NURS 7051 - Family Nurse Practitioner 4 Practicum
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30364,
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:
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University;
Ph. D., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh;
M.S.N., FNP, Wright State University; M.S.N., Nursing, Kent State University;
B.S.N., Nursing, Pennsylvania State University;
Diploma, Nursing, St Elizabeth Hospital SON
Professor
Email: plhoyson@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Cushwa Hall; Rm 3311
Office Phone: Phone: 330-941-1448
Additional Contact Methods:
Student Support Hours: Student Support Hours by appointment. Please email any request to set up a virtual appointment. Email is the best way to communicate.
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
The best form of communication is via email. Emails are checked every day throughout the week and after hour requests and weekends may not be addressed until the following business day but all effort is made to respond in a timely manner. Please do not send any messages through blackboard messaging, please use email for all communication and include your name and course number (NURS 7051) in all emails
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Dr Hoyson
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 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) and StatPearls (provided by the university). . YSU has Tech Support available both online and by phone (330-941-1595).
Required Texts
Carry-over Texts from 7045, 7046, 7047
Up to Date is free and available through the MAAG library.
Exxat – for practicum form submission
StatPearls 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.
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 Course Instructional Videos | Course Introduction Practicum Goals, Objective & Plan Portfolio update | Assignment(s) Due Weekly Exxat Logs |
| 5/18 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Self-Analysis & Study Plan | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times & goals for the week Resume/Curriculum Vitae Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 5/25 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Diagnostic Analysis Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 6/1 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Progress Note Peer Review Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 6/8 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Discussion Certification & Licensure Evaluation/Review Certification & Licensure Review Response Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Certification & Licensure Evaluation/Review Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 6/15 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times/goals & Evaluation Diagnostic Study Plan Weekly Exxat Logs StatPearls® (Mock Practice Exam) Questions |
| 6/22 | Readings & Media: Welcome – Module Intro Course Instructional Videos | Practicum Experience & Advancement as a FNP Practice Management | Discussion Experience Reflection & Response Assignment(s) Due Practicum days/times & goals for the week Weekly Exxat Logs Post-practicum Individual Summary Final Practicum Evaluation S/U Verification of Practicum Hours S/U |
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.