Practice Public Policy | Government Response: Regulation Healthcare Policy for Advocacy in Health Care | Assignments Due: Discussion Board Initial Post due Wednesday at 11:59pm and Replies due Sunday at 11:59 pm. Standard Care Agreement and State Requirements due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm. |
| 6/1 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 19 & 20 Course Instructional Videos Video on NP Competencies | Health Services and Systems Research Evidence Based Practice and Dissemination Strategies | Assignments Due: Discussion Board Initial Post by Wednesday at 11:59 pm and Replies by Sunday at 11:59 pm. Quiz #2 Covers 2,5.29,32,8,9,19, &20 Due by next Wednesday at 11:59 pm. |
| 6/8 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 4,6,11,21,24 Course Instructional Videos Culturally Competent | Emerging Role for the DNP Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Financing Health Care Clinical Scholarship and Evidence Based Practice Cultural Sensitivity and Global Health | Assignments Due: Discussion Board Initial Post Due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm and Replies by Sunday at 11:59 pm. Teaching-Learning Plan Due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm. |
| 6/15 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 22,28,&17 Course Instructional Videos | Writing for Professional Publication Ethical Leadership by Advanced Practice Telehealth: Increase Access to Health Care The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 IOM Report | Assignments Due: Discussion Board Initial Post Due Wednesday at 11:59 pm and Replies by Sunday at 11:59 pm. Interview with an APRN Due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm. |
| 6/22 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Chapter Readings 27, & 29 Course Instructional Videos PPT Laws and Rules | The Future of Health Disparities and Diversity: Recommendations Toward Solutions Laws and Rules Strategic Career Planning: Professional and Personal Development | Assignments Due: E- portfolio Content Due: Saturday at 11:59 pm. Quiz #3 Covering 4,6,11,17,21,22,24,27,28,&29 and Module Content Due by Saturday at 11:59 pm. |
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.