NURS 7042 A01: Adult Gero Acute Care 3 Pract

NURS 7042 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care 3 Practicum

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30352,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Angela Tolone

Professional Qualifications:
BSN, Youngstown State University
MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP, Kent State University
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Certification, ANCC

MSN, APRN-CNP

Email: ajtolone@ysu.edu

Office: Virtual

Office Phone: email

Preferred Contact Method: Ajtolone@ysu.edu

Communication Expectations:
Will respond in 24 hours

How to Refer to me:
Angela

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Course Description

7042. Adult Gerontology Acute Care 3 Practicum. Practicum designed to integrate the independent practice competencies. Emphasis is on preventing illness, promoting health and an optimal functional level. Stabilizing the ill client and minimizing complications through an interdisciplinary approach and transitional care. Prereq.: NURS 7037, NURS 7039, NURS 7041. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Practice Considerations for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (3rd ed.) Barkley, T.W., (2021).
  1. Same as NURS 7037, NURS 7039, NURS 7041.
  2. Up to Date® is free and available through MAAG library.
  3. Exxat® – for practicum form submission
  4. StatPearls® - for Mock Practice Exams (provided by the School of Nursing)

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11 Barkley P 1394 History and Physical Pre-Practicum Self-Assessment AND faculty meeting
5/18 Barkley p 1404, 1402-1409 Writing a Consult Note Patient presentation to faculty & Consultation NOte
5/25 None Certification Style Question Exam Mock certification Exam
6/1 Course videos Chest X Ray & 12 Lead EKG Interpretation Chest X Ray PP and Quiz/12 Lead EKG PP and Quiz
6/8 None Certification Style Questions Mock certification Exam 2
6/15 Barkley P 1394-1409 How to write a consult note Consult note 2
6/22 None Certification style Questions Mock Certification Exam 3

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.