Nursing assignment
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:
1. Identify opportunities for improvement in their knowledge base.
2. Improve their knowledge base and understanding of a disease process identified as an opportunity area on the APEA predictor exam.
3. Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the literature be able to perform an evidenced-based review of their case, diagnosis, and plan, while guiding and taking feedback from peers regarding the case.
5. Demonstrate professional communication and leadership, while advancing the education of peers.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Interpret subjective and objective data to develop appropriate diagnoses and evidence based management plans for patients and families with complex or multiple diagnoses across the lifespan (CO 1).
2. Develop management plans based on current scientific evidence and national guidelines (CO 4).
Requirements
For this week, the faculty will not be providing a case study. Instead, you will choose from an area that you have an opportunity for improvement that was identified on your APEA predictor exam (TOPIC: Respiratory) . You will research that area of content in relation to complaints and disorders that commonly occur in family practice. Please work up a case study that begins with a chief complaint commonly seen in primary care based on that body system. The case should be clear and include all elements of a normal case that might be presented in class (subjective, objective, assessment, diagnostic testing and 5 point plan in part 2. The case should be clear, organized, and meet the following guidelines:
Step 1. Review your Week 4 APEA Predictor Exam Results and focus on the “Percent Correct by Knowledge Area” Choose a knowledge area on which you scored the lowest to work on this week. (Respiratory)
Step 2. Once you’ve chosen the subject, research and work up a common chief complaint from that system that you haven’t learned already in the program and present your findings in the discussion threads. Push yourself to explore diagnoses in this area that are still common to primary care, but not a repeat of content learned in this or other courses.
Work up includes:
Chief complaint, PMHx, Demographics, PSHx, allergies, lifestyle, HPI
Associated risk factors/demographics that contribute to the chief complaint and differential diagnoses
Three common differential diagnoses represented by the CC including pathophysiology and rationale in the identified body system i.e., if pulmonary was your body system than a chief complaint could be persistent cough and three pulmonary differentials;
Discuss how the three differential diagnoses differ from each other in: occurrence, pathophysiology and presentation (NOTE: Simply listing the diagnoses and their occurrence, pathophysiology and presentations separately does not confer an understanding of how they differ. Your discussion should compare and contrast these items against each other among the three differentials chosen);
Relevant testing required to diagnose/evaluate severity of the three differential diagnoses; and
Review of relevant National Guidelines related to the Diagnosis and Diagnostic testing for these diagnoses
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Content Possible Points = 120 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Post contributes clinically accurate perspectives/insights applicable to clinical content area/identified chief complaint presentation in original dialogue (no direct quotes): Case study demonstrates understanding of the demographics, HPI and presentation associated with CC and differential diagnoses. Differential diagnoses all in content area category with logical link between each diagnosis and the case study information. Differential diagnoses compared/contrasted with each other in every category (assessment, Risk factors, HPI, testing) diagnosis/specific treatment plan that reflects National Guidelines given case study information. Clinical insights are supported by rationale and student answers all questions presented in the case. |
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65 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Based Resources
Discussion post fully supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within the last five years including National Guidelines. Content of journal articles represents a logical link between the article content and the assigned topics/case study information. In-text citations and complete references are provided. |
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25 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInteractive Dialogue |
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30 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Format Possible Points = 10 Points
Organization Discussion post presented in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. Headings reflect separation of criterion outlined in assignment guidelines. |
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5 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA/Grammar/Spelling
(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. |
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5 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation
Discussion late penalty deductions A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadlines for Week 5, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0) |
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0 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Points: 130 |
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