NURS 7018 - Nursing Curriculum Design
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30449,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Randi L. Heasley, DNP, RN, CNE
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Waynesburg University, 2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN: Nursing Education and Leadership Track), Carlow University, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Youngstown State University, 2002
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing, 2017
Assistant Professor
Email: rlheasley@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Cushwa Hall 2328
Office Phone: (330) 941-3147
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Faculty will respond to student emails within 24 hours. Students are expected to respond to faculty emails within 48 hours. Any concerns within the course should be addressed with the course faculty first. If concerns persist, the student is directed to follow the chain of communication.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Heasley
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) | American Psychological Association | 978-1-4338-3216-1 |
| Required | Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty (7th edition) | Diane M. Billings, Judith A. Halstead | 978-0-323-84668-4 |
| Required | Keating's Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education (6th edition) | Stephanie Stimac DeBoor | 978-0-8261-6098-0 |
| Required | Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice (6th edition) | Susan B. Bastable | 978-1284229271 |
| Required | Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (4th edition) | Carroll L. Iwasiw, Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, Dolly Goldenberg | 978-1284143584 |
| Optional | Concise Guide to APA style (7th edition) | American Psychological Association | 978-1433832734 |
Other Recommended Resources:
Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) 2025 Candidate Handbook
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) 2025 Candidate Handbook
Up-to-Date is free and available through MAAG library.
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 | Review OBN Laws and Rules: scroll down to "Administrative Rules." Review Chapter 4723-5 AND Chapter 4723-25 Billings Chapter 3 |
Introduction to Course Review Syllabus Review Blackboard FERPA Laws Academic performance of students' legal and ethical issues |
Module 1 Assignment due Sunday, 5/17 by 11:59 PM |
| 5/18 | DeBoor Chapter 1 DeBoor Chapter 2 DeBoor Chapter 3 |
Overview of Nursing Education Needs Assessment for Curriculum Development |
Module 2 Discussion #1 due: Wednesday, 5/20 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Sunday, 5/24 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) Module 2 Discussion #2 due: Wednesday, 5/20 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Sunday, 5/24 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) |
| 5/25 | Iwasiw Chapter 2 DeBoor Chapter 5 DeBoor Chapter 6 |
Faculty Development of Curriculum Curriculum Development Processes Implementation of Curriculum |
Module 3 Assignment #1 due Sunday 5/31 by 11:59 PM Module 3 Assignment #2 due Sunday, 5/31 by 11:59 PM |
| 6/1 | Bastable Chapter 10 Iwasiw Chapter 13 |
Behavioral Objectives and Teaching Plans Course Designs |
Module 4 Assignment due Sunday, 6/7 by 11:59 PM Module 4 Discussion due: Wednesday, 6/3 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Sunday, 6/7 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) |
| 6/8 | Billings Chapter 5 Billings Chapter 6 |
Curriculum as a Process | Module 5 Nursing Needs Assessment Paper due Sunday, 6/14 by 11:59 PM |
| 6/15 | Billings Chapter 8 DeBoor Chapter 6 DeBoor Chapter 8 Billings Chapter 9 DeBoor Chapter 9 DeBoor Chapter 10 |
Curriculum Models and Planning for Undergraduate Programs Curriculum Models and Planning for Graduate Programs |
Module 6 Discussion #1 due: Wednesday, 6/17 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Sunday, 6/21 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) Module 6 Discussion #2 due: Wednesday, 6/17 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Sunday, 6/21 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) |
| 6/22 | Billings Chapter 21 Billings Chapter 22 |
Distance and Online Teaching and Learning | Module 7 Discussion due: Tuesday, 6/23 by 11:59 PM (Initial Post); Saturday, 6/27 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) Module 7 Narrated PowerPoint Presentation due: Tuesday, 6/23 by 11:59 PM (post presentation); Saturday, 6/27 by 11:59 PM (Peer response) Complete Course Evaluation located in the Course Evaluation folder in Blackboard |
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.