One Week to Prep

You've been handed a course — and the semester starts soon. Whether you're an adjunct faculty member, clinical instructor, or new full-time nursing faculty, One Week to Prep gives you a clear, structured roadmap to get your course launch-ready in just seven focused days.

This 43-page digital guide was created by Jacklyn DelPrete, EdD, CRNP, FNP-C, for nurses stepping into educator roles.

What's inside:

• Day 1 — Clarify the Non-Negotiables

• Day 2 — Map the Semester

• Day 3 — Build a Repeatable Lesson Structure

• Day 4 — Assignments & Grading

• Day 5 — LMS Setup

• Day 6 — Student Communication & Boundaries

• Day 7 — Final Check + Faculty Mindset Reset

  
  

Also includes:

• Master Launch Checklist consolidating all 7 days

• Course Schedule Template

• Lesson Plan Templates (online & in-person)

• First-Week Email Response Guide

• "What To Do When…" scenario guide for common faculty situations

This guide is not about redesigning curriculum or mastering pedagogy theory before you ever teach a class. It's about getting the right things in place — clearly and sustainably — so your semester starts strong.

Ideal for: new nursing faculty, adjunct nurse educators, NP-to-educator career transitions, clinical instructors, and nurse practitioners entering academia