NURS 7005 - Capstone Practicum
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30346,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patricia Hoyson
Professional Qualifications:
Professor:
Patty McLean Hoyson
PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES
Professional Qualifications:
DNP, Case Western Reserve
PhD., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
MSN, FNP, Wright State University
MSN, Nursing, Kent State University
BSN, Nursing, Pennsylvania State University
Diploma, Nursing, St Elzabeth Hospital SON
Professor & FNP Program Director
Email: plhoyson@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Cushwa Hall; rm 3311
Office Phone: 330-941-1448
Preferred Contact Method: Email; plhoyson@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
Emails are typically responded to within 24 hrs. Grades assignments can be expected within 48-72 hours of due date - depending on the length of the assignment.
How to Refer to me:
Dr Hoyson
Sheila Blank
Professional Qualifications:
Sheila Blank
DNP, LSN, RN
Professional Qualifications:
DNP, Education, Case Western Reserve
MSN, Nursing, Youngstown State University
LSN, School Nurse, Youngstown State Univ
BSN, Nursing, Youngstown State University
Centofanti SON Director & Associate Professor
Email: smblank@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall; Rm 2324
Office Phone: 330-941-2174
Preferred Contact Method: Email: smblank@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
Emails are typically responded to within 24 hrs. Grades assignments can be expected within 48-72 hours of due date - depending on the length of the assignment.
How to Refer to me:
Dr Blank
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose One | See below for course reference 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). YSU has Tech Support available both online and by phone (330-941-1595).
Required Text Carry-over texts from Research
Recommended Optional Resource(s)
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) 9781433832161
. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
American Psychological Association. (2020). Concise guide to APA style (7th ed.). ISBN: 978-1-4338-3273-4
Optional Resource(s)
LoBiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2022). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (10th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323762915
Grove, S. & Cipher, D.J. (2025). Statistics for nursing research: A workbook for evidence-Based practice (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323674157
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: Welcome – Module Intro Evidenced Based Research Project. Additional Resources (optional) Instructional Media: Course Instructional Videos |
Course Introduction Project Overview & Requirements. | Readings and Instructional Media |
| 5/18 | Readings Welcome – Module Instructional Media CITI Training Modules | CITI Training Presentation Skills Writing for Publication Continue CITI Training |
Readings Welcome – Module Instructional Media CITI Training Modules Assignment: Begin CITI Training Modules & Continue Project Development |
| 5/25 | Readings: Welcome – Module; Instructional Media: EBP Presentations, Effective writing, Writing a Review Article, Writing a Journal Article | Presentation Skills Writing for Publication Continue CITI Training | Due: Updated Literature Review |
| 6/1 | Readings: Welcome – Module Instructional Media: EBP Presentations, Effective writing, Writing a Review Article, Writing a Journal Article, Creating & Presenting Virtual Posters, Ingredients of amazing presentations, How to avoid death by PowerPoint | Development, implementation & dissemination of an evidenced-based scholarly research project | Assignment: Complete CITI Training Modules & Continue project development Assignment Due: CITI Training Certificate of Completion |
| 6/8 | Readings: Welcome – Module Instructional Media: Developing Evaluation Questions Evaluation & Assessment | Project Evaluation CITI Training implementation | Assignment: Complete CITI Training Discussion & Develop five (5) questions for project & Continue project development Discussion Due: CITI Training Discussion Postings & Assignment Due: Project Presentation Evaluation Questions |
| 6/15 | Readings Welcome – Module Instructional Media (Review from Module 4) Creating & Presenting Virtual Posters 3 magic Ingredients of amazing presentations How to avoid death by PowerPoint | Evidenced Based Scholarly Project completion | Assignments Due: Evidenced-based Scholarly Project. Option 1) Powerpoint Presentation (at site) or Narrated Powerpoint (not presenting at site). Option 2) Article for submission. Project Poster (not narrated). Be ready to submit your narrated evidence-based poster presentation by 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Module 7 |
| 6/22 | Readings: Welcome - Module & Colleagues Presenstations | Evidenced Based Scholarly Project completion & evaluation | Assignment Due – Narrated Project Poster Presentation - Submit your narrated evidenced based poster presentation by 11:59 pm EST Sunday. Discussion #2 – Colleague Presentations Submit your narrated evidenced based poster presentation by 11:59 pm EST Sunday Module 7,. Then… Review/Watch colleagues’ Scholarly Project Narrated Poster Presentations and select five (5) to address in Discussion post by Friday of Module/Week 7 |
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.