NURS 7019 - Nursing Instructional Methods
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30530,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Randi 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 | 978-1433832161 |
| Required | Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice, 6th edition | Susan B. Bastable, EdD, MEd, RN | 9781284229271 |
| Required | Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, 7th edition | Diane M. Billings and Judith A. Halstead | 9780323846684 |
| Required | Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, 8th edition | Martha J. Bradshaw, Beth L. Hultquist, and Debra A. Hagler | 978-1284170177 |
| Optional | Concise Guide to APA Style, 7th edition | American Psychological Association | 978-1-4338-3272-4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Review QSEN Website. Billings Textbook: Chapter 1 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 1 and 2 Bradshaw Textbook: Chapter 1 |
Course Introduction Teaching Role, Ethics, and Competency Educator Challenges and QSEN |
Module 1 Discussion due Wednesday, 7/1 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 7/5 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/6 | Bastable Textboook: Chapter 3 Billings Textbook: Chapters 14, 15, 16 |
Learning Theories and Teaching | Module 2 PowerPoint Assignment Due Sunday, 7/12 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/13 | Bastable Textbook: Chapters 4, 6, 8 Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 2 and 3 |
Characteristics of the Learner Determinants of Learning Compliance, Motivation, and Health Behaviors Gender, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Attributes of Learners Cultural Diversity and Generational Perspectives |
Module 3 PowerPoint Assignment Due Sunday, 7/19 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/20 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 7, 8, 9 Bastable Textbook: Chapter 13, 10, 11, 12 Billings Textbook: Chapter 10 |
Technology in Education Lesson Planning |
Module 4 Discussion due Wednesday, 7/22 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 7/26 @ 11:59 PM Module 4 Assignment Due Sunday, 7/26 @ 11:59 PM |
| 7/27 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22 Billings Textbook: Chapter 18 |
Teaching Strategies Clinical Instruction Considerations Clinical Teaching Strategies **Work on Teaching Strategies Paper |
Module 5 Discussion due Wednesday, 7/29 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 8/2 @ 11:59 PM |
| 8/3 | Bradshaw Textbook: Chapters 17 and 18 Bastable Textbook: Chapters 11 and 12 Billings Textbook: Chapter 19 |
Simulation and QSEN/Rubrics Teaching Strategies |
Module 6 Teaching Strategy Paper Due Wednesday, 8/5 @ 11:59 PM Module 6 Discussion due Wednesday, 8/5 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Sunday, 8/9 @ 11:59 PM |
| 8/10 | PowerPoint Presentations of Teaching Strategies Complete Course Evaluations |
Module 7 PowerPoint Presentation of Teaching Strategy Paper due Wednesday, 8/12 @ 11:59 PM. Peer Responses due Saturday, 8/15 @ 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.