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NUR601 week 5 case study assignment paper

The assignment is a paper which is to be written in APA format. This includes a title page and reference page.

Review the attached patient visit information. The patient has presented for an acute care visit. You are provided with the subjective and objective exam findings. As the provider, you are to diagnose and develop the management plan for this case study patient.

Use the categories below to create section headings for your paper.

Introduction: briefly discuss the purpose of this paper.

Assessment: review the provided case study information.

Identify the primary, secondary and differential diagnoses for the patient. Use the 601 SOAP note format as a guide to develop your diagnoses.

Each diagnosis will include the following information:

1. ICD 10 code.

2. A brief pathophysiology statement which his no longer that 2 sentences, paraphrased and includes common signs and symptoms of the diagnosis.

3. The patient’s pertinent positive and negative findings, including a brief 1-2 sentence statement which links the subjective and objective findings (including lab data and interpretation).

4. A rationale statement which summarizes why the diagnosis was chosen.

5. Do not include quotes, paraphrase all scholarly information and provide an intext citation to your scholarly reference. Use the Reference Guidelines document for information on scholarly references.

Plan (there are five (5) sections to the management plan)

1. Diagnostics. List all labs and diagnostic test you would like to order. Each test includes a rationale statement which includes the diagnosis for the test, the purpose of the test and how the test results will contribute to your management plan. Each rationale statement is cited.

2. Medications: Each medication is listed in prescription format. Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for prescribing.

3. Education: section includes detailed education on all five (5) subcategories: diagnosis, each medication purpose and side effects, diet, personalized exercise recommendations and warning sign for diagnosis and medications if applicable. All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include a paraphrased EBP rationale. Review the NR601 SOAP note guideline for more detailed information.

4. Referrals: any recommended referrals are appropriate to the patient diagnosis and current condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering

5. Follow up: Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office for next scheduled appointment. Includes EBP rationale with in text citation.

Medication costs: in this section students will research the costs of all prescribed monthly medications. Students may use Good Rx, Epocrates or another resource (can use local pharmacy websites) which provides medication costs. Students will list each medication, the monthly cost of the medication and the reference source. Students will calculate the monthly cost of the case study patient’s prescribed and OTC medications. Reflect on the monthly cost of the medications prescribed. Discuss if prescriptions were adjusted due to cost. Discuss if will you use medication pricing resources in future practice.

SOAP note: A focused SOAP note, written on a separate page, follows the assignment. The SOAP note is written following the provided SOAP note format.

· The subjective section is organized to follow the SOAP note format. The ROS is focused, only pertinent body systems are included.

· The objective section is maintained as written, no additional information is added.

· The assessment section includes only the diagnoses and ICD 10 codes. Diagnosed are labeled as primary, secondary or differential diagnoses. Rationale is not required.

· The plan includes 5 sections. Rationale is not required.

The assignment will be submitted through TurnItIn.

Category

Points

%

Description

Assessment

50

25

Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis. A one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis. Include pertinent positive and negative findings to support your diagnoses from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. Each diagnoses must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

50

25

National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used as rationale to support the diagnosis and develop the management plan. Every diagnoses must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. Each action step or order within all plan sections includes an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document.

Plan: diagnostics

10

5

Each test includes a rationale statement which includes the diagnosis for the test, the purpose of the test and how the test results will contribute to your management plan. Each rationale statement is cited.

Plan: medications

10

5

Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a diagnosis, and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale and in text citation. Diagnosis is clearly stated in the rationale statement.

Plan: education

10

5

All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include an EBP rationale. Section includes detailed education on diagnosis, medications, diet, exercise and warning signs.

Plan: Referrals

10

5

All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering

Plan: Follow up

10

5

Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office for next scheduled appointment.

Medication costs

10

5

All prescribed medications costs are calculated to evaluate the monthly medication cost for the patient.

SOAP note

20

10

A SOAP note, written in a separate page, follows the assignment. The SOAP note is written following the provided SOAP note format.

Grammar, Syntax, APA

10

5

APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors.

Organization

10

5

Total

200

100

A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Grading Rubric

Criterion

Exceptional

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds

Very good or high level of performance

Meets

Satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing

Unsatisfactory level of performance

Content

Possible Points = 180

Assessment

50 Points

44 Points

41 Points

20 Points

0 Points

All three diagnostic categories are present.

Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential, includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis.

Each diagnosis includes a one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis and a rationale statement. The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. All lab results are interpreted within the rationale statement.

All three diagnostic categories are present.

Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis.

Each diagnosis includes a one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis and a rationale statement.

The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient.

All lab results are not interpreted within the rationale statement.

All three diagnostic categories are present.

Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis.

The pathophysiology statement is not present or not paraphrased,

The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient.

All lab results are not interpreted within the rationale statement.

All three diagnostic categories are not developed: a primary, secondary or differential diagnosis category is not included.

Diagnoses are not present.

Evidence-Based Practice

50 Points

44 Points

41 Points

20 Points

0 Points

National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan.

Every diagnosis rationale must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. Each action step or order within all plan sections includes an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included.

National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan.

Every diagnosis rationale must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference.

One or two steps or orders within all plan sections may be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included.

National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan.

Every diagnosis rationale does not include an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document.

One or two steps or orders within all plan sections may be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included.

The American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017 is not used as reference.

Every diagnosis rationale does not include an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document.

Two steps or orders within any plan section are be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document.

Scholarly information includes quotations.

National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017 are not used as references.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Plan: Diagnostics

All ordered diagnostics tests are linked to a diagnosis and include a paraphrased EBP rationale.

All ordered diagnostics tests include an EBP rationale.

A diagnosis is not included within the rationale statement.

All ordered diagnostics tests are linked to a diagnosis;

EBP rationale with in text citation is missing;

OR

Rationale is a quotation.

Diagnostic tests include an intext citation to a non-scholarly internet or application source.

Diagnostic tests are not included

OR

Diagnostic tests do not include an intext citation.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Plan: Medications

Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a diagnosis, and include a paraphrased rationale EBP rationale and in text citation. Diagnosis is clearly stated in the rationale statement.

All prescribed and OTC medication include a paraphrased EBP rationale and in text citation. The diagnosis is not clearly listed within the rationale statement.

Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a specific diagnosis. The diagnosis is clearly listed within the rationale statement. An EBP rationale is not included

OR

Rationale is a quotation.

Prescribed and OTC medications are listed.

Not every medication is linked to a diagnosis, and include a paraphrased rationale EBP rationale and in text citation.

Prescribed and OTC medications are not included in the case study.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Plan: Education

All education steps linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include an EBP rationale. Section includes personalized detailed education on diagnosis, medications, diet, exercise and warning signs.

All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased and include an EBP rationale. One or 2 educational areas are not detailed or personalized to the patient.

All education steps are linked to a diagnosis and includes an EBP rationale.

OR

EBP rationale

is a quotation.

OR

Three (3) or more education areas do not include personalized detailed information.

Any education step is not linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased or an EBP rational is not provided.

Education section is not present.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Plan: Referral

All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering.

Some recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering.

All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering, specific diagnosis is not stated for every referral.

OR

EBP rationale

is a quotation.

Some recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition

Does not include a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering.

Referral section is not present.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Plan: Follow Up

Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office. Includes EBP rationale with in text citation.

Follow up is included in the plan but a specific time is not included (a range is included). Includes EBP rationale with in text citation.

Follow up is included in the plan but a specific time is not included.

Follow up is included in the plan, recommended follow up visit time frame is not EBP.

Follow up section not present.

20 Points

18 Points

16 Points

8 Points

0 Points

SOAP note

SOAP note included at end of assignment before reference page.

SOAP note includes all elements and is formatted exactly as described in the SOAP note guidelines document. Rationales are not included.

SOAP note included at end of assignment before reference page.

SOAP note includes all elements as listed in the SOAP note but not exactly as formatted in guidelines document.

Rationales are not included.

SOAP note included at end of assignment before the reference page.

SOAP note is formatted exactly as listed in the SOAP note guidelines document but is missing provided subjective or objective information.

SOAP note included, but not located at end of assignment before the reference page.

OR

SOAP note is not formatted exactly as shown in the SOAP note guidelines document and missing provided subjective or objective information.

Rationales are included.

SOAP note not included in assignment.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Medication costs

Monthly medication costs are calculated.

All medications including OTCs are included.

Medication cost citation is included. Summary/reflection statement is included.

Monthly medication costs are calculated.

All medications including OTCs are included.

Medication cost reference is not included. Summary/reflection statement is included.

Monthly medication costs are calculated.

All medications including OTCs are included.

Summary/reflection statement is not included.

Monthly medication costs are calculated.

Summary statement/reflection is included.

OTCs are not included in monthly medication calculations.

Medication costs not calculated.

Content Subtotal

_____of 180 points

Format

Possible Points = 20

Grammar, Syntax, APA

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors.

Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

Post contains ten or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

Organization

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Paper is developed in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence using categories in instructions as section headings

SOAP note presents case study findings in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence following provided format.

Assignment contains all elements but may not be written following provided format.

SOAP note presents case study findings in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence following provided format.

Paper does not contain all components and/or may be missing data.

OR

SOAP note is not written in SOAP note format as outlined in the NR 601 SOAP note format document.

Paper is missing three or more required sections or

Diagnoses or

plans are sometimes unclear to follow and may not always be relevant to topic.

Paper is not relevant to case study patient

OR

SOAP note is not relevant to case study.

Format Subtotal

_____of 20 points

Total Points

_____of 200 points

Mrs G, a 50 year old Hispanic female, presents to the office for sick visit. Lately she has been very fatigued and just does not seem to have any energy. She is also gaining weight since menopause last year. She joined a gym and forces herself to go twice a week, where she walks on the treadmill at least 30 minutes but she has lost very little weight. She states that exercise seems to make her even more hungry and thirsty, which is not helping her weight loss. She came to the clinic today to discuss why she is so tired and get some weight loss advice. She also states she thinks her bladder has fallen because she has to go to the bathroom more, recently she is waking up twice a night to urinate and seems to be urinating more frequently during the day. This is irritating to her, but she is able to fall immediately back to sleep.

Current medications: Tylenol daily for knee pain. Daily multivitamin

PMH: Has left knee arthritis. Had chick pox and mumps as a child. Vaccinations up to date.

GYN hx: G1 P1. 1 child, full term, wt 9lbs 2 oz. LMP 15months ago. No history of abnormal PAP

FH: parents alive, well, child alive, well. No siblings.

SH: works from home full time as a telemarketer. Married. No tobacco history, 1-2 glasses wine on weekends. No illicit drug use

Allergies: NKDA, allergic to cats and latex

Vital signs: BP 130/82; pulse 80, regular; respiration 20,regular

Height 5’2”, weight 190 pounds

General: obese female in no acute distress. Alert, oriented and cooperative.

HEENT: head normocephalic. Hair thick and distribution throughout scalp. Eyes without exudate, sclera white. Wears contacts. Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted. Pinna and tragus nontender. Nares patent without exudate. Oropharynx moist without erythema. Teeth in good repair, no cavities noted. Neck supple. Anterior cervical lymph nontender to palpation. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses.

CV: S1 and S2 RRR without murmurs or rubs

Lungs: Clear to auscultation bilaterally, respirations unlabored.

Abdomen- soft, round, nontender with positive bowel sounds present; no organomegaly; no abdominal bruits. No CVAT.

Labwork:

CBC: WBC 6,000/mm3 Hgb 12.9 gm/dl Hct 40% RBC 4.6 million MCV 92 fl MCHC 34 g/dl RDW 13.8%

UA: pH 5, SpGr 1.015, Leukocyte esterase negative, nitrites negative, 1+ glucose; 1+ protein; negative for ketones

CMP:

Sodium 138

Potassium 4.2

Chloride 101

CO2 29

Glucose 90

BUN 12

Creatinine 0.7

GFR est non-AA 90 mL/min/1.73

GFR est AA 101 mL/min/1.73

Calcium 9.4

Total protein 7.6

Bilirubin, total 0.7

Alkaline phosphatase 72

AST 25

ALT 29

Anion gap 8.11

Bun/Creat 17.7

Hemoglobin A1C: 7.7 %

TSH: 2.30, Free T 4 0.7

Cholesterol: TC 228 mg/dl, LDL 143 mg/dl; VLDL 36 mg/dl; HDL 37mg/dl, Triglycerides 232

EKG: normal sinus rhythm

NUR601 week 5 case study assignment paper

NUR601 week 5 case study assignment

The assignment is a paper which is to be written in APA format. This includes a title page and reference page. Review the attached patient visit information. The patient has presented for an acute care visit. You are provided with the subjective and objective exam findings. As the provider, you are to diagnose and develop the management plan for this case study patient. Use the categories below to create section headings for your paper. Introduction: briefly discuss the purpose of this paper. Assessment: review the provided case study information. Identify the primary, secondary and differential diagnoses for the patient. Use the 601 SOAP note format as a guide to develop your diagnoses. Each diagnosis will include the following information: 1. ICD 10 code. 2. A brief pathophysiology statement which his no longer that 2 sentences, paraphrased and includes common signs and symptoms of the diagnosis. 3. The patient’s pertinent positive and negative findings, including a brief 1-2 sentence statement which links the subjective and objective findings (including lab data and interpretation). 4. A rationale statement which summarizes why the diagnosis was chosen. 5. Do not include quotes, paraphrase all scholarly information and provide an intext citation to your scholarly reference. Use the Reference Guidelines document for information on scholarly references. Plan (there are five (5) sections to the management plan) 1. Diagnostics. List all labs and diagnostic test you would like to order. Each test includes a rationale statement which includes the diagnosis for the test, the purpose of the test and how the test results will contribute to your management plan. Each rationale statement is cited. 2. Medications: Each medication is listed in prescription format. Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for prescribing. 3. Education: section includes detailed education on all five (5) subcategories: diagnosis, each medication purpose and side effects, diet, personalized exercise recommendations and warning sign for diagnosis and medications if applicable. All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include a paraphrased EBP rationale. Review the NR601 SOAP note guideline for more detailed information. 4. Referrals: any recommended referrals are appropriate to the patient diagnosis and current condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering 5. Follow up: Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office for next scheduled appointment. Includes EBP rationale with in text citation. Medication costs: in this section students will research the costs of all prescribed monthly medications. Students may use Good Rx, Epocrates or another resource (can use local pharmacy websites) which provides medication costs. Students will list each medication, the monthly cost of the medication and the reference source. Students will calculate the monthly cost of the case study patient’s prescribed and OTC medications. Reflect on the monthly cost of the medications prescribed. Discuss if prescriptions were adjusted due to cost. Discuss if will you use medication pricing resources in future practice. SOAP note: A focused SOAP note, written on a separate page, follows the assignment. The SOAP note is written following the provided SOAP note format. · The subjective section is organized to follow the SOAP note format. The ROS is focused, only pertinent body systems are included. · The objective section is maintained as written, no additional information is added. · The assessment section includes only the diagnoses and ICD 10 codes. Diagnosed are labeled as primary, secondary or differential diagnoses. Rationale is not required. · The plan includes 5 sections. Rationale is not required. The assignment will be submitted through TurnItIn. Category Points % Description Assessment 50 25 Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis. A one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis. Include pertinent positive and negative findings to support your diagnoses from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. Each diagnoses must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) 50 25 National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used as rationale to support the diagnosis and develop the management plan. Every diagnoses must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. Each action step or order within all plan sections includes an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. Plan: diagnostics 10 5 Each test includes a rationale statement which includes the diagnosis for the test, the purpose of the test and how the test results will contribute to your management plan. Each rationale statement is cited. Plan: medications 10 5 Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a diagnosis, and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale and in text citation. Diagnosis is clearly stated in the rationale statement. Plan: education 10 5 All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include an EBP rationale. Section includes detailed education on diagnosis, medications, diet, exercise and warning signs. Plan: Referrals 10 5 All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering Plan: Follow up 10 5 Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office for next scheduled appointment. Medication costs 10 5 All prescribed medications costs are calculated to evaluate the monthly medication cost for the patient. SOAP note 20 10 A SOAP note, written in a separate page, follows the assignment. The SOAP note is written following the provided SOAP note format. Grammar, Syntax, APA 10 5 APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors. Organization 10 5 Total 200 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. Grading Rubric Criterion Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance Exceeds Very good or high level of performance Meets Satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance Content Possible Points = 180 Assessment 50 Points 44 Points 41 Points 20 Points 0 Points All three diagnostic categories are present. Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential, includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis. Each diagnosis includes a one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis and a rationale statement. The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. All lab results are interpreted within the rationale statement. All three diagnostic categories are present. Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis. Each diagnosis includes a one to two sentence paraphrased pathophysiology statement explains the diagnosis and a rationale statement. The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. All lab results are not interpreted within the rationale statement. All three diagnostic categories are present. Each diagnosis, primary, secondary and differential includes the ICD10 codes in parentheses next to each diagnosis. The pathophysiology statement is not present or not paraphrased, The rationale statement includes pertinent positive and negative subjective and objective findings from the history and physical exam which links this diagnosis to your patient. All lab results are not interpreted within the rationale statement. All three diagnostic categories are not developed: a primary, secondary or differential diagnosis category is not included. Diagnoses are not present. Evidence-Based Practice 50 Points 44 Points 41 Points 20 Points 0 Points National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan. Every diagnosis rationale must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. Each action step or order within all plan sections includes an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included. National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan. Every diagnosis rationale must include an intext citation to a scholarly reference. One or two steps or orders within all plan sections may be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included. National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017, are used to support the primary diagnosis and develop the plan. Every diagnosis rationale does not include an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. One or two steps or orders within all plan sections may be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. All cited information is paraphrased, no quotes included. The American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017 is not used as reference. Every diagnosis rationale does not include an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. Two steps or orders within any plan section are be missing an intext citation to an appropriate reference as listed in the Reference Guidelines document. Scholarly information includes quotations. National guidelines, including the American Diabetes Association Standards and Medical Care in Diabetes-2017 are not used as references. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Plan: Diagnostics All ordered diagnostics tests are linked to a diagnosis and include a paraphrased EBP rationale. All ordered diagnostics tests include an EBP rationale. A diagnosis is not included within the rationale statement. All ordered diagnostics tests are linked to a diagnosis; EBP rationale with in text citation is missing; OR Rationale is a quotation. Diagnostic tests include an intext citation to a non-scholarly internet or application source. Diagnostic tests are not included OR Diagnostic tests do not include an intext citation. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Plan: Medications Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a diagnosis, and include a paraphrased rationale EBP rationale and in text citation. Diagnosis is clearly stated in the rationale statement. All prescribed and OTC medication include a paraphrased EBP rationale and in text citation. The diagnosis is not clearly listed within the rationale statement. Each prescribed and OTC medication is linked to a specific diagnosis. The diagnosis is clearly listed within the rationale statement. An EBP rationale is not included OR Rationale is a quotation. Prescribed and OTC medications are listed. Not every medication is linked to a diagnosis, and include a paraphrased rationale EBP rationale and in text citation. Prescribed and OTC medications are not included in the case study. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Plan: Education All education steps linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased, and include an EBP rationale. Section includes personalized detailed education on diagnosis, medications, diet, exercise and warning signs. All education steps are linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased and include an EBP rationale. One or 2 educational areas are not detailed or personalized to the patient. All education steps are linked to a diagnosis and includes an EBP rationale. OR EBP rationale is a quotation. OR Three (3) or more education areas do not include personalized detailed information. Any education step is not linked to a diagnosis, paraphrased or an EBP rational is not provided. Education section is not present. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Plan: Referral All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering. Some recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, is linked to a specific diagnosis and includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering. All recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition, includes a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering, specific diagnosis is not stated for every referral. OR EBP rationale is a quotation. Some recommended referrals are appropriate for the patient diagnosis and condition Does not include a paraphrased EBP rationale for ordering. Referral section is not present. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Plan: Follow Up Follow up includes a specific time frame to return to PCP office. Includes EBP rationale with in text citation. Follow up is included in the plan but a specific time is not included (a range is included). Includes EBP rationale with in text citation. Follow up is included in the plan but a specific time is not included. Follow up is included in the plan, recommended follow up visit time frame is not EBP. Follow up section not present. 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points SOAP note SOAP note included at end of assignment before reference page. SOAP note includes all elements and is formatted exactly as described in the SOAP note guidelines document. Rationales are not included. SOAP note included at end of assignment before reference page. SOAP note includes all elements as listed in the SOAP note but not exactly as formatted in guidelines document. Rationales are not included. SOAP note included at end of assignment before the reference page. SOAP note is formatted exactly as listed in the SOAP note guidelines document but is missing provided subjective or objective information. SOAP note included, but not located at end of assignment before the reference page. OR SOAP note is not formatted exactly as shown in the SOAP note guidelines document and missing provided subjective or objective information. Rationales are included. SOAP note not included in assignment. 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Medication costs Monthly medication costs are calculated. All medications including OTCs are included. Medication cost citation is included. Summary/reflection statement is included. Monthly medication costs are calculated. All medications including OTCs are included. Medication cost reference is not included. Summary/reflection statement is included. Monthly medication costs are calculated. All medications including OTCs are included. Summary/reflection statement is not included. Monthly medication costs are calculated. Summary statement/reflection is included. OTCs are not included in monthly medication calculations. Medication costs not calculated. Content Subtotal _____of 180 points Format Possible Points = 20 Grammar, Syntax, APA 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors. Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. Post contains ten or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. Organization 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points Paper is developed in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence using categories in instructions as section headings SOAP note presents case study findings in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence following provided format. Assignment contains all elements but may not be written following provided format. SOAP note presents case study findings in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence following provided format. Paper does not contain all components and/or may be missing data. OR SOAP note is not written in SOAP note format as outlined in the NR 601 SOAP note format document. Paper is missing three or more required sections or Diagnoses or plans are sometimes unclear to follow and may not always be relevant to topic. Paper is not relevant to case study patient OR SOAP note is not relevant to case study. Format Subtotal _____of 20 points Total Points _____of 200 points Mrs G, a 50 year old Hispanic female, presents to the office for sick visit. Lately she has been very fatigued and just does not seem to have any energy. She is also gaining weight since menopause last year. She joined a gym and forces herself to go twice a week, where she walks on the treadmill at least 30 minutes but she has lost very little weight. She states that exercise seems to make her even more hungry and thirsty, which is not helping her weight loss. She came to the clinic today to discuss why she is so tired and get some weight loss advice. She also states she thinks her bladder has fallen because she has to go to the bathroom more, recently she is waking up twice a night to urinate and seems to be urinating more frequently during the day. This is irritating to her, but she is able to fall immediately back to sleep. Current medications: Tylenol daily for knee pain. Daily multivitamin PMH: Has left knee arthritis. Had chick pox and mumps as a child. Vaccinations up to date. GYN hx: G1 P1. 1 child, full term, wt 9lbs 2 oz. LMP 15months ago. No history of abnormal PAP FH: parents alive, well, child alive, well. No siblings. SH: works from home full time as a telemarketer. Married. No tobacco history, 1-2 glasses wine on weekends. No illicit drug use Allergies: NKDA, allergic to cats and latex Vital signs: BP 130/82; pulse 80, regular; respiration 20,regular Height 5’2”, weight 190 pounds General: obese female in no acute distress. Alert, oriented and cooperative. HEENT: head normocephalic. Hair thick and distribution throughout scalp. Eyes without exudate, sclera white. Wears contacts. Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted. Pinna and tragus nontender. Nares patent without exudate. Oropharynx moist without erythema. Teeth in good repair, no cavities noted. Neck supple. Anterior cervical lymph nontender to palpation. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses. CV: S1 and S2 RRR without murmurs or rubs Lungs: Clear to auscultation bilaterally, respirations unlabored. Abdomen- soft, round, nontender with positive bowel sounds present; no organomegaly; no abdominal bruits. No CVAT. Labwork: CBC: WBC 6,000/mm3 Hgb 12.9 gm/dl Hct 40% RBC 4.6 million MCV 92 fl MCHC 34 g/dl RDW 13.8% UA: pH 5, SpGr 1.015, Leukocyte esterase negative, nitrites negative, 1+ glucose; 1+ protein; negative for ketones CMP: Sodium 138 Potassium 4.2 Chloride 101 CO2 29 Glucose 90 BUN 12 Creatinine 0.7 GFR est non-AA 90 mL/min/1.73 GFR est AA 101 mL/min/1.73 Calcium 9.4 Total protein 7.6 Bilirubin, total 0.7 Alkaline phosphatase 72 AST 25 ALT 29 Anion gap 8.11 Bun/Creat 17.7 Hemoglobin A1C: 7.7 % TSH: 2.30, Free T 4 0.7 Cholesterol: TC 228 mg/dl, LDL 143 mg/dl; VLDL 36 mg/dl; HDL 37mg/dl, Triglycerides 232 EKG: normal sinus rhythm. NUR601 week 5 case study assignment.

Group Processes and Stages of Formation Essay Assignment Papers

In your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will help you develop groups and determine an individual’s appropriateness for group therapy. Whether you are at the beginning stages of group formation or facilitating a session for a developed group, it is important to consider factors that may influence individual client progress. For this Assignment, as you examine the video Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration in this week’s Learning Resources, consider the group’s processes, stages of formation, and other factors that might impact the effectiveness of group therapy for clients.

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Learning Objectives

Students will:

Analyze group processes and stages of formation

Analyze curative factors of groups

Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress

Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict

To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group processes.

View the media, Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration, and consider the group dynamics.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.

Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.

Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.

Group Processes and Stages of Formation Essay Assignment Papers

Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Group Therapy for Addiction Essay Assignment Papers

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013d). Levy family: Sessions 1-7 [Video file]. Baltimore, MD; Author.

Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2000a). Cognitive therapy for addictions [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author

Assignment: Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Group Therapy for Addiction

When selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for a client, you must consider the unique needs and characteristics of that particular client. The same is true when selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for groups. Not every approach is appropriate for every group, and the group’s unique needs and characteristics must be considered. For this Assignment, you examine psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction.(
detailed instructions below
)

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Learning Objectives

Students will:

Evaluate psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction

To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group therapy for addiction.

View the media, Levy Family: Sessions 1-7, and consider the psychotherapeutic approaches being used.

The Assignment

In a 3-page paper, address the following:

Identify the psychotherapeutic approach that the group facilitator is using, and explain why she might be using this approach.

Determine whether or not you would use the same psychotherapeutic approach if you were the counselor facilitating this group, and justify your decision.

Identify an alternative approach to group therapy for addiction, and explain why it is an appropriate option.

Support your position with evidence-based literature
.

Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Group Therapy for Addiction Essay Assignment Papers

NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

Nursing Care Models Paper Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to identify nursing care models utilized in today’s various health care settings and enhance your knowledge of how models impact the management of care and may influence delegation. You will assess the effectiveness of models and determine how you would collaborate with a nurse leader to identify opportunities for improvement to ensure quality, safety and staff satisfaction.

Course Outcomes

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Completion of this assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO2)

CO2: Implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team through communication and relationship building. (PO3)

CO3: Participate in the development and implementation of imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change. (PO7) NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

CO6: Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission. (PO7)

CO7: Apply leadership concepts in the development and initiation of effective plans for the microsystems and/or system-wide practice improvements that will improve the quality of healthcare delivery. (PO2, and 3)

CO8: Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure, process, and outcome measures to identify clinical questions as the beginning process of changing current practice. (PO8) NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

Due Dates

Submit by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, end of Week 5.

Rubric

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Points 

This assignment is worth 200 points.

Directions

Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116.

Observe staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may vary depending on availability.

Identify the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model. NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

Write a 5 page paper that includes the following:

Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting.

Review and summarize two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is 
different
from the one you observed in the practice setting.

Discuss your observations about how the current nursing care model is being implemented. Be specific.

Recommend a 
different
nursing care model that could be implemented to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction. Be specific. NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

Provide a summary/conclusion about this experience/assignment and what you learned about nursing care models.

Write your paper using APA format using Microsoft Office 2010 or later

NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

NR447 Nursing Care Models Paper Rubric

 

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Nursing Care Model in Practice

(Identifies Nursing Care Model for delivery of nursing care.  Provides specifics.) NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

After an introduction paragraph, thoroughly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including all the specifics about who, what when, where, etc.

60.0 pts

After an introduction paragraph, generally identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including most of the specifics about who, what when, where, etc.

53.0 pts

After an introduction paragraph, briefly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice including minimum specifics about who, what when, where, etc.

48.0 pts

After an introduction paragraph, briefly identifies Nursing Care Model in practice, but describes only one or two specifics.

23.0 pts

Does not provide an introduction paragraph. Fails to identify a Nursing Care Model. Does not include any specifics.

0.0 pts

60.0 pts

Scholarly Sources Related to Nursing Care Model

(In addition to Finkelman, locates four scholarly resources related to Nursing Care Models. Summarizes all resources in body of paper.)

Thoroughly reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including the course textbook) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting. Also, thoroughly reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.

40.0 pts

Generally reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including the course textbook) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting. Also, generally reviews and summarizes two scholarly resources (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.

35.0 pts

Briefly reviews only one resource (besides the course textbook) related to nursing care model observed in practice setting. Also, briefly reviews only one resource (besides text) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.

32.0 pts

Reviews only one resource (besides the course textbook) related to the nursing care model observed in practice, and fails to review a resource (besides the course textbook) related to a nursing care model that is different from the one you observed.

15.0 pts

Fails to provide any resources related to the nursing care model that was observed and that was different.

0.0 pts

40.0 pts

Implementation and Recommendations

(Describe implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommend a
different
model that could be utilized to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.)

Thoroughly describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction

60.0 pts

Generally describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized but omits quality or safety or staff satisfaction.

53.0 pts

Briefly describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model and recommends a different model that could be utilized but omits two of the following (quality/safety/staff satisfaction).

48.0 pts NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

Minimally describes implementation of current Nursing Care Model but does NOT recommend a different model that could be utilized. Various elements are missing related to improving quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.

23.0 pts

Does NOT describe a Nursing Care Model or a different model that could be utilized. Elements are missing related to improving quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction.

0.0 pts

60.0 pts

Conclusion and summary

(Summarize what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.)

Includes conclusion paragraph and thoroughly summarizes what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.

20.0 pts

Includes conclusion paragraph and clearly summarizes what you learned about this experience including new knowledge about nursing care models.

18.0 pts

Includes conclusion paragraph but briefly summarizes what you learned about this experience or includes new knowledge about nursing care models but not both.

16.0 pts

Conclusion/ summary is present but difficult to find in closing paragraphs of paper.

8.0 pts

Does not Include a conclusion paragraph.

0.0 pts NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

20.0 pts

Clarity of writing

(Content is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct.  APA formatting is apparent and CCN template is utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious.)

Content is organized, logical, and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent, utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious. Less than three errors are noted.

20.0 pts

Content is mostly organized, logical, and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent, utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check is obvious. Four to six errors are noted.

18.0 pts

Content is somewhat organized, logical and grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. Minor APA formatting errors exist. References are properly cited within the paper. Reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check are not obvious. Seven to 10 errors are noted.

16.0 pts

Content is somewhat organized, but may lack logic. Several errors occur in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Major APA formatting errors exist. Reference page does not match up with in-text citations, i.e., references may be missing for in-text citations, or references appear with no comparable in-text citation. Eleven to 15 errors are noted.

8.0 pts

Content is disorganized and writing has numerous grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. APA formatting was not used. Spell check and grammar check are not obvious. More than 15 errors are noted.

0.0 pts

20.0 pts

NR447 Nursing Care Models Essay Assignment Paper

PSY 360 Week 5 Assignment Language Essay

Individual Assignment: Language Paper/Language Essay

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine language as it relates to cognition. Address the following:

o Define language and lexicon.

o Evaluate the key features of language.

o Describe the four levels of language structure and processing.

o Analyze the role of language processing in cognitive psychology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

PSY 360 Week 5 Assignment Language Essay

NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Symptoms of eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) conditions are among the most common complaints for patients. When patients with EENT conditions reach the level of acuity necessary for inpatient care, proper diagnosis can be challenging, because many EENT symptoms can be associated with multiple conditions. As the advanced practice nurse, you must be able to differentiate symptoms and recognize typical and atypical presentations of EENT conditions.

This week, you will examine limitations and challenges of clinical practice. Then, as you study patient presentations of EENT conditions in acute care settings, you will explore strategies for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with these conditions. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Learning Objectives

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By the end of this week, students will:

Analyze limitations and challenges of clinical practice

Evaluate patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat conditions

Develop differential diagnoses for patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat conditions

Develop treatment plans for patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat conditions

Photo Credit: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Getty Images

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Colyar, M. R. (2015).
Advanced practice nursing procedures
. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.

 

Section 5, “Head: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth”

Chapter 68, “Audiometry Testing”

Chapter 70, “Tympanometry”

Chapter 71, “Visual Function: Evaluation (Snellen, Illiterate E) Procedures—Eyes”

Chapter 76, “Eyebrow Laceration Repair”

Chapter 77, “Eyelid Eversion Procedures: Ears/Nose”

Chapter 79, “Cerumen Impaction Removal: Irrigation of the Ear and Curette Technique”

Chapter 80, “Ear Piercing”

Chapter 88, “Tooth Avulsion and Fracture”

Papadakis, M. A., McPhee, S. J., & Rabow, M. W. (2018).
Current medical diagnosis & treatment
(57th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Chapter 7, “Disorders of the Eyes & Lids” (pp. 170-204)

Chapter 8, “Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders” (pp. 205-245)

Weber, E. C., Vilensky, J. A., & Fog, A. M. (2013).
Practical radiology: A symptom-based approach
. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.

 

Chapter 5, “EENT Imaging” (pp. 105–123)

American Association for Clinical Chemistry. (2014b).
Lab tests online: Test index
. Retrieved from http://labtestsonline.org/map/aindex

Family Practice Notebook. (2014).
Nasal packing
. Retrieved from http://www.fpnotebook.com/ent/Procedure/NslPckng.htm

Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2007).
Understanding your audiogram
. Retrieved from http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/hearing/hearing_testing/understanding_audiogram.html

University of Texas Medical Branch. (n.d.).
Tympanometry
. Retrieved Noveember 25, 2014, from http://www.utmb.edu/pedi_ed/aom-otitis/tympanometry/tympanometry.htm

Overgaard, C. B., & Dzavik, V. (2008).
Inotropes and Vasopressors: Review of Physiology and Clinical Use in Cardiovascular Disease. Circulation
, 118: 1047-1056. Copyright 2008 by Llippincott Williams & Wilkins – Journals. Reprinted by permission of Llippincott Williams & Wilkins – Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Document:
Midterm Exam Study Guide

Required Media

i-Human Patient Cases
. (2014). Retrieved from https://ih2.i-human.com/users/sign_in

MDforAll. (2010, September 11).
Frontal sinus transillumination
[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lo3bENDqzs

MDforAll. (2010, September 11).
Maxillary sinus transillumination
[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-CYWdc73IQ. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Optional Resources

Godara, H., Hirbe, A., Nassif, M., Otepka, H., & Rosenstock, A. (2014). 
The Washington manual of medical therapeutics
 (34th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Sullivan, D. D. (2012). 
Guide to clinical documentation
 (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

Discussion Part I: Limitations and Challenges

The nursing field requires professionals to be committed to life-long learning and growth. Because a large part of this learning and growth is achieved through clinical experiences, it is invaluable for advanced practice nurses to be able to apply knowledge recently gained from clinical experiences to new situations. By collaborating with colleagues and sharing these experiences and knowledge, advanced practice nurses can further enhance their professional competency.

This week in order to demonstrate collaborative learning; discuss a situation in your acute hospital experience of a collaboration that occurred. Reflect on the experience and the impact it had on your care of this patient. How will this experience possibly impact you in your future practice with these type of patients? What are some limitations and challenges you encountered during this clinical experience?

To prepare:

Reflect on this week’s clinical experiences.

Consider one limitation or challenge you encountered.

Think about how you overcame this limitation or challenge and how this might impact your future practice in acute care settings.

By Day 3

Post
 a description of at least one limitation or challenge you encountered during your clinical experience this week. Explain how you overcame this limitation or challenge and how this might impact your future practice. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Read
 a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond
 to two colleagues by sharing additional insights or alternative perspectives.

Discussion Part II: Pharmacology

To Prepare:

Read the following article to enhance your knowledge on commonly prescribed medications:

Overgaard, C. B., & Dzavik, V. (2008).
Inotropes and Vasopressors: Review of Physiology and Clinical Use in Cardiovascular Disease
. Circulation, 118: 1047-1056. Copyright 2008 by Llippincott Williams & Wilkins – Journals. Reprinted by permission of Llippincott Williams & Wilkins – Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.

All of the following groups of medications are commonly prescribed in the acute care setting. Choose one of the topics below to discuss. If it is a medication group, select a specific drug within that group. (This is a good way to prepare for clinical practice, because you will get to know the drugs you will prescribe for patients.). Focus your discussion on the hospital or ICU setting and IV usage.

Antiemetic:

Zofran

Kytril

Phenergan;

Positive Inotropes:

Digoxin

Catecholamines:

Dobutamine

Dopamine

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine

Vasopressin

Nitroglycerine;

Amrinone

Midodrine

Milrinone

Note:
 When sharing your initial post, select a topic that has not yet been discussed. If all topics have been discussed, then you may select that topic again, but select a different drug within the medication group.

By Day 3

For this Discussion, address 1 of the following options:

Option 1

Post
 a description of a patient you have taken care of (inpatient as an RN, or as an NP student) who has been prescribed the medication you selected. Include the scenario, indication, dosing, complications, and outcome. Then explain whether or not you would have ordered the same drug and same dose.

Option 2

Conduct an evidence-based drug search on the drug you selected and 
post
 an explanation of any possible issues. Are there any drug interactions? Any black box warnings? To what type of patient would you prescribe this medication?

Option 3

Post
 an explanation of the properties of the drug you selected, including usages and dosing in the hospital or ICU. Describe a patient to whom you would prescribe this medication. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Note:
 To be considered as one of your required responses, your pharmacology rationale must include a supporting reference.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

Week 3 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 3 Discussion

Assignment: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating EENT Conditions

Many EENT conditions have common symptoms and are often the result of underlying health disorders. Therefore, to ensure proper diagnosis, it is essential for advanced practice nurses to perform comprehensive assessments when patients present with EENT complaints. For this Assignment, as you examine this week’s i-Human patient case study, consider how you might evaluate and treat patients presenting with EENT conditions.

To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions of the eye, ear, nose, and throat.

Review this week’s i-Human case studies. Based on the patient information provided, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to help you gather more information about the patient’s condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Identify three to five possible conditions to consider in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Consider the patient’s diagnosis. Think about clinical guidelines that might support this diagnosis.

Reflect on a treatment plan for the patient that includes health promotion and patient education strategies.

To complete:

As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the 
i-Human Patients Case Player Student Manual
 in the Week 1 Learning Resources.

NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

iHuman_Evaluation_Criteria_Rubric

 

Novice

Competent

Proficient

HPI statement

0 
(0%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Poorly written HPI statement. Incomplete ideas and sentences. Lacks basic history taking skills

6 
(6%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Well written HPI statement but may be missing 1-2 key components from the history

11 
(11%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Clearly written HPI statement with comprehensive information gathering from case questions.

Objective testing and physical exam

0 
(0%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Poorly written physical examination. May be missing 3 or more key exam findings that are critical to patient’s diagnosis. Includes 3 or more inappropriate exams or tests.

6 
(6%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Well written physical examination but may be missing 1-2 key exam findings critical to patient’s diagnosis. May include 1-2 unnecessary exams or tests.

11 
(11%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Clearly written physical examination covering all critical components of a focus exam. Tests that are ordered are appropriate for patient and cost effective.

Assessment

0 
(0%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Differential diagnosis list too brief and inconclusive. May be missing 3 or more critical components. Priority list may be out of order. Primary diagnosis may be wrong.

11 
(11%)
 – 19 
(19%)

Well written differential diagnoses. May be missing 1-2 critical components. Correct primary diagnosis identified.

20 
(20%)
 – 25 
(25%)

Clearly written differential diagnoses. Primary diagnosis identified.

Plan for patient

0 
(0%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Poorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient’s diagnosis.

16 
(16%)
 – 25 
(25%)

Well written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis.

26 
(26%)
 – 30 
(30%)

Clearly written plan covering all critical components for patient’s final diagnosis.

Clinical Questions

0 
(0%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Correctly answered 0-69% of the clinical questions.

11 
(11%)
 – 13 
(13%)

Correctly answered 70-89% of the clinical questions.

14 
(14%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Correctly answered 90-100% of the clinical questions.

NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Discussion_Rubric

 

Outstanding Performance

Excellent Performance

Competent Performance

Proficient Performance

Room for Improvement

Main Posting:

Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

44 
(44%)
 – 44 
(44%)

Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

40 
(40%)
 – 43 
(43%)

Responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

35 
(35%)
 – 39 
(39%)

Responds to most of the discussion question(s)

is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

31 
(31%)
 – 34 
(34%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s)

one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed

is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

0 
(0%)
 – 30 
(30%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s)

lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria

lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

contains only 1 or no credible references

Main Posting:

Writing

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Written clearly and concisely

Contains no grammatical or spelling errors

Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Written clearly and concisely

May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Written concisely

May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Written somewhat concisely

May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Contains some APA formatting errors

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Not written clearly or concisely

Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

Main Posting:

Timely and full participation

10 
(10%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts main discussion by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

First Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

9 
(9%)
 – 9 
(9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 
(8.5%)
 – 8.5 
(8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 
(7.5%)
 – 8 
(8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 
(6.5%)
 – 7 
(7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

0 
(0%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

First Response:

Writing

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

First Response:

Timely and full participation

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Second Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

9 
(9%)
 – 9 
(9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 
(8.5%)
 – 8.5 
(8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 
(7.5%)
 – 8 
(8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 
(6.5%)
 – 7 
(7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

0 
(0%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth. NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

Second Response:

Writing

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

Second Response:

Timely and full participation

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

Posts by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

NURS 6550 – Conditions of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Essay Assignment Papers

PSY360 Week 5 Problem Solving and Decision Making Presentation

Learning Team Assignment: Problem Solving and Decision Making Presentation

Select a scenario in which problem solving strategies are utilized to achieve a goal (e.g., resolving conflict in the work place or planning a wedding for two individuals that have diverse backgrounds).

Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you illustrate your selected scenario with presenter notes.

Address the following items:

o Describe your scenario.

o Select two major decisions that must be made to solve your problem. For each one of your decisions address the following:

• Describe the decision.

• Discuss the process that must be taken to make the decision.

• Explain the role that inductive and deductive reasoning play in the decision-making process.

• Analyze how emotion and culture affected the process.

o Describe the problem solving strategies that you would use to resolve the challenges associated with your selected scenario.

o Analyze the role of perception, attention, memory, and language played in your selected scenario.

PSY360 Week 5 Problem Solving and Decision Making Presentation

NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

Psychosocial health conditions present many challenges in acute care settings. Consider a hospitalized patient who has depression and suffers from panic disorders. Such a patient not only may have comorbid health conditions but, like many patients diagnosed with psychosocial health conditions, also is more likely to be noncompliant with treatment regimens. Patients with psychosocial health conditions also have an increased risk of being readmitted to the hospital (American Hospital Association, 2012).

As an advanced practice nurse, you will often be the first point of contact for patients seeking treatment for psychosocial health conditions. Therefore, it is essential that you be able to stabilize and manage patients with multiple conditions, help them develop strong support systems, and ensure adherence to treatment plans.

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This week, as you explore presentations of psychosocial health conditions in acute care settings, you will examine strategies for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with psychosocial health conditions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this week, students will:

Evaluate patients with psychosocial health conditions

Develop differential diagnoses for patients with psychosocial health conditions

Develop treatment plans for patients with psychosocial health conditions

Photo Credit: Plume Creative/DigitalVision/Getty Images

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Note:
 Because the information in this course is so vital, numerous resources are provided in various formats to facilitate your competence in caring for patients in acute care settings. When multiple resources are available on the same topic, select those that best meet your personal learning needs.

Papadakis, M. A., McPhee, S. J., & Rabow, M. W. (2018).
Current medical diagnosis & treatment
(57th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

 

Chapter 25, “Psychiatric Disorders” (pp. 1059-1116)

American Psychiatric Association. (n.d.).
American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines
. Retrieved October 27, 2014, from http://psychiatryonline.org/guidelines.aspx

Sutphen, S. (2006).
New drugs; New overdoses: Highlights from the American College of Emergency Physicians meeting (ACEP)
. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548191_3

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014).
Assessment of psychosocial health conditions
. Baltimore, MD: Author.

You will use the case studies presented in the media, Assessment of Psychosocial Health Conditions, to complete this week’s Discussion. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

Zipped Folder:
“Assessment of psychosocial health conditions”

i-Human Patient Cases. (2014). Retrieved from https://ih2.i-human.com/users/sign_in

 

Note:
You should have received an e-mail with your i-Human Patients login and password information. If you have not received this information, please contact the course Instructor.

Optional Resources

Godara, H., Hirbe, A., Nassif, M., Otepka, H., & Rosenstock, A. (2014).
The Washington manual of medical therapeutics
(34th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Sullivan, D. D. (2012).
Guide to clinical documentation
(2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

Discussion Part I: Assessment of Psychosocial Health Conditions

In acute care settings, patients with psychosocial health conditions may present with a variety of complex symptoms that require comprehensive assessment. The results from this assessment are crucial to developing a diagnosis and creating an individualized treatment plan for a patient. For this Discussion, you focus on the assessment as you consider case studies of patients with psychosocial health conditions. You determine what history should be collected from the patients as well as what physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted, and you formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

To prepare:

Review this week’s media in 
Assessment of Psychosocial Health Conditions
 and select one of the three case studies.

With the case study you selected in mind, reflect on the patient information provided.

Think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to help you gather more information about the patient’s condition. Reflect on how results might be used to make a diagnosis.

Identify at least five possible conditions to consider in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

By Day 3

Post
 a description of the health history you would need to collect from the patient in the case study you selected. Explain what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate and how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. List five possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis and justify why you selected each. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

Read
 a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond
 to at least 
two
 of your 
colleagues on two different days
 who selected different case studies than you. Analyze the possible conditions from your colleagues’ differential diagnoses. Determine which of the conditions you would reject and why. Identify the most likely condition and justify your reasoning.

Discussion Part II: Pharmacology

To prepare:

Read
 the following articles to enhance your knowledge of commonly prescribed medications:

Sutphen, S. (2006).
New drugs; New overdoses: Highlights from the American College of Emergency Physicians meeting (ACEP)
. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548191_3

All of the following medications are commonly prescribed in the acute care setting. Choose one of the drugs below to discuss. (This is a good way for you to prepare for clinical practice, because you will get to know the drugs you will prescribe for patients.). Focus your discussion on the hospital or ICU setting and IV usage.

Benztropine,

Clomipramine

Physostigmine

Diphenhydramine,

Scopolamine

Droperidol

Valproate

Haloperidol

Ketamine

Note:
 When sharing your initial post, select a topic that has not yet been discussed. If all topics have been discussed, then you may select that topic again, but select a different drug within the medication group. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

By Day 3

For this Discussion, address 1 of the following options:

Option 1

Post
 a description of a patient you have taken care of (inpatient as an RN, or as an NP student) who has been prescribed the medication you selected. Include the scenario, indication, dosing, complications, and outcome. Then explain whether or not you would have ordered the same drug and same dose.

Option 2

Conduct an evidence-based drug search on the drug you selected and 
post
 an explanation of any possible issues. Are there any drug interactions? Any black box warnings? To what type of patient would you prescribe this medication?

Option 3

Post
 an explanation of the properties of the drug you selected, including usages and dosing in the hospital or ICU. Discuss a patient to whom you would prescribe this medication.

Note:
 To be considered as one of your required responses, your pharmacology rationale must include a supporting reference.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

Week 2 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 2 Discussion

Assignment: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Psychosocial Health Conditions

When patients in acute care settings present with psychosocial health conditions, advanced practice nurses are responsible for stabilizing them, making diagnoses, establishing treatment regimens, and transitioning patients to outpatient and community-based services. Advanced practice nurses must also maintain the safety, dignity, and confidentiality of all patients while coordinating care with the multidisciplinary care team. For this Assignment, as you examine this week’s i-Human patient case study, consider how you might evaluate and treat patients presenting with psychosocial health conditions.

To prepare:

Review this week’s i-Human case study. Based on the provided patient information, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

Identify three to five possible conditions to consider in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Consider the patient’s diagnosis. Think about clinical guidelines that might support this diagnosis.

Reflect on a treatment plan for the patient that includes health promotion and patient education strategies. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

To complete:

As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the 
i-Human Patients Case Player Student Manual
 in the Week 1 Learning Resources.

NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

Discussion_Rubric

 

Outstanding Performance

Excellent Performance

Competent Performance

Proficient Performance

Room for Improvement

Main Posting:

Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

44 
(44%)
 – 44 
(44%)

Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

40 
(40%)
 – 43 
(43%)

Responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

35 
(35%)
 – 39 
(39%)

Responds to most of the discussion question(s)

is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

31 
(31%)
 – 34 
(34%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s)

one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed

is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

0 
(0%)
 – 30 
(30%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s)

lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria

lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

contains only 1 or no credible references

Main Posting:

Writing

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Written clearly and concisely

Contains no grammatical or spelling errors

Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Written clearly and concisely

May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Written concisely

May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Written somewhat concisely

May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Contains some APA formatting errors

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Not written clearly or concisely

Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

Main Posting:

Timely and full participation

10 
(10%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts main discussion by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

First Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

9 
(9%)
 – 9 
(9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 
(8.5%)
 – 8.5 
(8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 
(7.5%)
 – 8 
(8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 
(6.5%)
 – 7 
(7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

0 
(0%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

First Response:

Writing

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

First Response:

Timely and full participation

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Second Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

9 
(9%)
 – 9 
(9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 
(8.5%)
 – 8.5 
(8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 
(7.5%)
 – 8 
(8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 
(6.5%)
 – 7 
(7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

0 
(0%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

Second Response:

Writing. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

6 
(6%)
 – 6 
(6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 
(5.5%)
 – 5.5 
(5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 
(4.5%)
 – 4.5 
(4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 
(0%)
 – 4 
(4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

Second Response:

Timely and full participation

5 
(5%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

Posts by due date

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

NA

0 
(0%)
 – 0 
(0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

iHuman_Evaluation_Criteria_Rubric

Novice

Competent

Proficient

HPI statement

0 
(0%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Poorly written HPI statement. Incomplete ideas and sentences. Lacks basic history taking skills

6 
(6%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Well written HPI statement but may be missing 1-2 key components from the history

11 
(11%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Clearly written HPI statement with comprehensive information gathering from case questions.

Objective testing and physical exam

0 
(0%)
 – 5 
(5%)

Poorly written physical examination. May be missing 3 or more key exam findings that are critical to patient’s diagnosis. Includes 3 or more inappropriate exams or tests.

6 
(6%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Well written physical examination but may be missing 1-2 key exam findings critical to patient’s diagnosis. May include 1-2 unnecessary exams or tests.

11 
(11%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Clearly written physical examination covering all critical components of a focus exam. Tests that are ordered are appropriate for patient and cost effective.

Assessment. NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

0 
(0%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Differential diagnosis list too brief and inconclusive. May be missing 3 or more critical components. Priority list may be out of order. Primary diagnosis may be wrong.

11 
(11%)
 – 19 
(19%)

Well written differential diagnoses. May be missing 1-2 critical components. Correct primary diagnosis identified.

20 
(20%)
 – 25 
(25%)

Clearly written differential diagnoses. Primary diagnosis identified.

Plan for patient

0 
(0%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Poorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient’s diagnosis.

16 
(16%)
 – 25 
(25%)

Well written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis.

26 
(26%)
 – 30 
(30%)

Clearly written plan covering all critical components for patient’s final diagnosis.

Clinical Questions

0 
(0%)
 – 10 
(10%)

Correctly answered 0-69% of the clinical questions.

11 
(11%)
 – 13 
(13%)

Correctly answered 70-89% of the clinical questions.

14 
(14%)
 – 15 
(15%)

Correctly answered 90-100% of the clinical questions.

NURS 6550 – Psychosocial Health Conditions Essay Assignment papers – Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I

Nursing Research

Question 1 A research question is appropriate for the correlational level of research design. • Question 2 Which of the following types of studies is considered a qualitative study? • Question 3 To be considered researchable, a problem • Question 4 A researcher describes a study as a descriptive study. Which of the following would typically be part of the research methodology for the study? • Question 5 Which of the following would be considered a demographic variable? • Question 6 Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis: “Cancer patients who receive music therapy complain less frequently of pain and require less pain medication than cancer patients not receiving music therapy.” • Question 7 A friend asks you to explain the difference between a conceptual definition and an operational definition of anxiety. You help her to understand these concepts by providing her with the following operational definition of anxiety. • Question 8 A research hypothesis: • Question 9 Subjects who volunteered to receive an experimental treatment for pancreatic cancer are educated about essential study information, assessed for understanding of this information, and asked to willingly participate in the research study. This process is referred to as: • Question 10 The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) is to: • Question 11 Which of the following study designs focuses on finding a cause and effect relationship among variables, but uses a lower level of control? • Question 12 One example of a research population with diminished autonomy (vulnerability) would be: • Question 13 Common practice for in-text citations for a single author using APA style includes: • Question 14 In APA format, which one of these statements is not true about the references page: • Question 15 Which of the following questions is important to ask when determining the significance of the research problem? • Question 16 If a researcher wants to understand what it is like to undergo chemotherapy from the patient’s perspective of their lived experience, the study design is: • Question 17 Which of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? • Question 18 In the purpose statement, the researcher should state the • Question 19 Which of the following would be considered to be a research hypothesis? • Question 20 One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature before carrying out a research project is to • Question 21 A questionnaire has an ID number in one corner that allows the research team to identify the subject. This is an example of: • Question 22 The concept of causality would be important in which of the following research designs? • Question 23 What is the dependent variable in the following hypothesis? The presence of social support from family affects the pain perception of patients with spinal cord injury while in the hospital. • Question 24 A conceptual definition of a variable is one that is . • Question 25 All of these statements describe the purpose of a research framework EXCEPT

Nursing Research